After much study, whats happening to hand signals ??????????????????

[Iowarider]

I always figured if you slow down when meeting oncoming sleds and stayed under control was the thing to do. then maybe hand signals if needed was the best way to go

 

[uncle_ed]

I think not using hand signals parallels Michigans philosphy on trail signage (or lack there of) in that I should always be aware of the terrain and conditions and driving appropriately.

 

[lenny]

Why then doeas the Wisconsin DNR teach and make it a big part of their snowmobile safty class to hand signal fellow sledders ??? beleive it or not, they ask hand signal questions on the test and the test takers don't get to opt out of the questions because they "feel they dont have to signal"

I guess it's each to his own, I respect my fellow sledders and will continue to communicate by hand.............some see white, some see black.

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[700classic]

We haven't beaten this horse enough yet people???????????????????

Beaten so much, I think we're now starting on that horse's grandbaby!

 

[whitedust]

Beaten so much, I think we're now starting on that horse's grandbaby!

Betting that this horse still has a twich of life or will start all over again from the top. Any takers?

 

[lenny]

Beaten so much, I think we're now starting on that horse's grandbaby!

continued discussion is a bad thing? The more people we can convert to not signaling the better we are. Now, I did signal many time this weekend out of habit but than I punch myself in the helmet for forgetting and hurt my hand.

 

[ncmlj]

yeah a couple of flashing 5's is just fine if the groups is 10+, it's just nice for the last guy to give the fist you you know he's the last one

What if I am wearing mittens and I have 3 sleds behind me, what should I do? Take off mitten?

 

[POLARISDAN]

Betting that this horse still has a twich of life or will start all over again from the top. Any takers?

3..2...1...here we go..2nd 3 page thread on this topic

 

[POLARISDAN]

What if I am wearing mittens and I have 3 sleds behind me, what should I do? Take off mitten?

no..just wave..people will think ur friendly

 

[Woodtic]

I don't wear mittens,it's to hard to text.

 

[wilson]

talk about hand signals....try taking an atv down a snowmobile trail in february ...lol

 

[doo06]

What about the guy sitting crossways on trail 3 north of South Range saturday blocking traffic taking pictures of his buddy jumping the trail. That was real safe. But I figured it musy of been ok since they had summits with monster stickers.

 

[snobuilder]

I hold up one index finger and then point it towards my "amazing" Yamaha.

 

[lenny]

What if I am wearing mittens and I have 3 sleds behind me, what should I do? Take off mitten?

yes, have your buddy run along side you and grab the mitten off so you still have 1 hand on the bars,,,,duhhhhh

 

[rocketman356]

howdy, I always wave

 

[ezra]

I like loud pipes.
just putting it out so people have something more to cry about

 

[sledheadbrp]

If the removal of trail signage slows us down, maybe hand signage should be discouraged also? Same logic?

 

[Chicago Boy]

with all due respect,,,you have determined that signaling is a respect issue? You stated " It's all about me and my sledding and I don't care about my fellow sledders"???

Based on your interpretation, no answer anyone gives you will satisfy your need.
The truth is, signaling increases the risk of incident more so than not signaling. Yesterday I was leading a group of 9 and some jag bags running at least 70 past all of us signaling one handed. The first guy was somewhat startled to see us as his sled darted around a tad as he lifted his hand to tell me information I have no interest in. Last year I had a close call and wanted so bad to chase the clown down but being on a low geared Mtn sled I would never have seen him.
The safest and most respect a sledder can show a fellow sledder is to not startle them, kill them, damage them in any way shape or form. Signaling offers no useful information a sledder can use other than telling a group it's clear and hammer time.

Well said Mr

 

[peter]

I dont use signals I just always assume there may be another sled coming around the next turn.
Gotta love it when they signal at night time. It helps cuz I cant see the bright light coming at me.

 

[Chicago Boy]

no..just wave..people will think ur friendly

Hahaha I just pissed my self lol
So true I can always tell a newbie when I pass one