Polaris 2001 ATV Universal ATV - Manual (Page 81)

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RIDING GEAR
Safe Riding Gear
Always wear clothing suited to the type of riding you are doing.
ATV riding requires special protective clothing which will make you
feel more comfortable and reduce chances of injury.
1. Helmet
Your helmet is the most impor-
tant piece of protective gear for
safe riding. A helmet can pre-
vent a severe head injury.
Select an approved helmet
which 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.
2. Eye Protection
Do not depend on sunglasses
for proper eye protection. A pair
of goggles or 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 type boots with
heels, such as moto-cross boots.
5. Clothing
To protect your body, long sleeves and pants should always be
worn. Riding pants with kneepads, a jersey and shoulder pads
provide the best protection.
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