You ever do something so perfect...

PowerMacG5

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...that you wish you could freeze that moment in time? I just did. I was on my waverunner (Yamaha SUV1200), going down a channel, when I saw a yacht with two fly bridges throwing nice wake with a swell height of 10-15 feet. So, I get ready, floor my waverunner (max speed 50 mph which I was going), and line up for the jump. With this kinds wake, there are two smaller (but still large), wakes behind the main wave. Wham, perfect jump of all three waves. I must have been 20 feet in the air. I don't think any wave I can find will give me the same rush unless I can find an aircraft carrier going 30 knots somewhere around here. Well, I'm, done with this post, just wanted to post something about my fun day. Also, if you have had a similar experience make you feel this way, post it.
 

Shawn

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sounds like fun. I really wanna get some jet skis but I don't got the money and my dad doesn't see it as a worthwhile investment. :(
 

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When I had a hole in one (on an island green no less) playing golf with my biggest arch rival and the guy who taught me golf.
 

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Originally posted by: wildwarren
I successfully parallel parked my car today.

First time I parallel parked my park was on my drivers test, just said "The hell with it" and did it, aced it, missed 5 points on my written and only 3 points on my driven (and two of which were because we exited onto some side street with no posted limit, turns out its 5 mph less than the other roads, nazi nailed me for that one. Said "Well, I gotta deduct for something"....thanks.
 

Sounds like fun.
Wake boarding behind an aircraft carrier would be fun eh.
 

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I can relate. I have an older Sea-Doo XP and its excellent for wave jumping since its so small & light. Its a good feeling(as long as you dont bust your ass on the landing!) I would also like to add that there is no f#cking way in the world that you jumped a 1200SUV 20 feet high :) The thing is 12.5 feet long & weighs > 1000 lbs with rider & gas! The only people who get that high are the psychos riding their modified superjets in 10-15 foot surf.
 

PowerMacG5

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Originally posted by: jteef
I can relate. I have an older Sea-Doo XP and its excellent for wave jumping since its so small & light. Its a good feeling(as long as you dont bust your ass on the landing!) I would also like to add that there is no f#cking way in the world that you jumped a 1200SUV 20 feet high :) The thing is 12.5 feet long & weighs > 1000 lbs with rider & gas! The only people who get that high are the psychos riding their modified superjets in 10-15 foot surf.

You jump a 15 foot swell, all that matters is velocity, and at 50 mph I can reach 20 feet. Remember physics, mass doesn't matter when it comes to acceleration due to gravity.
 

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Today, I actually got the paper towel in the wastebasket from ACROSS THE KITCHEN.

I mean, DUDE, it was like...bitchin' and stuff. I was so excited that my nads were like, all up in my face and stuff....
 

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Originally posted by: OREOSpeedwagon
what ever happened to the ATOT aircraft carrier?? we need to start collecting funds.

I remember that. I suggested everyone paying twice an even share, that way we could get fuel :p.
 

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Originally posted by: MichaelD
Today, I actually got the paper towel in the wastebasket from ACROSS THE KITCHEN.

I mean, DUDE, it was like...bitchin' and stuff. I was so excited that my nads were like, all up in my face and stuff....

:camera:'s? :p
 

PowerMacG5

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Originally posted by: MichaelD
Today, I actually got the paper towel in the wastebasket from ACROSS THE KITCHEN. I mean, DUDE, it was like...bitchin' and stuff. I was so excited that my nads were like, all up in my face and stuff....

Ahahaha ROFLMAO.
 

MichaelD

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Originally posted by: KraziKid
Originally posted by: 911paramedic
swell height of 10-15 feet.
Do you have any idea how high that is? (I'm thinking you are a bit off with your estimate) This is about a 6-7 foot wave

Argh, it was about that high. I hate you for ruining my high. Okay, so, the wave was 7 feet, and I prolly hit 12-15 feet or so.

Mmm-hmm...then when we get down to it, you were REALLY sitting in a battery-powered, Barney Wave-n-fun-slide, in an inflatable kiddie pool, when a strong wind came by and made a wave. Right?

;)
 

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Originally posted by: MichaelD
Originally posted by: KraziKid
Originally posted by: 911paramedic
swell height of 10-15 feet.
Do you have any idea how high that is? (I'm thinking you are a bit off with your estimate) This is about a 6-7 foot wave
Argh, it was about that high. I hate you for ruining my high. Okay, so, the wave was 7 feet, and I prolly hit 12-15 feet or so.
Mmm-hmm...then when we get down to it, you were REALLY sitting in a battery-powered, Barney Wave-n-fun-slide, in an inflatable kiddie pool, when a strong wind came by and made a wave. Right? ;)

LOL, uhm no. I gots me two SUV1200's and a 26 foot Sailfish with twin Yamaha 250 HP engines.
 

Cyberian

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Sounds cool! - I live on the water and have had boats forever but I was never even on a Waverunner (Jetski, whatever).
BTW - That guy should go to hell if he was really throwing a 15 foot wake in a navigable channel.
 

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Originally posted by: MichaelD
Originally posted by: KraziKid
Originally posted by: 911paramedic
swell height of 10-15 feet.
Do you have any idea how high that is? (I'm thinking you are a bit off with your estimate) This is about a 6-7 foot wave

Argh, it was about that high. I hate you for ruining my high. Okay, so, the wave was 7 feet, and I prolly hit 12-15 feet or so.

Mmm-hmm...then when we get down to it, you were REALLY sitting in a battery-powered, Barney Wave-n-fun-slide, in an inflatable kiddie pool, when a strong wind came by and made a wave. Right?

;)

No way dude, this was all in his bathtub this morning. It's all about proportion.
 

PowerMacG5

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Originally posted by: Cyberian
Sounds cool! - I live on the water and have had boats forever but I was never even on a Waverunner (Jetski, whatever). BTW - That guy should go to hell if he was really throwing a 15 foot wake in a navigable channel.

I learnt my error of approximation. It was prolly closer to 7.
 

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Originally posted by: KraziKid
Originally posted by: 911paramedic
swell height of 10-15 feet.
Do you have any idea how high that is? (I'm thinking you are a bit off with your estimate) This is about a 6-7 foot wave

Argh, it was about that high. I hate you for ruining my high. Okay, so, the wave was 7 feet, and I prolly hit 12-15 feet or so.
This guy is about 10 ft up, so you jumped OVER this guy? ;)

(I'm saving this very moment right now...)
 

Cyberian

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Originally posted by: KraziKid

LOL, uhm no. I gots me two SUV1200's and a 26 foot Sailfish with twin Yamaha 250 HP engines.
A Grady?
I love those boats. My brother has one and all I have is a Trophy.

:(