Do you ride with a tether??

[Skyline]

I ran a 13 pro last year with no tether, this year I'm going to a 14 and maybe turbo, I like climbing. So my question is do you ride with a tether and why? Also what kind are you running

 

[Staple_STI]

Always.. Just bought the polaris tether and drilled a hole near the tank for it. Very easy install, plug and play, and has saved the sled many times.

When it tips on the top and holds the throttle open you'll be wishing you installed it too. Seen it happen a few times last year

 

[bayman]

Always. It's the key on my sled. Seems the track is showing on my sled alot, i'm sure it has saved a motor by now.

 

[Skyline]

I had one on my 08 doo but it was a pain in my ass always full of ice and never really worked are the new ones any better?

 

[cokecrazed007]

I never used one until I saw pictures of people who have lost limbs and skin due to the throttle being stuck wide open and the person under the track. I will not own a sled without one now.

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[Wilk INStheWEST]

I had one on my 08 doo but it was a pain in my ass always full of ice and never really worked are the new ones any better?

Having to blow into the tether a couple times to get rid of some snow or ice, is way better than losing a limb or having skin grafts. The Polaris tether is super easy to install and works well.

 

[Bogger]

seems to me there was a pretty graphic video on here outlining the importance of a tether, not to mention the safety of the people around you if the throttle sticks

 

[goldfinger]

Always, Been in a couple situations over the years and wont ride without one anymore. New ones are plug and play. Ice in the cap non issue. leave on the jacket all day. Effortless

 

[Bnorth]

Always, found the best is to wrap it around my wrist.

 

[Skyline]

Thanks for the imput guys made the decision easy going to order one

 

[E-Zmoke]

I am pretty sure most remember all the graphic vids and heated debates last year but it should be brought up every season and perhaps more would install a tether. Glad you decided to get one. The Polaris tether works great, and I haven't had any issues with mine in 3 years. IMO all snowmobiles should be sold with the $30 part. Dealers should not be able to deliver these machines without the part installed and tested.

 

[Dutchman]

Agree, should come on the sled when new.........I have the Polaris tether and no problems after one season. Simple install.
Personally, we have a friend that is missing his leg from the knee down. With a tether, it would never had happened.

 

[polarisdragon800]

I also use the Polaris Tether. Very good, smart investment.

 

[lilduke]

Anybody ever try Teth-Air? I don't where my tether ever,been pretty lucky I guess. I just hate the cord being attached to me. But nobody wants to loose a leg. That Teth-Air might be the answer for me. But how well does the thing work? Don't need a sled stalling out at the wrong time.....

 

[ferniesnow]

I have gotten used to mine. I find they aren't long enough so I hook two together without the actual electronics on the second piece. Much more user friendly......more range of motion and it doesn't seem to get tangled in the bars as much.

 

[mfguy]

Wear a tether.

here is a MotorFist rider showing how to destroy his new MotorFist Trophy jacket and almost killing himself. He was VERY lucky to survive. We are getting him a new jacket because we felt so sorry for this cat.

Scary snowmobile accident in north of sweden ! - YouTube

 

[Skyline]

Anybody ever try Teth-Air? I don't where my tether ever,been pretty lucky I guess. I just hate the cord being attached to me. But nobody wants to loose a leg. That Teth-Air might be the answer for me. But how well does the thing work? Don't need a sled stalling out at the wrong time.....

I was also wondering about the teth-air does anyone ride with one how do you like it
whats the range?

 

[1100]

Nytro man has one. He hasn't had to use it. The range is adjustable. I plan on purchasing one

 

[CUSO]

Thing is, would a teth-air help if you are so close to the sled, like your arm sucked into a tunnel?

 

[C of Red]

I wouldn't ride without one. That video above made my skin crawl. That guy is one lucky SOB. If the snow would have been deep his buddy wouldn't have gotten there quick enough and I would have puked all over my keyboard.

They should be factory on all sleds, we spend all this money on gear and sleds, I would hate to loose a limb for $40.