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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 10:27 PM
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Lesson in advanced sledding technique

Lesson in advanced sledding technique- this is how it's done.


YouTube - Swedish airforce sledding fun!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 11:30 PM
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now that is an expensive tow vehicle...
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 06:32 AM
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Oh if we would have had THAT when we were kids...
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 07:03 AM
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LOL, those crazy Swedes...
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 07:32 AM
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Keeps you warm at the same time!!!

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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 07:38 AM
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Wow, cool video!

Moved to General Non-Automotive Forum!
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 10:25 AM
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Somehow I think anyone that close to a jet engine's exhaust would be BBQ.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 11:37 AM
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I am going to share that with my Swede coworker, Leif!
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 01:40 PM
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Not to sound like a hippie or anything, but here's to finding a better use for a military weapon!
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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I like when the one guy bit the dust.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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What kind of 'sled'?

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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 10:16 PM
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Discipline seems a little lax in the Swede air force?
Somebody's head HAD to roll for that, no CO is gonna sign off on that.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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I wanted to see what they would do if he took off.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 11:44 PM
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The whole Swedish military seems to allow a bit of play time:
YouTube - Swedish Tank Drifting ( no music, all engine )
 
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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 12:17 AM
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No wonder they are "neutral", they don't seem to understand how armed forces work......its not a hobby!
 
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