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My New No Wind Hobby. Powerising.

bloah - 16-11-2008 at 05:56 PM

Check this video out
I already ordered a pair for 400$

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-6WfPqB8kU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MutvUfQcmMg

Would you say this is more extreme then kiting?

barnes - 16-11-2008 at 06:14 PM

More extreme...more dangerous.

Looks fun though...might be good to pick up as I'm moving into the city next year!

flexiblade - 16-11-2008 at 06:20 PM

It looks like a good way to break your neck. kind of a harsh learning curve seeing that you have to be on a hard surface in order for the tension bars to activate. That and one slip and you can kiss your wrists goodbye. Hey I'm sure some people watching me buggy would probably say the same thing - except sand is so much more forgiving. Looks cool though - are you a gymnast?

NPWfever - 16-11-2008 at 06:24 PM

Is anyone else thinking that you could combine these and kitejumping? :roll: lol

flexiblade - 16-11-2008 at 06:30 PM

I don't think these things would work too well on grass or any soft surface - you could get amazing air - the only problem is coming down on a parking lot since that's the only wide area you could combine these two.

WELDNGOD - 16-11-2008 at 06:36 PM

never seen the inside of my femur before, why start now. I'll just watch instead. looks cool though, but I agree about the learning curve.

bloah - 16-11-2008 at 06:45 PM

my intention so far is just do running with them, as aparently you can run very fast and you don't get tired that quickly using them. But no gymnastics for me with them so far in my plans

_____ - 16-11-2008 at 07:12 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by bloah
no gymnastics for me with them so far in my plans


Not yet hahah. Just wait about a month ;)

flexiblade - 16-11-2008 at 07:13 PM

Good to hear

speleopower - 18-11-2008 at 06:21 PM

I see broken wrists in those contraptions.
Do a search for Poweriser Crash. This is a pretty simple crash but looks like it hurt like heck!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJJf7IK61sI&feature=relat...

Not sure these would be worth the pain of broken wrists.

They do look like fun! Good luck and be safe!

Here's my new no wind hobby. This my friend riding. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti1KcbmoXpE It doesn't hurt so bad to crash. Problem is they are $7000 plus new.
Here's some buddies up in VA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUapmQCp83U&feature=relat...

Scott

Jaymz - 29-11-2008 at 09:25 PM

Those things look dangerous. Who needs them.
Reminds me of Parkour (freerunning)....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7BKPNxij5g

Kids got talent..don't think the cops could ever catch one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEeqHj3Nj2c

Jaymz - 29-11-2008 at 09:41 PM

Hey speleopower,

Joshs' got skills for sure. Wish I was young again.

Got hooked on standup skis back in '86. Raced closed course and freestyle till '91. Still have a '95 750 sxi standup to play around on and a Yamaha XL1200 for fun with the kids.
The standups can't be beat for a great time in the surf for sure.
I remember when Eric Malone from PA was just getting started at the local events. He's come a long way.....I see Josh and Eric teamed up with WFWA. :thumbup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BliCQvf3Vy0

Another goodie....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zlpYiESDRI