Solo Waterskiing

[62_Kiwi]

Wow, I saw this in Time magazine (coming to a lake near you) the water skier is driving the unmanned boat.... <br />

<br /><br /> http://www.solowatersports.com <br /><br />I would hope the boat engine cuts out if the skier falls off <br /><br />Has anyone here seen one of these yet ?

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: Solo Waterskiing

Originally posted by 62_Kiwi:<br />I would hope the boat engine cuts out if the skier falls off

The kill switch is built right into the handle. When you drop the handle, the engine shuts down fast and brings your SOLO to a quick stop. An automatic "downed-skier" flag pops up when the skier falls and quickly retracts when the engine is re-started.

 

[waterone1@aol.com]

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Gee, and some people say that talking on a cell phone while driving a car isn't safe ? This has to be one of the dumbest idea's I have seen in quite some time.

 

[Link]

Re: Solo Waterskiing

That was a big thing down here in the late 80's or early 90's.. kind of faded out tough. Not sure why. But had us boat salesman a wee bit worried. (back then) <br />

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: Solo Waterskiing

I don't think it's legal here. I remember seeing that advertised several years ago. But generally a competent watcher is required. Never saw one on the water. What happens if you fall and are injured?

 

[Dunaruna]

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Definetly not legal downunder, must have driver & observer. Even jetskis have to be three seaters to tow a skier.<br /><br />How does it steer?<br /><br />Aldo

 

[BrianFD]

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Dunaruna, the handles have speed and directional controls. There's a built-in kill switch when the skier drops the handles.<br />As far as being legal, I don't know... I leave that for the high-priced attorneys.<br />Still, it looks like fun to me.

 

[TwoBallScrewBall]

Re: Solo Waterskiing

That's pretty cool.

 

[12Footer]

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Originally posted by WillyBWright:<br /> I don't think it's legal here. I remember seeing that advertised several years ago. But generally a competent watcher is required. Never saw one on the water. What happens if you fall and are injured?

It isn't legal in Florida,Will. There was some dood who rigged his jetski to do that. The CG cited him. I don't know if he appealed it, fought it, or what, but they won't let him use it for sure.<br />We have to have "one dedicated pilot, and at least one dedicated observer" onboard when someone is skiing.<br />It is pretty neat tho.

 

[orca]

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G,Day. It could probably be argued in court that it is a PWC the same as one of those stand up Kawasaki Jet skis. What is the differance.

 

[AK_Chappy]

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I used something similar, except it was like a surfboard with a hand held throttle. Used a small motor and a jet ski like propulsion.<br /><br />This was about 18 years ago.<br /><br />It was a blast!!!!<br /><br />AK Chappy

 

[sangerwaker]

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Those things would be nice for the days you couldn't get anyone else to go out with you, providing of course it was legal. I've seen these before, but never used one.<br /><br />They would probably be fine for a recreational skier or a beginner of another discipline. No wake to jump for the kneeboarders or wakeboarders, and not enough power for a skilled slalom skier. They would be OK for endurance barefoot training, but as far as barefooting goes, I think that would be their only use.<br /><br />BTW, AK Chappy, I've used those power surfboards, too! It was about 15 years ago and they were a blast!

 

[snapperbait]

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No wake for me kneeboard.... CRIPE! What a goofy, worthless, waste....<br /><br />Snapper needs a wake.. <br />

Preferably a BIGGUN!

 

[NYMINUTE]

Re: Solo Waterskiing

Next thing we will see is a skateboarder behind an unmanned moped. Of course this is Indiana where driving without a car is possible.