Japanese Water Skis Are Speedy (Nov, 1934)
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Source: Modern Mechanix ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Nov, 1934
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Source: Modern Mechanix ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Nov, 1934
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Well, they certainly look speedy…look at him go!
Japanese Water Skis Are Speedy
COMMONLY associated with northern climes, skiing has invaded the Orient with the successful introduction of water skis. The skis are tip-tilted pontoons propelled by the common gliding stroke and aided by special ski poles. Recent tests of the skis in Yokohama harbor developed a speed of 200 yards per minute.
SPEED TABLES- CANOES
NO WIND
TIME MPH MPDay
Beginner 1 4-6
Experienced 2 10-12
Expert 3 14-18
An expert canoer can go about 3 mph, or about 65 yds/minute and this thing can do 3 times that?
Doubtful.
Comment by Stannous — July 27, 2006 @ 8:28 pm