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DUOTONE
FOIL WING 20 MANUAL
2.3.
DANGERS FROM THE BOARD OR FOILBOARD
The use of a hydrofoil board is a high-risk activity and can be extremely dangerous if implemen-
ted incorrectly. This can result in serious injury or even death for the user or other individuals
in the vicinity. All users of the DUOTONE Foil Wing must be aware of the associated risks. These
include loss of control, collision with the board and even drowning. Some of the foil components
are extremely sharp and thus pose a potential risk. To protect the rider and others against injury,
the foil must be handled with special care from the point at which it is constructed until it is used.
We recommend using a certified helmet at all times and an appropriate collision-proof or protec-
tive vest as well as a wetsuit and neoprene shoes. Do not exceed your capabilities and maintain
control over the Foil Board and the Foil Wing at all times. Do not push beyond your limits when
using the Foil Wing, and ride at a speed that is commensurate with your ability level. Be aware
of your surroundings, and familiarise yourself with them. Do not endanger others by coming too
close to swimmers, boats, jetties and other objects that could be damaged by you or the foil.
Do not use the foil in shallow waters. This could also result in injury to you and damage to your
foil. You should also be aware that individual components on this product are exposed to natural
forces and may be subject to wear.
2.4.
DANGERS TO UNINVOLVED THIRD PARTIES
- It is within your responsibility to check whether uninvolved people or other athletes may be
endangered or injured by your actions or your gear.
- Do not foil wing foiling at places where uninvolved third parties might get injured.
- Avoid flying the foil wing in the vicinity of other water users such as swimmers, kayakers, wind-
surfers, water-skiers and boaters.
2.5.
WEATHER RELATED DANGERS
- Avoid offshore wind.
- Be careful with onshore wind.
- Get information on tidal and sea current conditions at your spot!
- Get information from both the weather report and the locals on prevailing weather conditions.
- Never use the foil wing with wind forces so strong that you are unable to maintain precise control.
- Do not use the foil wing when wind conditions are likely to change dramatically.
- Never use this foil wing when thunderstorms are nearby or when such storms have a good chance
of developing (check the weather report!).
- Leave the water immediately when a storm is approaching. You are in a life threatening situation
since you may be struck by lightning!
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
