To each there own sir, I just hope I never have to come dig you out or do CPR on you to save your life..... and you never have to go threw any of that to save "one of your buddies"
how much body protection do you ride with boondocking
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To each there own sir, I just hope I never have to come dig you out or do CPR on you to save your life..... and you never have to go threw any of that to save "one of your buddies"
Have you ever been in the vicinity of avys?
As much as I stay out of any avy terrain, it doesn't mean it can't happen. Avy's can happen in steep tree areas as well. Even if it's not a big slide, the airbag could help soften tree impact. Every once in a blue moon I'll get on an open slope that has potential to slide. Just knowing I'm doing everything possible to minimize death is worth it to me. The one time I was in an avy was the one time I didn't have my avy pack with me since 2009. A slope I've never seen slide in the last 12 years I've been riding. Luckily I rode out of it, cause I would have been buried 6ft deep.
Jeez, now I am a meadow muffin because I think the avy pack is a waste of time money and effort?
Just about everywhere in SW Colorado is avy terrain.
...and lightning could strike you. It has been thundering during our last few spring rides.
There are thousands of ways you can die. Dying in an avalanche is extremely rare. Every time I see it happen it is VERY easy to see the mistakes those folks made to end up in that situation.
Well, I have watched your riding videos and chances are, you would never even be able to find me in the woods son.
This notion that we defy death by riding is silly. It isn't nearly as dangerous as you guys like to play it up to be, unless you are making bad choices. I see that a LOT more than I see avy bags saving people.
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This has turned into an interesting thread! I have to admit that IMO.... I think it's crazy to not wear an Avy bag.... Especially if you ride in areas prone to slide... BUT on the other hand thats their choice and who am I to tell anyone else what I think they should do! I have a wife and kid at home and I supply a major portion of the income so there is no way I can justify not wearing one! I can afford the truck, trailer, sled and all the rest of the crap so I have no reason not to. I realize the chances of losing my life in an Avy are slim but as long as there's a chance I'll wear the bag. I feel like I owe it to myself , my family and my riding buddies! at times the bag feels like a small person is on my back but I guess I've gotten used to the weight. I have no illusions that a pack is a guarantee I'm coming home but it has to up my odds! Probably the same reason I wear a seat belt! Every time I read about an Avy death where a bag was not worn or able to be deployed I always wonder if it could have been the difference. Maybe or maybe not???? I can't take that chance! That's just my way of thinking and by no means should everyone else think the way I do!!!
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MY OFFER STILL STANDS PINKS....... MY RIDING VIDEOS HAS LITTLE TO 0 TREES IN THEM GOOD SIR DEEP TREE RIDING FOOTAGE IS VERY BORING AND SLOW SO AS A VIEWER ITS BORING.......I WILL HAPPILY BACK UP MY TALK WITH CASH IF THAT HELPS? I DONT EVEN KNOW WHY I REPLY BACK TO YOU, YOU SIR ARE A WASTE
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I use a Fox roost guard. Cheap, light, and good front and back protection. Doesn't have side protection, but I have yet to have a hit there in 12yrs, just usually chest. Had a tek vest and use it one day. Sits in my basement collecting dust. Couldn't stand how bulky it was and it chaffed my neck and limits vertical arm movement. I tried to modify the shoulder area which helped, but still too uncomfortable for me.
Used EVS shin/knee guards for years but they are getting torn up so I just picked up some force field knee protectors. Kinda pricey but seem like they are gonna be real comfortable and not bulky at all.
Used EVS shin/knee guards for years but they are getting torn up so I just picked up some force field knee protectors. Kinda pricey but seem like they are gonna be real comfortable and not bulky at all.
MY OFFER STILL STANDS PINKS....... MY RIDING VIDEOS HAS LITTLE TO 0 TREES IN THEM GOOD SIR DEEP TREE RIDING FOOTAGE IS VERY BORING AND SLOW SO AS A VIEWER ITS BORING.......I WILL HAPPILY BACK UP MY TALK WITH CASH IF THAT HELPS? I DONT EVEN KNOW WHY I REPLY BACK TO YOU, YOU SIR ARE A WASTE
Well I keep riding... Haven't seen you show up yet.
I thought your offer to Jeff at Thunder Mountain was pretty funny too. I rode with him last weekend. He would likely school you too. CLEARLY, you are a stud rider though...LOL
Either way for me its a Win Win A. I out ride you....
OR B. I ride with some one better and they push me.....either way, and my 16 finds a new home.....still not out that much there, But any who this thread got way off subject with our little tussle so......IM KINDLY DONE SIR! THANK YOU!
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