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Offline peglegcraig

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126.2 mph powered by the wind
« on: August 15, 2009, 11:39:37 AM »
I was surfing around the web and found this rather amazing record. A very advanced landsailing "boat" set a new world record out in Primm NV. March 26th 2009. Powered by a 40mph wind, the wing mast vehicle acheved 3X the wind speed and a top speed of 126.2mph. :cheers:
 For more info on the "boat" and the record check out; www.nalsa.org

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Re: 126.2 mph powered by the wind
« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2009, 11:59:51 AM »
If they would have brought it to SW09 on Thursday, they would have gotten a Red Hat.  :-D

Just kidding of course.  It was tech day, and the winds were impressive.

That is really amazing.
« Last Edit: August 15, 2009, 12:02:19 PM by McRat »

Offline Stan Back

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Re: 126.2 mph powered by the wind
« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2009, 02:58:56 PM »
I understand the huge Monster Energy tent may have been a contender on Thursday.  Creel said it crossed I-80 never to be seen again.  Coulda been headed south to Primm.

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