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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 PASSENGER
When 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 pas-
senger must wear wetsuits. Normal
swimming attire may not adequately pro-
tect 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 hypother-
mia (low body temperature) and abra-
sions.
Both operator and a passenger should
wear water shoes to help protect feet
from objects hidden under water. Wear-
ing 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 160kg
(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.
