Use of this product and participation in the sport involves inherent risks of injury or death. To reduce risks:
• Wakesurfing close to a propeller may cause injury or death. Do not use behind outboard, inboard/outboard, or stern drive boats.
• Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning from engine exhaust may cause injury or death. Do not lay or kneel on the board. Do not sit on boat transom or swim platform while the engine is running.
• Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved Type III (PFD) vest.
• This product is designed for use only on a boat wake.
• Wakesurf in control and do not use at speeds that exceed the skills of the rider. All riders should be towed at boat speeds that allow for reasonable control and stability.
• Only start riding this board from the water while holding a tow rope. Do not coil the rope in your hands and use correct length rope to avoid injury. Do not toss a rope and handle back to the rider to help them stay in the wake. Rider or passenger may be injured.
• Do not use in shallow water or near shore, docks, pilings, swimmers or other watercraft.
• Read Operator's Manual before use.
PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
Watersports can be safe and fun for all levels of enthusiasts. The Operator's Manual is presented to enhance your enjoyment of the sport. It is intended to alert you to some of the potentially dangerous conditions that can arise in all waterspo rts.
To reduce your risk of injury or death, follow these guidelines:
• If you smell the exhaust you are also inhaling the odorless killer carbon monoxide. If you get a headache or become dizzy you may have carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning from engine exhaust may cause injury or death. Do not lay or kneel on the Wakesurfer. Do not sit on the boat transom or swim platform while the engine is running. Improve the airflow in your boat by opening the windows and flaps . If you can smell engine exhaust while in the boat, do not stay seated in that position for prolonged periods. Never “Teak Surf” by holding onto the swim platform or be dragged directly behind the boat. An improperly tuned engine will produce excessive exhaust, have your engine checked and corrected by a mechanic. Changing boat speed or direction relative to the wind can reduce boat exhaust from accumulating near the boat and rider. Consult your boat Owners Manual, or the United States Coast Guard's website: www.uscgboating.org for more information on how to help protect others and yourself from the dangers of CO poisoning.
• Wakesurfing close to a propeller may cause injury or death. Do not Wakesurf behind outboard, inboard/outboard, or stern drive boats. Driver must use extra caution approaching a fallen rider and keep constant eye contact at all times. Put the boat in neutral when near a fallen rider. Turn the engine off when people are getting into or out of the boat.
• Do not exceed the weight guidelines of your boat and only use water ballast and people for additional weight. Do not allow passengers to hang outside the boat or sit on the gunwales outside the normal seating area of the boat. Uneven weight distribution may affect the handling of the boat. Never allow water to overflow the gunwales of your boat.
• Inspect the board and fins for loose screws, wear, cracks, delamination or tearing.
• Use the correct size of board. This product is designed for use only on a boat wake.
• Do not toss a rope and handle back to the rider to help them stay in the wake. Rider may be injured by the rope or handle, especially if the rider becomes entangled and falls. When in the boat, keep away from the tow rope to avoid injury. Passengers can be hit, or become entangled in the rope.
• When pulling a rider, the driver should avoid sudden stops because the rider may hit the back of the boat and be injured.
• Do not allow the rider to dismount from or onto the boat transom or swim platform while the boat is moving.
• When rider falls backward, the board may be launched into the boat. Boat passengers need to be alert to avoid injury.
WATERSPORTS SAFETY CODE
Watersports are fun and challenging but involve inherent risks of injury or death. To increase your enjoyment of the sport and to reduce your risks, use common sense and follow these rules:
Before you start :
• Familiarize yourself with all applicable federal, state and local laws, the risks inherent in the sport and the proper use of the equipment.
• Know the waterways.
• Always have a person other than the driver as an observer.
• Skier/rider, observer and driver must agree on hand signals.
• Never start out until skier/rider signals he/she is ready. Observer and skier/rider should maintain constant eye contact.
• Use caution and common sense.
Your equipment and your tow rope :
• Inspect all equipment prior to use. Check bindings, fins, tube and attachment point, and flotation device prior to each use. Do not use if damaged.
• Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard Type III (PFD) vest.
• Rope should be attached to the watercraft in an approved fashion with hardware designed for towing. Refer to your watercraft manual for instructions on proper tow rope attachment.
• Tow ropes stretch during use. If a rope breaks or is suddenly released, it can snap back into the watercraft. Warn all riders, skiers and occupants of the danger of rope recoil.
• Inspect tow rope and its attachments before using. Do not use tow rope if frayed, knotted or damaged. Replace when signs of excessive deterioration are indicated by discoloration, broken filaments, unraveling or other obvious signs of wear on the rope or hardware.
• Use proper tow rope for the activity.
• Ensure tow rope is clear of all body parts prior to starting out or during use.
• Keep persons and ropes away from propeller when engine is running, even in neutral. Should rope become entangled in propeller, SHUT OFF ENGINE AND REMOVE IGNITION KEY BEFORE RETRIEVING ROPE.
When you ski or ride :
• Attempting land or dock starts can increase the risk of injury or death. USE THIS PRODUCT ONLY ON WATER.
• Always remove any slack in the rope between watercraft and skier/ rider before starting. Sudden shock loads may cause injury to skier/rider or failure of rope, resulting in snap-back or breakage.
• Do not ski or ride in shallow water, near shore, pilings, docks, rafts, swimmers, other boats or other obstacles. Such obstacles are examples of risks that are inherent in the sport.
• The driver and skier/rider must watch for and be able to stop or turn to avoid obstacles.
• Always ski or ride in control and at speeds appropriate for your ability. Ski or ride within your limits. Follow instructions on product for proper speed limits.
• Do not ski or ride over ramps or jumps without prior instruction.
• Falling and the injuries that may result are inherent risks in the sport.
• Use a flag to signal to others that a skier or rider is in the water.
• Do not operate watercraft, ski or ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
THE WARNINGS AND PRACTICES SET FORTH ABOVE IN THE WATERSPORTS SAFETY CODE REPRESENT SOME COMMON RISKS ENCOUNTERED BY USERS. THE CODE DOES NOT PURPORT TO COVER ALL INSTANCES OF RISK OR DANGER. PLEASE USE COMMON SENSE AND GOOD JUDGMENT.
Please contact us if you have any questions on the proper selection, function, or safe use of this product. |
