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• It is the boat/watercraft driver's responsibility to instruct the riders how to ride a tow-able. The boat/watercraft
driver should carefully instruct the riders of potential risks and possible injury that may occur if they partake in
careless behavior.
• At the beginning of the ride, carefully take the slack out of the tow rope. Never jerk start a towable. After the rider
has signaled that he/she is ready, the driver can slowly bring the towable to a planning point.
• Most towables will plane out at 10 to 20 mph (16 to 32 km/h), depending on the weight of the rider(s). It is
important to keep the nose of the item up until the item is planning.
• The resistance of the product varies widely with these factors: boat speed, turns, water conditions, number of
riders and their weight, towable size, shape and function. The boat/watercraft driver should adjust the boat speed
to fit these situations to minimize resistance of the towable.
• Do not tow in shallow water or within 100 feet (31 meters) of shore, docks, pilings, swimmers or other boats and
obstructions. Use in the center of a clear boat path 200 feet (61 meters) wide. Most accidents happen on turns
and in congested areas.
• The boat/watercraft driver determines the speed and the action of the towable in turns and when crossing the
boat/watercraft wake. In the straight-a-ways, the boat/watercraft towing speed is the same as the towable speed.
The towable speed will increase when the boat/watercraft makes a 90 to 180 degree turn without increasing the
boat/watercraft speed. If the boat/watercraft speed is 20 mph (32 km/h), the tow-able speed can be 30-40 mph
(48-64 km/h) The "slingshot effect" sends the user outward from the center of the towable. Be aware of the
limitations of the rider.
• Large wakes combined with the wave action and speed can contribute to a rough ride. Use a safe speed that
enables the towable to plane out. The boat/watercraft driver should adjust the boat/watercraft speed and turns to
fit the water conditions and the age, experience, skill and physical strength of the rider(s).
• Excessive speed or sharp turns might cause the tube to flip over abruptly, possibly causing serious injury to rider.
• If the towable overturns, the boat/watercraft driver should not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) until the
towable is upright again.
• Driver must use extra caution approaching a fallen skier/rider and keep eye contact on fallen
skier/rider at all times.
• Under normal conditions, the maximum safe speed for adults is 20 mph (32 km/h) Safe speeds for children are
less than 15 mph (24 km/h), depending on the age and physical capability of the child.
• Please make sure your boat/watercraft is tow-worthy and has the appropriate horsepower to pull rider(s) and the
tow tube. Do not exceed the boat/watercraft passenger capacity.
• Put the boat in neutral when near a fallen skier/rider. Turn the engine off when people are getting into or out of
the boat, or in the water near the boat.
WARNING! BOAT OWNERS WITH HIGH TOWER AND PYLONS:
• Tow/Ski towers are not designed for use with any inflatable tube towing.
• Use only lifting eyes/transoms on the boat for towing tubes with 2 or more riders.
• Do not tow any inflatable from a ski pylon or ski eye.
• Any tow pylon or ski pylons installed after market are not intended for inflatable tube towing.
• Always use a spotter (observer) in the boat to communicate the needs of the rider to the driver.
• The spotter must be the eyes of the driver and the rider, always alert to recognize possible danger so proper
action can be taken to avoid any risk to the rider.
• If the towable overturns, the boat/watercraft driver should not exceed 5 mph (8 km/h) until the towable
is upright again.
• The spotter should hold up a safety flag cautioning all other boaters that riders are in the water.
WARNING! SPOTTERS NOTICE:
• Always use a spotter (observer) in the boat to communicate the needs of the rider to the driver.
• The spotter must be the eyes of the driver and the rider, always alert to recognize possible danger so proper
action can be taken to avoid any risks to the rider.
• If the towable overturns, the boat/watercraft driver should not exceed 5 mph (8km/h) until the towable
is upright again.
• The spotter should hold up a safety flag cautioning all other boaters that riders are in the water.
WARNING! RIDERS NOTICE:
• Do not use this item as a personal flotation device.
• Do not exceed the manufacturers recommended number of riders for your particular tube.
• Use a tow rope of at least 1500 lbs. (680 kg.) average tensile strength for pulling a single person, 2375 lbs.
(1080 kg.) average tensile strength for pulling two people, 3350 lbs. (1520 kg.) average tensile strength for pulling
three people, 4100 lbs. (1860 kg.) average tensile strength for pulling four people, and 6100 lbs. (2766 kg.)
average tensile strength for pulling 5 or 6 people on an inflatable tube. The tow rope should be at least 50 feet
(15.24 meters) in length but not exceed 65 feet (19.81 meters).
• Only use this product with a responsible boat/watercraft operator who knows how to effectively operate
the equipment.
• This product should be used in water only. Do not launch from dock or land.
• Rope Storage Flap should be empty at all times when a rider is being towed.
• Do not use near piling, docks, shores or shallow water or other obstructions that could cause
serious injury to the rider.
• Carefully instruct the other riders the proper way to attach rope and operate the towable.
• DO NOT strap or attach arms or legs to cover or tube. Never place hands or feet in between the tube and cover.
• Do not attempt stunts, aerial tricks or jumps as they can increase the risk of being seriously injured. Use good
common sense to prevent serious injury at all times.
• If more than one tube is being towed, avoid collisions with other tubes.
• This item has no braking or steering mechanism and can develop high speeds under certain towing conditions.
Use at your own risk!
• This product is not a life saving device.
• Take necessary breaks when you are tired.
• On a multi-rider towable, please take the necessary precautions and utilize common sense to avoid
collisions with other riders.
• Never get near the propeller with the engine running, even if it is in neutral.
• Store the leashes in the leash lockers when not in use.
WATERSPORTS SAFETY CODE:
Watersports are fun and challenging but involve inherent risks of injury or death. To increase your enjoyment of the
sport and to reduce your risks, use common sense and follow these rules:
PLEASE NOTE BEFORE YOU START:
• Familiarize yourself with all applicable federal, state and local laws, the risks inherent in the sport and the proper
use of the equipment.
• Know the waterways.
• Always have a person other than the driver as an observer.
• Skier/rider, observer and driver must agree on hand signals.
• Never start out until skier/rider signals he/she is ready.
• Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning from engine exhaust may cause injury or death. Do not sit on the boat transom
or swim platform while the engine is running. These activities may lead to excessive CO exposure which may
cause injury or death. If you can smell engine exhaust while in the boat, do not stay seated in that position for pro
longed periods. Never "Platform Drag" by holding onto the swim platform or be dragged directly behind the boat.
An improperly tuned engine will produce excessive exhaust. Have your engine checked and corrected by a
mechanic. Changing boat speed or direction relative to the wind can reduce or increase boat exhaust from
accumulating near the boat and rider. Consult your boat Owners Manual, or the United States Coast Guard's
website: www.uscgboating.org for more information on how to help protect others and yourself from the
dangers of CO poisoning
• Use caution and common sense.
• Do not exceed the weight guidelines of your boat. Only use water ballast and people for additional weight. Do
not allow passengers to hang outside the boat or sit on the gunwales outside the normal seating area of the boat.
Uneven weight distribution or additional weight may affect the handling of the boat. Never allow water to overflow
the gunwales of your boat.
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