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Hoverboard : next G

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Created by seanhogan > 9 months ago, 13 Jun 2014
seanhogan
QLD, 3424 posts
13 Jun 2014 8:19AM
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How cool is that ?

#t=124

busterwa
3782 posts
13 Jun 2014 8:26AM
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Rather save myself 40 grand and learn kitesurfing !
Toys for the super rich!

oceanfire
WA, 718 posts
13 Jun 2014 9:09AM
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That looks like a lot of fun!
Much better than the unit which straps to your feet, you're actually riding those boards.
Don't tell me you wouldn't like to atleast have a go on one; if you don't want to, you're too old

Gorgo
VIC, 5097 posts
13 Jun 2014 11:38AM
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This video is a little more interesting. The camera man gets run over by the jet ski.

I would prefer to see more of the how to learn how to do it videos. If you can rock up and pay some bucks and go for a blast then it would be cool to do.

Rails
QLD, 1371 posts
13 Jun 2014 1:15PM
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I must be old - that just



looks gay
not to mention resource intensive

briann8300
NSW, 143 posts
13 Jun 2014 3:03PM
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Another "tool" added to the "tools" racing around on water lawn-movers, commonly called jet-skis.....

gavnwend
WA, 1372 posts
13 Jun 2014 2:18PM
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Looks like only for the faint hearted

Toph
WA, 1870 posts
13 Jun 2014 2:47PM
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I'ld love to have a go. Dont think I could justify the price though. Besides, it would probably get banned pretty quick in Aust. just like the Manta Rays did.

seanhogan
QLD, 3424 posts
13 Jun 2014 6:23PM
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we have the "boot" model here on rental, no point in owning one of those, just have fun on a non windy day for a couple of hours.

jusavina
QLD, 1489 posts
15 Jun 2014 8:02PM
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Isn't it bloody noisy?

jusavina
QLD, 1489 posts
16 Jun 2014 12:29PM
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Select to expand quote
www.mysailing.com.au/news/just-what-the-sailing-world-does-not-need-another-noisy-annoying-toy

Just what the sailing world does NOT need - another noisy, annoying toy
<div class="byline">16 Jun 2014

<div>I hate jet skis. They are noisy and their mere presence disrupts an otherwise glorious and serene day on the water. So I was less than impressed to receive a media release from the Gold Coast Marine Expo extolling the "virtues" of a new, noisy and very annoying toy - the Jetovator.

The release states:Richard Gregg from Jetpack Adventures says the Jetovator has already taken the US market by storm and was developed as a result of growing demand for innovative and exciting water sports experiences.“The Jetovator takes the fun to a whole new level,” says Richard. “It allows almost anyone with a personal water craft to start performing stunts like backflips, barrel roles and corkscrews – they can transform their everyday selves into the superhero they always knew they were born to be!”The Jetovator – inspired by the thrilling JetPack – works by tapping the thrust of a jetski and redirecting it through 40 feet of hose tethered to a specially made, lightweight and bouyant bike frame. Riders are propelled skyward for aerial antics up to 25 feet above the water, can dive daringly to 10 feet below the surface, or leisurely cruise along at 25mph.

Yeah right!Look I'm sure they are a lot of fun, and in the right place - well away from sailing craft and swimmers - they should be allowed to operate. But I hope they are not permitted anywhere near marinas or in enclosed harbours. And sailors should be allowed a bag limit of three a day.

I believe Leunig says it best:

Jet-ski person, selfish fink
May your silly jet-ski sink
May you hit a pile of rocks
Oh hoonish, summer coastal pox.Noisy smoking dickhead fool,
On your loathsome leisure tool,
Give us all a jolly lark
And sink beside a hungry shark.Scream as in its fangs you go:
You last attention-seeking show.
While on the beach we all join in,
With “three cheers for the dorsal fin!”

(www.leunig.com.au/) - Roger McMillan, editor



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