"The orange flag is a safety item required in many states to alert other boaters that a rider is down in the water or a tow rope is in the water. For those states that don't require it by law, I highly recommend using one for keeping all your riders out of harm's way. I particularly like this version with the suction cup as it's easy to attach to a windshield or any fiberglass area of the boat. You can just stick it up while you are taking a break swimming around the boat and you don't have to worry about a thing." Easily visible flag for skier safety Let other boaters know that your skier is down or in tow. 12" sq. nylon flag has a 24"H white painted wood dowel that attaches with a 3 1/4" suction cup to windshield or deck. Required in AZ, CA, CO, ID, MO, NE, NM, OR, TX, UT, and WA Nylon Imported One-year limited warrantyThis flag does not meet the specific regulations for skier down flags in the state of New Jersey. We do sell a flag from Airhead that meets the New Jersey requirements (Model 1989334).