Water towables are a blast and they are already designed with the utmost in safety in mind, but there are a few things you can do to help be a little bit safer when you're out having a great time on your water towables.
Number one is watch the weather. Rough water can mean a dangerous ride and if there is lightening in the area, get out of the water, as you know, lightening strikes the tallest thing in a given area, and in the water, that will generally be you!
When you're being towed, keep the nose end of your towable up until it planes out. That way you won't get thrown off your towable. Hitting the water going at faster speeds does not feel nice. This simple procedure will ensure you stay on your towable.
Turns need a little attention. If you're making a 90, 180, or 360 degree turn, ride with your turn and hang on to the handles. The driver of the boat has the ultimate call in the safety of the rider on the towable. If you think someone is too large or too small for the particular towable they want to ride on, do them a favor and possibly save them from injury by erring on the side of caution and telling them so!
When you are towing people, make sure they are wearing proper safety gear such as a life jacket and follow basic safety rules for towing such as staying away at least 50 yards away from all immovable objects and keep your distance from the shore, rocks, boats, docks, buoys and shallow water.
And don't drink and drive, that is just common sense, alcohol lowers your good judgment and can lead to you making a costly and tragic mistake. The best rule of thumb is just don't do it.
Lastly, read and follow all label directions on your water towable and make sure you are using it in the proper way, if the towable is made for just one person, don't play the odds and load it up with people. Towables are fun, but remember, safety comes first!
