Tether or no tether

[Teth-Air]

go buy a corded tether lol save the money and the hassle

To each their own but the reality only about 20% of guys with corded tethers use them.

 

[CUSO]

I would think even less. I would say 5% So many people couldn't be bothered, until they have or see a runaway sled with full throttle.

To each their own but the reality only about 20% of guys with corded tethers use them.

 

[06 Dragon]

Wasn't there some pictures on here at one time of a guys sled parked in his neighbors basement. If he would have connected his tether prior to starting, it probably would have stopped at the fence

 

[cokecrazed007]

How hard are they to install on a 2012 pro RMK ?

It just plugs into the harness and you mount it where you want it.

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[JoHNI_T]

I would think even less. I would say 5% So many people couldn't be bothered, until they have or see a runaway sled with full throttle.

I want to wear mine but it gets ripped off by tree's or gets tangled some way or another so I cant wear it,,, it actualy got pulled one time by a tree on a steep slope, it killed the sled and sent us rolling downhill lol, that was my last day, now it dangles on the bars hahaha

the manufacturer's need to find a better solution like Teth-Air, this is not rocket science and with all this mountain R&D the last few years ya would think this would come on the sled.

I think the ski manufacturers gave up teathers 30 plus years ago lol...... so basic

 

[POWDERSLUT]

I want to wear mine but it gets ripped off by tree's or gets tangled some way or another so I cant wear it,,, it actualy got pulled one time by a tree on a steep slope, it killed the sled and sent us rolling downhill lol, that was my last day, now it dangles on the bars hahaha

the manufacturer's need to find a better solution like Teth-Air, this is not rocket science and with all this mountain R&D the last few years ya would think this would come on the sled.

I think the ski manufacturers gave up teathers 30 plus years ago lol...... so basic

u gotta stop jumpin around like brandt ,jt,,,ur on a xp ,,,meadows n straight climbs...lol...

 

[CUSO]

Where are you attaching the tether?

I want to wear mine but it gets ripped off by tree's or gets tangled some way or another so I cant wear it,,, it actualy got pulled one time by a tree on a steep slope, it killed the sled and sent us rolling downhill lol, that was my last day, now it dangles on the bars hahaha

the manufacturer's need to find a better solution like Teth-Air, this is not rocket science and with all this mountain R&D the last few years ya would think this would come on the sled.

I think the ski manufacturers gave up teathers 30 plus years ago lol...... so basic

 

[bell32]

Anyone try a retractable lanyard attached to the tether?

 

[d mills]

I want to wear mine but it gets ripped off by tree's or gets tangled some way or another so I cant wear it,,, it actualy got pulled one time by a tree on a steep slope, it killed the sled and sent us rolling downhill lol, that was my last day, now it dangles on the bars hahaha

the manufacturer's need to find a better solution like Teth-Air, this is not rocket science and with all this mountain R&D the last few years ya would think this would come on the sled.

I think the ski manufacturers gave up teathers 30 plus years ago lol...... so basic

At least I'm not the only one with this problem/concern. I'll try an extension like the boys said.....if that doesn't work maybe a teth-air. See what happens...

 

[E-Zmoke]

Your an idiot if you have a teather installed and don't use it. Figure out a way to make it work. I keep mine attached to my jacket, perhaps the Polaris ones are longer? I find mine the perfect length. I have never had it get in the way once. Best $30 I have ever spent.

 

[Teth-Air]

I would think even less. I would say 5% So many people couldn't be bothered, until they have or see a runaway sled with full throttle.

Well you may be right but in a poll only 20% said they used their tether. They may have been embarasssed and fudged the numbers.

 

[Teth-Air]

are u riding into the tree ?? lol do u have it tied to yer azz ?? never had a problem with the cord since they started to put them on sleds and just think 0.o if the cord breaks u can tie it back together ... but if the teth air breaks u might as well throw it in the garbage !

Or return it for warranty repair. Try to do that with a broken cord!

 

[JoHNI_T]

Where are you attaching the tether?

maybe thats the problem, waist area or side pocket.... maybe on my wrist it be better?

where does everyone clip on?

 

[-lenny-]

Wasn't there some pictures on here at one time of a guys sled parked in his neighbors basement. If he would have connected his tether prior to starting, it probably would have stopped at the fence

 

[whoDEANie]

Bhahahahaha!!! Would have liked to see a video of that.

When you guys are just running the sleds in you garages, do you usually connect your tethers?

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[MrHankey]

after you do work on the carbs you probably should ,but who does that anymore

 

[kootenaycat]

After hearing of the horror stories of guys getting ripped up by their own track I bought a tether when I picked up my '12 RMK last year. For the $25 and half hour it took for me to install it I think it's worth it.

Years ago I watched a quad go WOT through the bush after a branch stuck the throttle open and buck the rider off and sometimes think it would be a great idea on my ATV's too!

 

[Highfly]

My tethers showed up yesterday. Made some brackets and got them installed today. Wasn't sure where to tie into. Tried to put in line with the kill switch, didn't work. Then I looked at the ignition key and found a spare plug with the same color wires as the kill switch. Jumped the two together and no sparky. I had to lengthen my switch wiring and I mounted on the handle bar risers.

I might end up cutting the rubber so the tether isn't tucked up behind. It pulls out easy but........

I did Katie's machine a little differently. Same idea but she does not have as high of riser so I dropped the bracket down low. Easier to get at...

The extra holes in the brackets don't add any more horse power but with the weight saving I figure it will help me get up the hill approximately 1/8" farther

 

[Teth-Air]

HAHA she looks happy!

 

[growly]

Tether...yes. Wife flopped her Apex over side hilling and it went WOT with her head against the track,scary moment.The tether for her sled is like $200.00 but it's money well spent.