Got a buddy that did that with gas and it came back n blew up in his hands. Straight up bombs your holding I tell people now after seeing that 1. Becareful darnit
Luke, I'm so glad you guys at Dirt Trax posted this video. It's fantastic to see a professional such as yourself touting safety. I 100% agree with everything you said in this video. I am astonished with the number of people I see on trails without helmets and that includes those on side by sides who somehow feel they're safe without them, I don't care how slow they travel. I live in Nova Scotia and for years ATV's and the riders have been stereotyped as dangerous. Several years ago there were a series of incidents involving young children that were seriously injured and a few were killed while riding ATV's unsafely and without helmets. Instead of putting the blame where it belonged, on the parents who allowed the children to ride in a dangerous fashion while unsupervised, the media blamed the machines and called for an outright ban on them. It's taken years of hard work from ATV club volunteers building multi-access trails and raising money for charities to change the opinions of many. The actions of a few bad apples affected everyone. Parents have to set the example by wearing helmets, all the time.
You guys should run this clip every show, or at least every year. The only crashes I've seen are: drunk guy without helmet or small kid big quad no helmet. Keep hammering this message home, we will all get it sooner or later.
I've seen my share of accidents. Some I rather forget. A close friend rolled his Viking a couple weeks ago and tore the ligament that connects your shoulder to your collar bone (if you see this sorry lol) wasn't going fast or anything, just happened. Him and I pride ourselves on our experience. We both started riding as kids on small ATV's first one my dad bought me was a Honda 300 (freakin tank loved that thing) When some people are bobbing we're weaving, it's like second nature what direction to take on technical trails and because of that we usually lead the pack. But him rolling sort of shook me a bit, reminded me it doesn't really matter your level of experience. Even that can harm you, blinds you from your shortcomings and the bikes limitations. Sorry for the book,but yea be safe out there guys. And thank you Dirt Trax keep'em coming.
Glad your ok man. I was in a bad wreck myself. I hit a big rock that rolled from off the bank on the trail. I hit it at 50 mph. I just want through that trail and it was not there. And on my way back I hit it. Put a crack in my helmet. Knocked me out cold. I've had 5 knee surgery's since then. If I didn't have my helmet on I would have been dead.
Thank you Luke and the Dirt Trax crew for producing this video. Excellent work, as usual. Our house in Northern Wisconsin is on a paved road which is a connector route on what is getting to be a very busy ATV/UTV recreational trail system. On any given weekend (or getting to be almost anytime) there is pretty much a steady parade of ATVs/UTVs going past our place; the vast majority of which not wearing helmets. I cannot understand why. Many take the time to put on bandannas, goggles and such, but no helmets. I have had a Paramedic license for the better part of twenty years and can tell you, unequivocally, that helmets save lives and help prevent serious injuries. I have responded to and been involved with numerous ATV accidents, but it also hits close to home for me. In October 2005, ten years ago this month, a close friend's first husband (she had a FB post on the anniversary of his death, reminding me of it just the other day) was killed just down the road from our place in a lone ATV accident. He died of head trauma - no helmet. A few years ago a good friend of my fathers died when he somehow flipped his ATV backward - again, no helmet. Please people; wear a good helmet! As a friend of mine often quips: "Only a two-cent head wears a two-cent helmet." Or worse, none at all.
as an ASI ATV instructor for over 10 years I was always astounded at the level of disregard for safety when riding an atv or utv. I'll admit i fell off and wrecked a few times but I'm here to teach more due to wearing a helmet and proper equipment. Excellent video
This is a very true fact. I had some people out at my lake camping and partying for a bachelor party and these two guy's in a rzr XP 900 (modded to sh*t) were going to get something, and as they were coming back they were drunk like have been for two day's and were doing maybe 90 to 105 k/mh down a back road to the camp ground and of course they took a corner and flipped it right over. The guy who was getting married got squashed and died on seen. Funny part was that the same guy tried to help me when my ATV broke down and next thing you know he's dead. So I always wear my helmet and full gear on my dirt bike even my quad on hot day's at least a helmet, gloves and maybe jersey for a little bit of protection. And I always try and tell my friend's to always wear one or I just don't ride with them because really, who want's to see their best friend's get killed because of their stupidity? I sure know I don't!
When ever you talked about how you always wear a helmet and how it was a Lester law that you wore a helmet and mentioned still having scars but living to tell about them, it make me think..... I think a video of you and your crew telling about all of the accidents and most memorable atving trips you have had would be very interesting. Cause you guys are really experienced on off road vehicles so I would just like to see what kind of accidents you and your crew have had on off road vehicles. Thanks!
