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6. Entering and Exiting the Water
Choosing water entry and exit sites
To enter the water, it is essential that you locate a suitable entry site and that you have
planned where the Crosski is to exit the waterway. If you have any doubts about a chosen access
site, locate an alternative site.
NOTICE: Always respect local wildlife and ensure that using the selected access point will not
have a detrimental effect on the shoreline/river bank. It is your responsibilities to minimize
damage to the environment.
The most suitable and recommended access site is a hard slipway. If one is not available,
then choose an entry point into the water that has a firm surface and gradual slope. Be sure that
the waterway has sufficient depth for the draft of the hull and is free of under water hazards and
obstacles.
Choose an entry point into the water that has a gradual slope. This is important because as
the Crosski enters the water, the front will rise as it starts to float, further reducing the ground
clearance at the rear.
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Do not ride down a steep slope, off an undercut (e.g. an eroded river bank), a dock or other
drop-off into the water. Ensure there are no obstacles or hazards at the entry point.
These could cause a loss of control, overturning, hull damage, serious injury or death.
Avoid marshy area and gravel surfaces. The Crosski can get stuck in marshy ground. If gravel
surfaces are encountered, reduce speed to minimize the risk of debris entering the jet intake.
Debris in marshy water or small stones on gravel surfaces may be picked up and thrown
rearwards by the jet unit, injuring bystanders and causing damage to property or jet unit.
Entering the water
Keep people away when retracting the wheels as they can cut or crush body parts. The intake
grate, wheel s and other drive parts can entangle long hair, body parts or other objects such as
ropes, loose clothing, PFD straps. The jet nozzle and rear wheels can throw debris and water
rearward
Exiting the water
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