Communication becomes vital when you’re the skier at the end of a 75 foot rope behind towed behind a motorboat! That’s why these hand signals for skiers are so important.
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BASIC SIGNALS |
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Speed up the boat: Thumb up. |
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Slow down the boat: Thumb down. |
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Cut Motor/Stop (also used by driver or observer): Slashing motion over the neck. |
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Turn the boat (also used by driver): Circle motion with arms over-head
then point in desired direction. |
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Return to dock: Pat on the head. |
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OK or signal understood: OK signal with hand. |
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Skier OK after falling: Hands clasped over head. |
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