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    Posted: 06 Oct 08 at 10:54pm
I think I remember Pascal Maka of France breaking 40k on a windsurf in the late 80's ?
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well now they'll be chasing 60. that will be even more impressive if they crack it. but how long did it take to get from 40 to 50 knots?
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Post Options Post Options   Quote Guest Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Oct 08 at 6:22pm
It's a shame one of those mad professor efforts didn't ket to the 50k barrier first ... kite surfers just look so unelegant ...
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l'Hydroptere is now quick to follow with a gps peak of 52.86knts on their 5th run at Fos sur Mer!

http://www.hydroptere.com/_en/

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Better him than me 20knots does me fine 
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