User`s manual

RESPECTFUL USE OF WATERWAY

Respect no wake zones, the rights of other water users and the environment. Don’t

forget that all persons must assist other boaters in an emergency.

TO WEAR

 The operator must wear a Coast Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD) that

is suitable for Powerboard use.

 The operator of Powerboards must wear protective clothing, including:

 A wet suit bottom or thick, tightly woven, snug fitting clothing that provides

equivalent protection. Severe internal injuries can occur if water is forced into

body cavities as a result of falling into water or being near jet thrust nozzle.

Normal swimwear does not adequately protect against forceful water entry into the

lower body opening(s) of males or females.

 Some type of lightweight, flexible foot protection is recommended. This will

help reduce possible injury, should you step on sharp underwater objects.

HELMET

Some Important Considerations Helmets are designed to offer some degree of

protection in case of impact to the head. In most motorized sports, the benefits of wearing a

helmet clearly outweigh the drawbacks. However, in the case of motorized watersports

such as riding Powerboard, this is not necessarily true as there are some particular risks

associated with the water.

BENEFITS

A helmet helps to reduce the risk of injury in case of a head impact against a hard

surface such as another craft.

RISKS

On the other hand, in some situations when falling off the watercraft, helmets have a

tendency to catch the water, like a “bucket”, and put severe stresses on the neck or spine.

This could result in choking, severe or permanent neck or spine injury, or death. Helmets

may also interfere with peripheral vision and hearing, or increase fatigue, which could

contribute to increase the risk of a collision.

You must decide whether to wear a helmet or not based on your particular situation,

the particular environment you will be riding in, as well as other factors such as personal

experience. If you decide to wear a helmet, you must then decide what type is the most

appropriate for the circumstances. Look for helmets that meet DOT or Snell standards, and

if possible, choose one designed for motorized watersports.