The video of a jet ski explosion with a man with his son in the sea on board raised many fears about the use of these bikes, in light of the demand for marine sports in this period of the year.
Technical experts and athletes specialized in «Emirates Today» attributed the explosion of this bike to reasons, including leakage of fuel outside its usual path and mixing of its vapors with oxygen, and then exposure to a heat source, including also the failure in the periodic maintenance necessary in light of the frequent use of the bike, as well as the acquisition of bicycle manufactured from companies Not known, noting that there are three main and guaranteed types in the country.
The first expert in the Department of Criminal Engineering at Dubai Police, Ahmed Mohamed, stressed the need to stop using the bike immediately if he smelled a fuel smell from it.
He said that the incident through the video indicates a sudden rise in the pressure of the space under the bike seat by more than the ability of this space to hold, and the resistance of the pressure wave that was exposed to what caused the seat to fly and explode.
He added that such accidents happen as a result of the fuel leaking outside its natural path, and accumulating it in an external space, in which case the vapors resulting from the high temperature mix with air air oxygen, and it turns into a dangerous mixture that ignites immediately upon exposure to a heat source such as the sparks issued by the work of electric circuits by bike. It is accompanied by a wave of pressure and heat.
He stressed the necessity of not using the bike in the event that a fuel smell is emitted from it or not responding to the speed provider normally, as this is an indication of a defect associated with the fuel cycle.
He also stressed the importance of periodic maintenance of water bicycles, and the eagerness to wear life jackets while using them in the water, even if the driver is good at swimming, so that he does not experience drowning if he falls from it for one reason or another, then he may be exposed to an accident that prevents his ability to swim and the life jacket will save him.
For his part, the expert, the citizen contestant and the owner of a maintenance workshop with more than 25 years of experience in this field, Mohamed Mazer Saif Al Marri, said that the explosion occurred mostly as a result of fuel leakage and a spark that led to the accident, attributing this to the lack of periodic maintenance of the bike by specialists They are familiar with this type of vehicle.
He added that there are certified companies in the country that manufacture these bicycles and have an experience and a high degree of safety, but in light of the “Corona” crisis and the impact of shipping traffic, the prices of water bikes increased dramatically, which led many to buy used bikes, whose prices also increased, but remain acceptable Compared to the new, which some people sell outside the agency by 100 thousand dirhams.
He pointed out that in light of the demand for used bikes, the buyer must examine them with a trusted person with sufficient experience before purchasing them, to ensure that there is no leakage or other defect in the machine or structure, stressing that these bikes must be subject to periodic maintenance that includes oil change And filters every 35 hours, to ensure they continue to perform well without problems or risks.
He stressed that there are problems related to this type of marine hobby, including the lack of familiarity with the tenants of these means with their regulations and the manners of driving them at sea, which leads to accidents.
Regarding the water bike rental service providers, the trainer and expert at the Dubai Boat and Motorcycle Rental Corporation, Islam Al Sayed, stressed that Dubai has not witnessed a similar accident like this, given the use of the best reliable types for its durability and security, as well as periodic maintenance according to strict procedures to ensure the safety of its users.
Unknown type
The trainer and expert at the Dubai Boat and Motorcycle Rental Corporation, Islam Al Sayed, said that the bike that was blown up in the video of an unknown type, unlike the bikes approved in Dubai, and the country in general, attributing the accident to a defect in one of the bike cables and the fuel leak.
He stressed that as an institution specialized in renting this type of marine means, they are keen to check bikes every two days by a technical staff of the manufacturer, as well as a daily audit by the institution in order to preserve the customer. He advised the sports enthusiasts who want to acquire them, the necessity of purchasing them from accredited companies with a well-known reputation, and contracting with a body to maintain them periodically, because maintenance is of great importance in maintaining the security and durability of the bike, as it needs to change oil and air filters and check for electrical circuits periodically.