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blancoh2o
Since 15 Mar 2005
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Scriffler
Since 03 Jul 2005
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LYLE
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| Still not as burly as paddling in. Kind of cheating in my opinion. But for people who have trouble paddling they are legit. |
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blancoh2o
Since 15 Mar 2005
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Oregon
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| Thu Dec 08, 11 12:30 pm |
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I agree that it is not a burly as paddling in, but either is towing in.
I wonder if the Wave Jet will be used in the same venues as Tow In surfers are riding.
I have no interest in riding one of these things, but will deffinately be watching them mix it up with the others on the water.
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Wind Slither
Since 04 Mar 2005
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The 503
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| Thu Dec 08, 11 12:32 pm |
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and he's strapless..  |
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nickdward
Since 11 Aug 2008
130 Posts
Seattle
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| Thu Dec 08, 11 5:05 pm |
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| Quote: | | This might make the Wave Jet board legit |
Nope
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genek
Since 21 Jul 2006
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East Po
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| Thu Dec 08, 11 5:21 pm |
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| nickdward wrote: | | Quote: | | This might make the Wave Jet board legit |
Nope |
My thoughts exactly.
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Scriffler
Since 03 Jul 2005
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| Thu Dec 08, 11 6:20 pm |
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| Think about people like Bethany Hamilton. physical handicaps interfering with paddling can finally be equalized. So quite legit there. Have seen a few here in outer reef conditions and they definitely work. The bosses were still paddling though. |
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TWIN-FIN
Since 24 May 2006
805 Posts
Portland, OR
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| Thu Dec 08, 11 7:55 pm |
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If you think about it, we are flying a wave jet only mine is called a DRIFTER!
Cant wait for the next session? |
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sirmichaelo
Since 26 Mar 2010
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Maui
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| Fri Dec 09, 11 1:07 pm |
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I'll try it. Why not? Who cares?
While you're un-bunching your panties think about the fact that we are already using what paddle surfers call a cheating method for catching waves.
If it's fun, I'll do it. You can bitch and moan at me while I paddle past ya. I won't give a shit.
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Sasquatch
Since 09 Mar 2005
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PNW
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| Fri Dec 09, 11 1:18 pm an old joke reborn . . . |
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| sirmichaelo wrote: | I'll try it.
If it's fun, I'll do it. |
What do fat chicks/dudes (depends on your preference), scooters, (and now) power surfboards have in common?
They are all fun to ride, you just don't want your friends or the line-up seeing you riding them. |
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Scriffler
Since 03 Jul 2005
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| Fri Dec 09, 11 1:25 pm |
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| Just saw one this morning. I was surfing an 11'6 and he was on a 10'4 wave jet. We both got a wave and I got cleaned up paddling back out while he cruised over some 12 foot set waves without paddling. I kind of felt safe as my leash was stretching, cause if it would have broke he would have pretty much been able to save me. Plus it is way less annoying than a jet ski. |
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tautologies
Since 24 Aug 2006
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Oahu
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| Fri Dec 09, 11 7:53 pm |
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| Scriffler wrote: | | Think about people like Bethany Hamilton. physical handicaps interfering with paddling can finally be equalized. So quite legit there. Have seen a few here in outer reef conditions and they definitely work. The bosses were still paddling though. |
What do you mean interfering? She surfs better than most..even does tow-in. So no need for a jet on the board.  |
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Scriffler
Since 03 Jul 2005
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| Sat Dec 10, 11 2:35 am |
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| I was just saying that people who have trouble paddling could benefit from a wave jet. I just used her as a well known example. |
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