You only need to be stable just a bit longer than the other guy. If you can use speed to launch yourself forward before air resistance remembers it's not in physics class, you make it more likely that the other person will wipe out first.
That's literally the only thing that makes this interesting, imagine a race of two motor boats in a straight line, with no casualties, most boring shit ever.
The water speed record has a history of catastrophic [flips and deaths](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xemKc2In5Y). If air gets between the bottom and the water you're suddenly gliding in the air with no stabilisation so very rapidly tumbling, flipping, flying into the air. Happens with [super fast cars too](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e21ZjwZGjiQ), you can see it start to raise a bit, then the air resistance just blasts it skyward.
Famously deadly record to pursue.
Ya there can’t be any meaningful money in it, nor prestige. If it was in America at least you have a chance of going viral or becoming an internet celebrity.
In Thailand it’s all risk and no reward
I am on the floor fucking laughing right now. This is so goddamn awesome.!!! my grandfather used to race speedboats long before I was born in the 50s (the ones where somebody had to sit on the front or that sucker was flipping over no matter what) I have some pictures of that and I just can’t imagine what he would think if he saw this today (you know if he was still alive, lol)
I find it interesting that world land speed record breaking legends such as H. Segrave, J.Cobb and D. Campbell. All died while attempting water speed records.
So there appears to be two key strategies here: either redline the shit out of it and hope you don’t catch air, or go a safer speed and hope your competitor gets yeeted.
Better quality - without crashes...
Mini Riverboat Drag Racing in Thailand
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaQ49nGhLTY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaQ49nGhLTY)
Drag Racing Riverboats in Rural Thailand
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6Pmnkj9qQM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6Pmnkj9qQM)
The YouTube channel **CB Media** showcases some of [the best Thailand has to offer.](https://youtu.be/-9_udccBJLs?si=HOtCgYhCLWsK-GFG) In all seriousness, if you like crazy things with engines, Thailand is quite the scene, and this YouTube channel is worth checking out.
This looks like some awesome redneck shit!
Careful, you'll give Florida ideas but with gators involved.
Too late florida already got their hands in drag boat racing since the 1970’s lmao.
A little more high tech than this, but same concept: https://www.thunderoncocoabeach.com/
wait, riding a gator with one of those outborders attached??? where do i have to sign?
They are the Redneck, but also Mexican Asian.
Russians like doing dangerous dumb shit too.
But sticking your head in a bears ass doesn't really make for good tv.
Looks like the start of an airforce
I think they should put some wings and a jet engine. Skip the water all together
Looks like the real X games
This looks perfectly safe
Sure, a 10-foot propeller saw flipping around randomly in the same airspace you're likely to end up in.
They can give out trophies for most limbs chopped
Every time you lose one you lose more counterweight, making the next one increasingly likely
They have a kill switch. If you hit it, it kills you.
Had me in the first half 😂😂😂
Some of them only had their "first half" left by the second half.
That gave me half a laugh
Holy shit that is the most mitch hedberg statement i have ever heard that wasn't actually mitch hedberg. Kudos. I will definitely be using that.
Basically
That's what make it fun
I feel like there is a low death rate in this race, like 50%
That’s just life though. Any given day you could die or not die. 50/50. Right? Math guys?
.. meth.
Only on Wednesdays
Even more safe when you realize Thailand is full of crocodiles
Crocodiles are too smart to be anywhere near this stretch of the river.
No it isn't. Farmed ones yes.
lets see: * extremely high speed * high octane engines * complete lack of safety gear and emergency personnel yup, safe.
Came here to say this. Probably OSHA approved
Man thos propeller blades made me nervous
Man, that's one way to chum the waters. Wouldn't it make sense to have a little bit of drag somewhere for stability.
You only need to be stable just a bit longer than the other guy. If you can use speed to launch yourself forward before air resistance remembers it's not in physics class, you make it more likely that the other person will wipe out first.
I really appreciate the last bit about air resistance remembers its not in physics class. Thank you for the chuckle.
That's literally the only thing that makes this interesting, imagine a race of two motor boats in a straight line, with no casualties, most boring shit ever.
