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●A second person should be on board as a spotter to watch the skier; in most states it is required by law. Let the skier direct the operator’s control of speed and direction with hand signals.
The spotter should sit securely on the passenger seat and hold onto the hand- grip 2 with feet firmly on the footrest 3 for proper balance while facing to the rear to watch the skier’s hand signals and his or her condition.
●When preparing to pull a skier, operate the watercraft at the slowest possible speed until the watercraft is well away from the skier and slack in the towrope is taken up. Make sure that the rope is not looped around anything.
After checking that the skier is ready and that there is no traffic or other obstacles, apply enough throttle to raise the skier.
●Make smooth, wide turns. The watercraft is capable of very sharp turns, which could exceed the abilities of the skier. Keep the skier at least 50 m (150 ft), about twice the distance of a standard towrope, from any potential hazard.
●Be alert to the hazard of the towrope han- dle snapping back at the watercraft when the skier falls or is unable to get up on the skis.
●Towing heavy or bulky objects other than skiers, such as another boat or watercraft, can cause loss of steering control and create a hazardous condition. If you must tow another boat in an emergency situa- tion, operate slowly and cautiously.
●Your control while pulling a skier is affected by the skier’s ability, as well as water and weather conditions.