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life” profile, the more frequent your need to inspect. The more you fit the “lengthen product life” profile, the
less frequent your need to inspect.
Factors that shorten product life:
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Hard, harsh running style.
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High mileage.
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Hot weather conditions.
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The sun.
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Higher body weight
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Stronger, more fit, more aggressive rider.
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Corrosive environment (salt water, accumulated sweat).
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Presence of sand environment.
Factors that lengthen product life:
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Smooth, fluid riding style
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Low mileage
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Lower body weight
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Less aggressive rider
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Non-corrosive environment (salt-free water)
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Clean riding environment.
WARNING:
Do not ride a Scooter surf or component with any crack, bulge, or dent, even a small one. Riding a
cracked component could lead to complete failure, with risk of serious injury or death.
WARNING:
Do not ride a water Scooter surf or component with any delamination or crack. Riding a
delaminated or cracked frame, fork or other component could lead to complete failure, with risk of serious
injury or death.
Understanding components:
It is often necessary to remove and disassemble components to properly and carefully inspect them. This
is a job for a professional Scooter surf mechanic with the special tools, skills and experience to inspect and
service today’s
high-tech high-performance Scooter Surf and their components.
Aftermarket
“
Boarder
Light”
components
Think carefully about
your rider profile as outlined above. The more you fit the “shorten product life”
profile, the more you must question the use of Board
er light components. The more you fit the “lengthen
product life” profile, the more likely it is that lighter components
may be suitable for you. Discuss your