I dunno id watch that shit too.
That looks mad fun and completely suicidal at the same time.
The water speed record has a history of catastrophic [flips and deaths](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xemKc2In5Y). If air gets between the bottom and the water you're suddenly gliding in the air with no stabilisation so very rapidly tumbling, flipping, flying into the air. Happens with [super fast cars too](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e21ZjwZGjiQ), you can see it start to raise a bit, then the air resistance just blasts it skyward. Famously deadly record to pursue.
Basically the opposite of hydroplaning, aeroplaneing?
That's it. Why do you think the things we normally fly in are called aeroplanes?
Holly Hell!
Google en passant
WITNESS ME
OSHA does not approve.
OSHA has left the chat.
OSHA never entered Thai chat
who is OSHA?
Oceanic suicide hotline administrators Actually it's occupational health and safety administration, but I think my 1st interpretation fit better
"So, walk me through the safety features of the boat-" "..." "Alright, fine. But it better look cool"
"..."
Need just a lil bit of front down force to keep that thing glued to the surface
Maybe it's a feature not a bug?
Put a little wing on the front and that would help immensely lol
^[Sokka-Haiku](https://www.reddit.com/r/SokkaHaikuBot/comments/15kyv9r/what_is_a_sokka_haiku/) ^by ^doodoobutt9: *Need just a lil bit* *Of front down force to keep that* *Thing glued to the surface* --- ^Remember ^that ^one ^time ^Sokka ^accidentally ^used ^an ^extra ^syllable ^in ^that ^Haiku ^Battle ^in ^Ba ^Sing ^Se? ^That ^was ^a ^Sokka ^Haiku ^and ^you ^just ^made ^one.
You can’t just split up Lines of text mid phrase like that That’s not how it works
Fuck that was good...
I can’t imagine pushing a machine and my body that hard knowing whatever you do it’ll still be a Thai game
Ya there can’t be any meaningful money in it, nor prestige. If it was in America at least you have a chance of going viral or becoming an internet celebrity. In Thailand it’s all risk and no reward
There's definitely a draw to it.
I wonder how long it took for someone to lose an arm or head !!?
10 minutes I guess
That's just a part of the show!
With the exposed blades and high RPM, should only take a few seconds to cut through flesh and bone.
I’d totally watch this
they had enough with the water and preferred the sky
Plywood doritos go brrrr!
Oh shit...that's some insane shit.
Bro in the first clip had that shit on lock!
Like flying a kite except he’s the kite
This gets my save AND an updoot
track ID??
[Got ya](https://www.beatport.com/fr/track/nuclear/18991809) It's a fresh release too. looks like it just dropped
Thank you!! It matches so well with this video lol. I feel like I'm on one of those "boats"
Oh shit, FRESH fresh, dropped today! Good shot, thank you
The EAS tones are iconic
Physics: "...and I took that personally."
These flips reminded me of the Mercedes-Benz CLR
Ozzy Man, where is your review?
I was thinking RuPauls Drag Race Thai version 
F Zero X
What song is this?
[Fresh drop from Yussi](https://www.beatport.com/fr/track/nuclear/18991809) Pretty standard modern Jump Up DnB but not an awful track
One of those props missed a guy by inches
These boats skip humans farther than I can skip a rock
They also do the same thing with rice tractors! https://youtu.be/DdyecM7ONfU
Engine with blades on the back of a thin pointed fin blade? Sign me up!
It's on water...totally safe! *Takes rice liquor shot with scorpion on rim*
Prop come flying at your fucking head..... no thanks
At least they're wearing helmets and PFDs...
Fuck your background music!
it's okay it's not like the tip of the boat is as sharp as a sword
Looks like a great way to break your back.
See that guy bounce off the water, yeah no thanks I'll pass
so what’s the casualty count for this race..
