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Originally Posted by ApS
When a skier falls, it takes about a minute for the towing boat to return to them. (Depending on boat size, type, and speed).
Even if the skier catches up with a ski to correctly signal his position to approaching boats, the towing boat would still need 300+ feet to slow, make the turn, guide the towrope, and return to the skier. This leaves the skier dangerously vulnerable, and hundreds of feet from the safety of the towing boat.
Remember how some Winnipesaukee boaters can't see navigation markers? 
I'd try.  |
And remember. Power turning and rushing back does absolutely nothing to shorten that in comparison to just throwing it in neutral, turning 180 and heading back to the skier. All you’re doing power turning is sending a wave into shore and ruining the water for your skier.