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Old 04-22-2003, 04:53 PM
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Hey,

have any of you ever tried water-skimming (hydro-planing) the huge DS??

I used to have fun doing that on my friend's 400ex before he sold it, was wondering if it's possible on a DS??

I got Maxxis Sur Traks (same thread as bear claws) on the rear and dominators on the front, Thanks.

 
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Old 04-22-2003, 04:56 PM
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I'm sure it can be done as with any other fast quad. I'd start with puddles and work my way up though.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
 
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Old 04-22-2003, 04:59 PM
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lol good plan sooner. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

anyone actually ever tried it or done it tho??
 
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Old 04-22-2003, 05:01 PM
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Not that I know of on a DS. Anyone else out there know?
 
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have a picture of my brother doing it with his on the refri right now, it said he hit it in 5th, told me all it takes is a set of nuts. i'm not sure why you would want to, but to answer your question it can be done it was with paddles. good luck on that one.
 
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Old 04-22-2003, 05:23 PM
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Yea just random question.

Kind of thing that looks good on pictures [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

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isn't the ds nose heavy. you would have to be flyin to get it done.
 
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Old 04-22-2003, 06:44 PM
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I tried it and went end over end. but it was my fault some one crossed in front of me before i hit the water.
 
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Old 04-22-2003, 06:54 PM
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I almost made it across a little pond about 65 feet across but at the last 10 feet or so the nose dug in and the quad hooked sideward. I flew off and never even hit the water but did manage to break 2 ribs hitting the ground just past it. Not a smart thing for a 290lb guy to be trying [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 
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I've tried it a few times, the DS is too nose heavy to do it. I almost sunk my bike skipping across a short stream but deep, it was about 40' across and I'd say 6' deep. My buddies with 400 ex's can do over 200'.
 


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