Sporting Sails

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• That's all very well, but what happens if you try to open it and accidentally let go of one side of the sail? You are are a DEAD man, that's what happens!

  David McNamara - October 24, 2009, 13:19 / Report abuse

• Not such a cool idea. Seen people get tangled in the sail when if doesn't function properly and they try to bail. Very undependable and unsafe. I have also had the misfortune of demo-ing one of these half baked contraptions, gives a new meaning to no control.

  Not so cool - November 6, 2009, 16:57 / Report abuse

• I saw some kids skating with these in Santa Barbara a while back. They were carving together nicely and it was exciting to see them coming down the road deploying their sails. It never appeared they were out of control. Looked like the most fun since the innovation of sliding. Heck, i'll give it a try! Just another thing to add to the quiver. First time I've seen something new for downhill in a long time...bet the sail would be fun to try on the slopes as well. -JM

  John McKay - November 9, 2009, 5:11 / Report abuse

• This is a dangerous, poorly designed piece of gimmicky gear. If you have money to burn AND great health coverage, check this out. Otherwise trust that the sail is made of especially fragile material which melts if it gets any friction with the ground. Any fall will render this product useless. Not only is it especially delicate, it is temperamental. WInd and weather conditions effect the performance of this sail and I have only seen one person use this sail as it was design, all others have struggled. Just saying...

  Jason Thomason - January 18, 2010, 3:18 / Report abuse

• Some of the best and most rewarding things in life take time and patience to better understand. Its not what you accomplish, but how you get there...

  In surfing, climbing, kite-surfing, snowboarding and skiing (to name a few) - wind and variable weather conditions affect everything - the same in skateboarding. If it is too windy in one spot, then try another - or even better, use your imagination and have the sail pull you forwards on a flat surface (have you ever been to Burning Man?)

  Skateboarding is one of the most creative sports out there - not to mention, it can be dangerous, and at times, pointless too. The downhill experience (sail or not sail) requires skill and ability acquired through practice. I am not going to recommend you "pick up" the sport of BASE jumping either...parachutes and sails are fragile and require special care and feeding. Have you ever noticed how a surfer from Japan cares for their wetsuit? Its unreal! They go above and beyond to properly maintain their equipment as if it is their responsiblity to do so.

  Billy Smith - January 18, 2010, 19:13 / Report abuse

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