guys, i just want to say, becarful and think twice before ya fly. because my good *friend just died last night with a machine. Also its just another lesson learned the hard way. His dad just bought a new XC 700. Had not ridden it yet. Last night got about 4 inches. Him and his son went out on the same sled. The father made it, but my friend didn't. My friend was just 16. Don't know why they would ride 2 up on that sled but... its too late now. I just posted this hopeing that maybe i could make a difference. Please think before you do something stupid.

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Thanks for sharing your pain with us. It is never easy losing someone.
We all have to respect our rides and make it home safely

Sorry to hear. *Everyone should know that safety and responsibility are the #1 extreme world of snowmobiling.

My sincere condolences.

FishHog

I'm sorry to hear that, Edge - I am very sorry for your loss.

But on a positive note, by sharing your story, you may have helped someone here think twice and be just a little more careful. *Thank you for that.

small consolation but at least it is something.

I think that on behalf of everyone on this board we can offer condolences on your loss Edge. It is terrible to lose a young life, especially that of a friend.
* * *Let's just make sure everyone learns from these situations!

i'm with rocketman.

Me, too. Sad to hear the loss of another brother snowmobiler. My condelences.
* * * * * * * Ryan

I'm with Rocketman also. Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend

Sorry to hear about your friend, My Condolences go out to you and his family.

My condolances to you, your family, and their family. *With this trip that I'm getting ready to take in a few weeks will be the first time I've ridden a machine in five years. *I will DEFINITELY remember to be extra careful. *Thank you for sharing your loss.

my condolences to the family and friends.sometimes the need to ride clouds the mind, but we should remember to ride safe. http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif *http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

My condolences too...sorry!!!

Saw a guy last week in Munising, MI laying out on the road...we were first ones to come by after he hit a tree. *He was unconcious for about 20 min. *His teenage son was riding behind him and saw it happen. *We finallly got the ambulance (and police, he had too much to drink) and he eventually came to...we left the next morning, hopefully he made it. *It was the first time I had seen something like that in 20 yrs of riding and it really made us stop and think.

Everybody take care and remember the important things!!!!

hey guys i got the story a little straighter now. I went to the hospital to see the dad. He has a few broken ribs. But my friend was the one driving. the dad had just gotten that new 700. They were in the back yard. He opend it up and was going very fast. He hit a patch of ice and the sled went sideways. The dad flew off and landed on the ground. The kid flew off and hit a tree. when the dad woke up my friend was gone. So the dad went back to the house. My friend had some how made it back. My friend said he felt like he was sick, and collapsed. He died right there. Can't believe he is gone. Guess he couldn't handle the sled. He was used to a 98 XCF. Very sad, i would like to get his story out, so if anyone knows of a way i could do that, like joining a club or something, i would do it, please let me know if you have any ideas. My email is * * pxcr_600@yahoo.com * * * thanks dudes

Edge- you and your friends family have me and my family's
deepest sympathy, I know it's tough to lose a friend.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Walter and family

Dudes, ya know, it really helps me hearing it. I really appreciate your support! *http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

Edge,
Very sorry for the loss of your friend. All of us must ride with caution because that patch of ice could be just around the corner for any of us. Every body has to keep your friend in their minds so his accident is not in vein.
*Sorry again,
* Jemms http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

My sympathy to you and your friends family, I lost a friend in a sledding accident 2 years ago and it is not easy. It helps to share the pain.Talk with friends or talk to us here.
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You may want to try and contact the local paper, you might get them to run a story on it. *
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- jason

My sympathy goes out to you Edge. I lost a guy I know last year, although I had never ridden with him, I knew him from town. He was only 21 and you should have seen the people at the funeral home, it was terrible. I was with a guy and saw him wreck about four years ago, he was 30 and had been riding since he was 1. ( in a cutter of course) He took his eyes off the trail for a minute, and went off the trail. Luckliy he was only going about 25 and shattered hi elbow and broke his scapula. It makes me think every time I ride. HOW WOULD MY KIDS DEAL WITH ME LOSING MY LIFE ON A SLED.
Mr. SIV, I don't think I would call the paper, we get a bad enough rap as it is. It will probably be in the paper anyway. Kevin

Know exactly how you feel Edge. *Back in 95 I invited a good friend of mine up to Tip Up Town,MI for the weekend. *He came up with his girlfriend and we had a great weekend. *Sunday morning we rode the machines to breakfast and on our way back to the cottage he got stupid and zoomed past me down a narrow road. *His gfriend was on my machine so we went to catch up, came around the corner and found him at the base of a tree convulsing with his machine 30 yards down the road. *After everything was said and done he lost control and got sandwiched between the sled and the tree and broke every bone in his body and died with his gfriend and me holding his hands. *The look on his face will forever be burned in my memory. *I have to live with this for the rest of my life because if it wan't for me inviting him up he would be alive today.

THIS IS FOR YOU EDWARD (ERIC) TANNER 1972-1995
R.I.P. BROTHER

Sorry to hear about your buddy EdgeX. *I've seen a few close calls but nothing serious. *HotZRT, man that story sent chills up my spine, sorry to see someone have to go thru such a dismall situation and very sorry about your freind. *eric

Thanks for sharing your story.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your friends family.

Joe

My deepest condolences on the unfortunate passing of your friend. *May God bless him and his. *And hey, lets all be careful out there. * * *Tattoo......

http://www.snowmobileworld.com/forums/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif I was deeply moved by the posts * if you want to help josh and *his family. *just be there for them. you don't have to get flowers or expensive cards * or cry in front of them to let them know *how sad you are. *if you are there they will know you care. * if josh was an only child it is even more important that someone is with the parents even overnight. *if there are brothers and sisters * They will be the ones to be comforted and need someone to be with them . *a parent cannot *tell the other children that everything is going to be alright . * * do not leave sleeping pills in large quantities where they can get them . * *let them vent there anger if they are angry. let them cry if they want to *if there are chores to do around the house or garage do it for them. *get someone to cook the meals . do there grocery shopping or whatever they need. *also you have to give them time alone . eveyone is different. *Just remember your feelings and multiply that by 50 that is how a parent feels. *your feelings of sadnes will get better with time *and so will theres but it will take a lot longer for them. * as time goes by make sure you stay in touch with them. *they will appreciate your company even if your friend is gone. * you see if the father liked to ride *and does not have another child *at some time in the future *you will make him happy if you call him up and ask him to ride with you. * *the worst you can do is hang around for the funeral and them never contact them again. * *I do not know your friend so I can only tell you from my own experience * I am not a grief consulor or a shrink. * If you want to give them my phone # or you want to give me theres *you may. * for obvious reasons I won't post my home # here *you may email me at ( *brykris@epix.net ) * There is a national group who may have a local chapter in your area *it is called the compassionete friends. *It is made up of people who have lost a child. * *If you any of you have questions or want to talk you are welcome to email me . *sorry to be so long winded * hope I helped.

HOTZRT....don't beat yourself up...It wasn't your fault. *I'm sure someone else has also told you this, but obviously you still feel responsible. *He was having fun, and I'm sure you didn't force him to ride. *Accidents happen, and there's no need for you feel any worse about the tragedy of losing a good friend by feeling guilty. *If you could talk to him, he would tell you not to feel guilty and enjoy the rest of your life.
Afterall, you were friends.

Jim

I am sorry to hear that happened. It hurts all of us. Sounds like dad crushed his son into the handlebars during the crash. This is one reason why it says right on the machine "No Passengers".

Everyone has his day of passing, it was his fate.

Thats a very sad story. *His family has my deepest thoughts.
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