Heard on the news this morning that there was a snomobile death in the Haliburton Forest yesterday. I don't know any of the particulars.My prayers go out to the friends and family of the person.

I can say that from what I saw 2 weeks ago... I can understand it!
Guys and there new sleds ripping around in the parking lot, jumping snow banks and then racing out of camp!!
A lot of the corners are ice covered and there is no snow banks yet to hold your lines around corners.
Not saying I don't speed in there... but I am in control of my sled and I know it's limitations!!

Have a feeling that the forest will have insurance problems like the OFSC... sure will suck if they raise the fee again to ride in there... 30.00 hurts after spending 160 on a permit... the forest is open way earlier then the OFSC trails due to the use of existing roads for trails. But it takes a small few to spoil it for the rest.
I would like to know the particulars... see if you can get anymore info!!
What was he riding... how many guys in the pack and the age group??

I feel for the families...

every year there is a person who dies in there early in the year. Last year it was a REV. Seen the sled at the wreckers with 68 kms on it.

According to the report on the Peterborough radio, the sledder lost control of the sled on a corner & hit a tree.

:( Our prayers go out to the family. So sad to hear this kind of thing.

:(

I'm a little surprised there aren't more accidents up there, some of the trails are a bit tight for two-way traffic. It would be nice to see some one way trails up there, countless times we have met oncoming sleds on the inside of blind corners.

My thoughts and prayers to the family.


Now who wants to argue the merit of studs??

:( :whatever:

:( Its very sad, we all must be responsible to keep our sport as safe as possible. Im not saying anyone was at fault, unfortunatly our sport is very dangerous as well as exciting.

My regards to the family of the individual...

:( sorry to the family

i hate when stuff like this happens :(

A 14yo boy was killed in Maine yesterday too :(

All Ive heard so far was "excessive speed"

i think this is just another lesson for all of us to learn from. we all play it over and over in our minds how we are going to race through here there and jump that. last year at the end of the season maybe we could have but at the beginning of the season we need to remember that snowsuit did not shrink it is now an older fat guy riding the sled. he is not as sharp as he was last year. :blush:

Originally posted by renegade8x@Dec 29 2003, 11:13 AM
My thoughts and prayers to the family.


Now who wants to argue the merit of studs??
Sorry but studs do not help stupidity and speed.....Sorry to hear about the death..Prayers go out to all envolved....
Play smart and be safe

Sledhead's snow conditions report (http://www.frederic-mi.com/gm/)I read this story yesterday and to my supprise it was a kid from my home town,Rochester MI.I had a friend in town from Arizona and we were talking about sledding versus seadooing and he asked me if I had heard about the kids that were involved.Apparentley they were on the trail for about 15 minutes when the accident happened,I did not know the family but my heart does go out to them for there loss so close to Christmas.I will try to post a witness story if you think it it appropriate,It is from a local fellow named Pete that updates the Fredric area trail conditions, These are some of the things he is doing for Sledders in MI,It is a short but nice read other than the accident report.You have to start reading from the bottom up (just so no one gets confused)Our conclusion about sledding versus seadooing was ride within reason and you should be safe rather than sorry!

Condolences of course, as it is tragic as always. In all honesty, it amazes me that there are not more reports of destruction considering the speed of these things. Guess I'm getting old, but sleds are nothing short of rockets that bring so much pleasure to so many, but so much pain to a few. :(

How many dead so far??? :unsure:

This is the 1st death that I heard of this season

I am not sure if SAWMAN is referring to the same accident,It sounded to me like the one he is talking about was in Ontario.

I think we are all getting a little anxious for some decent riding. We have had some posts on here from people that are getting hurt on their first rides. Snowmobiling is similar to winter driving, it takes a few miles to get your skills honed in again. Let's use these unfortunate events to educate ourselves. It's the least we can do! :(

I feel for the family sorry to hear this ... I think this is # 3 So many people get on these things and don't have a clue the care and control and the understanding what is involved... !!!!! SPEED.. damn

Radio station said this morning it was a 31 year old male. Missed a corner and struck a tree.

Originally posted by FlyingDutchman@Dec 29 2003, 08:24 PM
I think we are all getting a little anxious for some decent riding. We have had some posts on here from people that are getting hurt on their first rides. Snowmobiling is similar to winter driving, it takes a few miles to get your skills honed in again. Let's use these unfortunate events to educate ourselves. It's the least we can do! :(
Another very fine point indeed, i know switching to my REV chassis this year is enough variation for me for the first few trips.

70 miles on it and so far i :inlove: it!

A sled... (or any other machine for that matter)
Can kill you at any time. That's it That's all. Respect it.

Paper said it was a 98 Mach Z - 800


Sorry guys but speed Kill's

I don't want to start a :cussing: contest about speed but here is a situation that happened in the Apsley area in the early 80s:

A group of people were staying @ a cottage to do some snowmobiling. It was early in the season, so road running was all that was possible. One of the snowmobilers was on a Elan 300SS. He was the last one in line. When the next to last sledder noticed he was missing, he turned around. The rider on the Elan missed a corner in a spot where the road began a downward grade. Hit some trees & was killed.

Police did not say if alcohol was a factor, but did say that the operator had never operated a snowmobile before. I saw the Elan afterwards and really the only damage was that the handlebars were bent. The hood was intact.

I guess what I'm getting @ is that ANY machine in the hands of a inexperienced or irresponsible operator can be dangerous.

Its true you don't have to be going all that fast to do a lot of damage.Ever see those old crash tests on cars where they run into an solid object at only 30mph?Its incredible how much damage it does even at what most would consider a very slow speed.Trees are very unforgiving and if they are a big enough they will win in a collision with the human body every time.I see it on the trails all the time though,the Blair Morgan wannabe's going way too fast,taking the inside on the corner even if its the wrong side of the trail.Everyone claims they never do it but every time I go out I see it.Its too bad there wasn't some way to check someones intelligence or riding ability before selling them a fast sled.These days even a 600cc sled can be considered a very fast sled!

I am very sorry to hear about this tragic incident. My condolenses go out to the family and friends.

:(



RIDE SAFE

Originally posted by FlyingDutchman@Dec 29 2003, 08:24 PM
I think we are all getting a little anxious for some decent riding. We have had some posts on here from people that are getting hurt on their first rides. Snowmobiling is similar to winter driving, it takes a few miles to get your skills honed in again. Let's use these unfortunate events to educate ourselves. It's the least we can do! :(
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I know what you mean, the first ride of the season you feel a little stiff and you might tackle a few small jumps, by the end of the season your feeling much more limber and willing to jump anything in front of ya :wink:

Another family with a loved one that won't be coming home, gotta be one of the most tragic ways to die...............out having fun.
Maybe it's time we all slow down a little and try extra hard to make this THE LAST FATALITY OF THE SEASON. Now theres something to shoot for.

My best to his family

Rick.

Originally posted by Crash Bandicoot@Dec 29 2003, 10:07 PM
A sled... (or any other machine for that matter)
Can kill you at any time. That's it That's all. Respect it.
very very true!!!


thoughts and prayers to the family and friends