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Seahorse® Setup Instructions

First Time Set-Up
(Most easily done Out-Of-The-Water)

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Your new Seahorse® Ski comes fully assembled for your convenience. However it is still necessary to adjust the 'clamp-head' (A) to fit your individual boom-bar.

Firstly check that all parts move freely and are free from defects.

  1. Open the clamp-head, hang it over the boom-bar.
  2. Squeeze it to apply firm pressure against the boom-bar. The 4 friction pads (B) should press evenly against the boom-bar.
  3. Position the knuckle end of the clamp lever (C) in its mating section (D) on the clamp-head. Adjust nut (E) on the clamp tension bar until it sits firmly in place.
  4. Rotate the clamp lever upwards until it snaps tightly closed and engages the safety latch (F).

    NOTE: The Seahorse® Ski should rotate firmly (not too easily) around the boom-bar with NO sideways movement See (Figure 6).
  5. Tighten down the locking screw (G) so that it presses into a flat section on the nut to prevent it from undoing. Tighten very tight using an Allen key.

    IMPORTANT: Regular monitoring and adjustment of the clamp tension is needed because general use and varying temperatures will alter the effectiveness of the friction pads.

Regular Use Set-Up

  1. Ensure that all the steps of 'FIRST TIME SETUP' have been followed closely.
  2. Disengage the safety latch (F) and swing the clamp-lever (C) down.
  3. Open the clamp-head, hang it over the boom-bar and squeeze it to apply firm pressure against the boom-bar. The 4 friction pads (B) should press evenly against the boom-bar.
  4. Engage the clamp lever (C) as above, so it sits in its mating section (D) on the clamp-head .
  5. Rotate the clamp lever upwards until it snaps tightly closed and engages the safety latch (F).
  6. Move the Seahorse® Ski from side to side to ensure there is no sideways movement. Adjust as in step 3 of 'First Time Set-Up' above, if needed.
  7. Wrap the neoprene protector over to fully cover the clamp-head and secure the velcro tabs.
  8. Adjust the length of the tail to suit the user.
    See User Guide Adjustment Table (Figure 8).
  9. Swing the leg down fully. (See Figure 7).
  10. Also adjust the height of the boom to suit the user. See guide table.
Watersports involve risks of severe injury or death. The Seahorse® Ski should only be used under strict supervision and guidance of suitably qualified instructor or experienced operator. Follow all instructions and safety information accompanying this product to reduce risks.