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01-20-2003, 03:52 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Readsboro, VT
Mileage: roughly 200
Primary Sled: 06 Crossfire 700 Sno Pro
Where I sled: Stamford VT, Readsboro VT, Woodford VT
Posts: 392
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You know, "that guy"? I was him yesterday. There is a nice section of trail where you can open up your sled a little bit, and I did so. I got up to a little over 80 when I began to get close enough to my friend ahead that his snow spray was starting to impare my view. Just then I saw him cut a hard left turn and realized that I was going WAY too fast to make this turn that just appeared out of nowhere. I slammed the brakes hard and tried to scrub as much speed as possible. Not even 1/3 of the way into the turn I realized that I wasn't going to make it, so I straightened the sled back out so that it didn't barrel roll with me on it. I flew up over the birm created by all the riders, and became airborne. Beyond the birm was a 6' deep trench with a span of about 6' as well. I bailed off the sled to the right and landed in the snow. I was probably still doing 40 when I hit the snow.  My sled came to rest on top of me, facing back where I came from. I imagine that the sled hit the side of the trench, and the rear end flipped over. It must have landed on its side and tipped on to me. Anyway, I got up, checked to make sure I wasn't dead or had body parts where they didn't belong, then shut off the sled. I tipped it back onto the skis and just then the rest of my riding crew was pulling up. We checked the sled over... absolutely NO visible damage whatsoever. We spent a few minutes getting the sled back onto the trail, and I continued to ride the rest of the day. The sled and I both made it through unscathed.
I just can't believe how lucky I was. if this turn didn't have so much open space beyond the trail, I would have been in serious trouble. I'm also damn lucky that I didn't mess myself or my sled up.
Anyway... everybody take it easy. I'm a safe rider that made 1 lapse in judgement that almost got me killed. Always stay within that comfortable range when you ride. 
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01-20-2003, 03:55 PM
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#2
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Houston, TX
Primary Sled: 1993 ZR440
Where I sled: Minnesota, WI, UP Michigan.
Posts: 708
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*&%$ happens!!!!! SWRules
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Keep your studs on the ground and your eyes on the trail.
You know when you need a new sled when all you see is snow dust!
If your scared to lose, your never gonna win!
Arctic Cat ZR440 cheap but fun!!!!
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01-20-2003, 04:00 PM
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#3
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Ontario
Primary Sled: 02 SRX700, Expert-X, BLT/Sno-Tek wide front end
Where I sled: Ontario
Posts: 285
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Glad to hear you're OK. It's amazing how steep the learning curve is when you scare the SH*^ out of yourself, isn't it?
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02-SRX700, new mill, Expert-X, 43" BLT/Works/Sno-Tek front end, Ripsaw, 2" bar riser, 3" seat riser, reverse, custom clutching, Slydogs, Expert suspension with Excell upgrades, lots of bling.
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01-20-2003, 04:01 PM
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#4
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Readsboro, VT
Mileage: roughly 200
Primary Sled: 06 Crossfire 700 Sno Pro
Where I sled: Stamford VT, Readsboro VT, Woodford VT
Posts: 392
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Quote:
Originally posted by zr9er@Jan 20 2003, 04:00 PM
Glad to hear you're OK. It's amazing how steep the learning curve is when you scare the SH*^ out of yourself, isn't it?
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Sure is. My sled wasn't airborne again for at least 10 minutes after that happened. 
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01-20-2003, 04:09 PM
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At least your ok.
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01-20-2003, 04:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Saskatchewan Canada
Where I sled: anywhere and everywhere
Posts: 1,301
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Let me know where and when you will be riding next so I can stay clear JK........Glad your okay
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01-20-2003, 05:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Canada
Primary Sled: 1994 Ski-Doo Formula STX
Where I sled: Ontario
Posts: 2,303
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Good to see your ok. I'll be keeping a watchout for flying sleds and people stuck underneath of there sleds. JK.
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1994 Ski-Doo Formula STX 583 Rave
1994 Chevrolet Lumina Z34
1997 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4
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01-20-2003, 05:20 PM
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#8
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Southern IL, about 1 hour SE of St. Louis, MO
Primary Sled: 2007 Yamaha Attak GT
Where I sled: Southern IL when we have snow, then Minocqua, WI, U.P. MI, and Grand Lake, CO
Posts: 675
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Jim85IROC, Good to hear that:
1. You're OK
2. Your sled is ok
3. Something was learned
I think we have all been there and done that. Its good to be able to sit back and actually learn from it, compared to those who get back on the sled and just keep riding "that" way.
Keep the shiny side up
SWRules
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My insane love of snowmobiling is the only thing that keeps me from going insane!
Don't just sit there with your teeth in your mouth, get out and ride!!
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01-20-2003, 05:56 PM
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#9
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Walter@ Concord N.H U.S.A
Primary Sled: 2004 XC 600 SP
Where I sled: Central and northern New hampshire
Posts: 2,491
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I outran my headlight the other night,was easy cause it went pretty dim after a while,(lighting coil I think) I had a good dirty diaper moment getting her whoaed down before the trees.
We all have our moments don't we? ???
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01-20-2003, 06:00 PM
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#10
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Saskatchewan Canada
Where I sled: anywhere and everywhere
Posts: 1,301
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Not me.....as you can see below my name I am a really really good snowmobiler 
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