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There are certain risks involved in foiling that can cause serious or fatal accidents. For this reason, it is
imperative to read this User Guide before using your hydrofoil and to comply with the instructions for
use that it contains. Prior training is also advised.
Before getting on your hydrofoil, check that you have insurance which covers civil liability while foiling.
Additionally, make sure that your insurance sufficiently covers you in case of personal injury (without
a third party being held responsible).
It is absolutely essential that you select the appropriate environment to foil based on your abilities.
Always consider that foiling requires a greater water depth than wind or kitesurfing (see Section 6).
If you are a beginner, the right spot may not be the most crowded spot in the water. Clear, open, reef-
free zones are best. Where possible, avoid populated breaks as foiling can be dangerous to other
people in the water.
Safety.
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Warning
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It is highly recommended that you wear a suitable life jacket and a helmet while foiling, among other
safety measures. This equipment is vital to your safety, though it does not exempt you from also being
careful and cautious while foiling.
• The helmet
This will protect you during falls on the water’s surface or in case of a bump with the board or the foil.
• The life jacket
A suitable life jacket increases floatability and as such can facilitate water starts and relaunching of
the kite board. It can also facilitate your ascent while windsurfing or wakefoiling. It may further help
cushion falls. Finally, a life jacket can be very useful when swimming back to shore after a technical
issue, or in adopting a safety position while waiting for help.
Warning: A life jacket may be mandatory
in certain locations; you must always respect the applicable navigation rules.
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Equipment
• The boots
The use of boots is recommended, since a foil has sharp surfaces which can potentially cause foot
injuries in the event of a fall.
• The wetsuit
Adapt your clothing to the weather conditions to avoid hypothermia. Depending on the water
temperature, choose either a full wetsuit (water <19 °C) or a short websuit (water> 19 °C). Please also
be aware that when you are cold you use more energy. Fatigue can also impact your reactivity and
cause accidents.
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