Tork
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Last saturday, Bluedog led our group of riders with the light below industrial velcroed to his helmet. It was set to bright flash mode. NOS-pro estimated it was visible for 3/4 of a mile.
I have ridden hundreds of miles behind Bluedog this season and he was NEVER lost in the snow cloud. It is even helpful during the day in heavily forested areas and in open areas on cloudy days. Available at Walmart (black cased not the colored shown) for under $10 in the sporting goods section. It can also be around your neck with the strap.
Buy one
3 LED, 5 mode incl. flash, rotating lens for aiming
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I have ridden hundreds of miles behind Bluedog this season and he was NEVER lost in the snow cloud. It is even helpful during the day in heavily forested areas and in open areas on cloudy days. Available at Walmart (black cased not the colored shown) for under $10 in the sporting goods section. It can also be around your neck with the strap.
Buy one
3 LED, 5 mode incl. flash, rotating lens for aiming
Tork
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Quote from Suisse Sledder
I rode behind Bluedog too and verify that this is a great idea. It didn't matter how bad the snow dust was, you could always see him ahead of you. They work really well at night too.
Bluedog took the strap off the unit, and then used velcro to attach the light to the back of his helmet. This way the light stays in place and you don't have to worry about the strap moving around on your helmet.
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That's a heck of a lot more economical than getting a $350 BVS2 with the built-in LED flasher.
My distance riding buddy is trying to get me to give up my Sno-X and goggles for one of those new Doo helmets and I'm being stubborn.
Thanks Tork, I can now continue to be Stevie Skeptical and wear my Ol' Reliable gear.
I rode behind Bluedog too and verify that this is a great idea. It didn't matter how bad the snow dust was, you could always see him ahead of you. They work really well at night too.
Bluedog took the strap off the unit, and then used velcro to attach the light to the back of his helmet. This way the light stays in place and you don't have to worry about the strap moving around on your helmet.
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Quote from SledderSteve
That's a heck of a lot more economical than getting a $350 BVS2 with the built-in LED flasher.
My distance riding buddy is trying to get me to give up my Sno-X and goggles for one of those new Doo helmets and I'm being stubborn.
Thanks Tork, I can now continue to be Stevie Skeptical and wear my Ol' Reliable gear.
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Tork - Got mine mounted already!
Works great, but, had a hard time keeping it away from the kids.
Ha ha!!!
Works great, but, had a hard time keeping it away from the kids.
Ha ha!!!
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I will post some more pics and info on this too...Ron sent me some stuff 
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I don't go very fast so the snow dust does not cover my tail light. However, that is a good idea.
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Kevin...ya right, go get some work done.
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I'll go to work, quit harping at me :itchy:
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SledderSteve, I have the Bv2s helmet and I like it a lot. But the light is not as powerful as the Garrity which can be seen during the day except in very bright sunlight.
With the Bv2s I still use one of the lights that MrSled has pictured, but I keep it on the strap. That way I can face it backwards while riding and when I stop I spin it around facing forward and I immediatly have a very compact and powerful flashlight. If I did not have the Bv helmet, I would use 2 of those lights. One on the helmet and one on the strap around my neck, they weigh practically nothing
NOS-PRO, LOL on the kids liking the light. No worry though, no filament to break in an LED if it is dropped. Also battery life is amazing.
Ron has a third one he uses, A Brinkman which has multiple Red LEDs only. I cant find a link on it yet. He also has an extremely bright Cat Eye (?) that clips to his TY hat. Being the spotlight that it is and the prevert he is, that one has got to be for accent lighting at Weasel's or the Hurley Girly Bars
MrSled, nice pics. Get a second one to wear aroun your neck using the strap :idea:
With the Bv2s I still use one of the lights that MrSled has pictured, but I keep it on the strap. That way I can face it backwards while riding and when I stop I spin it around facing forward and I immediatly have a very compact and powerful flashlight. If I did not have the Bv helmet, I would use 2 of those lights. One on the helmet and one on the strap around my neck, they weigh practically nothing
NOS-PRO, LOL on the kids liking the light. No worry though, no filament to break in an LED if it is dropped. Also battery life is amazing.
Ron has a third one he uses, A Brinkman which has multiple Red LEDs only. I cant find a link on it yet. He also has an extremely bright Cat Eye (?) that clips to his TY hat. Being the spotlight that it is and the prevert he is, that one has got to be for accent lighting at Weasel's or the Hurley Girly Bars
MrSled, nice pics. Get a second one to wear aroun your neck using the strap :idea:
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Troy Lee Desgins has a fin w/ a light(solid or flashing) that attaches to the back of your helmet. I use one on my Laser module. Works good.
