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WATERSPORTS RESPONSIBILITY CODE
Be aware that there are risks in boating and Watersports that good judgment and
personal awareness can help reduce. To increase your enjoyment of Watersports,
follow the ten elements of the Code.
In Watersports it is your responsibility to:
ALWAYS familiarize yourself with applicable laws, waterways, and inherent risks
ALWAYS have a capable observer in addition to driver, and agreed on hand signals
ALWAYS wear a properly fitted life jacket approved by your country’s agency
ALWAYS read user’s manual and inspect equipment before use
ALWAYS ski and ride under control, at proper speeds, and within your limits
ALWAYS turn ignition off when anyone is near watercraft power drive unit
ALWAYS stay clear of engine exhaust to avoid Carbon Monoxide poisoning
NEVER “Platform Drag” or touch swim platform while the engine is running
NEVER ski or ride near swimmers, shallow water, other boats, or obstacles
NEVER operate watercraft, ski, or ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs
WATERSPORTS INVOLVE RISKS OF SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. Follow all instructions and safety
information below and in owner’s manual to reduce risks:
DRIVER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SAFETY. Tube cannot be controlled by rider!
Signal boat driver to stop or slow down if you are not comfortable!
ALWAYS WEAR A PROPERLY FITTED LIFE JACKET (PFD) approved by your
country’s agency, USCG Type III, ISO, etc.
NEVER EXCEED 20 MPH (32 km/h) for adults, 15 mph (24 km/h) for children.
Never exceed skill level of the riders and use experienced boat driver.
Never tow more than one tube at a time, or use tube as a personal flotation
device.
Never tow in shallow water or near shore, docks, pilings, swimmers,
watercrafts or other obstacles.
ALWAYS ENSURE TOW ROPE IS CLEAR OF ALL BODY PARTS prior to and
during use.
Never place any body part through handles, under cover, bladder, towing
harness or tie rider to tube.
Always have a person other than the driver as an observer to watch the rider.
Never operate watercraft or ride under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
NEVER MAKE SHARP TURNS which may cause the tube to rapidly accelerate.
Beware of submarining when towing at idle speed.
Always supervise children while using this tube.
Never
allow riders’ bodies to collide. Towing at slower speeds, in calm water,
and cautious driving will reduce injuries.
Copyright © 15.1 WSIA
THIS TUBE:
Maximum Boat Speed: Adults: 20mph (32km/h); Children: 15mph (24km/h).
Maximum number of riders: Two
Maximum combined weight of riders: 340lbs
Minimum tensile strength of tow rope: 2375lbs
Length of tow rope: 50 ft (15,25 m) - 65 ft (19,80 m
