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Old 22 October 2008, 16:49   #1
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Pic of my flying surfcat:)

Only just worked out how to post pics- been busting to show this. The last pic doesnt do it any justace as my mate took it as we nearly landed -got up to about 10ft up and flew for about 35ft
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Old 22 October 2008, 17:06   #2
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Nice Pics. Knock on wood.... But, you ever capsize going so fast and flying like that?

Your pics appear that you are out solo. Your second pics shows you so far forward. Do have an aftermarket extended tiller?

Nice pics again.. Looks like a rush.

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Old 22 October 2008, 18:27   #3
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Nice Pics. Knock on wood.... But, you ever capsize going so fast and flying like that?

Your pics appear that you are out solo. Your second pics shows you so far forward. Do have an aftermarket extended tiller?

Nice pics again.. Looks like a rush.

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Im not solo. If you click on the pics and enlarge it you will see me firmly planted to the floor behind my dynamic ballast (Martin is his name ) Thank god for foot straps!!!
I do have an extended tiller-you will get a glimpse of it on the pics i posted on your last thread.
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Old 22 October 2008, 19:16   #5
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Cool Pics- How hard is the landing?
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That particular landing was quite hard as it landed on the sponson at over 45deg angle because my friend managed to put his weight on that side mid flight . But on a normal flat landing it is supprisingly soft, even from an 8ft high flight. Due to the hull shape, they create an air cushion underneath them. Best way i can explain it is- If you drop a sheet of 8+4 ply flat on the ground it doesnt slam due to the air cushion-same applys with these tunnel hulls.
To be honest, i really cant understand why these arent more popular.
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Hehe nice air
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To be honest, i really cant understand why these arent more popular.
Price?
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Ya get what ya pay for

Great pictures! Someday I'd love to strap the max hp my cat-SIB is rated for (80 hp) and see what she can do with 2 up & minimum gear.
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Sorry for posting the same pic-Just experimenting with pic size posting
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II wont bother with that idea then
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Easyrider, you can get a much larger version displayed by having it hosted on photobucket. If you want to email the larger size to me I could do that - I'd love to see a bigger version of these. Sent you a PM.
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Here we go again.................




Ahhhhh........... Thats better- Took me ages to work it out
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True But that wasn't the "Question"

BTW Nice pic's, (not so)Easyrider!
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I was just thinking, if you come down hard on the nose, that would be one helluva stuff ..........
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Got some more through....................

Another takeoff.





This landing from about 8ft up looks heavier than what it really is , it flew nice and level but unfortunately my mate didnt get it on camera.





Just cruising around........

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