BASIC RIDING INSTRUCTIONS
-View instructional DVD before using the Air Chair.
- Buy the NEW Instructional DVD
-The Air
Chair floats you in the perfect starting position.
-Be sure
to wear a life jacket that fits and floats you at chest height.
-Be sure
to sit properly on the seat. Have your backside even with the back
of the seat.
ALWAYS:
use seat belt and safety heel straps provided.
ALWAYS:
use a non-stretch rope.
-A
Deep-V
Handle is recommended for beginners.
-Start
out by going between 12-15 M.P.H.
-Always
keep your head up, looking at the horizon. Do NOT look down!
-Keep the
ski tip out of the water and facing the boat.
-Lean
slightly back while in the water, applying slight pressure with the
feet.
-If the
ski tip continually sinks upon starting and you are pulled over the
front of the ski in a failed attempt to start, you should apply more
pressure with your feet and move your shoulders further back.
-Once the
ski comes out of the water, keep your BACK STRAIGHT and lean
FORWARD from the HIPS.
-Do not
lean back unless intending to fly.
-Keep the
ski handle 6-8 inches above your knees.
-Keep
your body leaning forward, without pushing on your feet.
-If the
Air Chair veers to the right or left during your first attempts,
your body weight is to far back. Reposition yourself forward on the seat
and lean further forward once you are out of the water.
-As you
get comfortable, slowly straighten your body up, keeping your back
straight. This will cause the ski to come out of the water.
-To bring
the ski back down, lean FORWARD.
-As a
beginner, relax and use minimal slow movements. Fast, jerky or
exaggerate movement's cause the foil to be uncontrollable.
-If you
loose control or simply need to stop, let go of the handle. You
will stop quickly and return to the starting position.
NEVER:
Loan you Air Chair to anyone without first giving proper safety
instruction, including proper use of the seat belt and safety heel straps.
Also, have
them view the instruction DVD.
NEVER:
Ride an Air Chair after consuming alcoholic beverages or drugs.
ALWAYS:
Ride the Air Chair well away from the shoreline.
office Monday thru Friday 9AM-4PM MT (928)505-2226