Interesting foiler video

Posted By: Darryn

Interesting foiler video - 04/29/08 11:11 PM

Its worth a look, especially for carbon fans, make sure you watch AFTER the credits.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfsIgb8iIqk

Darryn
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Posted By: gree2056

Re: Interesting foiler video - 04/30/08 01:17 AM

The Windage of that thing must be insane.

Posted By: Darryn

Re: Interesting foiler video - 04/30/08 01:34 AM

There is a website too, I would rather have the windage from the carbon poles then the structure if there is no need for it. Wonder what it weighs? <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> http://www2.jundt.ch/blog/

Darryn
Mozzie
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Posted By: Jake

Re: Interesting foiler video - 04/30/08 11:33 AM

interesting concept - but I can't imagine that they couldn't build a moth-type structure with less weight. They went nuts with the carbon tubing.

Posted By: Tornado_ALIVE

Re: Interesting foiler video - 04/30/08 11:42 AM

Isn't it ironic that the video is shown on 'You Tube'

Posted By: Mary

Re: Interesting foiler video - 04/30/08 12:27 PM

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I can't imagine that they couldn't build a moth-type structure with less weight

Exactly what I was thinking when I saw the video: It's like a BIG moth, but with a lot more weight and windage.

Posted By: Kaos

Re: Interesting foiler video - 04/30/08 01:54 PM

Looks like floats are only good for take off. Landing is game over.