In Missouri (and perhaps other states) an orange flag is to be displayed
anytime there is a person in the water with a given boat. This seems dumb
at first, but I can attest to the fact that a lot of times you don't see
that skier or tuber until you see that flag and look for them. I see the
orange flag policy trickling into Kansas also although it's not a law here.

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Steve (here to have fun) Barker

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"noah" wrote in message
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On Mon, 28 Jul 2003 10:57:33 -0400, "Ðon ßailey"
wrote:

They serve absolutely no purpose and they need to be taken
outside and shot.


Have a nice day.




db



I wouldn't go that far, Don. Murder is a bit harsh. I wouldn't mind
putting a round through the jetski, though. )

More seriously, I do see a lot of dangerous/reckless behavior by
jetskiers. Not all, but enough to cause concern. I actually saw a
guy meet a ski boat with skier, and swerve in to jump the wake. At
the last minute, he saw the skier and swerved off, but not before he
scared the hell out of everybody (including himself). To be fair, I
have also seen dangerous/reckless behavior by boat operators, but not
as frequently.

Since they are more affordable than "boats", and are easy to store,
we're going to see more of them. Maybe operator's licenses are in
order, just like motorcycles.

noah


Courtesy of Lee Yeaton,
See the boats of rec.boats
www.TheBayGuide.com/rec.boats

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In Missouri (and perhaps other states) an orange flag is to be displayed
anytime there is a person in the water with a given boat. This seems dumb
at first, but I can attest to the fact that a lot of times you don't see
that skier or tuber until you see that flag and look for them. I see the
orange flag policy trickling into Kansas also although it's not a law here.

df--

I remember in California we used a red or orange flag whenever the skier
was down, but as soon as the skiier was up the flag came down. That
wouldn't help a Jet skier notice a Towskier when he's going to jump a
wake.

About orange flags and skiing:
I didn't see any mention of it in the Michigan regulations, nor have I
noticed any skiers here using flags to indicate a sKiel down. I think
the flag's a good idea, but that's what I grew up with.

We also need the orange triangular flag to be 4 feet high in NJ.


"Dionysus Feldman" wrote in message
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In Missouri (and perhaps other states) an orange flag is to be displayed
anytime there is a person in the water with a given boat. This seems
dumb
at first, but I can attest to the fact that a lot of times you don't see
that skier or tuber until you see that flag and look for them. I see the
orange flag policy trickling into Kansas also although it's not a law
here.

df--

I remember in California we used a red or orange flag whenever the skier
was down, but as soon as the skiier was up the flag came down. That
wouldn't help a Jet skier notice a Towskier when he's going to jump a
wake.

About orange flags and skiing:
I didn't see any mention of it in the Michigan regulations, nor have I
noticed any skiers here using flags to indicate a sKiel down. I think
the flag's a good idea, but that's what I grew up with.

Is the flag displayed while towing the skier?

"CraigM" wrote in message
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We also need the orange triangular flag to be 4 feet high in NJ.


"Dionysus Feldman" wrote in message
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In Missouri (and perhaps other states) an orange flag is to be
displayed
anytime there is a person in the water with a given boat. This seems
dumb
at first, but I can attest to the fact that a lot of times you don't
see
that skier or tuber until you see that flag and look for them. I see
the
orange flag policy trickling into Kansas also although it's not a law
here.

df--

I remember in California we used a red or orange flag whenever the skier
was down, but as soon as the skiier was up the flag came down. That
wouldn't help a Jet skier notice a Towskier when he's going to jump a
wake.

About orange flags and skiing:
I didn't see any mention of it in the Michigan regulations, nor have I
noticed any skiers here using flags to indicate a sKiel down. I think
the flag's a good idea, but that's what I grew up with.

As far as missouri is concerned, here is the rule from
http://www.boat-ed.com/mo/handbook/index.htm




Skier Down Flags
A flag indicating a "skier down/person in the water" is required
equipment for a motorboat (other than a PWC) towing a person behind on water
skis, inner tubes, sleds or similar devices. This flag is to be displayed
when the person is in the water before or after being towed on water skis or
similar devices or when a swimmer leaves the confines of the vessel.
Displaying of the flag is required from 11:00 AM to sunset and is effective
only on the Mississippi River, Missouri River and the lakes of this state.
The color of the flag must be either red or bright orange.
The flag must be square in design and measure at least 12 inches on
each side.
When displayed, the flag must be visible for 360 degrees.
All vessel operators in the vicinity of a displayed skier down flag are
required to operate at idle speed if closer than
50 yards to the vessel displaying the flag. It is suggested, when
operating in the vicinity of a displayed skier down flag, that operators
immediately start scanning the water for the downed skier.
Skier Down Flag
A rectangular orange or red flag, at least 12 inches by 12 inches

All vessel operators are encouraged to maneuver away from the area in
which a ski flag is being displayed.
This flag is to be displayed only when the skier (or person being towed
on inner tubes, sleds, etc.) is in the water before or after being towed.
Once the skier is up and being towed, the flag must be lowered. The flag
must be raised again when the skier falls or stops skiing and enters the
water in order to return to the motorboat.
PWC and moored or anchored motorboats are exempt from displaying the
skier down flag.


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"Rural Knight" wrote in message
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Is the flag displayed while towing the skier?

"CraigM" wrote in message

No. But the jetski is supposed to stay at least 100' away from a boat when
crossing the wake. And since most ski / tube ropes are 70' max, there
should not be a problem. But since you are supposed to stop at a stop sign,
there should not be any cross traffic crashes there either.
Bill

"Rural Knight" wrote in message
nk.net...
Is the flag displayed while towing the skier?

"CraigM" wrote in message
...
We also need the orange triangular flag to be 4 feet high in NJ.


"Dionysus Feldman" wrote in message
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In Missouri (and perhaps other states) an orange flag is to be
displayed
anytime there is a person in the water with a given boat. This seems
dumb
at first, but I can attest to the fact that a lot of times you don't
see
that skier or tuber until you see that flag and look for them. I see
the
orange flag policy trickling into Kansas also although it's not a law
here.

df--

I remember in California we used a red or orange flag whenever the
skier
was down, but as soon as the skiier was up the flag came down. That
wouldn't help a Jet skier notice a Towskier when he's going to jump a
wake.

About orange flags and skiing:
I didn't see any mention of it in the Michigan regulations, nor have I
noticed any skiers here using flags to indicate a sKiel down. I think
the flag's a good idea, but that's what I grew up with.