I have seen riders start and finish on the swim platform. I don't know if it's safe or not. I won't let riders do a platform start in competitions that I'm involved with. I'm currently working on a City of Columbus Waterways subcommittee concerning wakeboard boat wakes and their impact to shore erosion, safety, and other users of the water. Other users include other boaters, fishermen, sculling rowers, and property owners. I don’t advocate starting or finishing on the swim platforms for no other reason than to have one less thing to have to explain.
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