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Old 08-05-2008, 08:05 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by ossipeeboater View Post
I think the spotter per tuber/skier rule and the age requirement for the spotter is kind of ridiculous, theres been times we want to put 2 tubers out and can't even though once the first rider goes off your going to pull back around and my 8 year old who drives the boat very well is certainly responsible enough to tell me whether theres a rider in the water.
Your 8 year old may be perfectly capable of telling you that a skier is down but would not be physically capable of offering much assistance if both skiers go down. With 2 tubers,you need 2 spotters physically capable of offering assistance (lifting, pulling) plus a responsible person at the helm.
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