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Wind, water, and glare from the sun may get in your eyes while you operate your water vehicle, reducing your ability to see. You may want to consider wearing eye protection such as sunglasses or goggles while riding. Some may find, however, that eye protection obstructs or distorts their vision, and distracts from operation. Only you know the circumstances in which you operate your water vehicle, so only you can decide if the benefits of eye protection outweigh the potential haz- ards.
You should grip the handlebars firmly and keep both feet on the footrest floor. Do not attempt to ride with a passenger until your riding skills are fully developed.
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RIDING WITH A PASSENGERWhen two persons (including the opera- tor) are on board, the vehicle handles dif- ferently, and is not as easy to maneuver, so operating it requires a higher degree of skill. Before attempting to operate the water vehicle with a passenger aboard, the operator must practice enough riding alone to be able to acquire the necessary skills.
The passenger must always wear U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices.
Strong streams of water from the jet noz- zle, or impact with the water surface can be dangerous. Both operator and a passenger must wear wetsuits. Normal swimming attire may not adequately protect you. A wetsuit will help protect against internal injuries to orifices (rectum
and vagina) from strong jet streams, and from impact with the water surface. Wet- suits also help protect against hypothermia (low body temperature) and abra- sions.
Both operator and a passenger should wear water shoes to help protect feet from objects hidden under water. Wearing gloves can also help protect hands from abrasions.
Wind, water, and glare from the sun may get in your eyes while you operate your water vehicle, reducing your ability to see. You may want to consider wearing eye protection such as sunglasses or goggles while riding. Some may find, however, that eye protection obstructs or distorts their vision, and distracts from operation. Only you know the circumstances in which you operate your water vehicle, so only you can decide if the benefits of eye protection outweigh the potential haz- ards.
This water vehicle is designed to carry one operator and one passenger, as long as the total weight does not exceed 160 kg (353 lb).
The operator should grip the handlebars firmly and keep both feet on the footrest floor. Do not give a ride to a child whose feet cannot reach the footrest floor. The passenger(s) should hold on firmly to the person in front of them and keep both feet on the footrest floor.
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When a passenger is on board, make sure he or she is holding on firmly before you start to accelerate.