helmets

gforce

Active VIP Member
Joined
Nov 17, 2006
Messages
4,776
Reaction score
728
Location
ANTLER LAKE
we have peeps from all over on snow and mud..are helmets mandatory in your province of state or country..(for sleds and/or motorcycles)..let us know.thanks!
 

HONDA310R

Active VIP Member
Joined
Jul 28, 2007
Messages
524
Reaction score
35
Location
EDMONTON
we have peeps from all over on snow and mud..are helmets mandatory in your province of state or country..(for sleds and/or motorcycles)..let us know.thanks!

They should be...if you can afford the toy you can afford the proper gear
 

island rider

Active VIP Member
Joined
Dec 13, 2009
Messages
153
Reaction score
2
Location
nanaimo
not wearing a helmet on an atv , motor bike or snowmobile is like playing russian rulet , eventually your luck runs out .
 

Cameo

Active member
Joined
Aug 7, 2008
Messages
85
Reaction score
17
Location
Antler Lake, AB
Texas state law is that if you are over 16, and have insurance for non helmet, you and the passenger can be with out helmet on a motorcycle. I talked to a cop to clarify it, and the additional insuance is about $5.00/year. He said it was to cover the cost of the bucket they would have to shovel whats left of you brain into if you dont have a helmet they can use.

:)

I wear one all the time now.
 

Oldtrick

Active VIP Member
Joined
Oct 16, 2009
Messages
257
Reaction score
58
Location
Lloydminster, AB
Great to hear you're wearing that helmet, and don't forget that you're handgun has to be worn outside of your bibs.:beer:
(No-one tell him we're not in Texas, Ok!)
 

polarice

Active VIP Member
Joined
Jan 8, 2008
Messages
14,852
Reaction score
2,206
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
when we were kids we never had a helmet till we got the faster sleds
mind you back then not very many people had helmets
now i dont even think twice about it and im not even sure if it is law in alberta to wear them on private property

i always wear them now even on the mountain bike
 

08summit

Active VIP Member
Joined
Oct 21, 2007
Messages
1,023
Reaction score
356
Location
Leduc alberta
when we were kids we never had a helmet till we got the faster sleds
mind you back then not very many people had helmets
now i dont even think twice about it and im not even sure if it is law in alberta to wear them on private property

i always wear them now even on the mountain bike



X2...We never wore helmets growing up on sleds either ( That was back 30yrs ago) now I wouldn't think of riding without one...but that being said should the government be regulating everything we do?? We never wore seat belts either or helmets on bicycles and I am sure there were no more injuries then there is now. Maybe because of all these regulations people lost all there common sence. Maybe I'm wrong here but just my 2 cents.
 

TylerG

Super Mod Geek
Administrator
Moderator
Joined
Nov 7, 2006
Messages
31,432
Reaction score
29,256
Location
Parkland County
According to global News last night there are only 2 provinces in Canada in which helmets are NOT mandatory. Those are Alberta and BC
 

Summitric

SUPER COOL MOD & Supporting Vendor
Moderator
Joined
Oct 21, 2006
Messages
48,075
Reaction score
32,180
Location
Edmonton/Sherwood Park
Website
www.bumpertobumper.ca
According to global News last night there are only 2 provinces in Canada in which helmets are NOT mandatory. Those are Alberta and BC

AND THE TERRITORIES......:d .......... AND GLOBAL SAID THAT WAS FOR QUADS AND SLEDS........ HELMETS MANDATORY ALL THROUGH CANADA FOR MOTORBIKES
 

femme.fatale.

Active VIP Member
Joined
Jun 18, 2009
Messages
2,809
Reaction score
1,049
Location
Bonnyville
Having grown up around toys all my life, it was just ground into us that if you want to play, you gotta have a helmet. If Terry saw us on a quad or sled or whatever without a helmet.... chit hit the fan....

Now, i wouldnt have it any other way, it's second nature to put on a helmet - same as my seat belt.
 

sldgy

Active VIP Member
Joined
Nov 25, 2009
Messages
1,180
Reaction score
16
Location
NA
not mandatory for adults in Idaho riding anything

Keeps my ears warm on a sled but you will never see the hippie wearing on on his bike!!!!
 

HONDA310R

Active VIP Member
Joined
Jul 28, 2007
Messages
524
Reaction score
35
Location
EDMONTON
lol well i was in idaho last year and seen a guys pass me on a crotch rocket without a helmet.
 

Cat401

Active VIP Member
Joined
Dec 27, 2008
Messages
3,115
Reaction score
8,290
Location
Waskatenau, Alberta
Having grown up around toys all my life, it was just ground into us that if you want to play, you gotta have a helmet. If Terry saw us on a quad or sled or whatever without a helmet.... chit hit the fan....

Now, i wouldnt have it any other way, it's second nature to put on a helmet - same as my seat belt.

Seat belt.....what kind sled you got??:rolleyes:
 

Pappillion

Active VIP Member
Joined
Apr 16, 2008
Messages
311
Reaction score
1
Location
edmonton, alberta, canada
This is something that shouldn't need a Law. But if there is any doubt about the subject just read the sticker on your machine that is usually beside your left knee.

Funny enough that people can read the sticker that tells them to put the right type of fuel in but not the one that says wear a crash cap.
 

Ryano

Active VIP Member
Joined
Jun 23, 2009
Messages
2,248
Reaction score
82
Location
Slave Lake A.B.
they only time I don't ware my helmut when quading is when I'm hunting but also don't go over 10kpm either and no horsen around when my rifle is on the quad
 

Scrambled

Active VIP Member
Joined
Mar 3, 2009
Messages
1,120
Reaction score
2,598
Location
Nanoose Bay B.C
im not sure of the law,but my law is I wont ride with someone without one,
I refuse to deal with your head injuries because your to cool or stupid to wear one,thats just me though,under 19 it shouldnt even be optional I think,if at20 you dont wanna wear one owell,but you aint ridin with me.
 

powderpusher

Active member
Joined
Feb 20, 2008
Messages
148
Reaction score
0
Location
whitecourt ab
not illegal in alberta to ride with out a helmut,been guilty of doing it myself before but now wont go with out one ,i think it should be mandatory as they can save your life in a crash on these newer powerful sleds
 

JFedup

Active member
Joined
Nov 5, 2009
Messages
32
Reaction score
5
Location
Lamont, AB
X2...We never wore helmets growing up on sleds either ( That was back 30yrs ago) now I wouldn't think of riding without one...but that being said should the government be regulating everything we do?? We never wore seat belts either or helmets on bicycles and I am sure there were no more injuries then there is now. Maybe because of all these regulations people lost all there common sence. Maybe I'm wrong here but just my 2 cents.

I couldn't agree with you more! My 2 cents.
 
Top Bottom