Wake Jumping

SuperJETT

SuperJETT

So long and thanks for all the fish
Location
none
One of these days I'll tell the story of when my wife (gf at the time) and I were riding on a weekday afternoon (no traffic) and the cop boat pulled "us" over but she kept on going and left me with them by myself.
 
Mark44

Mark44

Katie's Boss
Location
100% one place
Royal Flush said:
Hey, hey---my ******** breaks, too. Usually with someone else on it, though.

And don't worry---when I try it, I'll have my fire extinquisher with me. :cool2:
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Yea I have seen how people ride your skis. You mean that breaks them.:biggrin:

Mark44
 
RoyalFlush@PCB

RoyalFlush@PCB

Shootin' The Crap
Location
PCB
SuperJETT said:
One of these days I'll tell the story of when my wife (gf at the time) and I were riding on a weekday afternoon (no traffic) and the cop boat pulled "us" over but she kept on going and left me with them by myself.
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Tell us, Darin. :arms:
 
Moondance

Moondance

Just plain me....
Location
Ridin' the Crazy Train
SuperJETT said:
One of these days I'll tell the story of when my wife (gf at the time) and I were riding on a weekday afternoon (no traffic) and the cop boat pulled "us" over but she kept on going and left me with them by myself.
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Good woman....I like her way of thinking:cheer:
 
2

2nd nature

Location
atlanta ga
whats another ticket as long as i dont go to jail. we spend so much on our skis the small price for a ticket which i and none of my friends have ever got in 8 years hell 200.00 for a ticket:rolleyes:
 
2002zxi

2002zxi

Got old, bought another ski
Location
MO/OK
In MO you cant jump a wake within 100 feet of another boat, period. If someone else is behind them, you cant jump...

IF... there is another boat coming the other direction where by you jumping a wake you will temporarily disappear to the oncoming driver, it's also consider reckless driving. AFAIK there is no defined distance there has to be between the boat's wake you're jumping and the other boat coming the other direction which make's it unlawful. I've never been pulled over for jumping anyways, just out riding around gets you pulled over on lake of the ozarks, unless you're up by PC where their main concern is keeping penis boats from mowing eachother over.
 
Rickster

Rickster

Matakana Menace
Location
Bay of Plenty, NZ
http://myfwc.com/boating/safety/law_summary.htm

RECKLESS AND CARELESS OPERATION

Anyone who operates a vessel with willful disregard for the safety of persons or property will be cited for reckless operation (a first-degree misdemeanor).

All operators are responsible for operating their vessel in a reasonable and prudent manner with regard for other vessel traffic, posted restrictions, the presence of a divers-down flag, and other circumstances so as not to endanger people or property. Failure to do so is considered careless operation (a non-criminal infraction).

A violation of the Federal Navigation Rules is also a violation of Florida law.
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Chic,

The statement above does not say 'willful disregard for the safety of other persons or Other's property will be cited for reckless operation'... Really big gray area here. It could be interpreted that by jumping wakes you are putting yourself and your vessel in harms way.

also, check the Federal Navigation rules set out by the USCG and the USCG regulations in regards to boating! All Florida laws that I can find in regards to the use of PWC's refers tp the federal guidelines.

See you in court!:arms: :Banane01: :woot:
 
The other Alex

The other Alex

(Jetdude)
Location
Lake St. Clair--
Here you can jump th wake, as long as you are 100ft. back. You cannot cross at the back of a boat less than 100' legally on a PWC. We do about 50 with the Sherriff in view and they never seem to mind, but if you get too close I think we would have problems.
 
RoyalFlush@PCB

RoyalFlush@PCB

Shootin' The Crap
Location
PCB
Rickster said:


Chic,

The statement above does not say 'willful disregard for the safety of other persons or Other's property will be cited for reckless operation'... Really big gray area here. It could be interpreted that by jumping wakes you are putting yourself and your vessel in harms way.

also, check the Federal Navigation rules set out by the USCG and the USCG regulations in regards to boating! All Florida laws that I can find in regards to the use of PWC's refers tp the federal guidelines.

See you in court!:arms: :Banane01: :woot:
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I wasn't going to show them that until I found a loophole out of it...

Ya' wanna' be my lawyer?!? :sneaky:
 
S

sflsurfrider

chick, the FWC guys let me jump their wake. you must have some backasswards hillbilly FWCers with nothin better to do them hassle them there ski doos.
 
RoyalFlush@PCB

RoyalFlush@PCB

Shootin' The Crap
Location
PCB
sflsurfrider said:
chick, the FWC guys let me jump their wake. you must have some backasswards hillbilly FWCers with nothin better to do them hassle them there ski doos.
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They're not very tolerant when it comes to wake jumping from my experience---I've had some warnings, but so far no tickets in the State of Florida. I did receive a couple of reckless operation tickets on my 550 when I was Stationed with the Air Force in Oklahoma.

They call our area the "Redneck Riviera" for a reason, Charlie. :scared: :biggrin:
 
wayne

wayne

wannaroll
Location
Mesquite, Texas
I had a water cop pass by me on my sj, i waved he waved and i then proceded to jump his wake. the guy that was with me laughed his ass off.
 
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ChristopherK823

Smithville lake Missouri

So far, I haven't had a problem with jumping wakes. Actually, the other day, Tuesday the lake was extremely calm, and the only way to catch airtime was to jump wakes. I actually was jumping the wake of the water patrol boat. I was well beyond the 100' limit, and traffic was light. They did however keep a close eye on me jumping other boat's wakes. I think it's more about showing respect for others. I'm sure if they thought you were acting like an a** they would bust you or at least give you a good talking to.

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