Peek
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Inflatable Raft+Kite=?????????
Ok, this past Christmas I got an inflatable raft from Santa, why? I have no idea. Then I thought, hmmmm, maybe I can sit in it and ride on the snow
powered by my Beamer 4. Has anyone tried this? Is it crazy? I think it would be a blast but I just want to know if any one has tried this yet! I saw
one vid on YouTube and it looked like fun.
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It'd be pretty much impossible to hold a line so you'd go down-wind the whole time but if you don't mind walking back it'd be a blast!!!
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figure out how to strap on some over-sized fins on the front and rear and you might have somthing:wee:
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If it's big enough for some company, try persuading a buddy or two to come along with a canoe paddle for steering.... You won't be going upwind, but
you'll be able to swerve around a bit...
Don't know how big your beamer is, you might need some serious wind to get that moving on loose snow.
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Recreational or white water raft?
Some of our fields have sharp ice under the snow that would do a number on a raft that isn't meant to be kissing up to rocks and logs.
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i did it 2 years ago--it WAS a blast, but you could only go downwind and it didnt take long before the bottom of the raft came apart--try a round sled
or scud on your feet......a snowboard is probably best--or skis........
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Peek
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Thanks for the replies!
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