SAFETY
Operator Safety
WARNING
Failure to wear protective clothing while operating a watercraft can result in serious injury. The jet pump emits a forceful stream of water that can injure body orifices. Falling off the watercraft while operating at higher speeds may also lead to injury. Always wear the recommended protective gear while riding on any watercraft.
Safe Riding Gear
Always wear protective clothing when operating or riding a personal watercraft. Consider attaching a whistle to your lanyard to summon help in emergency situations.
1 - Personal Floatation Device
The operator and passenger must always wear an approved personal flotation device (PFD) at all times to prevent accidental drowning. Polaris recommends a
2 - Eye Protection | 2 |
Wear adequate eye protection to protect against water spray, sun, insects and other objects. To protect prescription 1 eyewear and sunglasses against loss
or damage, wear goggles that fit securely over them.
3 - Suit/Shoes/Gloves
We recommend that all riders wear a wet/dry suit and watercraft shoes to protect against the force of the water, as well as exposure and unknown hazards in the water, such
as debris and hidden objects. Riding 3 gloves may also be considered.
NOTE: A helmet may provide
increased personal injury protection in some situations, such as impact with the watercraft or during a collision with other watercraft or an obstacle. However, a helmet may not provide adequate protection against all foreseeable impacts and may aggravate some injuries. For example, if a rider falls off a moving watercraft while wearing a helmet, the helmet could catch the water and cause choking, severe and permanent injuries or death. A helmet may also increase the possibility of an accident if it reduces your visibility or ability to hear or if its weight contributes to fatigue.
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