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a. Never Kneeboard at night - At night it is difficult for the boat driver to see hazards in the water, including the skier. The fact that the boat must travel at a high speed for skiing makes these hazards even more dangerous. They may not be seen in time to avoid them. High-speed boating accidents can be (and have been) fatal.<br />
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b. Never kneeboard during an electrical storm - When lightning strikes a body of water, the electricity travels across the surface, which is exactly where a skier would be located. If you see lighting while skiing, get out of the water as soon as possible.<br />
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c. Always wear an approved life vest - A ski vest protects the torso from impacts. This is important when travelling across the surface of the water at a high speed. Accidents do happen, and a ski vest can save your life by keeping you afloat.<br />
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d. Check to be sure the vest buckle is securely locked. - A ski vest that comes off during an accident is potentially useless. Double check that the vest is fitted properly.<br />
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e. Demonstrate that you can undo the strap over your knees while upside down in the water - This is the same lesson as when learning Kayaking. For beginners, do not do the strap up tight. A tight strap is only necessary for jumping the wake - getting air borne.<br />
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f. Make sure the tow rope is in good condition - Damaged ropes will not have the rated holding capacity and may break leading to injury.<br />
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g. Make sure the kneeboard is in working condition - A damaged knee board can potentially result in injury to yourself or others.<br />
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h. Have a spotter on the water craft - This is a legal requirement in most states in Australia. Please check local guidelines for who can be a spotter.<br />
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i. Stay clear of objects, such as other skiers, swimmers, docks, or floating objects - Make sure to always keep a proper lookout for dangers around you and your kneeboarder.<br />
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j. If a fall occurs, let go of the rope and raise your hand to signal you are ok - Hanging on to the rope after a fall will subject the body to numerous impacts with the surface of the water. Being dragged along can also wrest the ski vest out of position.<br />
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k. Do not stand on the water craft while it is moving. - The likelihood of falling out of a boat is greatly increased for persons not seated. A fast boat can easily suck a person under where they can be hit by the propeller.<br />
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a. Speed Up - Thumbs Up.<br><br />
b. Slow Down - Thumbs Down.<br><br />
c. Turn - Circling motion above head followed by pointing to the direction of the turn.<br><br />
d. Back to shore - Pat top of head.<br><br />
e. Cut Motor - Slashing hand across throat.<br><br />
f. OK after all - Hands clasped over the head.<br><br />
g. Stop - Hand raised with fingers outstretched.<br><br />
h. All OK - An ‘O’ made with the thumb and index finger.<br><br />
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'''Plastic Kneeboard''' - It is the most common and durable material, it is often foam filled making it buoyant. This leads to a flexible and forgiving kneeboard for beginners.<br />
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'''Fibreglass Kneeboard''' - Fibreglass makes a stiffer, thinner board with better performance.<br />
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'''Timber Kneeboard''' - These boards deliver the same thin profile design as fibreglass boards but are easier on the knees with softer landings and springy take-offs. They are more durable than fibreglass boards.<br />
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==References==<br />
* [https://pathfinder.org.au/honour/kneeboarding/ Australian Union Kneeboarding Honor]<br />
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