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mike_n

Since 05 Jan 2010
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Kook



PostWed Feb 16, 11 3:51 pm    Kite-powered car Reply with quote

Yet another use for kites:
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-02-wind-powered-car-mile-australia.html

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bwd

Since 04 Aug 2007
385 Posts

Obsessed



PostWed Feb 16, 11 6:00 pm     Reply with quote

nice effort
little matthew barney-esque
they could use a pair I guess Laughing

Edit: I looked at this again, and the truck nuts had to go....
sorry for inflicting that ....

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$ociopath

Since 28 Nov 2007
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Twilight Zone
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PostWed Feb 16, 11 9:38 pm     Reply with quote

Imagine the tack out trying to get to Vancouver at 4:30

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pkh

Since 27 Feb 2005
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Couve / Hood
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PostWed Feb 16, 11 10:33 pm     Reply with quote

Fail!

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forrest

Since 21 Jun 2005
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Hood River
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PostThu Feb 17, 11 7:33 am     Reply with quote

Just glad they didn't become another kiteboarding fatality statistic during the testing and filming...

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SalmonSlayer

Since 27 Nov 2005
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PostThu Feb 17, 11 8:09 am     Reply with quote

I dont see a practical application, but, I think it is interesting. 3100 miles is impressive.

It probably takes over 1000 of these experiments to come up with one useful product.

"I have not failed 10,000 times. I have successfully found 10,000 ways that will not work."
Thomas Edison

Thinking outside the box brought you LEI kites.

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