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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 passengers
until your riding skills are fully developed.
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RIDING WITH PASSENGERS
When two or three persons (including the
operator) are on board, the vehicle han-
dles differently, and is not as easy to
maneuver, so operating it requires a high-
er degree of skill. Before attempting to
operate the water vehicle with passengers
aboard, the operator must practice
enough riding alone to be able to acquire
the necessary skills.
The passengers 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 passen-
gers must wear wetsuits. Normal swim-
ming 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. Wetsuits
also help protect against hypothermia
(low body temperature) and abrasions.
Both operator and passengers 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.
Never exceed the weight capacity (240 kg,
530 lb)nor allow more than three person
(or two persons with a skier) to ride this
water vehicle at one time.
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
passengers should hold on firmly, either
to the person in front of them or to the
handgrips provided, and keep both feet
on the footrest floor.
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When passengers are on board, make
sure they are holding on firmly before
you start to accelerate.
When pulling a skier, the observer should
face to the rear while holding the hand-
grip with one hand and the finger grip
with the other. The observer should
always sit astride the seat with his or her
feet placed firmly on the foot step on the
floor for proper balance.
