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Tool to help when stuck alone
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Great Product, Great Safety Tool !!!
OK guys... Mattt is asking for info on the jack... a very good tool for getting unstuck... The jack is one way to be prepared should things go bad weather you are riding in a group or riding alone. And yes I agree that riding in groups is much safer than riding alone.
Mattt... get the jack... I have one, it's light and very high quality. Better to have this than not FOR SURE!
You should also be carrying snowshoes with you.
Telling him to not ride alone is like telling your daughter that condoms are a bad idea after she's already having sex.
He is trying to be safer in the backcountry.... the jack is safer than no jack... it is light and attaches to the tunnel easily...
I take SAR issues seriously... that is why I carry a satphone and a GPIRB (PLB) with me as well as good survival tools...like the highlift jack.[these new "SPOT"s look great too ] I ride with a buddy or in a group but I have been seperated on occasion and stuck. Even with a GPS Rino; if you are in a canyon your buddies can't find you.
I've seen plenty of people who have been seperated from the "pack" and have been stranded as well without the ability to get thier sled unstuck...
If you were to get your 163" XP or 163" Dragon stuck (or 144" for that matter) you are talking about a lot of digging, and the skid is still filled with snow and will weigh another 60 lbs.
If you are 50 and can throw around your sled when it's stuck... it's great you are in such good health and not a drain on the healthcare system. I'm 42 and in excellent shape, but there are times when the sled is stuck so bad that it takes two people or the jack to get it out.
Video demo of the High-Jacker in use:
http://www.highliftjack.com/video/WINDOWS%20MEDIA%20PLAYER/HIJKR_PRMO_384K_Stream.wmv
I think that the High-Jacker is a SOLID piece of saftey equipment, weather you ride in groups or solo and is worth every penny.
Jack is a great guy to deal with and this family business is top notch, a great example of the American small businessman spirt, pride of craftsmanship and ingenuity!
Click here for Video http://www.highliftjack.com/index.html#Highjacker_Video_
Try to lift this sukka by yourself ironman!
OK guys... Mattt is asking for info on the jack... a very good tool for getting unstuck... The jack is one way to be prepared should things go bad weather you are riding in a group or riding alone. And yes I agree that riding in groups is much safer than riding alone.
Mattt... get the jack... I have one, it's light and very high quality. Better to have this than not FOR SURE!
You should also be carrying snowshoes with you.
Telling him to not ride alone is like telling your daughter that condoms are a bad idea after she's already having sex.
He is trying to be safer in the backcountry.... the jack is safer than no jack... it is light and attaches to the tunnel easily...
I take SAR issues seriously... that is why I carry a satphone and a GPIRB (PLB) with me as well as good survival tools...like the highlift jack.[these new "SPOT"s look great too ] I ride with a buddy or in a group but I have been seperated on occasion and stuck. Even with a GPS Rino; if you are in a canyon your buddies can't find you.
I've seen plenty of people who have been seperated from the "pack" and have been stranded as well without the ability to get thier sled unstuck...
If you were to get your 163" XP or 163" Dragon stuck (or 144" for that matter) you are talking about a lot of digging, and the skid is still filled with snow and will weigh another 60 lbs.
If you are 50 and can throw around your sled when it's stuck... it's great you are in such good health and not a drain on the healthcare system. I'm 42 and in excellent shape, but there are times when the sled is stuck so bad that it takes two people or the jack to get it out.
Video demo of the High-Jacker in use:
http://www.highliftjack.com/video/WINDOWS%20MEDIA%20PLAYER/HIJKR_PRMO_384K_Stream.wmv
I think that the High-Jacker is a SOLID piece of saftey equipment, weather you ride in groups or solo and is worth every penny.
Jack is a great guy to deal with and this family business is top notch, a great example of the American small businessman spirt, pride of craftsmanship and ingenuity!
Click here for Video http://www.highliftjack.com/index.html#Highjacker_Video_
Try to lift this sukka by yourself ironman!
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Hey guys try this trick.
Drill small hole in the tip of your throttle lever. Take a small fishing hook and cut the barb off. Tie a few feet of line to it and keep it in your pocket until stuck. Stomp down the snow infront and the sides of your sled and then hook the hook in the lever while pulling the ski tip. Pull the throttle while pulling the ski tip. Most of time it will come right out, unless you're pointed uphill or just completly buried. The trick is stomping down the snow all around the belly pan.
Give it a try, and it fits right in your pocket.
Yeah I tried it once pulling the string between my teeth, sametime I pulled skis.
Works good but be sure you dont get that line wrapped around something when standing in front of sled pulling the throttle
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IdahoMike
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spend like 4 or 5 years doing squats, deadlifts, shrugs, upright rows, etc in the gym in the off-season ....
or you could buy the jack.
ya know I might do that, that sounds a lot easier.
hahaha
Let's see your about 1/2 my age. Do the words "Older & Wiser" mean any thing to you? Come see me in about 23 years LOL!!
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Good to Go
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Riding alone? Then can we send you the bill for the 100's of people and equipment that will have to go find you when something happens? You may be a stud, but mother nature usually wins when she takes her shot.
Maybe cheaper but it weighs a LOT more.
This one is made for sledding and has a large foot print for the snow. It is made of aluminum I believe.
Bill is riding an XP this year. Still has his boosted phazer
here it is on my apex. I have a few left if anybody is interested
I've used it to lift out of few rev's over the past year.
here it is on my apex. I have a few left if anybody is interested
I've used it to lift out of few rev's over the past year.
Love the fishing line idea I am going to remember that for sure. Got my xmas bonus today since it was my first day back at work so I will have to order the jack this week thanks for the input good or bad.
