21 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}
21 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}

Woohoo! What A Great Way To Exercise

by waterotter
16 replies
  • OFF TOPIC
    • |
I want a WaterBird!

Water-Bird CUP 2012 - YouTube

ETA: For some reason, the video won't post here
  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    Reminds me of a pogo stick.
    Signature

    Sal
    When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
    Beyond the Path

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9141151].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author waterotter
      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      Reminds me of a pogo stick.
      I forgot about those and I did have one as a kid! Yeah, kinda the same, but a tad more expensive.

      I had a call last evening from a neighbor. He is coming up tomorrow to open up his cottage for the season. We always kayak together. I'm going to show him this to see if he would also be interested in getting one. Much more fun with two!
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9141178].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author waterotter
        Originally Posted by seasoned View Post

        WOW! What people won't think of!

        Steve
        I know! I can't believe I'm just now seeing them.

        Originally Posted by MissTerraK View Post

        Ha!

        That is unusual, but I think I'd prefer a water bike.


        I'd be curious to see who would win a race between these two.
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9141198].message }}
        • Profile picture of the author MissTerraK
          Originally Posted by waterotter View Post

          I know! I can't believe I'm just now seeing them.



          I'd be curious to see who would win a race between these two.

          Now that would be be a real riot! I'm in, haha!


          Terra
          {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9141294].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author seasoned
    WOW! What people won't think of!

    Steve
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9141174].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author lanfear63
    Originally Posted by waterotter View Post

    I want a WaterBird!

    Water-Bird CUP 2012 - YouTube

    ETA: For some reason, the video won't post here
    A Waterotter wants a Waterbird. Is their a pattern here? :-)
    Signature

    Feel The Power Of The Mark Side

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9141312].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author waterotter
      Originally Posted by lanfear63 View Post

      A Waterotter wants a Waterbird. Is their a pattern here? :-)
      Lol, isn't it obvious?! :p
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9141337].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author barbling
    Wow! Reminds me of an aquatic HealthRider:


    Yes, that was from the official infomercial (mid 1990s?)

    Ah, memories.....
    Signature
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9142201].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      It looks like fun but I think it would get old...fast. It's one of those toys I'd love to try but wouldn't buy for myself.

      From what I see you can't really mount it from the water and doesn't seem to remain stable if you stop to rest for a moment. Is that correct? It seemed in the videos anyone who stopped jumping was sinking fast.

      One of the best workouts I've had was my first time on a sailboard....but once I was able to use it properly I love it. Paddleboard is the same - you can move quickly across the water but have a rest platform when you want it, too.
      Signature
      Saving one dog will not change the world - but the world changes forever for that one dog
      ***
      Live life like someone left the gate open
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9142383].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author waterotter
        Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

        It looks like fun but I think it would get old...fast. It's one of those toys I'd love to try but wouldn't buy for myself.

        From what I see you can't really mount it from the water and doesn't seem to remain stable if you stop to rest for a moment. Is that correct? It seemed in the videos anyone who stopped jumping was sinking fast.

        One of the best workouts I've had was my first time on a sailboard....but once I was able to use it properly I love it. Paddleboard is the same - you can move quickly across the water but have a rest platform when you want it, too.
        Kay, after the winter we've had, at least six months of it, I would welcome a new water play toy! I never did replace my jet ski, but I still may.....but there's no "exercise" per say required to operate one.

        Yes, you are correct. Once you stop, you sink! There's always quite a few pontoon boats out on any given day, so I sure I could board ship to start anew if need be.

        I took up windsurfing, when I lived on Clear Lake in the early 70's. Now, that was challenging. Weighing about 98 lbs, soaking wet, at the time and trying to maneuver the sail when an unexpected high wind hit was a tad difficult as I didn't have the strength required to pull the damn sail out of the water on a windy day. I stayed with it for about eight years and loved it.

        My catamaran was great, more of a platform on that one, plus you could drink beer at the same time:p


        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9142597].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    There's one problem I see with any "water" toy. When you fall you are in water. COLD water. If those lakes were a bit warmer, then they'd be fun, but until someone gets some serious "global warming" into those lakes, I think I'll just stay in the boat, thanks.
    Signature

    Sal
    When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
    Beyond the Path

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9143482].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author waterotter
      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      There's one problem I see with any "water" toy. When you fall you are in water. COLD water. If those lakes were a bit warmer, then they'd be fun, but until someone gets some serious "global warming" into those lakes, I think I'll just stay in the boat, thanks.
      Sal, the Great Lakes stay nice and cool in the summer, but the smaller lakes actually become too warm in the summer, making it feel like bath water.

      I'm still starring at ice right now. A bit of open water, but not much. The ice is dark, so am hoping it will leave this week.

      I can't have enough water toys, cause when it warms up, I wanna have fun on the water
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9143504].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author HeySal
        Originally Posted by waterotter View Post

        Sal, the Great Lakes stay nice and cool in the summer, but the smaller lakes actually become too warm in the summer, making it feel like bath water.

        I'm still starring at ice right now. A bit of open water, but not much. The ice is dark, so am hoping it will leave this week.

        I can't have enough water toys, cause when it warms up, I wanna have fun on the water
        I LIKE the warmer lakes, Jody. My uncle lived on one of the lakes that was fairly warm water until you got out toward the center and to me, that's perfect.
        Signature

        Sal
        When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
        Beyond the Path

        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9143805].message }}
        • Profile picture of the author msdobe
          Looks really cool. Found it... it's Czech. The website is water-bird (dot) eu. It's even on amazon - aqua skipper. $500 and not good reviews overall - 'cheaply made and overpriced.'

          Too bad, looks like it might have really caught on! :p
          Jenny
          Signature

          If you can read this.... thank a teacher.
          If you can read this in English... thank a vet!
          {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9145049].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Richard Van
      Originally Posted by HeySal View Post

      There's one problem I see with any "water" toy. When you fall you are in water. COLD water.
      Same with pogo sticks and all land toys.

      When you fall on land, you're on the land. HARD land.
      Signature

      Wibble, bark, my old man's a mushroom etc...

      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9145453].message }}

Trending Topics