GOLFBOARD OWNER’S MANUAL
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Before getting on the board, we recommend you
practice moving the board slowly while walking
along side it using either the remote control unit or
by controlling the trigger on the thumb throttle.
Slowly depress the trigger just slightly to move the
board ahead just a few feet.
Note: While it is a good practice to learn to slowly
move the board forward before stepping on it, the
GolfBoard is intended to be operated while
standing on it. Other than testing the board prior
to operation, you should be not depress the
trigger unless standing on the board and holding
the stability bar firmly.
Once you have perfected moving the board slowly
forward, get on the board in a proper surfer
stance. Then while stationary, hold the stability bar and practice leaning your
bodyweight from side to side. Once you feel comfortable controlling the board and
shifting your bodyweight to turn,
it’s time to head out! Remember to press the applicable
accelerator very slowly. Additionally, make sure you are firmly gripping the stability bar
with one hand prior to engaging the trigger.
Because it takes a few minutes for most first time users to perfect the basic
GolfBoarding skills, your practice session is best conducted in a wide open, flat and
grassy area, with no other people nearby. Most new users quickly learn how to operate
the GolfBoard, and feel very comfortable in just a few minutes of practice.
6.3.6 Safety & Operational Overview
GolfBoarding can be the most exciting way to enjoy golf on any course. You will quickly
find that riding a GolfBoard is as much fun as golf itself. Surfing the fairway from shot to
shot gives you a whole new way to enjoy the game. However, it is important to always
make safety the top priority, as well as be sensitive to not disrupt the enjoyment of other
golfers.
You should always remember to stay at least 30 feet from other GolfBoarders and golf
carts when in motion. You may slowly approach a tee box or green where other golfers
may be present, but you should never be closer than 30 feet behind another moving
GolfBoard or golf cart.
While a GolfBoard is more environmentally friendly than a golf cart, it still should not be
used on the greens, tees, bunkers, or out of bounds areas or hazards. GolfBoarders are
expected to obey the same rules as carts, unless informed separately by the Club.
