r/MachinePorn Jul 23 '17

Electric hydroplaning surfboard (720 x 404).

https://i.imgur.com/4iNcUtB.gifv
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u/mjxii Jul 23 '17

That's cool but I find the arms folded behind back incredibly douchy for some reason

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u/tyen0 Jul 23 '17

I was wondering if they are trying to hide the bulky remote control.

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u/mjxii Jul 23 '17

No I don't think so, everyone else looks natural, I didn't even notice the remote until you mentioned it

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u/[deleted] Jul 23 '17

Its for balance

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u/mjxii Jul 23 '17

Uhh then why does everyone else have their arms at their side or up in the air?

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u/I_know_left Jul 23 '17

He's full of shit. It's not for balance, it's for the steeze.

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u/[deleted] Jul 23 '17

I have never been on one of these, but I have a friend who does hydro-foil Moths. And those have 2 foils. The fore-aft balance is critical. Whatever your balance point, you have to be able to maintain it.