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Old 11-19-2009 | 05:07 AM
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When your schedule gets to be TOO much, this might help!
Variable Resistance Speed Parachute
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Old 11-19-2009 | 05:52 AM
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I have to use one of those or I can't see due to the blinding wind. I'm like a Cheetah!

Riiiiiiight.
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Old 11-19-2009 | 06:27 AM
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WARNING !

Do not buy any products from ACME.

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Old 11-19-2009 | 06:38 AM
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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.
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Old 11-19-2009 | 07:09 AM
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I had to wear somthing similar when I was a world champion Naked co-ed Kiteboarder......wait..never mind
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Old 11-19-2009 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by TPROP4ever
I had to wear somthing similar when I was a world champion Naked co-ed Kiteboarder......wait..never mind
Is that clip on youtube?
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Old 11-19-2009 | 05:01 PM
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I need help when I run too but the thrust drag vector is reversed from that gadget.
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Old 11-19-2009 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by alarkyokie
Is that clip on youtube?

there better not be
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Old 11-19-2009 | 06:41 PM
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WARNING!!! Side effects of the Variable Resistance Speed Parachute include:

Social Awkwardness
Never Getting Laid
Herpes
Heart Failure
Super Herpes
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