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Old 28 June 2011, 11:56   #1
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Great video showing almost everything you should not do when launching.
These guys were lucky to get away without serious injury.

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Old 28 June 2011, 12:25   #2
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Marvellous...was it in gear while that guy was pushing with his legs a few mm's from the prop?!?
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Old 28 June 2011, 12:42   #3
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Marvellous...was it in gear while that guy was pushing with his legs a few mm's from the prop?!?
looks like it!

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Old 28 June 2011, 14:47   #4
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What a place/time to launch, in day clothes too

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Wonder what happened next, was close to broaching at end.
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Wonder what happened next...
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