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04-25-2008, 2:40 PM
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skiing with two people. Here in AZ the law requires three people to ski. But I never see any police boats on the lakes...especially in the early AM. How bad (expensive) is the ticket if I got caught skiing with two. I've got a big mirror to keep an eye on skier.
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Join Date: Feb 2007
04-25-2008, 4:53 PM
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Me and a bud would always go to Pleasant early in the AM and we never had issues. Just keep your eyes open and try to stay away from other boats. Some of those narly fisher dudes may squeal on you. Amount of fine unknown but's more than a tank of gas.
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Join Date: Mar 2007
04-25-2008, 5:01 PM
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Get a blow-up doll... dress it up like someone hungover (hoodie, sunglasses etc etc) and prop it as an observer.... it has worked for us a few times best to use something to add weight to the bottom or she'll fly away
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Join Date: Jul 2006
04-25-2008, 5:33 PM
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Nick, Thats hella funny! I'll give it a try......What do ya guys do with her after a long day riding?
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Join Date: Aug 2002
04-25-2008, 5:41 PM
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funny stuff nick.
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04-25-2008, 5:43 PM
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Nick I bet it kept you busy on those rough water days to huh
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Join Date: Mar 2008
04-25-2008, 6:15 PM
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In some states you just need a legal mirror if you have two people (rider and boarder).
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Join Date: Mar 2008
04-25-2008, 6:15 PM
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driver and boarder that is
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Join Date: Mar 2007
04-25-2008, 6:21 PM
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what happens in the boat, stays in the boat. actually this will sounds pretty gay, but our blow-up is a guy with a mustache...no "real" parts besides arms, legs and a head though...but from a cop's P.O.V. looks real enough.
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Join Date: Jul 2007
04-25-2008, 7:10 PM
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In AR as long as you have a mirror you don't need a 3rd
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Join Date: Sep 2007
04-25-2008, 8:21 PM
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its the same in MN but on some lakes around here there is restiction at some times on certian lakes. Bigger lakes must have 3 people on fri evenings and on weekends. Just be sure that specific lake doesnt have something similar.
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Join Date: Jan 2008
04-25-2008, 8:25 PM
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Nick, That's good stuff. I can only imagine the stories that could be had if you got pulled over for something else and had to explain.
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04-26-2008, 6:37 AM
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Thanks for the replies. Nick-we thought about the dummy idea too but couldn't imagine how to explain our way out of it if we got busted. Oh well...I didn't think it would be so hard finding a third!
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Tyler
04-26-2008, 7:09 AM
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sweet Texas. 2 can ride with an approved mirror. The blow up doll is great. we ride a private lake that requires 3. we'll have to do that. hilarious.
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Join Date: Nov 2006
04-26-2008, 10:33 AM
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In Canada it's a criminal offense to not have a capable observer. Much like drunk driving or assault. Mind you we still see one in the boat many times and very few police. But the consequences of getting caught are serious here.
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Join Date: Jul 2007
04-26-2008, 1:33 PM
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I got the ticket on Lake Shasta CA about 7 years ago for towing my 7 yr old son on a 9' soft surf board at about 10mph with a seadoo. Cop was an a$$. cost me over $300. I still do it on Lake Mead early when No one is around but never after 10am or so.
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Join Date: Jun 2003
04-26-2008, 2:38 PM
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We have the approved mirror rule in Alabama. We have ridden with two a few times, but I have also been in a situation or two where there was an injury and I was glad that we had more than two people.
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04-28-2008, 6:56 AM
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Indiana is $1500+ I believe
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04-28-2008, 8:02 AM
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$50 on Mead
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04-29-2008, 10:48 AM
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$150 in southern utah on Quail Lake reservior at 8 am in the morning on October 8th. Yes, I still have issues. Ranger John and I have become acquainted way too many times.
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04-29-2008, 11:20 AM
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I'd love to hear the penalty in Wisconsin, I do it all the time there.
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04-29-2008, 5:31 PM
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ARS 5-346a I can't find anywhere where it's penalties are posted :-/ I would probably bring a sheep just to be safe.
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04-29-2008, 7:09 PM
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In FL all u need is the mirror and ur golden =)
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Join Date: Feb 2007
04-29-2008, 9:10 PM
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I used to use an old barefoot suit to make my "observer" from. Stuff it with towels and fold one over for the head and use a safari style hat.
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04-29-2008, 9:43 PM
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I got caught on lake pleasant. Took a boating class at PVCC. Cost $5.00
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04-30-2008, 6:56 AM
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A few years ago we were riding with only 2 on a Monday afternoon on the Columbia River here in Washington State. Not another boat was within 2 miles from us. We were stopped and getting ready to switch riders when 2 jet skis came around a corner from a boat launch at full speed twords us. It was two county sheriffs. They said they had been watching us from shore.After doing a full safety check of the boat they issued me an $87 ticket for not having an observer. I think the ticket has gone up to something like $150 since then. (Message edited by kirk on April 30, 2008) (Message edited by kirk on April 30, 2008)
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Join Date: Jun 2003
04-30-2008, 8:20 AM
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$108 in Indiana a couple of years ago.
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