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Old 05-05-2018, 10:12 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Some early 1960's small skirtless hovercraft experimented with bristles in lieu of a flexible rubberize cloth for a skirt.

As I understand it they allowed almost all of the air pressure/air flow to escape and were worthless.

A simple test to verify would be to take a broom to the gas station and shoot compressed air though it. You will find out soon enough first hand.

EDIT: Experiment closer to real life.

Have your wife drive, take a whisk broom with you out on the highway, roll down the window and feel how much air gets through.

Only a loving wife will understand your madness.
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