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Originally Posted by BroadHopper
So barefoot skiing is not an appropriate recreational activity?
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BH,
According to Wikipedia (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barefoo...determination), who is certainly not a big safety advocate, 45MPH is ample speed for anyone who weighs up to 250 pounds. A 200 pound man should do just fine at 40MPH. I'm guessing you must be pretty heavy.
"Proper barefoot speed determination:
Many people, especially those starting out, are unsure as to how fast they must go to barefoot. What follows is a simple formula to give you an estimated speed you should ski at."
Skier's weight (lb) ÷ 10 + 20 = boat speed (mph)
Of course this does impact some of us. It implies for instance that I cannot stay up at less than 51MPH. But I don't think anyone in my physical condition should be undertaking such a strenuous activity as barefoot skiing.
And they do disclaim
;"speed is based a lot on personal preference, so this is only a guideline", but should we really be tailoring our laws and compromising public safety to accommodate the personal preferences of a few?