Who has more control (driver v throttle)
09-16-2013 | 12:32 PM
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Who has more control (driver v throttle)
The fastest boat I've ridden in hit the century mark and I wasn't driving, so I admit I've never done any real racing, my questions is when there's both a driver and throttleman who has the most control of the boat when the boat is at extreme speeds, I'm talking in excess of 100+, I know they're both extremely important, but if you were in a boat what would you want to do;
DRIVE
THROTTLE
I've been thinking about it and I'm not sure, because each of you are trusting and taking the others life in his or hers hands, tough question.
Think I'll just stay in my boat that goes mid-70s and be happy.
DRIVE
THROTTLE
I've been thinking about it and I'm not sure, because each of you are trusting and taking the others life in his or hers hands, tough question.
Think I'll just stay in my boat that goes mid-70s and be happy.
09-16-2013 | 12:40 PM
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^^ have to agree. He is keeping the attitude of the boat. Drive angles and tab angles in the situation. Driver is just aiming the boat. Both need to be on time, same page though, so that they do not get into trouble.
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09-16-2013 | 01:05 PM
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It depends on your definition and your perspective of control.
The driver has the capability to get the boat out of harms way.
The throttleman has the responsibility of not putting it there in the first place.
The driver has the capability to get the boat out of harms way.
The throttleman has the responsibility of not putting it there in the first place.
09-16-2013 | 01:11 PM
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I'm not disagreeing with anyone's answer and I automatically thought the throttles too, but I'll tell you going 160-180mph if the driver makes just the wrong move it's not good, going at these speeds everything happens just so fast, you better trust the guy sitting next to you because he's got your life in his hands.
09-16-2013 | 01:27 PM
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I've done both. Each has it's points. The toughest part is working together. The driver does not know how aggressive to take a turn unless he knows what his throttle man is going to do. The throttle man needs to read where the driver is going to go to know how to have trim set.
I do know from personal experience If the throttle man does not slow down quick enough when coming to a reduced speed area, the DRIVER gets the ticket!
I do know from personal experience If the throttle man does not slow down quick enough when coming to a reduced speed area, the DRIVER gets the ticket!
