Safety; Your Own Safety; Get Set Up; Choose Your Practice Spot - F-One HYDROFOIL Manuel

SAFETY

READ CAREFULLY THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING YOUR KITE AND KEEP IT
STORED FOR FUTURE READING
Using a hydrofoil involves inherent risks and can
cause severe injuries or, sometimes fatal, acci-
dents if misused. F-ONE therefore strongly recom-
mends to follow lessons in a specialized school
before using a hydrofoil for the first time.
To find your nearest school, please check our web-
site at: www.f-one.world/dealers/
Specialized equipment contributes to your own safety but do not exempt from constant care and caution.
Please keep in mind that wind and weather can be unpredictable and that no-one can be in full control of the
hydrofoil all the time.
RULE N°1 - YOUR OWN SAFETY
You should never go riding alone. It is strongly recommended to practice in the company of other users who
could eventually call for assistance or help in case of emergency.
RULE N°2 - GET SET UP
Helmet
It is strongly recommended to wear a helmet to protect you in case of a fall or any other unexpected situation.
Wetsuit
Choose a full-length wetsuit (water T° <19°C) or a shorty (water T°>19°C) depending on the water temperature.
Be aware that you will use more energy when you are cold.
Impact vest
The impact vest can help your evolution when being in the water. It might also be welcome when falling gard
and will become your new bast-mate if you ever have to swim back to shore
RULE N°3 - CHOOSE YOUR PRACTICE SPOT
Observe local laws and regulations regarding kitesurf and the usage area.
Choose your spot according to your level
The choice of a good spot is a prerogative for a safe learning. The best spot is not necessarily the place where
you find the most riders/users. Choose a place where you can learn safely without having to constantly adapt
to other people around you. It is important to choose a place adapted to foiling, favor a place that isn't choppy
or turbulent, with enough water depth and without reefs or shoals.
Wind direction
Beware from offshore winds if you have no assistance. In these conditions it is more difficult to swim back to
shore because of the wind and current pushing away from the beach. More generally, you need to anticipate
the effect of the wind and tide/current which can make you drift away, towards or along the shore.
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When using a hydrofoil, you agree to take full res-
ponsability for your safety and those of others, which
inculdes informing sebsequent users/owners of your
equipment of the risks and responsabilities involved.
before practicing, make sure that you are properly
convered by an insurrance for any damage or in-
juries caused to third parties while practicing your
sport. Please refer to your sporting federation to get
more information on insurrance and responsabilities.
A FEW SAFETY TIPS TO KNOW AND FOLLOW
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