increased risk of riding at dawn, or at night need to take extra care both riding and choosing specialized equipment
which helps reduce that risk. Consult our Read Shark Team about night riding safety equipment.
WARNING: Reflectors are not a substitute for required lights. Riding at dawn, at dusk, at night or at other times of poor
visibility without an adequate water lighting system and without is dangerous and may result in serious injury or death.
If you choose to ride under conditions of poor visibility, check and be sure you comply with all water local laws about
night riding, and take the following strongly recommended additional precautions:
Purchase and install lights which meet all regulatory requirements and provide adequate visibility.
Wear light colored, reflective clothing and accessories, such as a reflective vest, reflective arm and leg bands, reflective
stripes on your helmet, flashing lights attached to your body and/or your water bicycle ... any reflective device or light
source that moves will help you get the attention of approaching boats, objects...
Make sure your clothing or anything you may be carrying on the water bicycle does not obstruct a reflector or light.
Make sure that your bicycle is equipped with correctly positioned and securely mounted lights.
3.3. EXTREME, STUNT OR COMPETITION RIDING:
Whether you call it riding in a bad weather conditions, with water stream, with waves, with wind, Racing or something
else: if you engage in this sort of extreme, aggressive riding you will get hurt, and you voluntarily assume a greatly
increased risk of injury or death. The water bicycles are designed for these types of riding, and those that are may not be
suitable for all types of aggressive riding. Check with your dealer or the water bicycle’s manufacturer about the suitability
of your water bicycle before engaging in extreme riding. Have your water bicycle and equipment carefully inspected by a
qualified mechanic and be sure it is in perfect condition. Consult with expert riders, area site personnel and race officials
on conditions and equipment advisable at the site where you plan to ride. Wear appropriate safety gear,Ultimately, it is
your responsibility to have proper equipment and to be familiar with course conditions.
WARNING: Although many catalogs, advertisements and articles about water bicycling depict riders engaged in extreme
riding, this activity is extremely dangerous, increases your risk of injury or death, and increases the severity of any injury.
Remember that the action depicted is being performed by professionals with many years of training and experience.
Know your limits and always wear appropriate safety stuff. Even with state-of-the-art protective safety support, you could
be seriously injured or killed during that moments or in competition.
We do not recommend this type of riding because of the increased risks; but if you choose to take the risk, at least:
3.3.1. Take lessons from a competent instructor first.
3.3.2. Start with easy learning exercises and slowly develop your skills before trying more difficult or dangerous riding.
3.3.3. Use only designated areas
3.3.4. Wear safety elements.
3.3.5. Understand and recognize that the stresses imposed on your water bike by this kind of activity may break or
damage parts of the water bicycle and void the warranty.
3.3.6. Take your water bicycle to our Red Shark technical Centre if anything breaks or bends.
Do not ride your bicycle when any part is damaged. You know the limits of your skill and experience. Ultimately,
avoiding injury is your responsibility.
WARNING: If you see any Red Shark Bikes catalogues, advertisements, videos and articles etc…, biking in extreme
conditions or not following the rules from this manual users, Please do not try to copy them our used as a safety reference.
They are done by experts. Remember that the action depicted is being performed by professionals with many years of
training and experience and special assistance.
