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Communication between the skier and driver is essential. Standard signals have been

developed by the American Waterski Association and have been accepted by most

waterskiers. Once the skier is in the water and ready, the driver of the boat will take the

slack out of the tow line. When the skier is in position and prepared for lift, the skier

shouts “hit it” which is the signal for the driver to open the throttle for take-off. Once the

skier is on plane, there are a number of hand signals that will allow communication

between the skier and the driver of the boat. A copy of these signals can be found for

review at your local Malibu dealership or by contacting the American Waterski

Association at (813) 324-4341.

Figure 3-11. Hand Signals

Once a skier has fallen or is ready to quit skiing, the driver must be prepared for

immediate removal of the skier from the water. The driver of the boat should keep the

skier in line of sight as much as possible until the skier is reached. Once the boat is up to

the skier, the driver should always turn off the engine until the skier is onboard. There

should be no exception to this rule as there is always the possibility of the skier slipping

or falling back into the water risking contact with the boat propeller.

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