Turning on a dime

[turbonine]

After reading my 345th thread on Boat X vs. Boat Y thread I really noticed the turning on a dime argument came up a lot. I thought to myself who actually needs to turn on a dime? Or any like mannered turn for that matter. Don't our water sports yield us to drive the straightest line possible, not to power turn, and when the rider is down, throttle to zero, and pivot 180 back to the rider all within your own wake.

I can only think of one time when I have turned on a dime, and that was on a demo. I would never do on my own boat. Because, truthfully, I don't feel the need to reorganize all the storage compartments in under 3 seconds and knock over the trashcan filled with 24 mostly empty beer cans.

I agree that boats handle differently some better than others and this is important when deciding. But turning on a dime is more of a maneuver, that I see no reason to ever do. So why do we care about it so much?

[xpjim1]

After reading my 345th thread on Boat X vs. Boat Y thread I really noticed the turning on a dime argument came up a lot. I thought to myself who actually needs to turn on a dime? Or any like mannered turn for that matter. Don't our water sports yield us to drive the straightest line possible, not to power turn, and when the rider is down, throttle to zero, and pivot 180 back to the rider all within your own wake.

I can only think of one time when I have turned on a dime, and that was on a demo. I would never do on my own boat. Because, truthfully, I don't feel the need to reorganize all the storage compartments in under 3 seconds and knock over the trashcan filled with 24 mostly empty beer cans.

I agree that boats handle differently some better than others and this is important when deciding. But turning on a dime is more of a maneuver, that I see no reason to ever do. So why do we care about it so much?

I am with you 100% on this one!!!!

[Timmy!]

In most cases I agree with you, unfortunately I have needed to "turn on a dime" in more than one instance on the lake that we frequent due to the idiots that decide to cut in front of you. While it's not normally used when pulling someone, it is something that comes in handy in an emergency maneuver.

Also, you are going to need that precision handling when pulling a tube as well!

[G-MONEY]

After reading my 345th thread on Boat X vs. Boat Y thread I really noticed the turning on a dime argument came up a lot. I thought to myself who actually needs to turn on a dime? Or any like mannered turn for that matter. Don't our water sports yield us to drive the straightest line possible, not to power turn, and when the rider is down, throttle to zero, and pivot 180 back to the rider all within your own wake.

I can only think of one time when I have turned on a dime, and that was on a demo. I would never do on my own boat. Because, truthfully, I don't feel the need to reorganize all the storage compartments in under 3 seconds and knock over the trashcan filled with 24 mostly empty beer cans.

I agree that boats handle differently some better than others and this is important when deciding. But turning on a dime is more of a maneuver, that I see no reason to ever do. So why do we care about it so much?

I like my boat to turn on a quarter.....

[yllw20]

I do it to throw my passerger into the drivers lap!!!!

[talltigeguy]

I sometimes turn sharply when pulling a tube, but I am with you, Turbo!

[xpjim1]

I agree at times I do turn sharply, but I have never hit that elusive dime yet

[Dan and Christy]

Well it used to be a dime, that is until gas prices skyrocketed.

[2thdoc01]

I agree...funny you musta read the thread I was writing in, when the dealer of the malibu used that term comparing his vride to the Z1. When I tested his vride, he throttled down, turned 180 in his own wake and throttled back...kinda funny he decided to use that phrase but never demoed it!

[Timmy!]

Here's the other thing to consider - it's a performance aspect of a boat. Most people that buy sports cars don't use their full capability, but it does make a noticeable difference in the way it drives.

[dogbert]

After reading my 345th thread on Boat X vs. Boat Y thread I really noticed the turning on a dime argument came up a lot. I thought to myself who actually needs to turn on a dime? Or any like mannered turn for that matter. Don't our water sports yield us to drive the straightest line possible, not to power turn, and when the rider is down, throttle to zero, and pivot 180 back to the rider all within your own wake.

I can only think of one time when I have turned on a dime, and that was on a demo. I would never do on my own boat. Because, truthfully, I don't feel the need to reorganize all the storage compartments in under 3 seconds and knock over the trashcan filled with 24 mostly empty beer cans.

I agree that boats handle differently some better than others and this is important when deciding. But turning on a dime is more of a maneuver, that I see no reason to ever do. So why do we care about it so much?

I need to turn on a dime all the time for the shows I do at Sea World. It's really important to my career to be able to do this. I can't believe you'd trivialize this



















NOT!!!

[wannabewakeboarder]

I do it to throw my passerger into the drivers lap!!!!

Depends on the passenger

[dogbert]

I do it to throw my passerger into the drivers lap!!!!

Don't you go boarding with Matt?

[da.bell]

I need to turn on a dime all the time for the shows I do at Sea World. It's really important to my career to be able to do this. I can't believe you'd trivialize this



















NOT!!!

Okay Shamu!!!!! j/k

[da.bell]

I see another Accessory thread coming