RAVE Sports Jr. Wakeboard Starter Package User Manual [en, es, fr]

WATER SKI & WAKEBOARD ROPE MANUAL

Use of this product and participation in the sport involves

This rope is intended only for towing a single person.

Copyright © 2012 WSIA

Watersports can be safe and fun for all levels of enthusiasts. The
User’s Manual is presented to enhance your enjoyment of the
sport. It is intended to alert you to some of the potentially
dangerous conditions that can arise in all watersports.

To reduce your risk of injury or death, follow these guidelines
and the Watersports Safety Code.

PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

inherent risks of injury or death.

• Inspect rope, handle and connectors before each

use. Do not use if damaged.

•

Any other use may cause rope failure.

• Ensure rope is clear of all body parts prior to and

during use.

• Ropes stretch, sudden release of handle can cause

rope and handle to snap back and injure occupants
or user.

• Always Read User’s Manual before use. Do not

remove Warning.

Before you get in the water: Skiing or riding instruction is
recommended before use. Instruction will teach general safety
guidelines and proper skiing or riding techniques, which may
reduce your risk of injury. For more information on skiing or
riding schools, contact your dealer, Association, or local ski club.

• Know the federal, state and local laws that apply to

• If you are not familiar with a waterway, ask someone

• Whether you plan to be in a watercraft, or skiing/riding

• Inspect all equipment prior to each use, check

Watercraft Safety: A knowledgeable and responsible driver is the
most important safety device on any watercraft.

• Never operate a watercraft, ski or ride under the

• Only use water ballast and people for additional

• Never exceed the passenger or weight limitations of

• Never allow passengers to hang outside the watercraft

WATERSPORTS SAFETY CODE

your area.

who is, to tell you about any hidden dangers or things
to avoid.

behind one it is important you are wearing a properly
fitted life jacket (PFD) approved by your country’s
agency, USCG Type III, ISO, etc.

bindings, fins, tube, attachment, tow rope and
flotation device. Do not use if damaged.

influence of alcohol or drugs.

weight.

the watercraft.

or towed device or sit on the gunwales or anywhere
outside of the normal seating area.

• Never allow water to overflow the bow or gunwales of

the watercraft.

• Uneven weight distribution or additional weight may

Carbon Monoxide: The exhaust from the engine on a watercraft
contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which is a colorless, odorless and
poisonous gas. Excessive exposure to CO can cause severe injury
or death. Follow this advice to avoid injury.

Tow Ropes: Tow ropes come in different lengths and strengths for
different activities. Make sure any rope you are using is suited for
skiing or riding and that it is in good condition.

affect the handling of the watercraft.

• Never “Platform Drag” by holding onto the boarding

platform or be dragged directly behind the watercraft.
This is where CO will be.

• Do not sit on the watercraft transom or boarding

platform while the engine is running.

• Make sure the engine is properly tuned and running

well. An improperly tuned engine produces excessive
exhaust and CO.

• If you smell engine exhaust do not stay in that position.

• Go to the United States Coast Guard’s website:

www.uscgboating.org for more information on how to
help protect yourself and others from the dangers of
CO.

• Never use a rope that is frayed, knotted, unraveling or

discolored from use or being left in the sun. If a rope
breaks while in use it can recoil at the skier/rider being
towed or into the watercraft where it might strike
passengers. Replace tow ropes with any sign of
damage.

• Never use a tow rope with elastic or bungee material

to pull skiers or riders.

• Rope should be attached to the watercraft in an

approved fashion with hardware designed for towing.
Refer to your watercraft manual for instructions on
proper tow rope attachment.

• Always keep people and tow ropes away from the

propeller, even when idling.

• If a tow rope should become entangled in a propeller,

shut off engine, remove the key and put it in your
pocket before retrieving the rope.

• Tow ropes should be neatly stowed in the boat when

Preparing to ski or ride: Always have a person other than the
driver as an observer to look out for the skier/rider.

not in use.

• Be sure the driver is aware of the experience and

ability level of the skier/rider.

• The driver, observer and skier/ rider need to agree on

hand signals before skiing or riding. Signals should
include READY, STOP, SPEED UP, and SLOW DOWN.

• Start the engine only after making sure that no one in

the water is near the propeller.

• Turn the engine off when people are getting into or

out of the watercraft, or in the water near the
watercraft.

• Always make sure the tow rope is not wrapped around

anyone’s hands, arms, legs, or other parts of the body.

• Start the watercraft and move slowly to remove slack

until the tow rope is tight.

• When the skier/rider signals READY and there is no

traffic ahead, take off in a straight line. Adjust the

Skiing or Riding: The watercraft and skier/rider should always
maintain a sufficient distance from obstacles so a skier/rider
falling or coasting and/or watercraft will not encounter any
obstacle.

Fallen skier or rider: Falling and injuries are common in skiing or
riding.

speed according to the signals given by the skier/rider.

• Do not use in shallow water or near shore, docks,

pilings, swimmers, other watercraft, or any other
obstacles.

• Use only on water.

• Never attempt land or dock starts. This will increase

your risk of injury or death.

• Always wear a properly fitted life jacket (PFD)

approved by your country’s agency, USCG Type III, ISO,
etc.

• The faster you ski or ride, the greater your risk of

injury.

• Never make sharp turns that may cause a slingshot

effect on the skier/rider’s speed.

• Skier/Rider should be towed at an appropriate speed

for their ability level.

• Circle a fallen skier/rider slowly to return the tow rope

handle or pick up the fallen skier/rider.

• Put the watercraft in neutral when near a fallen

skier/rider.

• Always keep the fallen skier/rider in view and on the

driver’s side of the watercraft.

• Display a red or orange skier-down flag to alert other

vessels that a skier/rider is down.

The Warnings and practices in the Watersports Safety Code
represent common risks encountered by users. The code does
not cover all instances of risk or danger. Please use common
sense and good judgment.

If you have questions about this or any RAVE Sports product or
about the instructions in this manual, please contact us.

www.ravesports.com

RAVE Sports

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3325 Labore Road

Saint Paul, MN 55110

800-659-0790

December 2013