Hydro Ski

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   I just saw rleinen79's video of the Shelbyville2007 weekend, and saw a Hydo Ski!!

I rode one about 25 years ago, and then had another opportunity to ride it again 2 years ago.  They guy I know who has it, got it from his brother, and he didn't really know much about it.

I made a sketch of it as I thought about making one, but couldn't find the right profile aluminum extrusion for the 'fins'.

I've never seen another, so I was quite surprised to see it on rleinen79's video.

jbear, remember when Dave B brought it to the Bay?

Anybody have any history behind them??

Wonder if you could attach a wakeboard to it instead of skis?

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gn6027 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: October-15-2006 Location: Ohio Status: Offline Points: 192	Post Options Post Reply Quote gn6027 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Hydro Ski Posted: February-07-2008 at 11:08pm
	I just saw rleinen79's video of the Shelbyville2007 weekend, and saw a Hydo Ski!! I rode one about 25 years ago, and then had another opportunity to ride it again 2 years ago. They guy I know who has it, got it from his brother, and he didn't really know much about it. I made a sketch of it as I thought about making one, but couldn't find the right profile aluminum extrusion for the 'fins'. I've never seen another, so I was quite surprised to see it on rleinen79's video. jbear, remember when Dave B brought it to the Bay? Anybody have any history behind them?? Wonder if you could attach a wakeboard to it instead of skis?
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rleinen79 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: December-16-2004 Location: New Carlisle IN Status: Offline Points: 733	Post Options Post Reply Quote rleinen79 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-08-2008 at 12:03am
	That ski belongs to one of Stang72's friends, brian. I don't think he comes on the sight too often, even though he has a beautiful 71(?) Nautique. I bet one of the guys that rode it can fill in the details on it though. BTW....you should try to get that boat to Green Lake or Shelbyville this year. It's really sharp. Rob
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jbear Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: January-21-2005 Location: Lake Wales FL. Status: Offline Points: 8193	Post Options Post Reply Quote jbear Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-08-2008 at 1:37am
	Sure do....altho I can't believe it was that long ago. I think I remember that somebody had one at Norris too. john
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Hollywood Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: February-04-2004 Location: Twin Lakes, WI Status: Offline Points: 13517	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hollywood Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-08-2008 at 12:47pm
	The thing is awesomely hard to ride. My best run was about 3 seconds @ 13 mph. Very humbling experience.

quinner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: October-12-2005 Location: Unknown Status: Offline Points: 5828	Post Options Post Reply Quote quinner Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: February-08-2008 at 2:15pm
	I would imagine it would handle very similar to the Air Chair/Sky Ski, which are very sensitive to any adjustments you make with rope, body, handle height, etc. I would love to try one out some time, we need to make sure Brian? brings his to GL this summer.
	Mi Bowt

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