Bam Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3662795352661557160&%20amp Its funny to watch, but the very end is hilarious! *don't try this at home* I want to try it though, looks like a fuckin good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted June 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 damn, here's Round 2, they slow it down some to show how much air this guy really got, its gotta be like 30-40 ft http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6239622703434110488 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamZman Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 That is crazy. The 2nd vid looks like they are going much faster, and the fall wasn't nearly as spectacular as the 1st vid. Both were great though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 hell ya man that looks so fun... and painful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 We just bought a tube that is designed to do that purposely. We will find out in less than 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boost-n-Juice Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4634102 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Pomade Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 I just laughed incredibly hard at the first vid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 That has got to take some balls to tow that thing. :idea: :bad idea: :Probably kill someone idea: Take that tube kite, and tow it behind this: http://www.xtremerotaries.com/main2/Quicksilver/60-102mph.wmv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 So I read what everyone wrote and then watched. On the 1st one, I was like man there's nothing happening. Then that dude caught air and got flung like a rag doll. I mean the guy got sent out of view of the camera. LOL That's nuts. I got next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 that tube is meant to do that that why it has a window in the center of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 looks like fun . but the landing had to hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Damn, I want one. But $500 is a bit steep for a tube. And without a tower, that thing would suck trying to haul around when it's not in use behind the boat. I wonder how much speed it takes to get one of those airborne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morabu Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 not a hell of a lot from the looks of it the 1st one was what 30mph and he caught INCREDIBLE....DANGEROUS air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 that tube is meant to do that that why it has a window in the center of it. I doubt its advertised as "goes 40 ft in the air". Might be some safety issues with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 That thing is a lawsuit waiting to happen. Hurry up and buy one before it gets pulled off the shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergwheel1647545492 Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 that would be a blast to watch. But it looks extremely painful. also doing a google search lead me to this article http://www.kfdm1.com/engine.pl?station=kfdm&id=14598&template=breakoutlocal.html i think lustalbert was right, buy'em quick while they are still on the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 Looks like a good time, I would rock it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula Posted June 8, 2006 Report Share Posted June 8, 2006 I see those advertised on airplanes all the time, in Skymall. I always wondered what would happen if it flipped in flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 I rode one yesterday and I think it will be pulled from shelves soon. The speed it takes to get you up varies depending on the riders weight. I'm ~140 lbs and it didn't take much at all. Another guy is around 200 and it took more throttle to get him sustained air time. I was able to stay 4-6 feet above the water for a very extended period of time. At that point I would shift my weight to try and hold that altitude. Sadly we had some cross winds and while airbore the raft got extremely squarrily. I held on the first and second times it came down badly. The third time I was fucked. The raft was flapping around and i touched down on the side, raft caught air for another second, rolled over, and hit the water upside down (peeling me off at ~30mph). I knew it was coming so I held my breath as I was coming down, but I hit head first, then skipped a couple times. The rest of the day it felt like someone punched me in the back of the head and my neck still hurts. It also helped that my friend towing the boat had watched (and follows) the video that came with the raft and knew what to do with the boat to help me regain control and set down safely. When you cut throttle it sets down immediatly. However, the wind took me so fast there was little time to react. Earlier in the week the drivers g/f got it up 20ft on a calm day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennycoulter Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 also check sams club. ill probably be headign today, so ill see if they got it, and post price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar1647545494 Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Tubing is fun! Me and a friend were up to some pretty wicked speeds. Fast enough to where it'd hurt like hell if you fell off. Either way, make sure you wear a life jacket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Tubing is fun! Me and a friend were up to some pretty wicked speeds. Fast enough to where it'd hurt like hell if you fell off. Either way, make sure you wear a life jacket. ...and a neck brace. Looks like fun to me! How many things that are fun that you risk your ass doing anyway?! I'm already watching a couple on Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 ...and a neck brace. Looks like fun to me! How many things that are fun that you risk your ass doing anyway?! I'm already watching a couple on Ebay. Yeah, I think a neck brace and a helmet are a good idea if you are worried about safety. It's been 2 days and my neck still hurts if I turn to the left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 just thought i would share the news, yesterday sam andrew and i went to alumn creek. sam pulled me at 55mph on a large 3 person tube and i was launched a number of feet out of the water and the top of the tube was at least 15 ft out of the water. no its not the same tube but it was still fun. its a shame the water was so calm every little wave would send me up, if only the water would have been chappy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Linn we are ordering this one and we are goin to get you 40 ft in the air... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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