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Could I surf a large whirlpool with ramp?

Cooper Kirkendall's picture
Cooper Kirkendall started the topic in
Wax On
 Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019 at 4:47pm

I’m thinking 100 foot diameter circle pool, about 8 feet deep. Motor turbine in with the middle or built in.

Would I get even water flow distribution? (No deep vortex)
Will I get deep waves?
Could it be safe? And cheap?
Would this work?

thermalben's picture
thermalben's picture
thermalben Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019 at 6:52pm

No, no, no, no and no.

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truebluebasher Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019 at 11:55pm

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Step 1 Mobile Wave Thieves (BYO skate ramp) Cheap skates+(Hot tunes)


Step 2. How to build yourself a cheap classy pool without any digging.

Step 3(a) Make your own Waves for Free (Gets bigger/better by the minute)

Step 3(b) How to make enough free waves for the Family

Step 4 Full Flush Community Wave Pool (suit- Surf boards) (No Power Bills)

Step 5(a) How not to build a Flowrider

Step 5(b) Don't over rev yer Flowrider

Step 5(c) Try not to use Flowrider in the Garage

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Step 8 (b) Emergency Shelter for when yer Backyard Wave pool Blows Up.

Step 9 Now you can ramp up a Small Quarry with High Powered Waves

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