Lesson Learned

JPJablonsk · #1 (**permalink**) 03-11-2004, 10:36 PM

So, I'm riding on the back of my husband's quad....we're riding along. All is well, I'm checking out the scenery. Sounds good, right? :rider:
So we're flying down this trail, and at the last second(the VERY last second) he yells 'DUCK!'

I look straight, and BAM! my head slams into a fallen tree. He, of course, bent down so only I was hit.
The helmet flys off my head, and I jump off the quad- holding my head in pain. This was the first time I actually saw stars...

Moral of the story: ALWAYS wear a helmet. NEVER check out scenery if you're flying down a trail. Keep your eyes FORWARD!!!

luvsandpits · #2 (**permalink**) 03-12-2004, 01:33 AM

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Originally posted by JPJablonsk@Mar 11 2004, 05:36 PM
Moral of the story: ALWAYS wear a helmet. NEVER check out scenery if you're flying down a trail. Keep your eyes FORWARD!!!

excellent advise ... thanx for sharing ... some better advise would be NOT to ride double on a quad, unless it was made for two riders ... glad you're alright

JPJablonsk · #3 (**permalink**) 03-12-2004, 01:45 AM

I don't have to ride double anymore...I just ordered a new Rancher 4x4 ES tonight!!!

Sycoholic · #4 (**permalink**) 03-12-2004, 01:55 AM

That's kewl..... the trick is to get your husband to ride double with you so you can get even with him.

:fireevil:

hcr400ex · #5 (**permalink**) 03-12-2004, 02:32 AM

Yeah i did that to my girl when she went riding with me. We were going through a feild(not too fast) and hit a bump...she went flying off the back of the quad, and landed on her @$$

luvsandpits · #6 (**permalink**) 03-14-2004, 02:40 AM

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Originally posted by JPJablonsk@Mar 11 2004, 08:45 PM
I don't have to ride double anymore...I just ordered a new Rancher 4x4 ES tonight!!!

I feel safer already ... congrats on your new ride ... ride it in good health :smiliethumbup:

Jim · #7 (**permalink**) 03-15-2004, 12:43 AM

Oh, so it was my fault huh? We just went down that trail and ducked at the same tree about 15 minutes before that...

mark40 · #8 (**permalink**) 03-16-2004, 09:15 PM

JIM GOOD LUCK WITH THE NEW RANCHER I LIVE IN JEFFERSON ALSO MAYBE WE COULD RIDE LOCALLY SOME TIME I WONT SAY WHERE IN OPEN FORUM . I WISH MY WIFE WOULD RIDE ON HER OWN RIDING DOUBLE IS A PAIN WITH A PANICKY PARTNER :rider:

JPJablonsk · #9 (**permalink**) 03-17-2004, 12:50 AM

Don't worry Mark, I didn't want to ride with you anyway!
What, are you afraid you can't keep up with a girl??

It's all good, just busting your chops. PM myself or Jim and
we'll hook up sometime.

Wazu · #10 (**permalink**) 03-21-2004, 04:25 PM

I tell ya, I've cracked 5 helmets mountainbiking, and my head was always fine, other than the stars. THANK GOD for helmets. I would imagine that on a quad it is even more important. Most accidents happen on the first time you ride a trail. At least that is the way it was in mountainbiking. I've learned the hard way to always check out the race route BEFORE the race, even if it takes some energy away from your performance. It's worth it. :wacko: Glad you got a new Rancher! I love mine. Did you get the GPS too?