Snowmobilers are fu#%ing arrogant!!!!

[CO 2.0]

Around here it's all in where you ride from what I've seen. The more high profile areas like Vail Pass and Rabbit ears bring out the sour grapes. This is why I ride in areas very little people go to or even know about. Much more enjoyable experience, on the mountain and in the parking lot.

 

[sdsnocop]

I don't own any mountains personally, and the public mountains are for everyone of all levels of equipment and abilities.

Like I said, I won't leave anyone stranded that really needs help, but I do tons of maintenance on my stuff to minimize the potential of being stranded in the backcountry, and it costs money. So why would I want to spend MY riding time doing someone elses maintenance? Likewise, I'll help you dig out but don't expect me to follow you around all day to dig you out of your 'learning curve', ESPECIALLY if you don't have your own shovel!

We're all out there to have fun and ride, right? But I've seen people bring stuff on the mountain that probably shouldn't be there, not only because it's a boat anchor, but because it has the ability to run long enough to take its rider a long way into the backcountry and leave them there. A little fun has now become a life/death issue, not only for the rider, but for everyone that has to go in looking for them.

Going cheap may work riding on the farm, but it can screw you real quick in the backcountry. That's the only real point I'm trying to make here.

This quote says it all!!!
"It is time to stop worrying about what everyone has or has not and just ride."


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Sorry Mnt-track I was trying to make a point. The attitude of some is if you do not have the latest and greatest you are not serious about the sport. I certainly understand the importance of a properly maintained and prepaired sled as well as having the ability to handle the condition you are about to ride. I also very much understand the risk posed by someone who frankly do not have the knowledge or common cents to safely leave the parking lot let alone their house. I am a snowmobile patrol officer for the Black Hills of SD. I have rode 4-5 thousand miles a year for the past 20 years and am the one risking my butt when someone does something stupid. On a daily basis I help snowmobilers with their learning curve even when some do not want the help. I am also the one dragging out those when things go seriously wrong. I also ride alone often so I am very aware of my patrol sled's limitations and have the equipment nesessary for self rescue. My personal sled is 11 years old but is properly maintained and I know its capibilities and limitations. I have seen some of the farm sleds you refer to and you are right some of them should not leave the farm but some of us are very capable with an older sled. Thanks for being the one to help others out. Most snowmobilers I come across are helpful but I come across some who would drive by a couple stuck or broke down by themselves on a rental sled next to the trail.

 

[Mtn-Track]

sdsnocop; We're on the same page. I'm former SOES/SAR and so's my now-restored sno-cat.

Thanks for the service you do, even when you know someone (and/or their equipment) is out of their league!

People can be jerks, no matter how much money they have or don't have.
And you can't write a citation for "stupid", but their should be a law against parking lot posers......



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[Arctic Thunder]

Stopping to help some depends on the situation.

Honestly if a sled is tipped on it's side and they have three guys laying on the ground looking at it. And 10 more watching, they probably don't need my help at that time.

But if their is a sled in the same situation and only two guys I would stop to make sure they can get home.

In some areas we ride it is remote, everyone helps everyone. But in other areas its no different than a city street. people going in every direction.

I base my decision to stop or not on how many people are already involved, is it a busy area, is it the end of the day?

anyone that puts up a hand for help will get it. but no reason to stop for every dead sled along side the road.

Same thing really applies to guys stuck off the trail. If they have 10 buddies sitting their watching him pull his guts out, it might be a training session for the guy they already pulled on all day long, so they can help him or he can help himself.

Thunder

 

[PJ-Hunter]

I have stopped and helped so many strangers that I've lost count.

The two semi-friendly "girls" who were snoboarding up at Lolo by the radio ower...needed a ride up the hill...they thoguht about it, discussed it, but ultimately declined my friendly offer.

And on and on....

Why WOULDN'T you help people?

Next time, don't offer to help when your pants are around your ankles.

 

[Arctic Thunder]

Yeah, sorry bout that. Next time I'll joust em with a tree branch.

Thats funny right there!



Thunder

 

[milehighassassin]

I typically stop for single or two riders. If it is a larger group, I'll slow down and wave.

 

[doc202]

I too stop whenever someone looks like they need help or are stuck and it sure is surprising how often I get that pi** off look just for asking someone if you can give them a hand. Why the he** would you act that way? If someone is willing to take time out of their few hours of recreation and stop to help dig me out I'm pretty gratefull. Can't imagine throwing attitude at them. Just don't understand people anymore

 

[Mafesto]

It's not just snowmobilers.

People are pissbisquits in general any more.

 

[Arctic Thunder]

It's not just snowmobilers.

People are pissbisquits in general any more.

Your right.

Simply amazing how people have really gotten to the point of walking by about anything without an offer of help..

I can see it now, you roll up and help someone with the hood up. Your standing their and someone says "puller it over a little" you do, it pops/backfires and the clutch whips around and bust up some guys hand, he could propably sue you and guess what you would probably lose. Messed up world we live in.

Thunder

 

[av8er]

my brother pulled a lady out of the ditch- and it bent her spoiler in the front

She threatened to sue if he didn't give her his insurance info, he finally caved, I would of told her to get bent. but that's what he got for helping this lady out a $1200 claim against his insurance. Be sure to get a verbal commitment that you are not liable for any damage before you do good deeds like that.