150’ Rule Applies to Rafts Too

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by tis

I think that and no wake are the two most frequently violated, Whale.

An MP officer once told me if you can read the bow numbers on the boat you are too close. If you can't you are 150'. I think it might depend on your eyesight though.

The reality is that 150' is more conceptual than exact—there's no way to measure on-the-spot—but, like Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart said, "[MP] know it when [they] see it."

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[ApS]

At 6:30 this very calm Friday morning, a skier went by, "skiing" on his back. He then returned to upright--skiing barefoot.

It would have been impressive, but the skier had no control in l/r direction, and the boat's operator was only 50-feet off my dock.

(And even closer to a neighbor's raft, and had no "observer" aboard).

[Winilyme]

Originally Posted by ApS

At 6:30 this very calm Friday morning, a skier went by, "skiing" on his back. He then returned to upright--skiing barefoot.

It would have been impressive, but the skier had no control in l/r direction, and the boat's operator was only 50-feet off my dock.

(And even closer to a neighbor's raft, and had no "observer" aboard).

Goes to show that talent and intelligence don’t always coexist in the same individual.

[tis]

I saw them. They started here too. That's how they get up when they barefoot, starting out on their backs. I guess I could say that is one way. You can also drop your ski. He is really good. They were here a couple of weeks ago too. But you are right, they didn't have an observer then and they didn't have one today. I have to admit I enjoyed watching them. In my younger day I skied barefoot once and it is so hard on your feet it wasn't for me. The water felt like stones. I have always admired bare footers.

[ishoot308]

Originally Posted by tis

I saw them. They started here too. That's how they get up when they barefoot, starting out on their backs. I guess I could say that is one way. You can also drop your ski. He is really good. They were here a couple of weeks ago too. But you are right, they didn't have an observer then and they didn't have one today. I have to admit I enjoyed watching them. In my younger day I skied barefoot once and it is so hard on your feet it wasn't for me. The water felt like stones. I have always admired bare footers.

‘Tis,

Are you sure that wasn’t you out there Water skiing and teasing APS!

Dan

[tis]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

‘Tis,

Are you sure that wasn’t you out there Water skiing and teasing APS!

Dan

I wish!!!!

[Cal Coon]

Originally Posted by tis

I saw them. They started here too. That's how they get up when they barefoot, starting out on their backs. I guess I could say that is one way. You can also drop your ski. He is really good. They were here a couple of weeks ago too. But you are right, they didn't have an observer then and they didn't have one today. I have to admit I enjoyed watching them. In my younger day I skied barefoot once and it is so hard on your feet it wasn't for me. The water felt like stones. I have always admired bare footers.

I have always admired the barefoot skier as well. If you can water ski barefoot, (chances are) you know what you are doing, (as well as your driver). They probably could have come within 10' of an "obstacle" knowing what they are doing without a problem, however it may not look like it to an on looker. As far as the water feeling like stones on your feet, I would imagine it can't feel to good on the back either!!!

[ApS]

Maybe someone should clue Garmin as to NH's regulations?

Maybe someone could devise a $15 plastic float that looks like a Jersey barrier?

Originally Posted by Cal Coon

I have always admired the barefoot skier as well. If you can water ski barefoot, (chances are) you know what you are doing, (as well as your driver). They probably could have come within 10' of an "obstacle" knowing what they are doing without a problem, however it may not look like it to an on looker. As far as the water feeling like stones on your feet, I would imagine it can't feel to good on the back either!!!

Bringing back...
"An inch is as good as a mile"?

[fatlazyless]

For $16.15 you can get a giant inflatable banana and anchor it strategically to keep water skiers away, way away, out there.

Except, with the free shipping and the recent mail slowdown, it could take three weeks to get to you. (It's in the mail.) So, better to hit your local transfer station and retrieve an old plastic picnic cooler, or something that is a bright color, large, and floats ...... like a bright orange, Ozark Trail picnic cooler.

[tis]

Originally Posted by Cal Coon

I have always admired the barefoot skier as well. If you can water ski barefoot, (chances are) you know what you are doing, (as well as your driver). They probably could have come within 10' of an "obstacle" knowing what they are doing without a problem, however it may not look like it to an on looker. As far as the water feeling like stones on your feet, I would imagine it can't feel to good on the back either!!!

Yes, if you hit a small piece of something your foot would be hurt badly!