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2 Safety information
2.1 General safety precautions
approved for use with personal electric
surfboard by your local maritime authority
when operating the Awake RÄVIK.
A personal flotation device (PFD
; also
referred to as a life jacket, life preserver,
life belt, Mae West, life vest, life saver, cork
jacket,
buoyancy
aid or
flotation suit
) is
a piece of equipment designed to assist a
wearer to keep afloat in water. The wearer
may be either conscious or unconscious.
Awake recommends the use of at least
class II PFD, which will self-right the rider
if unconscious, clearing the airway and
thus mitigating the risk of drowning.
It is critical that the PFD fits the
user properly.
If you plan on sharing your Awake RÄVIK
with your family and friends or rent to
customers, it is the responsibility of the
owner to ensure that any and all persons
riding are equipped with an appropriate
and suitable PFD’s and fully informed
of proper usage and risk involved. PFD
requirements may vary depending on your
location.
Always
wear a helmet
when operating
the Awake RÄVIK. Always use helmets
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Awake recommends the use of
a full-face helmet, which offers additional
protection to the user’s face. The use
of a helmet may introduce additional
safety hazards in some circumstances.
“Bucketing” can occur during a fall as
water can be caught in the helmet creating
the drag, which may result in a severe
neck injury, choking and death. The use
of a helmet may also limit peripheral
vision, resulting in reduced situational
awareness. The rider should be aware of
both the benefits and risks involved with
using a helmet and make his or her own
assessment.
Wear close-fitting clothing. Any
straps or protrusions from the body
must be secured, including hair longer
than shoulder length. Long hair may be
secured by a bathing cap or a hairnet
worn underneath the helmet. A hair knot
or similar securing method is not adequate
as it may come undone. Articles such as
items attached to your body may become
entangled in the driveline resulting in
serious injury, drowning, and death.
Wear protective clothing such as a wetsuit.
Water may be forced into body cavities
during a high-speed fall or when in close
proximity to the jet nozzle, resulting in
serious internal injury. High-speed impact
with water may also cause injury.
The use of a wetsuit is recommended
when riding the Awake RÄVIK. The type
and thickness of the wetsuit should
be determined by water temperature
conditions in your location. A wetsuit will
help regulate body temperature in colder
conditions and will also offer the rider
some protection from cuts, scrapes, and
