Fire Marshall

[Truzski]

I just heard that the Fire Marshall is going to be on the beach doing spot checks for gas cans and giving tickets if you have one down on the beach! They are not happy about us coming!!! :Banane13:

 

[madscientist]

thats jacked up. apparently they don't appreciate the stimulation to their economy.

i have already been invited to hold the x2travaganza again in 2009 by the governing body on the island, were they approached for permits or is it a show up and ask forgivness later deal.these community politicians have to be approached w/ $$$ signs in their behalf to keep us going w/ all these rides. i was also the only ride that was required to have liability insurance in the amount of 1mil$ to hold my event. we would have had more funds to donate if that wasn't a requirement. instead we broke even

 

[tor*p*do]

They are not happy about us coming!!! :Banane13:

what a bunch of big Richards!

 

[cybermob2]

I just heard that the Fire Marshall is going to be on the beach doing spot checks for gas cans and giving tickets if you have one down on the beach! They are not happy about us coming!!! :Banane13:

I'd like to know who told you this.

 

[SKItarist750]

I'd like to know who told you this.

I did, sucka! My buddy who has been riding standup for over 20 years took family vacation at claybanks campground last weekend, and the campground owner said the township board had a meeting and they're up in arms to shut us down. Fire marshal is supposed to be on the beach doing spot inspections of skis for fire extinguishers, etc., and anyone caught with a gas can on the beach will get a ticket. I'm going to show up Sat. morning early, and if that bullsh*t is true, I'm probably going to hit Port Sheldon or Pentwater or something.

 

[Big Kahuna]

uh, did anybody bother to look into pulling permits for this ride???

 

[madscientist]

thats what i was talking about. i went the permit route and have the community asking for us to come back, basicaly no questions asked as long as my ducks are in a row like this year. including the saftey officer, and sherrifs dept.

 

[SuperJETT]

Few freerides have permits, especially the smaller ones like Freestylefest and others.

 

[WFO Speedracer]

It sounds to me like some other peeps need to get their ducks in a row too,people getting kicked off the lake at a freeride,people being harrased about gas cans on the beach,come on guys this is not the way to promote the sport!

 

[madscientist]

thats the dealio, get permit and avoid the richards ruining the fun

 

[fwi]

There is always Muskegon's beaches.....:biggthumpup:

 

[SuperJETT]

Who got kicked off a lake?

The gas cans stuff hasn't even happened, aren't you jumping the gun just a wee bit?

 

[SuperJETT]

You know, what's interesting, is when freestylegeek/myself/jetskee started Freestylefest, we looked into permits and for the small number of people we were going to have, were told not to worry.

Originally, the rides like FSF and Lake Lanier were started as just a bunch of friends getting together to ride in one spot. Not every freeride is a big shindig and requires a permit. Heck, Freestylefest is in a little used inlet over a mile away from a ramp in late September/early October. Wave Rave is far away from a ramp too.

 

[WFO Speedracer]

Who got kicked off a lake?

The gas cans stuff hasn't even happened, aren't you jumping the gun just a wee bit?

I don't remember which ride but it happened earlier this year,a month or two back.So you are taking the wait and see approach? That might be fine for local peeps but personally I would be pissed if I traveled a large distance to get to a ride and ran into something of that nature,especially if it could have been prevented with a little planning.

http://www.x-h2o.com/threads/32004&page=2
post #70

 

[Big Kahuna]

only reason I asked is because it sounds to have gotten big enough that city officials are aware of it. Yes, all these rides started out without permits. But they seem to be attracting more and more attention.

 

[tipafew]

I am pretty sure people went to the township meeting and stuff to get this all approved.
My opinion is we should be doing it later in the year. Nobody else will be at the park and there are better waves in the fall.
Right now, the campground is full and there will always be someone complaining no matter how much we behave.

If this is all true, looks like I will be needing a fire ext. Hmmmm, finding my registration might be a good idea also.

 

[SuperJETT]

I am pretty sure people went to the township meeting and stuff to get this all approved.
My opinion is we should be doing it later in the year. Nobody else will be at the park and there are better waves in the fall.
Right now, the campground is full and there will always be someone complaining no matter how much we behave.

If this is all true, looks like I will be needing a fire ext. Hmmmm, finding my registration might be a good idea also.

Finding a new username might be a good idea too! :kiss:

 

[madscientist]

we had about 30 skis and 50-60 people + spectators. ran some tourists off and fishermen as well but, it was permited to be held on the beach / island. with the paid security from the sherrifs dept they were on our side.

i only had to address 1 rider for coming to close to the swimmers.( that darn green ski was zipping around)

 

[Big Kahuna]

we had about 30 skis and 50-60 people + spectators. ran some tourists off and fishermen as well but, it was permited to be held on the beach / island. with the paid security from the sherrifs dept they were on our side.

i only had to address 1 rider for coming to close to the swimmers.( that darn green ski was zipping around)

leave it to Gil to screw it up!

 

[madscientist]

thanks for the rat out harrison.

our ride started out permited and will always be permited as well as insured since the permit requires it