HISON WATERCRAFT
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Always straddle the seat with a foot in each footwell and both hands firmly gripping the
handlebars while riding.
Riding with one hand or your feet incorrectly positioned will reduce the amount of control
that you have on the Crosski if you need to react to a situation or could cause you to lose balance
fall off
Braking
Applying the brakes too hard may cause the wheels to lock and slide, reducing control of
your Crosski. If this happens, release the brake levers, steer straight ahead until you regain
control, then reapply the brakes more gently.
Braking in a turn may cause the wheels to slip and reduce control. Avoid heavy braking while
turning. If possible, reduce your speed or complete braking before entering a turn.
When riding in wet or rainy conditions or no loose surfaces, the ability to maneuver and
stop will be reduced. Rapid acceleration, braking or turning may cause loss of control. Exercise
caution when braking, accelerating or turning.
When descending a long, steep grade, intermittently apply the brakes. Continuous brake
application can overheat the brakes and reduce their effectiveness.
Turning
Turning the Crosski too sharply, at too high a speed or on a slope could cause you to lose
control or overturn.
Practice turning the Crosski at low speed and gradually increase the speed as your ability
and confidence increases.
Making a turn on level ground
Turn the handlebars in the direction you want to turn and lean your body into the turn.
Leaning into the turn helps to balance the Crosski.
Master a turn on level ground before attempting to turn on a slope.
Making a tight turn at low speed
To make a tight turn at low speed, move your body forward on the seat and then lean your
body into the turn. Moving your body forward on the seat helps to distribute the weight onto the
front wheels to improve steering and front wheel traction.
Turning from a stop
When turning from a stop, gently apply the throttle while leaning into the turn.
Slopes
Always use proper riding techniques to reduce the risk of losing control or overturning the
Crosski on slopes.
Excessively steep slopes
Operating on excessively steep slopes can cause the Crosski to overturn far more easily than
when it is being operated on level ground or small hills.
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