No one in our club has a bass boat quite like this that I know of, but it could happen to any of us !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UEETjztLqI

In my best Napolean Dynamite voice..."Lucky"  Sounds like his injuries were minimal compared to what could have came from that accident.  Having not owned a boat long, I sometimes skip on the wearing of the PFD while out on the lake.  I have always used one for every club function that I have attended, and that got me thinking about wanting a comfortable PFD to wear at all times.  I pretty much used this type of accident as the reasoning behind the purchase of my new Mustang PFD.  It almost feels like I am not wearing one. 

P.S.-  Isn't jumping another boat's wake reserved for wakeboarders and jet ski's?

I think he was testing a new boat or doing break-in/shake down video. scary none the less!

My sentiments exactly Kirk.  This guy should have his sperm culled from the gene pool.
On another note, that maneuver is exactly what happend to Mark Wells & I during an ABA "T" in the main channel on the Columbia directly across from the Weyerhouser pulp mill.  The only difference is that I wasn't pushing my Cobra any faster than 45 and neither of us left the boat when we impacted the water.  Rogue waves can come from anywhere.  This blockhead was looking for them.

Smitty

AKA Dune Hopper

Wow - that is so scary. I rewound and watched that crash in full speed about 6 times, and the scariest part is I've seen that move at tournament blast-offs a bunch of times. I'd call it common. I am by no means saying it is right, but it should serve as a notice for us all to take it a little easier out there when we're excited to get to the first fishing hole of the morning.

Can someone tell what make of boat that is? Is it just me or did that boat seem unstable even in flat water? Wonder if he had too much motor for that hull.
On the life vest I have seen many reports that most life vest will not always roll you on your back I have seen many reports that the inflatable ones will always turn you on your back. In the winter when I have heavy gear on I just leave mine on its easier that way & if I fall in then I will not drown because of heavy wet cloths. Summer I remove it but always wear it when running high speed.

    *  Type I PFD - Off-Shore Life Jacket
         o Foam = 22 lbs. of flotation
         o Commercial style, reversible, easy to put on
         o Provides the most buoyancy
         o Effective for all waters - especially where rescue may be delayed
         o Designed to turn most unconscious wearers to a face-up position in the water
    * Type II PFD - Near-Shore Buoyancy Vest
         o Foam = 15.5 lbs. of flotation
         o Inflatable = 33.5 lbs. of flotation
         o Intended for calm, inland water or where a quick rescue is possible
         o Will turn some unconscious wearers to a face-up position in the water (turning is not as definite as with a Type I PFD)
    * Type III PFD - Flotation Aid
         o Foam = 15.5 lbs. of flotation
         o Inflatable = 22.5 lbs. of flotation
         o Both lightweight and comfortable
         o Good for conscious wearers in calm, inland water or where a quick rescue is possible
         o Designed so wearers can place themselves into a face-up position in the water (wearer may have to tilt head back to avoid flipping over)
         o Type III foam vest offers same minimum buoyancy as Type II PFD
         o Type III foam vest comes in many colors and sizes and is most comfortable for continuous wear
    * Type IV PFD - Throwable Device
         o 16 to 20 lbs. of floatation
         o Intended for calm, inland water with heavy boat traffic wear rescue is always possible
         o Designed to be thrown to a conscious person in the water to be held by user until rescued
         o Not to be worn
         o Type IV devices include buoyant cushions, ring buoys and horseshoe buoys
         o Should be used in conjunction with a wearable life jacket
    * Type V PFD - Special Use Device
         o Intended for specific activities
         o Should only be used in accordance with the approval condition(s) on its label

Jack and Henry know a little about doing 360's.

Russ

WHAT HE SAID


Smitty

AKA Dune Hopper