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OPEN RIDES & EVENTS => Trail Rides & Open Events (Everyone's invited) => Topic started by: 4x4hale on July 23, 2009, 05:13:28 PM

Title: compliance with rules??
Post by: 4x4hale on July 23, 2009, 05:13:28 PM: if i have a tow chain will that take place of a strap? or will i have to get a tow strap??

thanks mike
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: TedderX on July 23, 2009, 05:22:13 PM: The reason we use a tow strap loops at the end instead of hooks is because:

If it breaks, those hooks/chain links become flying projectiles and can hurt any bystander. Besides, tow straps work just as good.
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: 4x4hale on July 23, 2009, 05:24:02 PM: thats cool...gotta get a strap.. thanks bro
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: TedderX on July 23, 2009, 05:27:15 PM: {toast}
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: Matt on July 23, 2009, 05:57:56 PM: Dont let that be the only thing that keeps you from riding. Someone usually has a strap or winch with them. We just prefer that if our strap breaks its while pulling our own vehicle :D
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: LeeYarnell on July 28, 2009, 06:13:08 PM: I have question about the rules. Does a two way radio work for the CB. I have Motorola two way with a 22 mile range and it works good. Will that work on a club ride?

Thanks
Lee
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: Matt on July 28, 2009, 06:24:42 PM: as long as someone with a cb has the other 2way, that can keep you informed
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: DOUG on July 28, 2009, 07:46:22 PM: Quote from: LeeYarnell on July 28, 2009, 06:13:08 PM
I have question about the rules. Does a two way radio work for the CB. I have Motorola two way with a 22 mile range and it works good. Will that work on a club ride?
Thanks
Lee

Everyone on the trail needs to have a CB. It's a GATR requirement, as it is with most every club, and everyone has time to get one.

It's our primary means of communication on the trail. It's used to tell you where we're headed, where we are, directions, trail information, and most importantly is used for safety. Others around you, in front of and behind you, can see what you cannot, and often the CB is the best way to communicate the info.

Everyone should show up with a CB. Even if it's a portable.
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: TedderX on July 28, 2009, 07:50:23 PM: Quote from: Doug on July 28, 2009, 07:46:22 PM
Quote from: LeeYarnell on July 28, 2009, 06:13:08 PM
I have question about the rules. Does a two way radio work for the CB. I have Motorola two way with a 22 mile range and it works good. Will that work on a club ride?
Thanks
Lee

Everyone on the trail needs to have a CB. It's a GATR requirement, as it is with most every club, and everyone has time to get one.

It's our primary means of communication on the trail. It's used to tell you where we're headed, where we are, directions, trail information, and most importantly is used for safety. Others around you, in front of and behind you, can see what you cannot, and often the CB is the best way to communicate the info.

Everyone should show up with a CB. Even if it's a portable.

And then you get told "you must like them rear ends" {nln}
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: Rockinwrangler on July 28, 2009, 07:55:06 PM: Here is an example of why we have a cb. Everyone was following Will into the mud pit when the train stopped and decided to back up. I slid off the edge of the road and I was headed to the ditch which would have been bad. Doug was behind me yelling on the CB, "DO NOT MOVE MIKE, WE WILL HOOK UP THE STRAP". ;D {hihi} {salute}.. It also makes for a boring day when you have to wonder what is going on....

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Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: Rowingfish87 on July 28, 2009, 08:13:13 PM: you definitely don't want to miss out on the mindless banter on the cb that transpires during a ride.

trust me.
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: Krawler00 on July 28, 2009, 08:15:21 PM: Quote from: Rowingfish87 on July 28, 2009, 08:13:13 PM
you definitely don't want to miss out on the mindless banter on the cb that transpires during a ride.

trust me.

{hump}
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: Daniel on July 28, 2009, 08:17:05 PM: 'Specially when you get Jimmy, Kyle and myself going on a good day. Boy oh boy! Watch out.
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: Krawler00 on July 28, 2009, 08:18:10 PM: You got your snoopy teacher cb fixed yet? ;D
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: Jimmy on July 28, 2009, 08:19:12 PM: Quote from: Daniel on July 28, 2009, 08:17:05 PM
'Specially when you get Jimmy, Kyle and myself going on a good day. Boy oh boy! Watch out.

MMMMMMhheeeemmm
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: Daniel on July 28, 2009, 08:19:29 PM: Nope. But no one complained at Beasley.
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: Krawler00 on July 28, 2009, 08:20:15 PM: no, more like maaawww mmmaaawww, mmahmmahhmmawww.
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: DOUG on July 28, 2009, 08:25:42 PM: :D :D :D :D

{popcorn}
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: Daniel on July 28, 2009, 08:27:54 PM: Quote from: Krawler00 on July 28, 2009, 08:20:15 PM
no, more like maaawww mmmaaawww, mmahmmahhmmawww.

Is it bad that you know how to spell that?
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: Krawler00 on July 28, 2009, 08:28:45 PM: I think I am the only one who can translate it. It's a gift.
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: Daniel on July 28, 2009, 08:33:34 PM: Ah...well I'd complain. Of all the things someone could've been given, it's the gift of translating "Charlie Brown" talk.
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: Krawler00 on July 28, 2009, 08:35:56 PM: No, that is Daniel 101. Like I said, it's a gift... from hell!
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: Daniel on July 28, 2009, 08:37:41 PM: Well, you must've taken that course up recently cause I haven't known you that long. Which means, you took enough interest to go out of your way to learn something for me. That's sweet Ben..
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: Krawler00 on July 28, 2009, 09:36:33 PM: Well, I have always had a soft spot for the "slower" people. ;)
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: LeeYarnell on July 29, 2009, 09:22:31 AM: I just want to make sure I understand. My motorola radio will pick up 22 different channels. I can hear other people when they talk on thier CB's and I can talk to them. So what is different in a CB and my radio. I will still be able to hear everyone on the CB's and they can hear me. It is that same as the CB. The CB may have more channels.
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: Matt on July 29, 2009, 09:34:15 AM: That is fine. As long as it communicates with a CB, then your all good.
Title: Re: compliance with rules??
Post by: mdo817 on July 29, 2009, 03:13:28 PM: Check and see if you can talk with a cb on channel 7.