Veterans Day weekend @ Spangler Hills 2013
It seems like folks don't post their trips here as much as they used to back in the site's heyday. Here's one for you though. We're putting together a trip to Spangler Hills for the Veterans Day w...
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Camorhino wrote:
I agree Chris. So he had 5 points and helmets with him, was he wearing them? And if his wife and grandkids were ejected, were they wearing theirs? As in anything, if you exceed your skill set, will all the safety gear in the world save you? Common sense should prevail, especially when watching out for kids. By the way, sad to hear about that. Were you down at NG?
Yup- NG. He had everything (helmets and five points) and no one was using them- The consensus was that he broke an axle and that somehow lead to the roll... A tragedy that perhaps would have been avoided with seat belts and helmets.
At any rate- it was a good reminder to me of just how careful we have to be- I am certainly guilty of being cavalier at times- no more.
Its helmets, belts and zero drinking for me until we are safely back in camp.
