Why would anyone do this to a boat.

[CradGen2]

http://www.barefootcentral.com/ShowSkiChallenge.htm

Click on Submarine
http://www.eaglewetsuits.com/videos/submarine2.wmv

[MHayes]

RE: Why would anyone do this to a boat.

That video has been around for a while and discussed alot, especially over on Wakeworld. I believe that the submarine was the result of driver error......not done intentionally.

[CradGen2]

RE: Why would anyone do this to a boat.

Interesting. First I've seen it. Found it on Barefoot Central this evening. Accident sounds better.

[Labatt911]

RE: Why would anyone do this to a boat.

I thought that is how all MCs handled

[east tx skier]

From what I know of it, he came back on the throttle a little hard and went into reverse right as it crossed the wake. Those 197s tend to scoop up the water with a nose dive a bit more than earlier generation OBs.

[AirTool]

RE: Why would anyone do this to a boat.

How did they initiate that? So I'll know what NOT to do.

Good thing they weren't loaded up with lead shot.

AirTool

[Mikeski]

RE: Why would anyone do this to a boat.

It's just a little MC handling quirk...

[AirTool]

RE: Why would anyone do this to a boat.

If that would have been my wife in the observer's seat, she probably would have complained a bit.

Oh yea, the link to my "still favorite" video on Barefoot Central

http://www.barefootcentral.com/video...ertube2006.wmv

That's a nice lake their on....some glassy water.

AirTool

[Andrew]

RE: Why would anyone do this to a boat.

i wanna give it a shot............ one someone else's boat!

[mdsankey]

i met the driver of this NEW act. it was an accident. he hit rollers as he started his power turn. Anyway I met this guy at a boat driving clinic for show skiing. he was taking his driving test and he hit the throttle while his spotter was standing up in the rear of the boat and threw his spotter right out of the boat. he FAILED his testing. luckily no one was injured.

[SquamInboards]

doesn't sound like he's all there behind the wheel... anyway how about this

http://www.komonews.com/younews/24329309.html

[saceone]

hahaha awesome links.

[harddock]

Maybe I dont want a open bow boat with front ballast tank after all !

[cmeoink]

i met the driver of this NEW act. it was an accident. he hit rollers as he started his power turn.

Watch the video again, the passenger is totally preparing for the outcome. She turns, braces herself and grabs the windshield when told. This was done on purpose...

[MikeC]

Looks to me like she's just bracing for the rollers coming up...surely nobody is stupid enough to do that on purpose.