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The forces at that kind of speed would be horrendous and I can't see how a guy on stilts and nothing more than a pair of blades could "stick" to the ice, let alone stay up against the force of driving the wing at those speeds.

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I don't know about crazy, colourful maybe.

Yes, I have met him, he lives (lived maybe because it has been a while) nearby. No, I don't know for sure what speeds he has achieved but it is faster than 'normal' ice yachts -- superior aerodynamics.

 

He also develope compasses designed to help racers -- for classes not allowing electronics.

 

These guys also live nearby (and the Trampofoils were developed in a workshop I use for tinkering with parts of my boat).

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQvYogFP9mw

 

/Martin

 

/Martin

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