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Kitesurfing Safety Rule Number 1: Don't Kitesurf Before, During Or After A Storm.

WKRG.com Video

Can you say dumb? This hombre, caught on tape, got lofted and flew into a building during Tropical Storm Fay in Fort Lauderdale. OUCH! Pour me a strong one Barkeep, that had to hurt.

From Kitesurfing School:
"Getting lofted is one of the most serious dangers of kitesurfing. Due to the high power requirement of kitesurfing, a serious wind gust can send the kitesurfer upward if he/she has the kite park overhead. Getting lofted in the water is fun (it is normally called tea bagging). It is getting lofted on land that normally results in serious injuries or death."

Via Señor Miguelito.

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North Rebel 2009 Promo Video. [Kite Video]

Kite Surfing is starting to really appeal to me. It's not just all about the air, it's also about simplicity. Dog, you can throw all your gear into a backpack!
Check out Kite Surfing School's "How To Build Your Own Board" page.

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Banned In America! [Drew Carey Video From Reason TV]

The Nanny State marches forward.
Via Reason TV.

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Can I Get A Basic Cell Phone?

The Groen Brothers spoof our obsession with phones that "can do it all."

Via Laughing Squid.

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Jake, Try This With A Trimaran.

Dog, I'm not getting into a peeing contest with you. I love multi-hulls!

But Dog, Finian used an F2 board when he broke the record. I own an F2 board! That means I can aspire to the world record. Ok, I admit that's highly unlikely! But I can tell you this, I can't even imagine spending the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ it takes to build a boat like the Hydroptere. So, what do you think is the better value?

Here's a video of Antoine Albeau setting the new world record back in March of this year.

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The Great Part Of Being A Naval Aviator.

Flying.
Lucky dog!

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The Bad Part Of Being A Naval Aviator.

Getting shot down.

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Not In A Ditch. Here's A Blast From The Past For Jake. [Windsurfing Video]

I love this video. More $$$$ buys you what?

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Buzz Lightyear Aboard The Space Station. No Joke Dudes. [Video]

That was unexpected. It's good to see our tax dollars hard at work for the betterment of mankind.

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Sunday Sea Shanty.

I just got back from an Irish christening and I'm feeling no pain.
Here's to women, grog and the sea!

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