Snowmobile Hand Signals.... Do you know them?

[RXN]

[SIZE=+1][SIZE=-1] [/SIZE][/SIZE] [SIZE=+1][SIZE=-1]Left Turn[/SIZE][/SIZE] [SIZE=+1][SIZE=-1]Left arm extended straight out from shoulder and pointing in the direction of the turn. [/SIZE][/SIZE]

Right Turn [SIZE=-1]Left arm raised at shoulder height, elbow bent and forearm vertical with palm of hand flat.[/SIZE]

Stop [SIZE=-1]Left or Right arm raised from the shoulder and extended straight up over the head with palm of hand flat. [/SIZE]

Slowing [SIZE=-1]Left arm extended out and down from the side of the body with a downward flapping motion of hand to signal warning or caution[/SIZE]

Oncoming Sleds [SIZE=-1]Left arm raised at shoulder height, elbow bent and forearm vertical, wrist bent, move arm from left to right over head, pointing to right side of trail.[/SIZE]

Sleds Following [SIZE=-1]Arm raised, elbow bent with thumb pointing backward, in "hitch-hiking" motion, move arm forward to backward over your shoulder.[/SIZE]

Last Sled in Line [SIZE=-1][/SIZE]Raise forearm from handlebar and show clenched fist at shoulder height.

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Above is the correct hand signals to be using on any Snowmobile Trail Canada Wide. if you don't know them maybe you should learn them. This label should almost be a dash sticker.

 

[sled_wrangler]

I have always wondered what to do for a hand signal when I'm the last sled ... Thanks for posting this

 

[struglin]

i thought out here head guy signalled oncoming head guy the # of sleds behind thats the standard mountain signal as to avoid head ons on switchbacks and blind corners last person shows a fist meaning clear till next group

 

[struglin]

I have always wondered what to do for a hand signal when I'm the last sled ... Thanks for posting this

hand up making a fist

 

[fnDan]

What's the signal for "a-arm smashing rock"?

 

[underdog]

What's the signal for "a-arm smashing rock"?

Jumping up and down, waving your arms, and yelling..... No matter how loud the sled coming towards it is.

 

[SHIFTmx]

We point at the rock, or stump as we drive by it. Also i show the number of riders behind me to the oncoming sleds, unless of course it's more than five then ill use the sleds following sign.

 

[Lowlife82]

We point at the rock, or stump as we drive by it. Also i show the number of riders behind me to the oncoming sleds, unless of course it's more than five then ill use the sleds following sign.

Careful with that number of sleds following signal. Lots of doo riders can't count past a "peace" sign. Bahaha

 

[kbrunlees]

Anyone know what the signal for" what the hell did I just do" ?

 

[SHIFTmx]

Anyone know what the signal for" what the hell did I just do" ?

Make a fist, put thumb up and index finger straight out. Now place tip of index finger firmly against side of helmet and pull trigger, and some times u can use other hand for the brains coming out other side.

 

[Wilk INStheWEST]

If every sled in the line uses the sleds following signal, and the last guy uses the last sled in line signal you should never need to worry about how many sleds are behind you. It's also hard to see when 2 people are moving at 50km/h each how many fingers someone is holding up. Also, you don't know if perhaps another group has caught up to you and may be on the tail of the last rider in your group. So, if you throw up 4 riders behind you, there may be 8, that is just going to confuse the oncoming sled. Even if I'm the last person in line, I like to keep an eye on my six to see if there is anyone behind me.

 

[treemongrol]

Jumping up and down, waving your arms, and yelling..... No matter how loud the sled coming towards it is.

Don't forget the helmet toss

 

[SHIFTmx]

If every sled in the line uses the sleds following signal, and the last guy uses the last sled in line signal you should never need to worry about how many sleds are behind you. It's also hard to see when 2 people are moving at 50km/h each how many fingers someone is holding up. Also, you don't know if perhaps another group has caught up to you and may be on the tail of the last rider in your group. So, if you throw up 4 riders behind you, there may be 8, that is just going to confuse the oncoming sled. Even if I'm the last person in line, I like to keep an eye on my six to see if there is anyone behind me.

Yep good point! Never thought of that.

 

[X-it]

Never had to use them, if there is a bit of a trail all the sleds are going same way. There should be a sign for those not able to make the chute to the top though... wholly chite.