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| Author: | robbo3 [ Mon Jun 15, 2009 11:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Sumo Tube Debut |
Well, here it is...the long awaited debut of the Sumo Tube. The water and air were finally warm enough to punish myself with this contraption. Sorry folks, no pics here, but there is video  Laugh and enjoy at my expense: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsLL5Ve42S8 |
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| Author: | KSJ08 [ Mon Jun 15, 2009 2:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sumo Tube Debut |
They make a device that goes onto the rope to avoid the splashing. That's one tow-a-ble I wouldn't try!! Your'e a better sport then me 
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| Author: | aguyindallas [ Mon Jun 15, 2009 2:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sumo Tube Debut |
Man....that doesnt look like very much fun. How sore were you after that? |
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| Author: | robbo3 [ Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sumo Tube Debut |
The tube is a blast, but takes some getting used to. Once I start out, it seems to porpoise quite a bit. I'm not too sore for being the first time out this year, but not sure if it's from that or trying the wake skate for the first time. It's worth the entertainment value, you can float and bob in the water like a buoy which makes you much more visible that when you fall off a traditional tube. For the $25 I paid for it, it's a great addition that will always be good for a few laughs. |
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| Author: | robbo3 [ Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sumo Tube Debut - v2.0 update |
So I've practiced a little bit and put together a little bit better video of the Sumo Tube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxeRcnd4AZs I also posted a video of a friend barefooting from last weekend, quite the experience to watch close up. |
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| Author: | aguyindallas [ Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sumo Tube Debut |
That looks like it "might" be a little more fun than the first video.....how does it feel when you wipeout though? Looks like that thing would plant you face first. |
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| Author: | robbo3 [ Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sumo Tube Debut |
It's becoming a lot more fun as I get used to it, but it's a little bit of a learning curve when starting out. Wiping out isn't all that bad, since you're surrounded by tube it's more getting splashed in the face than anything. I've been wearing goggles, which seem to help a lot in allowing me to see what's coming up. I've learned that by adjusting your weight in the tube towards the back allows you to plane out better and avoid the porpoising that make the first video look so uncomfortable. It's fun to watch friends try it out though and have the same experience. |
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| Author: | tennja [ Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sumo Tube Debut |
What lake was the first video filmed on? One of the buildings I saw in the background reminded me of the launch site on Lake Okauche in Oconomowoc. |
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| Author: | robbo3 [ Sun Jul 19, 2009 8:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sumo Tube Debut |
We were on Pewaukee Lake that day, but the scenery for both lakes is similar. You're probably thinking of the Golden Mast where they have launching available. |
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| Author: | tennja [ Sun Jul 19, 2009 8:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sumo Tube Debut |
Yep that was it it I couldn't remember the name of the place. |
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