Water Skiing - Yamaha XL700Y WaveRunner Owner's/Operator's Manual

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WATER SKIING

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You can use this water vehicle to pull a
water skier. Keep the following in mind
when using the water vehicle for skiing.
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Because this water vehicle does not
have the size or thrust of a traditional
ski boat, pulling a skier can affect steer-
ing and handling.
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Your control while pulling a skier is
affected by the skier's ability, as well as
water and weather conditions.
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The operator should be comfortable
carrying passengers before attempting
to pull a skier.
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Make gradual turns ; sharp turns
require a high level of skill for both the
operator and skier.
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Watch for obstacles or other boating
traffic which could be hazardous to the
skier as well as you and the water vehi-
cle.
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When pulling a skier, the observer
should face to the rear while holding
the handgrip with one hand and the fin-
ger grip with the other. The observer
should always sit astride the seat with
his or her feet placed firmly on the foot
step on the floor for proper balance.
Handgrip
Finger grip (Left & Right)
Foot step
Towing certain objects (such as other
boats or watercraft, or heavy or bulky
items) can cause loss of steering control
and create a hazardous condition. If a
suitable object must be towed, ride
slowly and cautiously.
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