We were running in the field just up from the ditch where the trail markers show to ride in. Parts of the trail do use the ditches but this area was not actually in the ditch.
Steve those look sweet! I asked the ER doctor if a vest would have helped me out in my situation. He basically said my injury came from my body stopping motion but the organs keep moving. ( Shear factor) He didn't think it would have helped but just like you said it won't hurt at all to wear it! I'm buying one and wearing it 100% and I could care less about the looks I get. To me it's just smart and in this sport every bit can help in an oh sh1t moment!
Thank you! The sled is not good but honestly I haven't looked it over much. I'm not allowed to lift anything so it will go to the dealer for an estimate. This is why we carry insurance , I'm hoping they can fix it but if not they have more SW's out there! I will start my shopping early lol.
It's bad. The skis don't look straight front to back. Steering post is bent. Lower Arm on the right is bent. The bulkhead has damage but I haven't dug into it much yet. I am sure there is hidden damage but I can say that sled slammed hard and the amount of damage is much less than I thought it would be. My Poo would have folded like a tin can.
LoL! The valve did work! The sled did shut itself down also. It rolled and came to rest on the right side. Funny you asked it was one thing I wondered about when I saw it on its side.
Thank you! This is my fear about letting my kids ride later in life as they get old enough. I want them to enjoy and love this hobby as much as I do but as a father I don't want them being injured. I'm glad your son pulled through , I honestly would lose it if I had to go through that. The paramedic told me when it comes to powersports the spleen and liver injuries are very very common.
Yeah, I'm the other one. I'll likely find out today, but pretty sure the sled is totaled. Bad luck, was riding in Munising, didn't see a 12" dip in the trail coming (I was second in the line) so was sitting down, guessing I was going about 45 mph, hit a ~12" dip in the trail, then a small whoop from the dip, and 1 smaller bump immediately after, by the third bump it was like riding a mechanical bull and it sent me to the left and the sled to the right. Soupy was riding behind me, didn't really see it happen but I guess he saw the sled barrel roll. I smacked the back of my head pretty hard on the hard ice/snow - took me a few mins to get my whits back, self-diagnosed mild concussion but pupils weren't dilated so didn't go to the hospital. It's been a week and other than the blood, sweat and tears I have in that sled and a few bruises and soreness I'm ok.
