Ski-Doo WAKE Series - Manual (Page 18)

SAFETY EQUIPMENT
PFD Types
There are five types of approved PFDs.
PFD Type I, Wearable has the greatest
required buoyancy. Its design allows
for turning most unconscious persons
in the water from face down position to
a vertical or slightly backward, face-up
position. It can greatly increase the
chances of survival. Type I is most
effective for all waters, especially off-
shore when rescue may be delayed. It
is also the most effective in rough wa-
ters
F00A2CY
TYPE I — WEARABLE
PFD Type II, Wearable turns its wearer
in the same way as Type I, but not as
effectively. The Type Il does not turn as
many persons under the same condi-
tions as a Type I. You may prefer to use
this PFD where there is a probability of
quick rescue such as in areas where
other people are commonly involved in
water activities.
F00A2DY
TYPE II — WEARABLE
PFD Type III, Wearable allows wear-
ers to place themselves in a vertical
or slightly backward position. It does
not turn the wearer. It maintains the
wearer in a vertical or slightly back-
ward position and has no tendency
to turn the wearer face down. It has
the same buoyancy as a Type Il PFD
and may be appropriate in areas where
other people are commonly involved in
water activities.
F00A2EY
TYPE III — WEARABLE
PFD Type IV, Throwable is required
in addition to the PFDs previously dis-
cussed. The most common Type IV
PFD is a buoyant cushion or ring buoy.
It is designed to be thrown to a per-
son in the water, grasped and held by
the user until he or she is rescued. A
Type IV PFD should always be in ser-
viceable condition and immediately
available for use. Grasping this PFD
may be difficult if the rescue is delayed
or if the user is overcome by hypother-
mia (loss of body heat).
F00A2FY
TYPE IV — THROWABLE
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