Bungee Riding?

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Tis the season for light to no wind, although we've been lucky with some breeze lately. That is at least until quitting time! There's the Grinch boarder winch and it looks like some folks are suggesting a braided bungee cable for a similar purpose.

Just saw this the other night on the beach, a Bungee Banshee. Read about them online a while back. Looks fairly straight forward with some potential for injury.** Wouldn't want a bystander to get nailed by one of these things by being too close either. These guys said their anchor wasn't adequate, not sure what they are using but you don't want to yank the thing towards you. Not a lot of instruction on setup and use appears on the website. They do mention using a large, heavy danforth anchor embedded offshore, not on the beach as these guys did. Some HD video from the Evo cell phone follows.



This fellow was pulled off the board and ran it off, fast.



http://www.facebook.com/v/398252828198
This guy stayed on.


Anyone have experience with these, if so, how did it work out for you?



** Found the following on a retailer site.
Warnings
Use of this product and participation in the sport involves inherent risks of serious injury or death.
When at the beach, bungee cords should be used only in conjunction with a Dansforth-style or similar boat anchor, rated for 30’ or greater boats and weighing at least 18 pounds.
DO NOT STRETCH BUNGEE CORDS UNTIL APPROVED ANCHOR IS FIRMLY SECURED UNDERWATER.
Check anchor frequently to ensure anchor remains secure and underwater.
Keep at least 20 feet on either side of the bungee cords clear at all times.
Inspect bungee cord, handle and anchor connection before each use. Do not use if damaged.
Make sure rope is not wrapped around part of anyone’s body during use.
Bungee cords are intended only for use by one person at a time. Any other use may cause bungee cord failure.
This product should never be used by children except under adult supervision.
Do not operate while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET AND A LIFE VEST.
Read Operator’s Manual before use. Do not remove warning.
http://www.xtreme-adrenaline.com/

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