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    Slingshot whacks a deer at about 2:19

    See it in the video:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ywnHZQVOo4

    Still researching these things and tyrying to see if I really want one. They're legal now in Maryland. And they appear to absorb deer strikes fairly well.


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    Quote Originally Posted by willtill View Post
    Sorry guys but these things have to be one of the stupidest toys ever made! Chevy Cobalt with one drive wheel and an open cockpit = dumb. Would like to know the outcome of this video as it don't look good right at the end.
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    I sat in one several weeks ago, up at Pete's Cycle in Baltimore. Couldn't take it out for a test drive because some damned kid stole the gas cap and it would throw codes if run that way.

    I like them. They are unique.


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    I was told that they are uncomfortably hot to ride during the summer. The story mentioned the engine heat would creep into the passenger area.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wing'n it View Post
    Sorry guys but these things have to be one of the stupidest toys ever made! Chevy Cobalt with one drive wheel and an open cockpit = dumb. Would like to know the outcome of this video as it don't look good right at the end.
    Aye Carumba! Sorry, this thing will be targeted by the CPSC sooner or later. It is a three-wheeled car that is unstable in emergency maneuvers and does not have any of the safety equipment required for automobiles. I think motorcycles are safer. I would rather have my bike while attempting that pylon course than that Slingshot. Or, my Chevy Cruze with or without stability control.
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    Quote Originally Posted by willtill View Post
    See it in the video:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ywnHZQVOo4

    Still researching these things and tyrying to see if I really want one. They're legal now in Maryland. And they appear to absorb deer strikes fairly well.
    The issue I see in this vid is the guy was wearing cameo pants and the deer did not see him.

    The guy who invented the first wheel was an idiot -
    the guy who invented the second one... he was the genius!


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    I also thought they would be a pretty cool ride. A buddy and I went and tested one and it was hot, loud, and very uncomfortable. Performance was not near what I expected.
    I'll pass.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jkelley View Post
    I also thought they would be a pretty cool ride. A buddy and I went and tested one and it was hot, loud, and very uncomfortable. Performance was not near what I expected.
    I'll pass.
    Yes, a test ride is definitely something I would want to do... if I was to seriously contemplate on getting one.

    I test road a Canam Spyder years ago and couldn't wait to get that thing back to the dealer.


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