
• Always wear a vest that is authorized by your local authority, such as ISO,
CE, USCG (type III), etc.
• Rope should be attached to the watercraft in an approved fashion with
hardware designed for towing.
• Refertoyourwatercraftmanualforinstructionsonpropertowropeattachment.
• Tow ropes stretch during use. If a rope breaks or is suddenly released, it can
snap back into the watercraft striking boat occupants or the user which
could result in injury or death. Warn all riders/skiers and occupants of the
danger of rope recoil.
• When in the boat, keep away from the tow rope to avoid injury. Passengers
can be hit, or become entangled in the rope.
• 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 laments, 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 o 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.
• Falling and the injuries that may result are inherent risks in the sport.
• Always ski or ride in control and at speeds appropriate for your ability. Ski
or ride within your limits.
• Do not ski or ride over ramps or jumps without prior instruction.
• Driver must use extra caution approaching a fallen skier/rider and keep
eye contact on fallen skier/rider at all times.
• Put the boat in neutral when near a fallen skier/rider. Turn the engine o
when people are getting into or out of the boat, or in the water near the boat.
• Do not operate watercraft, ski or ride under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.