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Kevin,
The reason for the lighting whether you ride fast or slow, it is very difficult to keep track of the sled in front of you when the riding conditions cause snow dust, whether it be at night or a blinding snow during the day. While following others it is difficult to see the tail light mounted as low as they are.
A couple of years ago I was in the UP and read a report where a group of riders blew a 90 degree turn and all of them went straight, with a mother falling off of her sled and her 19 year son drove right through her killing his own mother. Without the snowdust this accident would have probably had a better ending, that's when I started think of ways to be more visible to those in my group.
If Mr. Sled or Tork could post the 2 different items I use, the strobe for the leader and the red for everyone else in the group you'll see how easily and cheaply they can be bought. I was riding Lake Gogebic earlier this winter with my little sister and she was wearing the red LED and it was very helpful at night while following her to determine where she was at and if she was speeding up or slowing down....
I believe Tom has posted the 2 items I use and gave to him so he can let you guys know about 1 more safety item available. I have ridden behind Tork with his BVS LED helmet and it works fine buy these aftermaket items are even more visible and can go on any exsisting helmet. The industrial strength Velcro allow the light to stay on the back of your helmet the whole trip or you can fight it off and put it in your tank bag until nightfall, snowfall or when the conditions require!!!
Sorry about the ramblings, trying to do payroll, 12 year old son looking over my shoulder (sprng break), fighting for computer time in my office so he can download some rap crap (N..... PLZ), the I POD was for his great grades, for once we made him earn something!
Take care all and have a great Easter!
Bluedog,
PS Tork the accident you referred to in N.H. may have been prevented by a simple $10.00 safety light, who knows, what a shame, I read the local newspaper accounting of the accident, what a terrible loss.
Kevin,
The reason for the lighting whether you ride fast or slow, it is very difficult to keep track of the sled in front of you when the riding conditions cause snow dust, whether it be at night or a blinding snow during the day. While following others it is difficult to see the tail light mounted as low as they are.
A couple of years ago I was in the UP and read a report where a group of riders blew a 90 degree turn and all of them went straight, with a mother falling off of her sled and her 19 year son drove right through her killing his own mother. Without the snowdust this accident would have probably had a better ending, that's when I started think of ways to be more visible to those in my group.
If Mr. Sled or Tork could post the 2 different items I use, the strobe for the leader and the red for everyone else in the group you'll see how easily and cheaply they can be bought. I was riding Lake Gogebic earlier this winter with my little sister and she was wearing the red LED and it was very helpful at night while following her to determine where she was at and if she was speeding up or slowing down....
I believe Tom has posted the 2 items I use and gave to him so he can let you guys know about 1 more safety item available. I have ridden behind Tork with his BVS LED helmet and it works fine buy these aftermaket items are even more visible and can go on any exsisting helmet. The industrial strength Velcro allow the light to stay on the back of your helmet the whole trip or you can fight it off and put it in your tank bag until nightfall, snowfall or when the conditions require!!!
Sorry about the ramblings, trying to do payroll, 12 year old son looking over my shoulder (sprng break), fighting for computer time in my office so he can download some rap crap (N..... PLZ), the I POD was for his great grades, for once we made him earn something!
Take care all and have a great Easter!
Bluedog,
PS Tork the accident you referred to in N.H. may have been prevented by a simple $10.00 safety light, who knows, what a shame, I read the local newspaper accounting of the accident, what a terrible loss.
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Great post Ron...have a great easter
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Ron, I was just being silly. I know it helps.
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Hey Tork, On the kids playing with the light:
The problem was, the helmet was still attached to it!
Should have taken some pictures with them running around with it.
LMAO
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I even thought of putting one on the front of the sled, in the blinking mode. Maybe, like Tork said, the leader of any group of TY guys, could spot that in an instant. Also, don't forget the medalion sticker on the windshield.
The problem was, the helmet was still attached to it!
Should have taken some pictures with them running around with it.
LMAO
TY rides could benifit from these.
I even thought of putting one on the front of the sled, in the blinking mode. Maybe, like Tork said, the leader of any group of TY guys, could spot that in an instant. Also, don't forget the medalion sticker on the windshield.
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NOS-PRO said:
Kids running around with helmets too big for them looks funny. You need to catch that with the video camera.
