NickDG 23 #1 December 29, 2006 In the early '80s on the twisty back roads around the Otay DZ in San Diego we invented something we called, "Roofing." Wearing the big baggy jumpsuits of the day we stood riding on the hoods of our pick-up trucks. Using the wind to support our bodies and going 40 or so mph we'd lean into the turns with the wind holding us in place. How none of us were killed is a miracle. Of course we did it at night and never sought publicity like these guys. Now there's this, it's called Ghost Riding. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/26/AR2006122600994.html We had drivers at the wheel, and we went faster, but hey, we were the trend setters . . . NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifall 0 #2 December 29, 2006 I read that article earlier today and was wondering what the hell "with zip under the hood" meant. Anybody have any ideas? Oh and my friend broke his elbow doing this one time. "Roofing" as you describe it but on a car not a truck and on the trunk of the car. The person driving thought it would be funny to hit the gas a little to "scare" my friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chotchkie 0 #3 December 29, 2006 Am I the only one who thinks this is stupid?"Ducks bite hard, and they don't feel bad..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #4 December 29, 2006 >>"with zip under the hood"<< Means not a brain in their heads . . . NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #5 December 29, 2006 Reminds me of this: http://www.ebaumsworld.com/2006/07/rednecksurfing.htmlSo I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #6 December 30, 2006 BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!That must be the clip they mention in the article! Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #7 December 30, 2006 OK... I never surfed while I was the driver... but I did surf once at 55mph. Not the wisest choice.... but .... God watches out for fools nad children... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #8 December 30, 2006 I once climbed out of the cab and into the back of a pickup truck on the freeway to grab some more beer once, but that was for a good cause, not a stupid stunt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
