wave jumping death in jacksonville
- Thread starter WaveDemon
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jetrock
X-
- Location
- Fort Lauderdale
I personally don't know anyone hitting 8-10' waves @ 60-70mph
Well...maybe Carmine!
Well...maybe Carmine!
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yamaslut
Guest
jetrock said:I personally don't know anyone hitting 8-10' waves @ 60-70mph
Well...maybe Carmine!
ha ha... he would sky that thing:bigeyes:
Mike W
Infidel
- Location
- North Florida
Why didnt this surprise me.
Mike W
Infidel
- Location
- North Florida
butti said:
well that sucks
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yamaslut
Guest
butti said:
that's not good.... don't tell em about the inlet that starts w/ an M
BTW - are you sure they weren't in the line up and or riding illegaly?? You know how people make crap up...
WAB
salty nuts
- Location
- coastal GA
No wave jumping in jax anymore?? That sucks fat sweaty nuts. :bs2:
:thumbsdown: :grumpy: :grumble: :sad2: :banghead:
:thumbsdown: :grumpy: :grumble: :sad2: :banghead:
LBE
Eddie Would Go.
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
In Lake Havasu (Arizona), you cannont intentionally get more than 70% of your craft out of the water. Their logic: out of the water = out of controll. Ironic that this is the same lake where world final are held.
As for the dead dude in Florida: It seems funny that I live 1 1/2 house away from 5 differend moto-x tracks. I have been way more hurt on my bite than my ski. I would say there are way more injuries on dirt bikes thn skis. Seems silly to me that one guy gets hurt on a ski and its news, yet I have seen an amulance out at the MX track several times, and never hear a word about it.
As for the dead dude in Florida: It seems funny that I live 1 1/2 house away from 5 differend moto-x tracks. I have been way more hurt on my bite than my ski. I would say there are way more injuries on dirt bikes thn skis. Seems silly to me that one guy gets hurt on a ski and its news, yet I have seen an amulance out at the MX track several times, and never hear a word about it.
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yamaslut
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LBE said:
Wow... never really thought about it that way, but you are so correct.....
That's a real good way to help make people understand the how we get singled out and F'ed w/ all the time when there are much more dangerous sports that don't get a second look.
tom21
havin fun
- Location
- clearwater FL
does it seem that the guy was from NY visiting FL and probably on a rental and was not familiar with his craft or is that just me?
thats the diff between the BMX track and a rental rider. the guys at the track and family are aware of the risks and accept the outcomes.
the rental guy and his family are all up in arms, how could this happen? why are you allowed to rent such dangerous craft and I'm suing! and now its big news because somebody made a scene.
my deepest sympathies to the family, I would hope that this sort of thing never happens again, but it seems we live in a tight lipped community. Outside these ski forums not much info is shared about skis , riding, safety, maintainace, etc. And it starts with the dealer and goes on down the line.
Half the time I finish repairing a ski and ask the customer how it came to be his ski is in such bad shape and find out that for years they are not taking care of it. they never got the info. who's gonna tell em? now I get to school them after its too late.WTF
Sorry for the rant. but maybe if someone had taken 5 minutes to explain to this poor guy that riding into even a small wave at top speed(if that was really the case) can be very dangerous.
thats the diff between the BMX track and a rental rider. the guys at the track and family are aware of the risks and accept the outcomes.
the rental guy and his family are all up in arms, how could this happen? why are you allowed to rent such dangerous craft and I'm suing! and now its big news because somebody made a scene.
my deepest sympathies to the family, I would hope that this sort of thing never happens again, but it seems we live in a tight lipped community. Outside these ski forums not much info is shared about skis , riding, safety, maintainace, etc. And it starts with the dealer and goes on down the line.
Half the time I finish repairing a ski and ask the customer how it came to be his ski is in such bad shape and find out that for years they are not taking care of it. they never got the info. who's gonna tell em? now I get to school them after its too late.WTF
Sorry for the rant. but maybe if someone had taken 5 minutes to explain to this poor guy that riding into even a small wave at top speed(if that was really the case) can be very dangerous.
WAB
salty nuts
- Location
- coastal GA
I sent an email to Chris Winterman, the contact person listed on Huguenot's web site. He's the HNIC. I told him we do 'aerial maneuvers', but wear helmets, observe the No Wake Zone, yadda yadda. I had to find out for myself what the deal was.
(http://www.coj.net/Departments/Parks+and+Recreation/Recreation+Activities/Huguenot+Memorial+Park.htm)
And here's the reply I got:
Andy, There are no changes taking place due to the accident. Everyone
at the park did their job to prevent the accident, even had a lifeguard
ride out and speak with them 2 hours prior to the incident due to their
carelessness and they were ejected from the park the previous day for
not observing the no wake. You are welcome to come to the park and
trick ride, however, I would stop by one of the lifeguard towers and let
them know your intentions or you may get some unwanted attention. The
station closest to where you will be riding would be your best bet. The
guards and the Sheriffs Officers are of course a little cautious
regarding jetskis for the time being.
Christopher
Sounds good to me. :biggthumpup:
(http://www.coj.net/Departments/Parks+and+Recreation/Recreation+Activities/Huguenot+Memorial+Park.htm)
And here's the reply I got:
Andy, There are no changes taking place due to the accident. Everyone
at the park did their job to prevent the accident, even had a lifeguard
ride out and speak with them 2 hours prior to the incident due to their
carelessness and they were ejected from the park the previous day for
not observing the no wake. You are welcome to come to the park and
trick ride, however, I would stop by one of the lifeguard towers and let
them know your intentions or you may get some unwanted attention. The
station closest to where you will be riding would be your best bet. The
guards and the Sheriffs Officers are of course a little cautious
regarding jetskis for the time being.
Christopher
Sounds good to me. :biggthumpup:
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tom21
havin fun
- Location
- clearwater FL
so are you saying that before the incident the guy was warned about being a jackass? twice?
WAB
salty nuts
- Location
- coastal GA
Yes, the dead guy was a dumbass before he was dead.
tom21
havin fun
- Location
- clearwater FL
Not a real big surprise! sucks for us with the bad press. luckily it sounds like clear heads prevail and no restrictions because of it. At least in this instance. thanks for the legwork!
- Location
- Celebration, FL
Guess that says it all!!!!!:highhorse:WAB said:
Moondance
Just plain me....
- Location
- Ridin' the Crazy Train
Great thinking WAB...good to see you're stepping in & trying to give a positive spin to the sport in spite of someone else's dumbassness:cheer:WAB said:
Prem1x
Tinkering obsessed
- Location
- Austin, TX
Easy now, we are still talking about a dead personWAB said:
albiet a couch rider.
