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7 Basic Tips for Sea-Doo Towing

25 Tuesday Aug 2015

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fun, icontrol, personal watercraft, pwc, Sea-Doo, Sea-Doo watercraft, seadoo, ski mode, skier, towables, wake, wakeskate, water towables, watercraft

You’ve been eyeing the next addition to your personal Sea-Doo line up. How can you have more fun on the water? The solution—WAKE. The Watercraft Journal recently reviewed the WAKE 155 model stating, “In perfect Sea-Doo fashion, the PWC manufacturer equipped with their Wake units with so much innovation and features that the segment has become one of the brand’s most popular in recent years. Branching further than mere wakeskate and wakeboard riders, the Wake models appeal to families using the craft for whipping towables around their local lake or river.”

Wake 155_13279_MY15

So you’ve made the decision and your new Wake model is home. You can’t wait to get out on the water. One of two things come to mind. It’s either, “I have never towed someone before. How do I do that? What’s right and wrong;” or “I’ve got this, let’s go.” Whichever way, safety is important so here are 7 basic tips for Sea-Doo towing.

1. Know your local laws before towing. Most states require that the watercraft is a 3-passenger with mirrors, with a driver and a spotter. Some states require safety signal devices.  Check www.boatus.org for the laws in your state.

2. Make sure your rope is secure to the watercraft, either a ski pylon or tow eye in the rear of the watercraft. Do not tie ski rope to anything that was not manufactured to be used as a tow point.

3. Take note of a person’s ability. Driver’s should practice without a skier, and focus on smooth accelerations and maintaining a steady speed. On Wake models (WAKE 155 & WAKE Pro 215), SKI mode is a standard feature and can be turned on to accomplish this. SKI mode is an advanced iControl feature that allows the driver to adjust the intensity of the launch for different rider skill levels and tow sports while maintaining a constant speed. You get 5 acceleration profiles for the best possible tow sports experience.

WAKE Pro 215

4. Once your skier is in the water, take the slack out of the rope. Begin idling once the slack is tight.  Then when the skier signals that they are ready to go, accelerate enough to pull the skier up on the top of the water. Get to your preferred speed and maintain that speed.

5. Always look forward, not behind at the skier, that is the spotters job.

6. When the skier is done or falls, come down to an idle, slowly turnaround without running the rope over, maintain a steady, slow speed back to your skier. Loop around behind them so they can reach the rope, and start all over again making sure you never aim straight at your rider, always stay to the left or right of them during your approach.

2015 SEA-DOO WAKE PRO 215_ACTION27. Signals for sking: thumbs up (faster), thumbs down (slower), fist on your head means you are done and you are going to let go of the rope (stop).

 

 

Want to know more? Check out our DOO it playlist on Youtube. Here’s a video that will surely spike your interest for tow sports and get you ready to take on the waters.

 

 

 

 

MUST HAVE OF THE MONTH: Fun new Sea-Doo 2013 Towables

10 Wednesday Oct 2012

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brakes, fun, jetski, jetskis, on-water brakes, only watercraft with a brake, personal watercraft, Sea-Doo, sea-doo jetski, sea-doo waverunner, seadoo, seadoo jetski, towables, towing with a PWC, towing with a Sea-Doo, water inflatables, water towables, watercraft safety

2013 Sea-Doo GX4

 

BRP Sea-Doo® Towables are must-have high quality accessories that everyone – family and thrill seekers – enjoys. Easier than wakeboards or water skis, the Sea-Doo Towables line-up includes a wide array of designs and shapes to entertain all riders. It is the perfect accessory for your Sea-Doo personal watercraft or sport boat. Sea-Doo Towables are available through sporting goods stores and mass retailers and the following models will be available from BRP dealers in 2013:

NEW Towable Aquablast 

The Sea-Doo Aquablast fits one rider in two different positions: kneeling down or lie down head first. Its design is perfect for a thrilling close-to-water-surface ride. It is made of a heavy gauge PVC construction. Additional features include neoprene pads in chest and knees areas for comfort. 14 years old and up

NEW Towable Graphic Deck Tube 2 

The Sea-Doo Graphic Deck Tube 2 fits 1 or 2 riders in a lying down head first position. The flat-deck is design for an incredible fun ride. It’s made of a heavy gauge PVC bladder and 420D rugged nylon cover with self-bailing drain. Additional features include a padded valve cover. 14 years old and up

Towable GX4 

The GX4 is a ride-in type of towable made to ft 4 riders in sit-in or chariot riding position. It is made of a heavy gauge PVC Bladder and 840D rugged nylon cover. It also has a self-bailing drain for fast and easy storage. 14 years old and up.

Please note that some models may not be available in all regions. Please contact your BRP representative for more information. 

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