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New helmet law to be announced Monday
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imdoo'n
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i still disagree, making it law is incorrect.
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imdoo'n
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would be more effective to just limit speeds on trails, way fewer injuries, limit engine sizes and tire diameters.
don't you agree?
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LBZ
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Not exactly.
Just like road taxes included in gas pricing to pay for road maintenence there is a tobacco tax on tobacco products to cover tobacco related illnesses. If you want to smoke or drive you pay a tax.
There is no tax on seat belts or helmets so failure to wear either and getting injured comes directly out of everyone's pocket. But there are FINES if you get caught. So the risk of being penalized financially creates incentives to maybe just do up the belt and tighten up the strap. Your choice in the end. I would rather y'all just wear your helmets and belts and quit bitching. Use common sense.
LBZ
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I've seen almost as many rollovers and oopsies from people loading and unloading their machines as I have on the trails. Personally I'd recommend wearing it to load/unload.
LBZ
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No.
Now you need radar traps with certified operators, check points that would be time consuming to check all that stuff. It would not be cost effective and counter productive even imo. I'm not staring at my speedo to see how fast I'm going, I'm watching the trail and riding to conditions. Distractions like trying to see through a mud covered gauge display cuz I'm worried about a ticket could be more hazardous.
Lem Lamb
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When I ride my Camel named Clyde across the great desert wide we have our helmets on 24/7, "not because it's a law,,, but for multi task reasons."
Our helmets come in handy as we use them too pick Berrys, scope water with them to drink from, and transformation them into gas cans if one of us runs out of fuel, Ha.
Sometimes we flip them up side down to Trap air in them when swimming the big desert rivers when it rains.
Another benefit of the helmit is night time as Clyde and I use them as bong-goes at the camp fire as we sing old first Nations songs of long ago, then we put them on at night since they "kinda" act like a pillow incase the water Buffalo step on our heads at night when we're sleeping.
The helmit is good sun protection, coping block, parts tray, salid-bowl, sun-dial, oil catch can, beer jug or coffee cup in my case, and a camp fire collection tray too razes funds for next days gas costs, Ha.
So the best part about the helmit is just having one incase we need it for many things along the way.
Clyde the Camel and I pack them when the system says yes, and they are good weapons if we encounter a wild Grizzly Bear or mad Kow Moose, LOL, "no furry critter wants to tangle with a sling shot helmit rock Chucker. Ha.
Funny thing is we don't see Grizzly Bears and Kow Moose in the Great Desert. Oh-well,,, at least we're prepared of just in-case.
Some might think I'm pessimistic or optimistic, but Camel Clyde knows me as Realistic in the moment as it changes from minute to hour then day as I plan 3 days late at everything I do.
This works good as it allows the noodle to absorb at a slow pace. LOL.
Look not what the helmit can do for us as what we can do with the helmit.
Words from the first Monkey into space named Albert in 1948.
Our helmets come in handy as we use them too pick Berrys, scope water with them to drink from, and transformation them into gas cans if one of us runs out of fuel, Ha.
Sometimes we flip them up side down to Trap air in them when swimming the big desert rivers when it rains.
Another benefit of the helmit is night time as Clyde and I use them as bong-goes at the camp fire as we sing old first Nations songs of long ago, then we put them on at night since they "kinda" act like a pillow incase the water Buffalo step on our heads at night when we're sleeping.
The helmit is good sun protection, coping block, parts tray, salid-bowl, sun-dial, oil catch can, beer jug or coffee cup in my case, and a camp fire collection tray too razes funds for next days gas costs, Ha.
So the best part about the helmit is just having one incase we need it for many things along the way.
Clyde the Camel and I pack them when the system says yes, and they are good weapons if we encounter a wild Grizzly Bear or mad Kow Moose, LOL, "no furry critter wants to tangle with a sling shot helmit rock Chucker. Ha.
Funny thing is we don't see Grizzly Bears and Kow Moose in the Great Desert. Oh-well,,, at least we're prepared of just in-case.
Some might think I'm pessimistic or optimistic, but Camel Clyde knows me as Realistic in the moment as it changes from minute to hour then day as I plan 3 days late at everything I do.
This works good as it allows the noodle to absorb at a slow pace. LOL.
Look not what the helmit can do for us as what we can do with the helmit.
Words from the first Monkey into space named Albert in 1948.
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imdoo'n
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this may be the lamest BS i have ever heard. but whatever fill your boots.
i would strongly suggest if you can not read the speedo, you are riding way over the conditions you are facing on the trail. slowing down would enable you to see the hazards on the trails and have plenty of time to avoid them! you sir are what laws are for! reduced speeds equal reduced injuries, less wild life harasement, less trail damage, and less need for emergency people.
we have found that with reduced speeds . there has been way less machine breakage, less trail damage, less drinking, more time to enjoy life in general, way friendlier people in the group and on the trails.
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rzrgade
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It's a good thing they don't have fines for landing on your side .....
Hahahaha
That would help with this dam socialist gov ....
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Hahahaha
That would help with this dam socialist gov ....
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rzrgade
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Yeah , I hope I get over it ....
Have you thought about a gear reduction kit for the ranger & 24 inch tires ?
Even if you pin it , you might not hit 16 mph...
Second thought , not all people need a helmet ....
Some it's just not worth the cost ...
Benefit vrs cost ?
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Have you thought about a gear reduction kit for the ranger & 24 inch tires ?
Even if you pin it , you might not hit 16 mph...
Second thought , not all people need a helmet ....
Some it's just not worth the cost ...
Benefit vrs cost ?
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rzrgade
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Have you checked out that new canam
X3 ..... That thing sure hauls azz . Would be a blast to pin that thing WFO on our trails !
PLUS a turbo .... Yes I said acTURBO !!
You would be the happiest sud bud ... Ever .
Just pin it & no break downs ... What would that be like.... Can you imagine ?
Remember though .... Wear a helmet /it's the law !
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Lem Lamb
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Yes, life throws things at us that point at change, some say yha and others nay.
Life goes on as normal no matter what ideas become laws Any-who.
My little watermelon bucket takes up nill for room, cost nothing to by, and is there incase I stir up a battle with Kow Moose, Ha.
If you see a Moose with helmit on, you know he won the battle.
All small potatoes as we wait for the next law coming down the pipe of who knows what.
Do what each of us so, live life full.
Lem
Life goes on as normal no matter what ideas become laws Any-who.
My little watermelon bucket takes up nill for room, cost nothing to by, and is there incase I stir up a battle with Kow Moose, Ha.
If you see a Moose with helmit on, you know he won the battle.
All small potatoes as we wait for the next law coming down the pipe of who knows what.
Do what each of us so, live life full.
Lem
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imdoo'n
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Eactly, the law is coming, don't like it! Have to live with it yes! No idea if it will affect me, other than if i forget to bring helmet!
rzrgade
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