RRD 26DPASWKF1200S, User Manual

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•Always familiarize yourself with all applicable federal, state and local laws, the
waterways, the area, and the proper use of the equipment.
•Always read your owner’s manual and understand your equipment before using it.
•Always inspect equipment before each use, including all components of your foil,
your board and the connections between components and the board mount. Never
use equipment with missing, damaged or defective parts.
•Use caution when transporting your foil, both for the safety of yourself and others
and for the longevity of your equipment.
•Always wear protective equipment appropriate for the environment and conditions in
which you are using your foil and your foil board.
•Always use a helmet.
•Always use a State/Country Marine department approved boating vest and protective shoes.
•Always ride in control, away from hazards, and at speed appropriate for your ability.
Do not foil in shallow water or near shore, pilings, docks, rafts, swimmers, other
watercraft or other obstacles.
•Falling and the injuries or death that may result, are inherent risks in the sport.
•Do not operate any watercraft (windsurf, kite, surf, or foil gear) under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
•The warnings and practices set forth above represent some common risks
encountered by users.
•This list does not purport to cover all instances of risk or danger. Please use common
sense and good judgment.
•TAKE YOUR TIME TO GET TO KNOW YOUR RRD HYDROFOIL IN YOUR OWN
SAFE SPACE
The front and rear wings of the hydrofoil work as lifting devices. The wings create
a lifting force from the flow of water that travels across them at speed. This is the
reason why they are built with a specific sectional profile:
The shape of the wings’ profile shall not be modified, filled and sanded. Doing so
would alter the balance and prevent the correct operation of the hydrofoil.
In order to guarantee the correct behavior and performances of the hydrofoil, the
rear edge (trailing edge) of the wings must remain very thin, thereby making this part
more fragile in case of impacts. During handling and use of the hydrofoil, the user
should be particularly cautious with these sharp areas in order to avoid any risk of
injury.