Gong KITEFOIL ALLVATOR Guide De L'utilisateur page 18

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CHECK TO HAVE INSURANCE COVERING THE PRACTICE OF FOIL.
Manufacturers and suppliers of this product are not responsible for any material damage or personal injury due
to simple or misuse, excessive, competing or irresponsible use of the product by the user.
RESPECT THE RULES OF PRIORITY AND SECURITY.
Kitesurf and Kitefoil are similar to a sailing ship. As such, its practitioners must strictly apply the International
Rules for Preventing Collisions at Sea (RIPAM) for articles that concern them. They are not optional. Your
responsibility would be engaged in case of accident in violation of these rules.
The website WWW.GONG-GALAXY.COM has written for you a summary of the rules in the How To / Rules
section. We ask you to read these non-exhaustive rules carefully, for the safety and enjoyment of all.
KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE !
When practicing, remember to keep a safe distance with all obstacles, other practitioners and boats. Stay away
from bathers and other practitioners, including your friends, even when you consider that you have reached a
sufficient level to do so.
CONSIDER THE HEIGHT OF YOUR MAST.
Unlike Kitesurfing with a twin-tip or directional Kitesurf board, it is imperative to start navigating a body of water
deep enough so that the Foil does not hit the bottom or hit a rocky area.
STAY INFORMED OF WEATHER FORECASTS.
It is up to you to make the decision to go on the water or to give it up according to the meteorological conditions
observed and announced.
Never practice Surfoil during stormy weather, under threatening or changing conditions.
ALWAYS BE CAREFUL !
For a maximum of advice and details on the practice, visit the sites WWW.GONG-GALAXY.COM
And in particular the educational sheets of the site & forum WWW.GONG-GALAXY.COM/FORUM
USE THIS PRODUCT ONLY IF YOU ARE IN GOOD PHYSICAL SHAPE AND IF YOU KNOW HOW TO SWIM
WELL.
Do not overestimate your strengths: never go further than what you can do to swim in the present and
announced weather conditions. Swimming at sea in distress is much more difficult than swimming. Minors
must not practice without the agreement and supervision of their legal guardian.
STAY IN SOLIDARITY WITH YOUR EQUIPMENT.
If there is a problem, such as a wing crash, your first reflex should be to catch your board to float. Sit on it to
try a reboot. Never let her go because she is your life boat. Remember that the wing is the best way to find
yourself at sea. Do not leave it.
PROTECT YOURSELF !
You must also wear a helmet, a lifejacket, thick booties and a wetsuit to practice this sport.
Never leave your Foil between a wave and you. It could be thrown towards you very violently and knock you out
/ hurt you. Hold your board next to you with your nose facing the waves.
DO NOT PUT YOUR FEET TOO DEEP IN YOUR STRAPS.
The practice of the foil can, in case of fall, be dangerous for your ankles or your knees. Indeed, in case of
imbalance or fall it is important to be able to get out of footstraps quickly. The lever arm of the Foil and its
strength are reflected directly on your ankles. So do not over loosen the straps.
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