Awesome video. I like the fact you said that no matter were you ride that we are all connected. That is so true . People getting hurt over things that they can avoid . that is what hurts our sport . And our insurance rates to .
I ride with people that ride for an hour and stop and drink for 30 minutes...on some pretty rough trails I must say...not only is it unsafe it's also very nerve racking cause you get going good and then they stop to drink.
+Nick Roberts Half the time though it's the people you ride with that get you hurt. I mean some of my friends don't wear all their gear and of course they get hurt one way or another. I just choose not to ride with them because I don't trust them, plus who want's to see their best friend get killed? Sure as hell not me!
Ive always worn a bucket! like you said no matter what your riding, and after crashing a motorcycle and rolling an atv at speed I'm not sure i could handle not having one... weather your like me and like to push the limits a bit or something as random as a deer running across the trail at the wrong time, it only takes one crash to kill you And i know personally a big reason in my area and the people in my lives don't buy kids atvs is because there really expensive for what they are, to get an lt80 even 15 years old in good shape is $1600 and for a couple hundred more i can get a KQ300 that is so much more versatile and almost anyone can ride, when i was young it was "be careful and don't go past 3rd or ill have your hide" I think price is a pretty big issue i think there should be more affordable options for kids atvs and obviously not Chinese atvs you have to fix everyday... but i suppose the high price might have to do with demand and the lack of market because so many kids are riding Adult atvs? Its the scariest thing out on the atv i see is small kids ripping around on big atvs I know its an issue that seems to hit closer to home every year
Luke nice video - 5 1/2 years since you put this out - should put it out again as the season is getting started in the COVID pent up age of needing to just go for a rip. Cheers
I was in a fourwheeler wreck and broke my pelvis from being thrown into 4 trees and landing on a bed of rocks BUT I was wearing my helmet and if not I would be dead. I did have a concusion and do have some short term memory damage but that helmet saved my life. And it doesn't matter how fast your riding the chances of wrecking are always there i was only doing 30mph when I lost control of my fourwheeler and wrecked.
My dad never thought he would need a helmet. I told him he needed one but he didn't listen. Until he nearly died, he almost fell asleep late night, and he wasn't aware until his bike went on 2 wheels from hitting a bike left in the yard. He prevented it from going over, but from that day on he never leaves on a bike without a helmet.
I dont agree with the one about children riding atvs, some of us are responsible enough to drive atvs without crashing, also love the part of the safety video where you put lighter fluid bottle next to an open flame and squirted it out towards the flame, thats real safe...
Thanks for posting this...surprised at the number of people who ride wearing helmets, but when it come time to load their OHV's they ditch the helmet...please folks wear the right gear ALL THE TIME!
I'm here because I flipped my atv a couple of hours ago. I was tilting in the corner as l were on my vfr800 rather than actually turning the steering(?). Feeling duuuuuumb right now
I see a LOT of people out on the trail that seem to be doing more drinking than riding. I also know people that have invited me to ride that do a lot of drinking. It frustrates me to no end that people cant stay at home and do that or wait till they're sitting around the campfire at the end of the day. It not only puts them in danger, but others too.
🏆🏆🏆👍🇺🇲🙏 Local minister's son was riding around the back yard on an ATV that he was too young and too small to control, and no supervision and no helmet. It rolled and he died. 😞 Thank you for sharing
I'm 14 weigh about 175 and ride a 660 raptor.. Technically I think i can only legally ride a 90 (which I could pick up and carry around) I think the restrictions should be set on skill levels instead of age after a certain point like 10-12 years old
Motorcycles, snowmobiles, and ATVs have one big thing in common. The vast majority of deaths on any of them involve a rider that was drinking and/or not wearing a helmet. If you commit to riding sober and wearing a helmet, the probability of a fatal crash plummets. And a roll cage is absolutely NOT an excuse to leave the helmet at home. Your head may not hit the ground in a rollover, but it will probably impact the hard steel roll cage.
I had a buddy crash his rzr with his wife in the sand dunes. Hes been riding all off his life. The result of no helmets was his wife smashing her face and losing her front teeth.
this is important for the sport . I learned the hard way .a month in the hospital . almost lost my leg . Easter Sunday . still can't ride my right hand has nerve damage and I have no grip cause my thumb and 2 fingers don't close . Dr said maybe 4 to 5 more months to heal . and a lot of pain . I almost died . not good to be stupid
I'm 16 and go at my own speed which is decently fast and know the trails I go on! I don't normally wear a helmet if I'm just putting around in the mud but if I have to and don't know the trail of there's a lot of other people I will!
