Riding a jet ski can be one of the best things you can experience on Lake Conroe, however it can also be one of the most dangerous. Statistics show that jet skis are not involved in a significantly greater percentage of accidents than boats, accidents involving jet skis are more likely to be serious or fatal.

In order to ensure your own safety and the safety of others, there are a few basic guidelines you should remember every time you ride.

1. You must always wear a fitted approved life jacket. This can keep you above the water should you get knocked out or worse.

2. Use your engine-stop accessory that is provided by the jet ski manufacturer. Most jet skis come with a device that wraps around the wrist and will shut off the engine should you fall off and into the water. Once in the water make sure you constantly be on the lookout for other boats, skiers, divers, and swimmers.

3. It can be difficult, especially in choppy water, to see swimmers and fallen skiers, so you must be constantly keep an eye out for individuals in the water and keep a wide distance from boats and the shoreline. Obey all speed zones and just be patient and pay attention before hitting the throttle.

4. Do not use waves and the wakes made by boats as ramps. It may look fun but you can get hurt or worse. Many novice jet skiers have been injured when they lost control of their jet ski after trying to jump off of waves.

5. So that you may remain vigilant and alert on the water, never operate a jet ski if you are impaired in anyway.

Do not operate a jet ski unless you have reached the legal age to do so. Although in some states one only needs to be 11 years old to operate a jet ski, in many states one must be 16. At present, the personal watercraft industry recommends that jet ski riders be at least 16 years old.

Stay safe and enjoy yourself out on Lake Conroe with one of our Jet Ski Rentals.