[hpv-boats] Low power pedal 'foil'?

Wed Jun 20 14:54:18 EDT 2012

What do you think?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLboyOqi6R8&feature=player_embedded

Vic
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick Willoughby" <rickwill at bigpond.net.au>
To: "HPV" <hpv-boats at hupi.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 5:28 PM
Subject: [hpv-boats] Pedal SUP

> Fred Pluimers has posted a video clip of his Stand Up Paddleboard in 
> operation:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDsH-970dwQ
>
> The board is made by Hobie and the frame I supplied but was  subsequently 
> modified to better fit the board.  The comprises a DZ22  gearbox, 1/4" 
> spring steel shaft and prop with folding blades.
>
> The board hits its wave hump between 7 and 8kph.  A pilot with good  power 
> to weight might be able to get it to plane.
>
> Rick Willoughby
>
>
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