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12. BEFORE RIDING:
Before going through all the information regarding assembly and transportation, other important information to know is
below:
12.1.
OBLIGATIONS:
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Always check the weather report before leaving.
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Plan the exit according to the expected conditions and wear appropriate clothing.
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Use a regulatory lifejacket or approved buoyancy element.
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Always use thermal and solar protective clothing and protect yourself from the sun and from solar
radiation.
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Always use the SCOOTER SURF in favorable weather conditions, and in case of anticipation of
possible climate changes, dismiss the exit. Browse only in insurance environments.
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Avoid using the SCOOTER SURF with wind.
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Do not exceed your Scooter Surf ability; consider your limitations.
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Do not drink alcohol or drugs before or during the use of this product.
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Take a comfortable seat position with handlebars, facing forward.
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Always use the Scooter Surf in the company of others.
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Always use a rope that connects you to the SCOOTER SURF
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Avoid leaving or leaving with the Scooter Surf if your physical condition is not good, is bad or is in poor
form.
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Tell a friend the exact route of your Scooter surf trip and the expected return time.
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Carry a communication device such as a phone or similar as a VHF radio with the battery charged and
protected to water.
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Know your limits, especially when navigating unknown waterways.
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Check your equipment before launch for signs of wear or damage.
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Check the air pressure from the board: recommended is 10/11PSI.
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Before starting the route, make sure that the rear fin, the leash and the kill switch is on the correctly
position
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Avoid rocks, sharp submerged objects, floating elements, and dirt that can damage the board
or propeller of your SCOOTER SURF.
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Avoid approaching working boats, especially ship stelae.
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Never move too much the weight of your body towards the side of the Scooter surf, it could tip over
sideward.
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If you have a person nearby in the water swimming: Do not pass over him. Always be 4 meters away
from him. Collision with the SCOOTER SURF to somebody, can cause injuries.
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No one should touch the propeller if somebody are turning the pedals (inside or outside the water).
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Minors must always be watched closely by an adult and should always go for depths less than their
waist.
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Never wear clothing that may become entangled with any protruding element of the Scooter
surf, if it overturns and stays stuck under the water, it could drown it.
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It’s forbidden to use the water Scooter surf with people who cannot swim.
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Do not use the SCOOTER SURF to a depth less than 50 cm
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Do not use the SCOOTER SURF in dirty waters with elements that could damage the propeller.
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Do not overload the Scooter Surf with more than one person.
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Do not use at night if it's not with additional support (special areas with lights and other legal
elements)
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Avoid large tides or boat trails hitting your Scooter Surf since this could tip your Scooter Surf.
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Do not drag the Scooter Surf by abrasive surfaces or with edges such as stairs, steps, edges or any
other rough surface that could damage it.
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If you have no experience, or you are not very skilled, never go alone or in areas, which are deeper
than your waist.
