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alarkyokie

11-19-2009 05:07 AM

"need for speed!"

When your schedule gets to be TOO much, this might help!
Variable Resistance Speed Parachute

bryris

11-19-2009 05:52 AM

I have to use one of those or I can't see due to the blinding wind. I'm like a Cheetah!

Riiiiiiight.

11Fan

11-19-2009 06:27 AM

WARNING !

Do not buy any products from ACME.

Regards,

Wile E.

Kasserine06

11-19-2009 06:38 AM

I used one of those when I was in track in high school. It feels very stupid and is near impossible when there is a crosswind. The worst was when the winds were around 20 knots and the chute actually blew in front of us and pulled us along at certain points in the track.

TPROP4ever

11-19-2009 07:09 AM

I had to wear somthing similar when I was a world champion Naked co-ed Kiteboarder......wait..never mind:D:D:D

alarkyokie

11-19-2009 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TPROP4ever (Post 714267)

I had to wear somthing similar when I was a world champion Naked co-ed Kiteboarder......wait..never mind:D:D:D

Is that clip on youtube?

Airhoss

11-19-2009 05:01 PM

I need help when I run too but the thrust drag vector is reversed from that gadget.

TPROP4ever

11-19-2009 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alarkyokie (Post 714307)

Is that clip on youtube?

there better not be:eek::D

Planespotta

11-19-2009 06:41 PM

WARNING!!! Side effects of the Variable Resistance Speed Parachute include:

Social Awkwardness
Never Getting Laid
Herpes
Heart Failure
Super Herpes

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