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SIMPLE RULE 2:
Clean your Scooter Surf, lubricate your Scooter Surf, protect your Scooter Surf from salt, and
remove any salt as soon as you can.
16.2.
STAINS AND DISCOLORATION CAN OCCUR NEAR A CRACK:
Such staining may be a warning sign that a crack exists
SIMPE RULE 3:
Inspect and investigate any staining to see if it is associated with a crack.
16.3.
SIGNIFICANT SCRATCHES, GOUGES, DENTS OR SCORING CREATE STARTING POINTS FOR CRACKS
Think about the cut surface as a focal point for stress (in fact engineers call such
areas “stress
risers,”
areas where the stress is increased). Perhaps you have seen glass cut? Recall how the glass was scored
and then broke on the scored line.
SIMPLE RULE 4:
Do not scratch, gouge or score any surface. If you do, pay frequent attention to this area or
replace the part.
17. THE LIFESPAN OF YOUR SCOOTER SURF AND ITS COMPONENTS
17.1.
NOTHING LASTS FOREVER, INCLUDING YOUR SCOOTER SURF:
When the useful life of your Scooter surf or its components is over, continued use is hazardous.
Every water Scooter surf and its component parts have a finite, limited useful life. The length of that life will
vary with the construction and materials used in the frame and components; the maintenance and care the
frame and components receive over their life; and the type and amount of use to which the frame and
components are subjected. Use in competitive events, aggressive riding, riding in severe climates, riding with
heavy loads, commercial activities and other types of non-standard use can dramatically shorten the life of the
frame and components. Any one or a combination of these conditions may result in an unpredictable failure.
All aspects of use being identical, lightweight water Scooter Surf and their components will usually have a
shorter life than heavier water Scooter Surf and their components. In selecting a lightweight water Scooter
surf or components you are making a tradeoff, favoring the higher performance that comes with lighter weight
over longevity. So, If you choose lightweight, high performance equipment, be sure to have it inspected
frequently. You should have your water Scooter surf and its components checked periodically by your dealer
for indicators of stress and/or potential failure, including cracks, deformation, corrosion, paint peeling, dents,
and any other indicators of potential problems, inappropriate use or abuse. These are important safety checks
and particularly important to help prevent accidents, bodily injury to the rider and shortened product life.
17.2.
PERSPECTIVE:
Today’s
high-performance water Scooter Surf require frequent and careful inspection and service. In this
Appendix we try to explain some underlying material science basics and how they relate to your water Scooter
surf. We discuss some of the trade-offs made in designing your water Scooter surf and what you can expect
from your water Scooter surf; and we provide important, basic guidelines on how to maintain and inspect it.
We cannot teach you everything you need to know to properly inspect and service your water Scooter surf; and
that is why we repeatedly urge you to take your water Scooter surf to your dealer for professional care and
attention.
