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Interesting foiler video

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(@Anonymous 8992)
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Its worth a look, especially for carbon fans, make sure you watch AFTER the credits.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfsIgb8iIqk

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Posted : April 29, 2008 6:11 pm
(@Anonymous 17342)
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The Windage of that thing must be insane.


 
Posted : April 29, 2008 8:17 pm
(@Anonymous 8992)
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There is a website too, I would rather have the windage from the carbon poles then the structure if there is no need for it. Wonder what it weighs? <img src=

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/> http://www2.jundt.ch/blog/

Darryn
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Posted : April 29, 2008 8:34 pm
Jake Kohl
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interesting concept - but I can't imagine that they couldn't build a moth-type structure with less weight. They went nuts with the carbon tubing.


 
Posted : April 30, 2008 6:33 am
(@Anonymous 6548)
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Isn't it ironic that the video is shown on 'You Tube'


 
Posted : April 30, 2008 6:42 am
MaryAWells
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I can't imagine that they couldn't build a moth-type structure with less weight

Exactly what I was thinking when I saw the video: It's like a BIG moth, but with a lot more weight and windage.


 
Posted : April 30, 2008 7:27 am
Kaos
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Looks like floats are only good for take off. Landing is game over.


 
Posted : April 30, 2008 8:54 am
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