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| 822.1 | Ski Bob | ROGER::GAUDET | Nothing unreal exists | Fri Apr 12 1991 14:51 | 16 |
| Hi Pete...
There are tons of things on the market (mostly inflatables, but some
"hard" items) to drag your kids behind the boat. Probably the best
thing is a Ski Bob (made by Sevylor). It's shaped like a torpedo,
seats 2 adults, and has hand grips so the kids can hang on. It's not
intended to be pulled at high speeds like a tube (although I've seen it
done before). Basically the kids sit on it like riding a horse, and
hang on to the handles.
You can get one from most sporting goods stores that carry water toys.
I don't know where you're located, but here in Mass. Herman's carries
them. Overton's has them for $49.95, but I think Herman's has 'em a
little cheaper (don't quote me on that, though).
...Roger...
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| 822.2 | Other options... | KAHALA::SUTER | We dun't need no stinkin' skis! | Fri Apr 12 1991 15:00 | 19 |
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Hi Pete,
On the Skibob idea.... I noticed a couple of weeks ago that
a store in Medway, Ma (Rhode Island surplus or something like that)
had lookalike skibobs for 27 bucks.
The skibob is easy and fun to ride although tends to get a little
boring after a while (until the driver gives them the the whip!)..
Another consideration for a water toy is a kneeboard. My son
has been riding the kneeboard for several years now and really enjoys
it, although last year he still wasn't ready for his trainer skis.
He will be 9 years old in September. A kneeboard will run you from
arouind $90 to several hundred. Wanna buy a used one?
Enjoy the summer....
Rick
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| 822.3 | I like the new tubes | PIPPER::CHACE | The boat is looking better every day! | Fri Apr 12 1991 16:40 | 13 |
| Other than skis or kneeboards, my most favorite water toy is the tube.
You would need one MADE to be towed behind a boat, but ANYONE can
use it immediately. I have tried the ski-bob and didn't like it at all.
It is even difficult to keep upright at times. We got a LeTube last
year and I laughed so hard riding it that I had to stop. I like them
because you can start as slowly as you wish, can GO as slowly as you
wish, but you can still go pretty fast if the person on it can handle
it.
Just make sure you get one made to be pulled behind a boat and that
has a closed bottom (Maybe they all do by now).
Kenny
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| 822.4 | Ski Biscuit | GOLF::WILSON | This area closed for renovation | Thu Jun 13 1991 10:07 | 56 |
| Moved by moderator...
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WLDWST::MARTIN_T "Too Smooth" 50 lines 12-JUN-1991 17:38
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Besides the conference JetSkiing this is the only other Conference
dealing with water-related topics. Mr. Moderator, move if nessesary.
Is anyone familiar with a SKI-BISCUIT. If so let this be a topic
for it. I believe one can get pretty serious on one of these things.
My question is this: Has anyone suceeded in completing a full circle
while be whipped outside a wake. Let me be more specific.
When the boat hangs a quick turn (either way), moving about 28mph,
the Biscuiteer is flung like a stone on glassy waters. As your skipping
along the water you'd lean WITH the turn causing you to tumble over.
Instead of eating sh*t you would be able to come up the other side.
It may be just me, but I feel this object, which is made of rubber, has some
strong potential.
tom
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| 822.5 | Whew! That could be a 60-mph tumble! | ROGER::GAUDET | Nothing unreal exists | Thu Jun 13 1991 14:05 | 5 |
| If you're referring to a "tumble" on the biscuit, I can't say I've tried it (at
least intentionally) but it does sound like an interesting thing to do. Hmm,
just might have to check this out! :-) (the wheels are turning now!)
...Roger...
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