Polaris MATRIX INDY VR1 Series Owner's Manual page 19

GET THE SAFETY GEAR
In addition to carrying a spare belt, spark plugs and tools on each snowmobile,
each person in your riding group should wear the recommended snowmobile
riding apparel and carry (on their person) the following survival items when
riding in mountainous terrain:
• A digital avalanche beacon with new
"fresh" alkaline batteries
• An avalanche probe
• A compact shovel and hand saw
• A backpack (preferably an avalanche
air bag backpack)
• Emergency provisions, including the
following items:
– Small first aid kit
– Extra pair of gloves
– Extra dry socks
– Tow rope, map, compass/GPS
– Lighter or waterproof matches
– Signal mirror and whistle
– Bottled water
– High calorie snack food
– Compact emergency blanket
SAFETY
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