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Tow Rope
, 09 16th, 2009It is the 
responsibility of the watercraft operator to know and inform persons riding or using tow ropes of the information presented herein. Unsafe operation by watercraft driver will endanger you and others.
Use a kwik tek tow rope of at least 1500 lbs. average tensile strength for pulling a single person, 2375 lbs. average tensile strength for pulling two people, 3350 lbs. tensile strength for pulling three people and 4100 lbs. tensile strength for pulling four people on an inflatable tube. The tow rope should be at least 50 feet in length but not to exceed 65 feet.
The stress on the rope is different from the stress on the tube, and will vary withe the weight of the passengers, design, and surface area of the tube.
Check the rope, handle, and connectors for frays, cuts, sharp edges, knots or wear before each use. Discard rope if any such conditions exists or i f rope appears to be worn. such conditions may lead to breaks which can cause rope to snap back and may hit the occupants of the watercraft which could result in injury or death.
Never put arms, legs or head in the handle section, since injury or death may result. Never wrap rope aroun any part of your body prior to or during use or when retrieving rope.
Do not use a tow rope with elastic or bungee material to pull skiers or riders. Such an addition can break or stretch which may lead to injury of users or occupants of the watercraft.
Rope is subject to deterioration when exposed to direct sunlight. The life of the product will be extended when stored away for sunlight.
The product should be replaced when signs of deterioration appear, indicated by the existence of discoloration, wearing, fraying or raveling. Somae chemicals my affect the rope. If the product becomes tacky or changes color or appearance, do not use.
Do not add hardware or attachments that are not otherwise supplied by the manufacturer.
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