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Originally Posted by ITD
"...So that "activity", going in circles on a pwc, is going to be stopped by a speed limit? Nope. Why is that even a problem? Is it that someone is having fun?
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As a long-time boater, I seldom see a Jet-Ski exit his "doughnuts" in the same direction he entered it—AND he seldom looks around until
after he's accelerated into a new direction. When I was a mini-kid, I used to spin myself around to make myself dizzy—it's harmless in the living room.
But my point here—clearly missed—is we're seeing
a generation of "thrill-boaters"
who trained on Jet-Skis!
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...60&postcount=4
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/oldforu...mes;read=57709
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/oldforu...mes;read=27673
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Originally Posted by Woodsy
APS...
Yet another unfounded blanket statement!
If you recall, Island Lover recently posted about along time Islander that had NO IDEA a Boater Safety Certificate was required!
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Because not everybody is required to have a Boater Safety Certificate?
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Originally Posted by Woodsy
"...about the COLLISION between a small SeaRay and a STATIONARY pontoon boat... guess who was driving??? An OLDER guy, I think in the article they listed his age at 70! No collisions between Hi-Performance boaters and anyone else last year....
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Don't GFBL "drivers" reach age 70?
Don't "flips"—with injuries—count?
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Originally Posted by Woodsy
There are a few other bills in progress as well, one that would require life jackets on children (Under 12 I think?)
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And what is the value in a 70-MPH flip, when shoes, PFDs, and all other apparel are torn off
grown-ups?
(...to include big children...
)
Oh, and finally...
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/oldforu...mes;read=29835
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Originally Posted by Woodsy
Check these guys out, they make all of the PFD's used by most boat racers. They aren't cheap, about $500 or so, but they won't blow off in an accident either. Had the guys on the SOTW Poker Run been wearing one of these the outcome of the accident might have been different.
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Pop-quiz time:
You're invited to a cliff dive. You elect:
1) A Class III PFD from K-Mart.
2) A $500 boat racer vest.
3) A $200 kite-boarder vest.
4) A $500 boat racer vest with helmet.
5) None of the above.
