X-Rock MAUI Owner's Manual page 7

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEWARE OF OFFSHORE WINDS AND CURRENTS!
GET INFORMED ON LOCAL REGULATIONS AND HAZARDS RELATED TO THIS SPORT OR WATER ACTIVITIES.
LEARN ABOUT YOUR PADDLING AREA. ASK LOCALS ABOUT TIDES AND CURRENTS.
BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT, PLEASE CHECK CAREFULLY ITS FULLY FUNCTIONAL.
BE CAREFUL THAT YOU DO NOT OVERESTIMATE YOUR STRENGTH, YOUR ENDURANCE OR YOUR SKILL.
BE CAREFUL NEVER TO UNDERESTIMATE THE FORCES OF NATURE.
DO NOT EXCEED THE DESIGNED CAPACITY. AVOID ALL CONTACT BETWEEN THE BUOYANCY TUBES AND
SHARP OBJECTS OR AGGRESSIVE LIQUIDS (SUCH AS ACID).
THIS PRODUCT IS DELIVERED WITH A BACKPACK. KEEP IT AWAY FROM CHILDREN. DANGER OF
SUFFOCATION!
GENERAL PADDLING INFORMATION
The following are general steps to start paddling:
1) For the most comfortable start, choose a flat water location without too much wind, current or tidal movement.
2) Push board out onto water until fins can't touch the bottom, usually knee deep.
3) Most people start with kneeing on the board. Hold the paddle in the middle while blade angled to the rear. Take 2 small strokes
then swap paddle to the other side and take two more.
4) Once you feel comfortable, try stand up. Place one foot on each side of the center of the board, shoulder width apart. If standing
up makes your feel nervous, you can knee down and try again.
5) After standing up, soften your knees and tighten your core for balance.
6) Pull your top arm towards your body to extend the paddle forward. Insert paddle into the water as far forward as possible and
bury the paddle into the water. Remove from water by rotating in as paddle comes in line with your body.
7) To make a wide turn keep paddling on one .side without switching. To make a narrow turn place your paddle near the tail of the
board and pull forward whilst shifting your torso to the desired direction.
SOME TIPS FOR BEGINNERS
·Look forward horizontally. Do not look into the water.
·Keep paddling. Your paddle is another supporting point for keeping balance.
·When adjusting your paddle, make the handle 9'' or armlength overhead.
WARNING!
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