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sad.gif posted on 11-9-2013 at 07:28 PM
The End of Kitesurfing As We Know It?




If these gas-powered surfboards gain traction, there's the worrying possibility they will outnumber and replace the glorious kitesurfing/windsurfing master race.

Mr. Clean Energy here hoping this will not be the case. :ninja:

Anyways, what is your take on this invention?



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[*] posted on 11-9-2013 at 08:05 PM


I don't see this as something that would have anything at all to do with taking over from people that love wind sports. No desire to replace the one on one with wind and water and nature with a motor. Same reason I kite buggy and don't race around the desert or beach on an ATV, same reason I kite ski or snowboard on a lake and not riding a snowmobile, kiteboarding and not riding a jet ski - nothing against them, just different.



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[*] posted on 11-9-2013 at 08:21 PM


Quote: Originally posted by markite  
I don't see this as something that would have anything at all to do with taking over from people that love wind sports...


I think I may have forgot to add "/sarcasm" to my original post.
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[*] posted on 11-9-2013 at 08:33 PM


I would love to try it .... but it will not provide same joy that you have when kiteboarding and getting big air .... also ... surfers will never replace traditional board with this ... It just another toy ... thats all




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[*] posted on 11-9-2013 at 08:38 PM


Pricey too. The prices I've found were $12500 for the cheapest all the way to $19500 for a pro model. Could definitely have a nice kite quiver or two for those prices.



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[*] posted on 11-9-2013 at 08:41 PM


Just looked up prices. $12,000 up to almost $20,000--as much as a moderately-sized boat. :o
http://robbreport.com/Sports-Leisure/The-Toys-of-Summer-2012...

EDIT: ^^Guy above me beat me by this much.


Here's the manufacturer's homepage:
http://www.jet-surf.com/



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[*] posted on 11-9-2013 at 09:34 PM


ahh was attaching Maxwell Smart "missed it by that much" sound byte but it comes in as a file that downloads instead of plays
...okay NABX photo instead
that much.jpg - 75kB



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Boards: 2 custom directionals, O.R Surf series 6-3 and 5-11, Mako Duke, Mako Skinny, Mako 140 Wide, Mako 150 Wide, Mako King, Brunotti
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[*] posted on 12-9-2013 at 05:16 AM


Here's all the info you need about these and other vintage watercraft:

http://www.deckjetwatercraft.com


1st design was made in 1965!!! I saw one of these for sale here on Craigslist last year- should have at least gone and looked at it!



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[*] posted on 12-9-2013 at 06:28 AM


nothing beats wind power.
yes i do love gas powered sports.
but wind power will always be my first choise of power.
if there was a way i could buggy or land sail to work i would.
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[*] posted on 12-9-2013 at 05:17 PM


You have to be able to surf. Much easier to jump on a wetbike and annoy absolutely everyone.



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