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On Wednesday, 10 April 2013 09:30:01 UTC-3, Wayne B wrote:
On Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:04:31 -0400, BAR wrote:



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It's called a "Jump Board" or something like that. I've seen some


spectacular swan dives from 20 to 30 feet up.






http://oi46.tinypic.com/5k3y3a.jpg



What is the GPS, gallons per second, for air time.




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Don't know but since the power source is a Jetski, probably about the

same fuel burn. There is a long, flexible hose running from the

output of the Jetski to the bottom of the board. The Jetski operator

controls the power, and the person on the board has limited

maneuverability by doing subtle weight shifts.






Here's Newfoundland commedian, Rick Mercer, 'FlyBoarding' out in Alberta for his weekly national tv show last summer.
Yes, he did sail with us on the Mirage 33 when he lived here.
http://www.cbc.ca/player/Shows/Shows...ID/2280843934/


All Newfies are comedians, just listen to them speak!