EmmaEvs wrote:Aww bless 'em they brought me a brand new coat that lets me hug myself. Nice men!
Were the mens coats white, and are you sure that it is a coat or a snug fitting jacket :lol:
Portable Electric Ski Assist
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Started by Lewyho in Ski Chatter 16-Oct-2010 - 21 Replies
Ian Wickham
reply to 'Portable Electric Ski Assist' posted Oct-2010
Were the mens coats white, and are you sure that it is a coat or a snug fitting jacket :lol:
EmmaEvs
reply to 'Portable Electric Ski Assist' posted Oct-2010
Were the mens coats white, and are you sure that it is a coat or a snug fitting jacket
How do you know all this? Ahaaaaa... they've been to see you too! :D
I wish I could meet the person who first decided to strap 2 planks to their feet and throw themselves down a mountain
Brooksy
reply to 'Portable Electric Ski Assist' posted Oct-2010
ClipperJon wrote:I quite like the idea but do take the points about the danger of skiing up hill and battery life. Everyone thought that Clive Sinclair was mental when he designed the C5- who's laughing now...er maybe not then.
Just one observation, I think you'll need more than one 'screw' for propulsion. The present design will force the whole contraption sideways rather than forwards. Perhaps a double, counter rotating screw setup would solve it. I'll let you know where to send my consultancy fee.
I agree, one screw is not enough to get you moving. :shock:
Ian Wickham
reply to 'Portable Electric Ski Assist' posted Oct-2010
EmmaEvs wrote:Were the mens coats white, and are you sure that it is a coat or a snug fitting jacket
How do you know all this? Ahaaaaa... they've been to see you too! :D
They have already taken me to the farm that is funny ..... :shock:
Snowb4ndit
reply to 'Portable Electric Ski Assist' posted Oct-2010
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Take Life With A Pinch Of Salt... A Wedge Of Lime, & A Shot Of Tequila :-)
Trencher
reply to 'Portable Electric Ski Assist' posted Oct-2010
brooksy wrote:ClipperJon wrote:I quite like the idea but do take the points about the danger of skiing up hill and battery life. Everyone thought that Clive Sinclair was mental when he designed the C5- who's laughing now...er maybe not then.
Just one observation, I think you'll need more than one 'screw' for propulsion. The present design will force the whole contraption sideways rather than forwards. Perhaps a double, counter rotating screw setup would solve it. I'll let you know where to send my consultancy fee.
I agree, one screw is not enough to get you moving. :shock:
One screw ! There's a few screws loose in thread
because I'm so inclined .....
Topic last updated on 23-October-2010 at 05:59