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Join Date: Aug 2003
07-19-2006, 8:36 PM
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This kind of snuck up on me, since I don't often read some of the other topic areas. I have seen these advertised and thought for a minute that they might be fun, but it seem that they are a bit too dangerous for my tastes. Please read before you consider the purchase. Sorry for the redundant post but I feel this is good information loosly related to "boat accessories" where there is significant traffic on the webboard. http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/50752/335118.html?1153366306 Moderators, please delete this post if you feel it is not appropriate.
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Join Date: Aug 2005
07-19-2006, 9:22 PM
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they were recalled last week.. sportsstuff is offering people their money back for them
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Join Date: Sep 2003
07-19-2006, 10:02 PM
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They've been outlawed at numerous places including Lake powell.
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Join Date: Jul 2005
07-19-2006, 10:21 PM
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My sister's boyfriend dislocated his shoulder falling off of one two days ago in northern MI.
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Join Date: Aug 2005
07-19-2006, 10:37 PM
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Here's a nice video showing what happens on these.... http://www.heytone.com/movies/wegowipeout3.html
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Join Date: Dec 2005
07-20-2006, 12:27 AM
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i'd link dw's post about tubing but i'm lazy.
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Join Date: Jun 2001
07-20-2006, 3:11 PM
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If at first you don't break your neck, try try again..
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Join Date: Apr 2006
07-20-2006, 3:28 PM
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I dont get people who cry when they get hurt on that thing. When it says dont go over this speed. DOn't fly higher than you are willing to fall
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Join Date: May 2003
07-20-2006, 3:42 PM
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OUCH! hat last one was brutal
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Join Date: Nov 2003
07-20-2006, 4:32 PM
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wow that thing is brutal!
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Join Date: May 2005
07-20-2006, 7:02 PM
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On the last one did you notice what part of the wake he landed on--------painful!
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Join Date: Jun 2003
07-20-2006, 8:16 PM
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NOT COOL!
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Join Date: Aug 2002
07-20-2006, 8:27 PM
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eliminating tubers one at time, darwin at work
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Join Date: Aug 2002
07-20-2006, 8:43 PM
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That video is some funny shi+ (Message edited by zo1 on July 20, 2006)
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Join Date: Mar 2004
07-20-2006, 9:01 PM
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That video is not funny, I guarantee that last fall resulted in injury, if not serious injury, and that just isnt funny. (Note they were properly tubing in the rough part of the lake)
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Join Date: Dec 2005
07-20-2006, 9:04 PM
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Ouch. That thing brings a whole new meaning to inherently dangerous product, but it also illustrates assumption of risk! I wonder how many folks have been seriously injured or killed. I'm amazed there are people STUPID enough to actually ride that thing. Hmmm passive eugenics and darwinian theory: the guy stupid enough to ride one doesnt grow up to have kids of his own.
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07-21-2006, 12:20 AM
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The stupid one is the driver. He (or she) is the one that controls the height that the tube can go.
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Join Date: Feb 2006
07-21-2006, 4:30 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2002
07-21-2006, 4:44 AM
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Sorry Mike but that is damn funny. People who get hurt doing stupid things don't get pity.
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07-21-2006, 5:53 AM
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It was only a matter of time before someone died or got there neck broken off of one of these. Recall!
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07-21-2006, 7:20 AM
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Looks like the guy was falling off on purpose. That last one had to hurt.
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07-21-2006, 7:30 AM
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Looks like he let go for sure. I guess there some point where your brain takes over for your body's stupidity.
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Join Date: Jun 2006
07-21-2006, 7:50 AM
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Darwin is working for all of us... FINALLY! I don't see why people are stupid enough to even buy one, let alone ride them. Literally, death in a box.
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Join Date: Sep 2005
07-21-2006, 9:12 AM
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That last one is NASTY!!
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Join Date: Aug 2004
07-21-2006, 10:22 AM
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Did anyone else notice in the videos all the boats seemed to be going way over the 20 mph limit the manufacture suggests. I am jsut guessing but I would guess most were going closer to 30 the last one even says boat speed 35, and they wonder why the falls hurt?!? (Message edited by skibum69 on July 21, 2006)
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