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Originally Posted by chipj29
Where I take the kids water skiing, I will not go until I am sure that MP is not out. Why is that? I just don't want the hassle. My son is 12, and is 5' 6" and 140#. He is more than capable of spotting when my daughter is on the skis.
Not to mention the other idiots on the water who would likely invade my 150 ft, putting me and the kids in danger, as well as in violation of the law.
A few years ago my buddy was pulling a tube with his 2 kids on it. We all watched as a boat looked as though it was going to drive right between the boat and the tube. The boat turned away at the last second, passing within 20 ft of the tube. Needless to say, he got an earful.
Anyway, I prefer to do the skiing on weekdays when there is less traffic and hassles. The earlier in the day the better, although we are rarely (never!) out on the water at sunrise.
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I personally see a huge difference between a 12 year old and an 8 year old as a spotter - yes, both are easily distracted, but I would want the 12 year old all other things being equal.
As far as PFDs are concerned, regardless of the law my kids (ages 13 and 10) and any others under 16 wear PFDs on my boat. If they don't like it, they can stay on land!