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In 1998 the National Transportation Safety Board criticized the basic design of all personal watercraft, including jet skis, by stating: “Personal watercraft have no braking mechanism. They coast to a stop, and while coasting, there is no turning ability.”
Most experts concur. Jet skis present special hazards because they will not steer when you let go of the throttle. This presents inexperienced jet skiers with an unexpected loss of control when something unforeseen happens. Unlike traditional boats, jet skis are rudderless. When the throttle is off, a speeding jet ski has been compared to a car sliding on ice because it can't stop or turn and the driver has no control. It would be surprising if accidents were not frequent.
Many safety experts also believe that, contrary to industry claims, the vehicles themselves, not just the riders, cause numerous injuries and fatalities. These critics believe that the design of jet skis makes them a menace, not only to their own riders, but to swimmers, kayakers, boaters, and anyone else who shares the water in good faith.
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