Polaris MATRIX 650 INDY VR1 129, Owner'S Manual

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GET THE FORECAST
Make a riding plan based on the current avalanche and weather forecast. It is
important to remember that overnight weather conditions may have created
unsafe riding terrain that was considered safe the day before.
Follow the page links below to locate current avalanche reports and conditions
for your area of operation.
• www.avalanche.org for North American riders.
• www.avalanche.ca for Canadian riders.
• www.lavinprognoser.se for Swedish riders.
• www.avalanches.org for European riders.
GET AVALANCHE SAFETY TRAINING
POLARIS recommends you and all members of your riding group participate in
an avalanche safety course. Visit the education section of the Avalanche
website for your region.
AVALANCHE AWARENESS
Avalanches are a matter of timing. A steep slope can be safe one day, but
unsafe the next day due to changing weather and wind conditions.
• Always review the user instructions provided with your safety equipment and
follow the recommendations for maintenance, testing and use. Always test
your safety equipment to ensure it works properly before riding in
mountainous terrain.
• Always store your survival gear in your backpack and wear the backpack. Do
not store your survival gear on the snowmobile.
• Always research current avalanche conditions in your area of operation
before riding. Check with local law enforcement, resort or lodging personnel,
gas station attendants and other riders to learn about current conditions and
any advisories in the area.
• Read and understand the avalanche danger scale. Pay attention to any
danger level warnings issued for your area of operation.
• Always remain alert while riding in mountainous terrain. Be aware of
snowpack conditions above you as you ride. Avalanches can occur at any
time regardless of current condition reports.
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SAFETY