What advancements have been made in hovercraft technology?

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The discussion centers around excitement for advanced hovercraft technology, sparked by a video showcasing their capabilities. Participants express a strong desire to own hovercrafts, with playful banter about a potential group trip across Canada. The conversation includes humorous suggestions about dressing as Star Wars characters during the journey and the appeal of customizing hovercraft colors. Some participants share concerns about hovercrafts in rough seas, while others fantasize about using them for everyday commutes, emphasizing their speed and fun factor. Overall, the thread highlights a mix of enthusiasm, humor, and imaginative scenarios related to hovercraft ownership and adventures.
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Wow! Check out these toys.

Hovercrafts have come a long way. Make sure to watch the video.

http://www.hovercraft.com/

I want one. :-p
 
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Neaty!
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that looks a lot more advanced than the last time I saw a hovercraft (never!)
 
Whoa! I'll take TEN!
 
Cool. Smurf, Check, Tsu and I are going to cross Canada on Hovercrafts!
 
Lol, well Check does have enough for us, and 6 spares, so it doesn't matter if we wipe out on one or two :smile:
 
Oh no you don't! THEY'RE MINE! Get your own! :devil:
 
I want one! But they don't even list the price of the 2003 Hoverwing XR (the one in the video) which makes me think it might be prohibitively expensive...

I want one!
 
I'm in! Trip to Canada on hovercrafts...sounds fun! Can you imagine the sight of a group of a dozen or so people driving those over a snowy field or across a river? I bet there'd be alien sighting reports in the newspaper the next day! :smile:

Do they come in more colors than just yellow and blue? I want a red one! :biggrin:
 
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Wow those are awesome. UH-19P 70-85mph, crazy
 
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Okay Moonbear, we'll get you any color you want but when we cross Canada we all have to dress up like Star Wars characters. Just for effect. :biggrin:

I've watched this video about twenty times now. :-p :-p :-p

I want I want I want... :-p The plans are cheap.
 
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Okay...as long as I get to be Princess Leah! :biggrin: I always wanted to do those loopy braid things on the side of my head (when Star Wars first came out, I tried, but my hair was too slippery to stay put that way). :smile:
 
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ooooh, I want a baby hovercraft!

My friend in Italy that recently went to that remote island with the Romanian Bikini models to shoot that calendar took a hovercraft. The problem is, if the sea is rough you're stranded until the sea is calm enough to return to mainland.
 
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Let me think about that... Stranded at sea with bikini models...

Sounds horrible!
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Let me think about that... Stranded at sea with bikini models...

Sounds horrible!

I still think they would have a better effect skimming over snowy fields. I'll wear a white Princess Leah outfit to blend in...on my red hovercraft... :rolleyes: ...nevermind, I'll make that a red dress! :biggrin:
 
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I'm the wookie; well, unless Greg wants to come [He wouldn't even have to dress up!] In that case I would want to be Vador...of course, sometimes I make sounds like R2D2...
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Let me think about that... Stranded at sea with bikini models...

Sounds horrible!
Yeah, he was actually concerned. He is very fair skinned, he was worried about getting sunburned! :smile: :smile: :smile:

I pity the poor bikini models, this guy is very good looking, but is very concerned with his health! :smile: :smile:
 
  • #18
I want a hovercraft., Get the one going 85 mph, commute to work in it on the california freeways. Boo Ya!

That would be so awesome.
 

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