Crnr2Crnr 1,863 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 If I'm with a group and leading, I'll probably do your stupid hand signals if and when it's safe to do so. When I'm riding solo, which I do quite often... no more hand signals from me. That should be the 'standard' for solo riders... imo. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mnstang 872 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 This topic is played out. Do them if you want, don't do them if you want. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Badger** 2,053 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 By far the best oil out there. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wrinkly balls 55 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 This indicates that there is one rider behind me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doomxz600 2,959 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Had a guy crossing the trail to tell me to slow down. His wife was a few miles back, SMH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mnstang 872 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 2 hours ago, Doomxz600 said: Had a guy crossing the trail to tell me to slow down. His wife was a few miles back, SMH Maybe he should slow down so his wife isn't a few miles behind him, fuck that guy! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A05GSHO 297 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 heres my hand signal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SkisNH 1,252 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 Still a fan of the ride light...it let's people know and you do t have to let go of the bars. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ICG 54 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 (edited) Yes, lights are interesting ... However, as I ride with mitts, my sled has Whelen Strobe lights flashing during day light hours..... hoping reflections will be seen by negligent riders cutting corners, riding left of center. As, I'm often alone I try to be visible. Very limited hand signals for ⚠️ warnings etc 🤔 for contingent disaster avoidance may 😳 warrant risks... Two hands ✋ makes for safer control of any sled. Edited February 15 by ICG Spelling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ICG 54 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 1 hour ago, SkisNH said: Still a fan of the ride light...it let's people know and you do t have to let go of the bars. . Factory installed and legally mandated as a safety item , like head lights, tail lights....would add a comfort level.. Better yet!! 360 degree Anti Collision Avoidance Radar as modern aviation uses. Operators would receive real time updates of approaching sleds. This could be approaching, and or anti collision avoidance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SkisNH 1,252 Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 32 minutes ago, ICG said: . Factory installed and legally mandated as a safety item , like head lights, tail lights....would add a comfort level.. Better yet!! 360 degree Anti Collision Avoidance Radar as modern aviation uses. Operators would receive real time updates of approaching sleds. This could be approaching, and or anti collision avoidance. We can joke about hand signals and ride lights, but safety is an important issue in our sport. We pulled 3 people out of the ditch on Friday. 2 had blown corners....timing is everything, had another rider been there it would have been bad...if the lead rider had already past maybe he would have slowed down... I don't know what the answer is either, but I would rather try something than throw up my hands and say oh well...nothing g I can do about it. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Badger** 2,053 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 You do you I'll do me. If you don't like it though shit my hands stay on the bars. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ICG 54 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Almost nothing until some horrific death involving a political family member happens. Until reckless driving is treated similarly to highway statutes + enforced, negligent attitudes will exist. Maybe some remember the 30 pack racks on the back of a sled, and drinking was a common sight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crnr2Crnr 1,863 Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 2 hours ago, Badger** said: You do you I'll do me. If you don't like it though shit my hands stay on the bars. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Badger** 2,053 Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 2 minutes ago, Crnr2Crnr said: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crnr2Crnr 1,863 Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 Just now, Badger** said: weak sauce buddy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Not greg b 415 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 On 2/15/2022 at 6:47 PM, SkisNH said: We can joke about hand signals and ride lights, but safety is an important issue in our sport. We pulled 3 people out of the ditch on Friday. 2 had blown corners....timing is everything, had another rider been there it would have been bad...if the lead rider had already past maybe he would have slowed down... I don't know what the answer is either, but I would rather try something than throw up my hands and say oh well...nothing g I can do about it. Hand signals and ride lights wouldn’t have helped them not blow a corner. I don’t really see the point of a ride light. The giant head light in the middle of the sled is a pretty good warning system Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SkisNH 1,252 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 33 minutes ago, Not greg b said: Hand signals and ride lights wouldn’t have helped them not blow a corner. I don’t really see the point of a ride light. The giant head light in the middle of the sled is a pretty good warning system The ride light let's them know riders are following....they choose not to go into the turn out of control. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Not greg b 415 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 4 minutes ago, SkisNH said: The ride light let's them know riders are following....they choose not to go into the turn out of control. Ride lights are a false since if security. What if the switch gets bumped? They as effective as a head light. If you are blowing corners, you are going to fast and no combo of lights, flags, rev limiters, snow trackers is going to help you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mag6240 1,751 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 I signal unless I meet someone in a corner holding the right edge of the trail - if it warns the people coming at me there’s other riders behind me and they take a little more care it’s totally worth it to me. I saw WAAAAY to many people cutting corners this weekend, and not just lead guys. If throwing up a couple fingers makes them take notice for a few tenths of a mile until my crew passes them, then it was worth the effort. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SkisNH 1,252 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Mag6240 said: If throwing up a couple fingers makes them take notice for a few tenths of a mile until my crew passes them, then it was worth the effort. (Same as the ride light) Agreed 100% Edited February 20 by SkisNH 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Crappie 2,791 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 I always just put up 5 even if I'm riding alone. LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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