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Old 17-11-2007, 19:32   #1
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There were a couple of blokes using these foil-bike thingies near where I keep my boat today.

When they went they were very, very good, but when they stopped they were horrid...
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i can see the crocodile going i think i can i think i can chomp, not my idea of the ideal tender
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I wonder if you could start one in deep water? -or- How good are you at the side stroke dragging one of these back to the beach?
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There did appear to be a tiny problem...
It did not appear to be possible to restart in deep water.

I'm sure a solution will come in time.

Neat concept, la!
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These things are crazy!
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that is funky, thanks for sharing!
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Looks like a Kangaroo on water!!!
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So when you get tired you sink???
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