CWB Ad: “Danger Zone”
Subject: CWB Ad, Scotty Broome
Photo: Josh Letchworth
TSQ Location: Book 1.3, pages 16-17
Boats can very dangerous. They are a 1/2 ton fiber glass spear with a spinning set of blades. We often use them as chase boats to get close to the action via compromising situations.
On this day on Lake Hiawassee I really wanted to get shot from the “danger zone.” I just like calling it that. Please don’t try this at home. It really isn’t worth it. We positioned the boat back on the take, off side of the wake and Scotty Broome had to cut right in front of us to get the perspective that I wanted. I could have reached out and smacked him on the back. It was close.
Thanks to Dean Smith for driving. Most of all, the credit really goes out to the driver in that situation. They really have to be confident and very aware of what is going on. Again, I don’t recommend trying this. I think Aaron Reed pooped his pants once while trying to drive one of these for me.
- Letchworth
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You were driving parallel to the wake, were you not?
Talk about too close for comfort there. But it did make for one bad ass shot.
Hey guys…Yes, we driving parallel to the wake, just back and to the right, behind the rider. Sometimes in the quest for interesting angles, we can forget about the potential risks at stake. Just need to be mindful of those, work with professionals, and keep one eye open all the time.