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●Helmets meeting Snell or DOT standards are required for
A helmet is designed to provide some head protection. Although helmets cannot protect against all foreseeable impacts, a helmet might reduce your injuries in a col- lision with a boat or other obstacle.
A helmet may have potential safety haz- ards, as well. Falling into the water could risk the chance of the helmet catching water, commonly known as “bucketing,” and the resulting strain on your neck could cause choking, severe and perma- nent neck injuries, or death. A helmet could also increase the risk of an accident if it reduces your vision or hearing, or if it distracts you or increases your fatigue.
How should you decide if a helmet’s potential safety benefits outweigh its potential risks for you? Consider your par- ticular riding conditions. Consider factors such as your riding environment and your riding style and ability. Also consider the likelihood of traffic congestion, and the water surface conditions. If you decide to wear a helmet based upon your riding cir- cumstances, choose one carefully. Look for a helmet designed for personal water- craft use, if possible. Consider a helmet meeting Snell or DOT standards. If you will be engaging in
●NEVER operate the watercraft after con- suming alcohol or taking other drugs.
●For reasons of safety and proper care of the watercraft, always perform the pre- operation checks listed on page
●The operator and passengers should always keep both feet in the footwell when the watercraft is in motion. Lifting your feet increases your chances of losing your balance, and your feet being hit by objects outside the watercraft. Do not give a ride to children if their feet cannot reach the floor of the footwell.
●The passengers should hold on firmly, either to the person in front of them or to the handgrip provided.
●Always consult your doctor on whether it is safe for you to ride this watercraft if you are pregnant or in poor health.