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Old 09-10-2008, 08:43 AM   #31
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Originally Posted by Acres per Second View Post
We watched aquaplanes in use, but it sure didn't seem very challenging.
We used a board only 4 feet long (most are 6 feet) and it was not easy to stay on while taking a turn and sliding outside the wake.
You do not have the control of skis, no rudder, no bindings.
When crossing the wake, the outer edge liked to drop down and if it did and caught the water, the board flipped.
Some the spills were from the driver turning and causing the trailing board to slide somewhat sideways into oncoming waves, goodbye.
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