aqua skipper

[tom.c]

Although the name may not sound mtb related, i saw one of these down at the beach today and it strangely reminded me of someone pumping some dj's, whilst also having a slight resemblance to a bike. I'm interestesed in the physics involved behind this but its too hard to explain so ill let the video do the talking: http://www.jumpusa.com/aquaskipper.html
Looks hell fun to me, especially out in the surf :D

[haydn]

I seriously doubt it would work in the surf. Its too light and skinny, might break and would get buffed around too much

[DWN-HLR]

this was on that channel seven show beyond tomorrow and it did work in the surf it was a pretty cool thing as well

[Matt H]

Off Topic much?

Anyway it looks kinda fun but I wouldn't fancy hitting waves on it.

[kernsy]

that thing would be so much fun

[Shorty40]

I reckon it needs foot loops. Or someway of securing your feet so you can pump harder.

[daddyrat]

price is US$ 520. shipped according to their wbsite

[nomis7]

That would be one hell of a workout i reckon:p

[haydn]

I saw it on behond tomorrow too and they said it was really easy to use and not much of a work out... i dont remember it being in the waves though. I probably forgot

[tom.c]

I saw someone on it today, in the surf, so yes it works there. but otherwise i just thought the action used in propelling it looked like someone on a pump/4x track pumping around. thats why i thought i might put it in general mtb. honestly i reckon you could have a lot of fun with that, perhaps getting towed to get some more speed, then hitting waves and doing whips, perhaps even backies!~! (probably not, but hey, i'd give it a go)

EDIT: yep, they use it on waves: http://youtube.com/watch?v=lQW3wWesaqQ&mode=related&search=

[haydn]

Ok you win its obviously quite competent in the waves but i still wouldnt be too keen on it in big surf judging by the way the fins bend when they are yout of the water...