Polaris Sportsmabn X2 500 EFI - Manual (Page 16)

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SAFETY
Safe Riding Gear
Always wear clothing suited to the type of riding. ATV riding requires
special protective clothing for comfort and to reduce the chance of
injury.
1. Helmet
Your helmet is the most important piece of
protective gear for safe riding. A helmet
can prevent a severe head injury.
Select an approved helmet that meets or
exceeds your state’s safety standards and
bears either the Department of
Transportation (DOT) label, the
American National Standards Institute
label (ANSI z90.1), or the Snell
Memorial Foundation label.
A passenger’s helmet should have a rigid
chin guard.
2. Eye Protection
Do not depend on sunglasses for
proper eye protection. A pair of goggles
or a helmet face shield offer the best
protection for your eyes. They should be
kept clean and be of shatterproof design
(bearing the markings Z2.1 or VESC 8).
3. Gloves
Off-road style gloves with knuckle pads are the best for comfort and
protection.
4. Boots
The best footwear is a pair of strong over-the-calf boots with heels, like
moto-cross boots.
5. Clothing
Always wear long sleeves and long pants to protect arms and legs.
Riding pants with kneepads and a jersey with shoulder pads provide
the best protection.
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