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Old 16-12-2011, 19:40   #1
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Just for a little fun. This picture is crazy.
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Old 16-12-2011, 20:02   #2
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'Ok, when I said "we're really flyin now" this is NOT what I meant...'
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Old 16-12-2011, 20:08   #3
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Old 16-12-2011, 20:14   #4
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I really should have checked the shackle on the trapeze.
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Old 16-12-2011, 21:24   #5
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I did that (although no where near as spectacular) in high school on my laser. Tacked on high winds, hiked out and SNAP! The hike out strap broke. I was in the water holding a broken tiller extension before I knew what happened! Great times those where.
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Old 16-12-2011, 21:30   #6
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Shoulda put the cell phone in the dry bag...
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Old 16-12-2011, 22:02   #7
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"I always wondered what the Red button was for"
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Old 16-12-2011, 22:29   #8
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This is going to leave a mark!
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Sorry about that Chief!
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Old 16-12-2011, 23:10   #10
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umm... can i blame this on my Rocna?
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Old 16-12-2011, 23:14   #11
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Dam! Shudda replaced that jackline!
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Old 17-12-2011, 00:27   #12
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Would never have happened on a multi
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Old 17-12-2011, 05:14   #13
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Nope...no barnacles...must be something else slowing us down.
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"Now, if only I can reach a little farther."
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you all are assuming the guy is flying away from the boat

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