Aftermarket Surf Gate

[Jetdriver]

Thanks for the tip. Just got mine from Amazon.

Attaching the gate to your boat makes it possible for the gate to bang into your boat if it detaches. Much better option is to tether it to a float of some sort (I use a small bumper) so if it comes off it just pulls the float out of your boat and you circle around and grab it. I've heard too many stories of gel coat damage from these things to risk it myself. I've also heard about riders getting hit with them.

[JohnnieMo]

Attaching the gate to your boat makes it possible for the gate to bang into your boat if it detaches. Much better option is to tether it to a float of some sort (I use a small bumper) so if it comes off it just pulls the float out of your boat and you circle around and grab it. I've heard to many stories of gel coat damage from these things to risk it myself. I've also heard about riders getting hit with them.

^^ This!!

The tool lanyard seemed nice until the gate fell off. It recoiled back in to the boat and chipped the gel coat. Another time it came back and hit a passenger. It is now attached to a fender. (chances are the stories you heard were mine)

[Jetdriver]

I do remember seeing your account of that JohnieMo. I also saw it happen to a friends 22V just the other day. Funny thing was he just stuck it right back on even after I warned him. He'll learn the hard way I guess.