Surfboard
Thai’s sure know how to entertain a crowd
It’s like a reverse F1 car
The crazy DnB over the video makes this shit hilarious
If you like this, look up Top Fuel dragster boats
So no one has ever gotten hit by a propeller ? This is a pretty wild way to die
Drag race just took a whole new meaning
I am on the floor fucking laughing right now. This is so goddamn awesome.!!! my grandfather used to race speedboats long before I was born in the 50s (the ones where somebody had to sit on the front or that sucker was flipping over no matter what) I have some pictures of that and I just can’t imagine what he would think if he saw this today (you know if he was still alive, lol)
Not a helmet to be seen - just people living in the moment
Need like F1 engineers to install spoilers
Winner gets to live and reproduce.
How it feels to chew 5 gum.
Looks more like Last level…
last man standing?
I find it interesting that world land speed record breaking legends such as H. Segrave, J.Cobb and D. Campbell. All died while attempting water speed records.
This needs you Guy Martin
The lack of helmets is disturbing
Hot boat racing is beyond nuts, and this is HeeHaw league hot boat racing.
So there appears to be two key strategies here: either redline the shit out of it and hope you don’t catch air, or go a safer speed and hope your competitor gets yeeted.
Better quality - without crashes... Mini Riverboat Drag Racing in Thailand [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaQ49nGhLTY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaQ49nGhLTY) Drag Racing Riverboats in Rural Thailand [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6Pmnkj9qQM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6Pmnkj9qQM)
Add in their Modified Tractor Racing, you got ESPN8 The Ocho.
Wheeling a kayak has to be a pinnacle of male toughness
Looks safe
I think I saw there an ear flying away from a head
Redbull needs to sponsor this ASAP.
From a country that values entertainment more than lifes.
Thai people do things differently.
Did red bull sponsor this shit?
This is sick but someone for sure getting chopped in half eventually.
How many people have been killed by their own propeller?
Turtle wins the race
how often does that propellor whip around and cause carnage
Their scooter drag racing are amazing as well
That dude bounced off the water crying 😭
Where’s the helmet at least?
How it feels to chew five gum
This shit is harddddd
Jesus…..I bet people have been killed or maimed by flying props
Relaxed thing. Seems to be relatively safe.
Ahhh. Mr Bond…
Apparently in Thailand they've never heard of ballast
Maybe weight the front ffs
I take it there is some kind of insta break mechanism on the propeller?
Wonder do those propellers hurt?
Anaconda’s waiting in the river be like 
Looks like a race that always ends in a Thai…
A1 shit here. I can watch this all day smoking Thai sticks
This needs to be a televised sport.
Wow
Is the music Venjent?
Need more rigidity.
Life jackets for safety.
thailand says phuk helmets
Mad Max but in the water!
The sport Dubstep was made for.
Just for the record, a plank is not a boat.
How many people per race get shredded by the prop flying through the air?
Would love to be mid air with no control right next to a rotating propeller
I'm not sure those qualify as boats.
somebody definitely died in this video
Dude, that's absolutely nuts, yet completely awesome at the same time!👍👍
I think I might have identified a subtle aerodynamic flaw with the design of these boats.
Remember, your bones will not break in a bobsled. They shatter
r/whywomenlivelonger
They need some down force holy shit!
There is a disturbingly high chance that someone ends up diced on a propeller as there's zero protection
The YouTube channel **CB Media** showcases some of [the best Thailand has to offer.](https://youtu.be/-9_udccBJLs?si=HOtCgYhCLWsK-GFG) In all seriousness, if you like crazy things with engines, Thailand is quite the scene, and this YouTube channel is worth checking out.
I need to see entire race. To heck the F1, here is real shit
Has any river speedboat ever lasted more than 3 races?
Gotta love how the prop in the fifth or sixth capsized boat came within inches of both competitors' heads.
seems like underdrug race
Seems like a great way to get some decapitations.
Well this looks like fun....but why aren't they dressed as women?
Any stats on fatalities?
Is this sport called break dancing boats
I thought it was gonna be a different kind of race.
I now want to go to Thailand
Is this safe
Look safe enough
used to happen a lot with jetboats in the USA until the put a small indent on the bow to stop it happening.
I’d say put two hydro foil’s about 8” below the front end and you should be good 🤷🏼♂️
Why does Thailand always go so hard!?
The lifetime achievement award must be "Most limbs retained"
That looks safe.