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  MS Paint on 15/12/2023 - 11:06

  -1

  Unless you're on a clear open lake with no other boats around then avoid these horrible contraptions.

  Source- pulled plenty of them and hated every minute of it. So unpredictable.

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    Mr BoMBAStiG on 15/12/2023 - 18:16

    Once you become a decent boat operator and practice, these are a tonne of fun to tow.
    Not unpredictable at all.

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      MS Paint on 15/12/2023 - 18:26

      I've been pulling skiers, barefooters and wakeboarders for 20 years with speeds ranging from 15kts to 60kts. I believe I'm a competent skipper and standby my claim that's these are only good for open lakes with minimal traffic.

      The number of idiots I see pulling these on narrow waterways in their $180k Mastercrafts putting their kids in danger is unbelievably scary.

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        Mr BoMBAStiG on 15/12/2023 - 18:37

        I've been driving cars for over 20 years with speeds ranging from 15km/h to 60km/h but probably wouldn't go great against Piastri in Monaco.

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    clintdb on 16/12/2023 - 09:29

    +1

    I agree that you want more room and shouldn't use them on narrow waterways - except in a straight line, but then what's the point (except for towing the 5 year old who just wants "a ride").

    However, I disagree that they are unpredictable.
    Whilst the people being towed have no control over what they do (unlike a water-skier etc), with some consideration and planning the skipper can easily control where the lounge will be at any point in time.
    Whether it be the distance out to the side on a "whip" or even getting the lounge back into the centre when it gets stuck on a side wake, everything can be controlled by boat speed, steering control and the timing between the two.

    Having said that, every lounge behaves in a slightly different way and even for a given lounge, it's inflation level or the amount of weight on it will change it's behaviour characteristics to a degree, so you do need to become familiar with it - but once you do, it's quite easy to control.

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      Mr BoMBAStiG on 17/12/2023 - 12:37

      This guy tows.

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  Ratty05 on 15/12/2023 - 12:19

  My kids would strongly disagree with you……I would agree with you.

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    Regie69 on 15/12/2023 - 12:57

    same

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  Qbagger on 15/12/2023 - 13:15

  Lie on your front biscuits are apparently better according to my kids! Especially the ones with angled side "wings"

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    clintdb on 16/12/2023 - 09:21

    Depends on the kid. When mine were younger they liked the "security" of the lounge-style towable.
    It provides lateral support so they don't have to hold on as tightly (or fear flying off sideways) when slung out sideways on the turns. This style made it much more enjoyable for them at the time.
    Even now, whilst they like the thrill of a wing, they will still go back to the lounge on a regular basis.

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  clintdb on 16/12/2023 - 09:36

  +1

  We have this exact same lounge.
  Just a note on the "backwards" towing (where the tow point is behind the backrest and you kneel facing the backrest) - we haven't found it to be that great.
  Is a bit trickier to get up and towing - have to make sure the people on the lounge lean back a bit to help get it on top of the water. It is also a bit twitchier and the shape of the "back" (now the front) means that it can catch as you cross the wake. It works, but it's not great (or maybe I'm just doing something wrong).

  However, it's is absolutely fine in the normal forward facing direction. Great design and holds people well with plenty of hand holds etc - which is what people want if they prefer a lounge. We have found it perfect over the last couple of years.