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# Jet Ski Towing and Water Sports Guide
## Equipment Needed
- Tow rope (50-60 feet)
- Spotter (required by law)
- Life jackets for towees
- Tow hook or pylon
- Flag (for fallen riders)
## Towing Tubes
- Speed: 15-25 mph
- Rope length: 50-65 feet
- Best PWC power: 110+ HP
- Communication: Hand signals
## Wakeboarding
- Speed: 18-24 mph
- Rope: 65-75 feet
- Power needed: 130+ HP
- Smooth acceleration crucial
## Water Skiing
- Speed: 25-35 mph (depending on skier)
- Rope: 75 feet
- Power: 160+ HP recommended
- Deep water start technique
## Safety Rules
1. Spotter must face backward at all times
2. Never tow through no-wake zones
3. Wide turns only
4. Stay 200+ feet from shore
5. Display flag when rider is down
Browse our [tow-capable models](/jetskis)!