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4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: The use of the device (SUP board) or its parts can cause serious injury
or even death to the user or third parties.
!
• By using the device you accept all known and unknown, probable and
improbable risk of injury.
• Follow all safety instructions in this manual and use care, caution, and
common sense.
• Use the support of a licensed SUP trainer.
GENERAL PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Only
physically and mentally fit
people who can
swim well and safely
may use the SUP
board (hereinafter referred to as "board").
• Only use the board after adequate
instruction
in
correct use technique
and applicable
rules
for traffic on the water.
• Children
are only allowed to use the board with the
support
of appropriate adults.
• Never over-exert
yourself or others! Always take into account the individual basic water condition
and form of the day. Know and respect your limits.
• If necessary, seek medical advice before use; especially if you are elderly, have medical problems or
are not very fit.
• The maximum permitted
body weight
for using the board is
135kg
. Do not use the board with
more than one person.
• Never
use the board while under the influence of
alcohol
or drugs.
SITE REQUIREMENTS
• Only use the board in
calm waters
without currents and without obstacles:
-
Do not
use in
white water
or other fast flowing water.
-
Do not
use in high
waves
or in tidal or other
currents
.
-
Do not
use on reefs, rocks, breakwaters, or near other
obstructions
above or below water.
- Be aware of currents and obstacles.
• Only use the board
near
an easily accessible
bank
that can still be reached even if there is air loss
in the board.
• Only use the board when there is sufficient
daylight
.
• Only
use the
board in
calm, stable weather
.
-
Never
use during
thunderstorms
or
other storms
. Never use in offshore winds.
- Pay attention to
the weather forecast
. Be aware of wind conditions.
- Keep an
eye
on the weather.
Leave
the water immediately at the
first sign
of possibly
dangerous weather.
• Observe the
regulations
for the use of the board that apply at the
place
where you use it.
