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SAFETY
Operator Safety
Safe Riding Gear (continued)
Protective Apparel (3)
Polaris recommends that all riders wear a wet/dry suit
or equivalent protective clothing while riding a
personal watercraft. A wet/dry suit or equivalent
clothing protects against the force of the water as well
as from exposure and any unknown hazards in the
water, such as debris or hidden objects. If a wet/dry
suit is unavailable, wear snug-fitting clothing made of
thick, tightly woven, sturdy fabric such as denim. Do
not wear spandex or similar fabrics such as those used
for bicycle shorts or typical swimwear. These fabrics
do not provide protection for watercraft riding.
Polaris also recommends that watercraft riders wear
watercraft shoes and gloves for additional protection.
Helmet
If a rider falls off a moving watercraft while wearing a
helmet, the helmet could catch the water and cause
choking, serious and permanent injuries or death. A
helmet may not provide adequate protection against all
foreseeable impacts and may aggravate some injuries.
A helmet may also increase the possibility of an
accident if it reduces your visibility or ability to hear,
or if its weight contributes to fatigue. However, a
helmet may provide increased protection in some
situations, such as impact with the watercraft or
collision with other watercraft or an obstacle.
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