Big Guy Posted August 16, 2014 Report Posted August 16, 2014 I have been noticing more and more coverage of what I thought was a fringe sport. It seems to be getting more and more popular. Has anyone on here tried it? Is this the next surfboard? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4Bm3cs9TFo Quote Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
Wilber Posted August 16, 2014 Report Posted August 16, 2014 Looks like fun but not the next surfboard. To much equipment involved and you need someone to run the jet ski while you do it. Water skiing would be a better comparison. Wouldn't be surprised if someone figures out how to make it a competitive sport though. Quote "Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice". WSC
-1=e^ipi Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 Seems like some people have more money than they know what to do with. Think of the energy footprint of this sport compared to surf boarding. Quote
eyeball Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) It looks like a rather pricy sport. I bet it's only a matter of time before we see them used alongside cetaceans in marine-lands. They wouldn't need seadoos I would think, they could have the pump outside the pool/tank. Edited August 17, 2014 by eyeball Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
AngusThermopyle Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 Seems like some people have more money than they know what to do with. Think of the energy footprint of this sport compared to surf boarding. Not to mention that you have a much better chance of supporting the local Great White population while surfing. I love those Sharks, magnificent animals, not much fun to play with though. Quote I yam what I yam - Popeye
jbg Posted August 17, 2014 Report Posted August 17, 2014 Seems like some people have more money than they know what to do with. Any volunteers? I could always use some. Quote Free speech: "You can say what you want, but I don't have to lend you my megaphone." Always remember that when you are in the right you can afford to keep your temper, and when you are in the wrong you cannot afford to lose it. - J.J. Reynolds. Will the steps anyone is proposing to fight "climate change" reduce a single temperature, by a single degree, at a single location? The mantra of "world opinion" or the views of the "international community" betrays flabby and weak reasoning (link).
kimmy Posted August 18, 2014 Report Posted August 18, 2014 Seems like some people have more money than they know what to do with. Think of the energy footprint of this sport compared to surf boarding. I doubt it's worse than water-skiing on either the money or the energy front. Waterskiing tow boats are absurdly expensive. Boats in general are absurdly expensive. I went to a boat show this spring and was utterly floored at the price of the boats on display. Like high 5 figures at the low end, all the way up to $350,000. Insane. -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
The_Squid Posted August 18, 2014 Report Posted August 18, 2014 You need a jet ski following you the entire time. That's where the propulsion comes from. Seems dumb. Quote
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