Class 1 Cat Complete, Outerlimits Eyes V-Bottom Kilo Record
03-18-2011 | 07:19 PM
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03-18-2011 | 07:29 PM
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I agree with Whippled, everyone I know also bought Honda CR250s for the same reason!
I'm into sport motorcycles as well, and I have owned nothing except Suzuki GSXR's over the years. This had allot to do with race results. How else do you know if you have the best piece of hardware? I know a ridiculous amount of people buy Hyabusas because they are the "fastest" stock motorcycle.
I'm into sport motorcycles as well, and I have owned nothing except Suzuki GSXR's over the years. This had allot to do with race results. How else do you know if you have the best piece of hardware? I know a ridiculous amount of people buy Hyabusas because they are the "fastest" stock motorcycle.
03-18-2011 | 11:26 PM
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Technically we risk our lives just getting in the boat as people have died at 60mph.
Speed records are not just marketing gimmicks, the information attatined from such testing and motivation to be the best has helped make 160mph boats "average" and 100mph basically a family runabout. So while there is certain risk, there is also certain rewards. I've been in the boat at speeds of 160+ and had my eyes and hands on 2 laptops verifying the calibration, never missed a beat and never was worried. I've been in boats at 70mph where I had to pull the seat out of my ass I was so scared.
I for one think this is a great time to show engineering superiority and stop the naysayers that don't believe in the OL product.
Speed records are not just marketing gimmicks, the information attatined from such testing and motivation to be the best has helped make 160mph boats "average" and 100mph basically a family runabout. So while there is certain risk, there is also certain rewards. I've been in the boat at speeds of 160+ and had my eyes and hands on 2 laptops verifying the calibration, never missed a beat and never was worried. I've been in boats at 70mph where I had to pull the seat out of my ass I was so scared.
I for one think this is a great time to show engineering superiority and stop the naysayers that don't believe in the OL product.
I've been in big water at speed with Mike and have zero negative feelings towards his ability whatsoever.He's a fabulous driver.
But bolting 3600 HP to a boat to attempt all this when you are the owner of a company whose employees depend on you is not smart.
I guess to finalize my position, the man and his company dont have to prove anything to anybody at the risk of hurting himself.
OL is at the top of their game and that should suffice.
This stunt doesnt have enough reward for the risk.
03-19-2011 | 07:44 AM
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I dont think anyone on here doesnt believe in the OL product. They make a great boat.
I've been in big water at speed with Mike and have zero negative feelings towards his ability whatsoever.He's a fabulous driver.
But bolting 3600 HP to a boat to attempt all this when you are the owner of a company whose employees depend on you is not smart.
I guess to finalize my position, the man and his company dont have to prove anything to anybody at the risk of hurting himself.
OL is at the top of their game and that should suffice.
This stunt doesnt have enough reward for the risk.
I've been in big water at speed with Mike and have zero negative feelings towards his ability whatsoever.He's a fabulous driver.
But bolting 3600 HP to a boat to attempt all this when you are the owner of a company whose employees depend on you is not smart.
I guess to finalize my position, the man and his company dont have to prove anything to anybody at the risk of hurting himself.
OL is at the top of their game and that should suffice.
This stunt doesnt have enough reward for the risk.
03-19-2011 | 08:15 AM
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Point taken. Could have used record attempt.
Doesnt alter my thoughts but I hear ya.
I guess all I'm saying, it isnt the president of Smith and Wesson that puts an apple on his head to prove a point about how great their product is after having proved it for years.
Doesnt alter my thoughts but I hear ya.
I guess all I'm saying, it isnt the president of Smith and Wesson that puts an apple on his head to prove a point about how great their product is after having proved it for years.
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03-19-2011 | 02:06 PM
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03-21-2011 | 05:25 PM
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Wishing O.L the best on this !
May is right around the corner and they sure must be busy at the shop. Always look forward to see the testing out on the local Bay.
Quite a haul to the fastest water on Earth, Bristol to the Salton Sea.
2008 Salton Sea vid-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa2Hq0WjHic&feature=fvst
May is right around the corner and they sure must be busy at the shop. Always look forward to see the testing out on the local Bay.
Quite a haul to the fastest water on Earth, Bristol to the Salton Sea.
2008 Salton Sea vid-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa2Hq0WjHic&feature=fvst
