Check The Weather Conditions; Help Out Others - F-One HYDROFOIL Manuel

Navigation areas & local regulations
Foiling is normally practiced outside of the 300
m area and within one nautical mile from a safe
shore. When practiced within the 300 m area foiling
should be performed with care and with a maxi-
mum speed of 5 kts unless specifically authorised
by the authorities.
RULE N°4 - CHECK THE WEATHER CONDITIONS
What are the forecasts for wind and waves for the
day? You need to know how the strength and direc-
tion of the wind and waves will evolve along the day.
Check on the tide schedules and on the areas of rip
and strong currents.
RULE N°5 - RESPECT & HELP OUT OTHERS

Help out others

Always keep an eye on your surroundings, and pay
attention to others. Do not hesitate to help out or go
after a struggling kitesurfer.
Product presenting sharp areas - Risk of injuries
Protection helmet and impact vest are strongly
recommended during use.
When falling, the board and foil can keep their pace
for some time before stopping. Beware of impacts.
The board and foil can drift away at higher speed
than a normal single board. Do not leave your foil
unattended in the water for too long or it could
drift far away from you rapidly.
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Foiling is forbidden within the swimming areas and
more generally in any area dedicated to a specific
activity. Get some information from the local club,
authorities or from other users on the specific local
regulations.
When using a kite or another wind propelled device,
the foil can let you ride in marginal conditions. Keep
in mind the wind can quickly die completely. Do not
go out on the water during thunder and lightning.
Respect bystanders
Do not lend your equipment to somebody that has
never practiced before. When using a kite, inform the
spectators of the potential risk of staying downwind
from a kitesurfer.
WARNING
The foil modifies the weight and size of the board.
When immerged, the foil generates more force op-
posing the drifting force of the kite. The board does
not slide on the water the same way as a single
board. Handling movements should be soft and
controlled. Beware any hasty or abrupt movement.
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