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SAFETY INFORMATION 23
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Certain PWC models come equipped with tow eyelets or a ski pylon.
Use ski pylon to attach a tow rope for a skier or wake boarder.
Use rear tow eyelet to attach a tow rope for a tube.
Do not use these attachment points or any other portion of the watercraft to tow a
parasail, kites, gliders or any devices which can become airborne or for pulling
any other craft. Personal injury or severe damage may occur.
Never carry loads on the rear platform when practicing watersports. The cargo
may interfere with the rope and unsecure it, becoming an obstacle to the person
being towed.
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Always carry an observer to observe the person being towed and inform the op-
erator about the participants’ hand signals. The operator must focus his attention
on operating the watercraft and the waters ahead.
You need to have seats for everyone: operator, observer, towed person. There-
fore, if you are the only vessel, a 3-seater PWC is necessary and you can tow on-
ly one person.
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If you have never towed someone behind your PWC before, it is a good idea to
spend some hours as an observer, working with and learning from an experi-
enced operator. It is also important to be aware of the skill and experience of the
person being towed.
Pulling a tube, skier or wakeboarder makes the watercraft handle differently and
requires greater skill.
Always respect the safety and comfort of the person being towed.
Proceed with only as much speed as required and follow the observers’
instructions.
Do not make tight sharp turns or use the braking system unless absolutely nec-
essary. Remember that although this PWC is manoeuvrable and has stopping
capabilities, the person in tow may not be able to avoid an obstacle, or your
PWC.
If you are the observer, make sure you and the person being towed know the
hand signals.
RIDE SAFELY