Who gets the bill when someone gets caught in an avalanche and SaR has to come out? Serious question
I always go into the mountains expecting to get stuck and expecting to have to get myself unstuck alone. I often ride in a group that gets strung out and seperated and with my wife whom can be good help, sometimes not. I carry 50' of 6mm rope and another 25' of 5mm accessory cord along with various prussiks, webbing and 5 carabiners to set up a Z-drag w/brake prussik and a snobunje. Works great to load weight on sled then hit throttle to get it moving a couple inches then repeat til out of hole. Can also roll sled up off of a tree or out of tree well. I will have to remember to add the fishing line trick though, that could come in handy. Be safe out there!
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No wonder you guys need all this weird get unstuck chit, you all carry 50lbs of horsechit on you sleds.
Mattt,
Seems your post was highjacked to beat on you for riding alone....
Purchasing the jack was one of the toughest calls I've made in reguards to accessories. I was concerned about placement, weight, and frankly, being considered a puss. I ride with a rough crew.
I tossed the mounting kit, and came up with a simpler and cleaner mount for my M7 which keeps it so close to the tunnel it is not in the way at all. I can tell you that I had SERIOUS reservations about adding that extra weight to my sled. Actually had it for weeks before mounting it to the sled.
I can honestly say that this may be one of the best purchases I have made! It flat works as claimed, and allows me to ride longer and be less tired. The best part is when I'm off boondocking and get stuck without a buddy visible, I'm back riding without all the effort.
One days missed work and it pays for itself. Buy one, if you don't like it, PM me. My riding buddies will buy it from you in a heartbeat.
Seems your post was highjacked to beat on you for riding alone....
Purchasing the jack was one of the toughest calls I've made in reguards to accessories. I was concerned about placement, weight, and frankly, being considered a puss. I ride with a rough crew.
I tossed the mounting kit, and came up with a simpler and cleaner mount for my M7 which keeps it so close to the tunnel it is not in the way at all. I can tell you that I had SERIOUS reservations about adding that extra weight to my sled. Actually had it for weeks before mounting it to the sled.
I can honestly say that this may be one of the best purchases I have made! It flat works as claimed, and allows me to ride longer and be less tired. The best part is when I'm off boondocking and get stuck without a buddy visible, I'm back riding without all the effort.
One days missed work and it pays for itself. Buy one, if you don't like it, PM me. My riding buddies will buy it from you in a heartbeat.
Well, chalk me up on the idiot list also. Feel free to include me on your list of people not worth saving also. Guess I'm also dumb for riding with my Wife who can't help lift much? So does that also mean that 2 or 3 women shouldn't ride either? Don't say they could go for help, that would mean someone riding alone.
I suppose it's too much of a leap to think I might be smart enough to know my limits when riding alone, or with the Wife, so that would mean that I also don't have my own plan in place either.
Come on guys. Just 'cause it isn't the way you do it, doesn't make it wrong.
Maybe you have spent so much time helping people who can't think for themselves that you now assume you have to think for US ALL.
Peace, B
I suppose it's too much of a leap to think I might be smart enough to know my limits when riding alone, or with the Wife, so that would mean that I also don't have my own plan in place either.
Come on guys. Just 'cause it isn't the way you do it, doesn't make it wrong.
Maybe you have spent so much time helping people who can't think for themselves that you now assume you have to think for US ALL.
Peace, B
I used to be one of the nay sayers about the jack but I have seen it in action a couple of times and I might be tempted to add the weight to my sled.
As far as riding alone... Bull is right! BAD IDEA! In 20 minutes of riding you can be so far from the trail head that it would take a world class athlete a full day to hike out in waist to chest deep snow. Snow shoes? In powder that you need a jack for you are not going anywhere with snow shoes.
A couple of years ago we came across a guy out cold from hitting a hidden rock. Multiple fractures, several cuts that required stiches, and he was unable to tell us any info about himself or WHERE HE WAS. Less than a mile from the trailhead and alone. He likely would have died if we had not lucked upon him.
Taking risks if a part of life..Taking unnecessary risks if a part of death.
As far as riding alone... Bull is right! BAD IDEA! In 20 minutes of riding you can be so far from the trail head that it would take a world class athlete a full day to hike out in waist to chest deep snow. Snow shoes? In powder that you need a jack for you are not going anywhere with snow shoes.
A couple of years ago we came across a guy out cold from hitting a hidden rock. Multiple fractures, several cuts that required stiches, and he was unable to tell us any info about himself or WHERE HE WAS. Less than a mile from the trailhead and alone. He likely would have died if we had not lucked upon him.
Taking risks if a part of life..Taking unnecessary risks if a part of death.
I know I could survive a few nights out myself if I had too. I have enough stuff in my pack I wear sledding just incase of something should happen. But it is stupid to go out by yourself!! There is a lot of what ifsss, why take the chance? Live your life how you want, I really don't care. Its just not a wise thing to do.
Well also, not all of us live in the land of fluffy powder and few trees. If you ever happen to find you sled upside down in a large tree well with another larger than your folding saw tree wedging it in and you and your buddy can't move the faq'er.... don't call me. I'll just tell you how you could easily winch it out with a piece of rope and couple carabiners, if you had them
I think it is a good idea for anyone to get one. Use a little creativity to get it mounted a little bit out of the way. I am from MN and sometimes I have to ride 20 miles home by myself. But before I split up the people know the way I take and I call home. And If I am not home in 40 mins. Both come a running from both ways. Oh forgot to mention I am in a wheelchair also. I am well prepared to keep warm for a couple of hours. I have had some occasions to where they both came, minor situation where I tipped over or got stuck. But I can see this jack helping someone getting me out also which is what I am looking at. I am 250 or so with gear and the track is a easy 60 lbs. it all adds up. Plus you do not stay young forever either. If you life weights or whatever get the dang jack anyways and use the lifting program in the gym.
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