4th of July Snowmobiles ??

[Colt]

I'm not surpised at the debate here. I was having the internal debate with myself when I started this thread. One side thought it was pretty cool to see...the other wondered about the risks involved.

But that's the middle age dilemma isn't it? As a 40 yr old father/husband I'd like to be a little more reckless sometime and cling to some of that youth but resposibility has to take priority...right?

[sa meredith]

Really, I don't think these guys meant any harm, and I don't think it's the end of the world. I can see where there might be the threat of danger to a swimmer, but every power boat sort of provides the same threat, no?
And think about it. How many people reading this board would have the nerve to try it???? I wouldn't. And it has nothing to do with fear of being caught. Even 20/25 years ago...no way. But watch a buddy do it??? Hell yeah. Everyone does foolish things when they are young. They give birth to great memories...stories to tell aroung the camp fire. I submit, as my evidence, this thread from two year ago. I hope the link works....
http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...g+weirs+bridge

[shooter]

If everyone was so well behaved , so polite, so politically correct ,so studious and cautious what a boring world and life . no adventure no progress no risk no gain please scotty beam up the na sayers beam them up now !!!! thank you:c heers:

[rander7823]

and no Darwin Awards

[Woodsy]

just my .02...

I don't condone "skimming" but I really dont see what the big deal is with this!

Yes, they broke the law against "skimming". However it was done in the summertime with warm water temps. At no point was any rescuer put in any danger whatsoever. (the real point of the "No Skimming" Law. The operators where wearing Life Vests, and the snowmobiles were recovered from the lake quickly. There was no pollution of the lake (well certianly not any more pollution than your average 2 stroke outboard motor) They will pay the fines and be done with it.... I think they will be telling this story to their friends for the rest of thier lives!

Now if this were done during the winter, its a completely different story... and possible outcome!

Woodsy

PS: In a local watering hole in the Weirs a picture is prominently displayed of 4 sleds skimming side by side down the Weirs Channnel.... OH THE HORROR!!

[sa meredith]

Woodsy...While I can certainly see both sides here, I lean very strongly with you.
Very strongly. (see my post 4 spots back).
However, I believe some members can be a bit "stuffy" when it comes to matters they view as "lake abuse".
Was is technically wrong? Yeah, I guess.
But so is jumping off the Weirs Bridge a long time ago. And who among us has never done that?

[hazelnut]

Good post Woodsy.... I for one might have egged one of my buddies on when I was young to do something probably stupider than this. As a matter of fact I could almost see myself standing next to this kid as he got ready to skim the bay egging him on. Now 15-20 years or so removed from my teen years I can see the other side..... but..... being reminded by Woodsy here brings me back.... I was always the antagonist... never the actual participant...

Anyway, I'm sure he learned his lesson and he'll move on to the next stunt.

[2Blackdogs]

Originally Posted by hazelnut

Anyway, I'm sure he learned his lesson and he'll move on to the next stunt.

Yup. He'll get five of his buddies to skim with him at night, with NO lights!

Woo-Hoo, Slidin' in Sideways, Woo-Hooo.

[pontiac464]

it seems like people care more about insulting people on this forum than actually trying to prove a point with facts and evidence to back them up. i like getting some people all wound up with the remarks i make just to see what rediculous post they will put up next. for all those who agree with me or stand on the same side of the tracks ... thanks