Manual Description
The spotter should sit astride the rear of the seat and hold onto the handgrip with both feet firmly on the floor of the footwell for proper balance while facing to the rear to watch the wakeboarder's or water-skier's hand signals and condition. It is the watercraft operator's responsibility to be alert to the safety of the wakeboarder or water-skier and others. Know and follow all local regulations in effect for the waters in which you will be operating.
The operator should be comfortable carrying passengers before attempting to pull a wakeboarder or water-skier. The following are some important considerations for minimizing risks while pulling a wakeboarder or water-skier. Your control while pulling a wakeboarder or water-skier is affected by the wakeboard-.
The operators of boats and other watercraft may not be aware that you are pulling a wakeboarder or water-skier. Be alert to the hazard of the ski rope handle snapping back at the watercraft when the wakeboarder or water-skier falls or is unable to get up. Operation of the watercraft must be in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the waterway on which it is used.
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