I just saw this on WMUR! Such a young guy.
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So scary that he was just on a test ride!
Started by MXZ800Girl, Jan 23 2012 12:08 AM
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Posted 23 January 2012 - 12:08 AM
"Little Ski-Doo, it's up to you. You're the only one in all the world can hope to get me through." ♥
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Posted 23 January 2012 - 06:54 AM
"He was not wearing a helmet"
Not that a helmet would have done anything, judging by what was left of the sled that I saw on the news. I just don't get why people don't wear helmets. I saw someone yesterday on the railbed in Franklin riding without helmet. just plain stupid.....not to mention they do keep you warm as an added bonus feature
Not that a helmet would have done anything, judging by what was left of the sled that I saw on the news. I just don't get why people don't wear helmets. I saw someone yesterday on the railbed in Franklin riding without helmet. just plain stupid.....not to mention they do keep you warm as an added bonus feature
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Posted 23 January 2012 - 08:08 AM
That is tragic. Hopefully this will be a wake up call to everyone and a reminder how fragile life really is.
Complacency is why most accidents happen close to home,
I have had one motorcycle accident in my life - I was unloading my motorcycle off a trailer and dumped the bike - whacked my head good - no helmet.
I have had one snowmobile accident, loading an enclosed fourplace trailer, last sled, smashed my head on the top of the doorway, knocked myself out and smashed two of my own sleds - no helmet.
A very close friend broke his back and got a concussion unloading a quad off the back of his pickup, no helmet. He also neglected the ramp straps which would have helped avoid the whole issue (another lesson).
I pretty much wear a helmet all the time now.
Complacency is why most accidents happen close to home,
I have had one motorcycle accident in my life - I was unloading my motorcycle off a trailer and dumped the bike - whacked my head good - no helmet.
I have had one snowmobile accident, loading an enclosed fourplace trailer, last sled, smashed my head on the top of the doorway, knocked myself out and smashed two of my own sleds - no helmet.
A very close friend broke his back and got a concussion unloading a quad off the back of his pickup, no helmet. He also neglected the ramp straps which would have helped avoid the whole issue (another lesson).
I pretty much wear a helmet all the time now.
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Posted 23 January 2012 - 08:34 AM
I guess I have been a bit complacent too. My boyfriend works on the sled then takes it around the yard without a helmet. I rarely tell him what to do but next time I will be. I feel so bad for this young man's family and friends.
"Little Ski-Doo, it's up to you. You're the only one in all the world can hope to get me through." ♥
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Posted 23 January 2012 - 08:45 AM
I have noticed that loading and unloading trailers and trucks can really be one of the most accident prone things we do. Carbides get stuck on ramps, tilted ramps are slippery, trailer caps slip down, all sorts of things to go wrong.
I have developed the habit of wearing my helmet when getting on and off the trailer. Kind of a pain to remember to do, and I will say that it isn't 100%, but I think it is a smart idea.
I have developed the habit of wearing my helmet when getting on and off the trailer. Kind of a pain to remember to do, and I will say that it isn't 100%, but I think it is a smart idea.
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