Is a polaris sportsman 570 to big for a 15 year old I know I know it's a huge machine but he has a driveing permit and if I trust him with my $40000 truck with real people on real roads I should be able to trust him with a big polaris sportsman unit right? I don't know u guys tell me you're thoughs?
The tip were kids aren't supposed to ride well i am a kid but when i go on it i will have parental supervision and if im alone its only around the small yard.
Bro, I want to ask something. I bought a new 125 cc ATV. When I tried driving it, it felt like my ATV was drifting to the side even though I was on a flat and straight road with no obstacles, and I ended up crashing into a trash can. I wanted to go straight. My question is, is this normal for a beginner who is riding an ATV for the first time? I would appreciate any advice, tips, and tricks for beginners riding an ATV.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
What brand is the machine? How's your tire pressure? How big are you? Might be an alignment issue. Is it used? Has it hit anything prior to you owning it?
A girl just died a couple days ago were I live cause she crashed a atv without a helmet. Her mom drilled it into her to always wear her helmet but being a young lady doesn't always listen and paid the price. She tore the main arteries to her head beyond repair, clinged to life for a day and that died from a brain hemmorage. Wear your helmets guys.
I usually despise the helmet police and dismiss them as communist hippies. However, this was a great video and makes me recall some close calls I've had without a helmet. Think I might dust off the ole helmet again.
I fully agree with all that except for not leting kids ride bigger atvs because I'm in high school and I ride a 2008 renegade 500 . But I am responsible with it
tip 1: dont be that "hold my beer watch me do this guy" tip 2: always strap your ramp while loading tip 3, always wear a helmet. You just never know. Do you really want to gamble? tip 4 - dont show off and have an ego boost. Saw a girl die in FL city because the dude was showing off right in front of me
It drives me bananas when I see a six year old or a seven year old+ drive a full size ATV. And the parents look at me like what they know what they're doing! WTF I know one guy that taught his kid when they're riding on the river Frozen in the winter time on snowmobiles that if they see dark spots to floor it because it means open water I would never let my kids on the river That's ridiculous!
My neighbor's kid never wears his helmet. It's infuriating. I know he has one, but the parents don't make him wear it. My dad fixed his bike for him when it broke and would not let him drive it home unless he wore his helmet. First time that thing was used.
Most of the time I ride my RZR I put on a helmet, just to be safe. But if I know that I'm not getting serious trail riding I let my self drive without a helmet. I feel safe in the cage with my seatbelt, but as I said, If I drive hard I put on a fullface helmet.
I agree with everything they said especially the helmet don’t ride with out a helmet or you have a death wish even tho I am 14 I still ride full size Atv but I grew up on them and had proper training if you take the time to learn and have good training it’s not unsafe to drive them just becarfull everyone 🤪🙂
I know u should always wear a helmet but let say I'm plowing my drive this winter and only using low gear and on a max of 10mph if even that a usually keep it in the 8mph range I know u herd alot of dumb excuse but this does kill your view little bit to see the snow and it's no like I'm actually rideing at this point it's being used as a utility vehicle
The helmet argument is the stupidest one I’ve dealt with.. me and a few buddies like to ride, we ride some technical stuff, on big machines and like to have fun, but we’re all wearing helmets, and riding like we want to go home in one piece. Too many people think they’re invincible. I’ve rolled a quad when I was younger, landed funny and broke my arm, but the big mud spot on the back of my helmet where my head hit the ground was enough to remind me why the helmet was there. Just put it on and don’t be stupid
I take it that we will never see you guys at a mud nationals or Triply canopy ranch or any other ATV mud park where everybody is drinking and nobody wheres a helmet. I guess everybody grows up different I have never even seen a person where a helmet on a ATV before. Majority depends on the person knowing there machine and the trail and I have never seen a problem if those two skills are there. I do think kids before 16 should all have a helmet in all states but like here in Texas nobody has to where one not even motorcyclist.
+TheCamaro5 Has less to do with knowing how to ride or knowing your particular machine or trail system and everything to do with safety and responsible use. EVERYONE including kids should pop on a lid while riding.
Dirt Trax Television And I agree with you. I had kid about 8 years old get killed a few years back at our deer lease but he had no business driving a big sideXside. He tumped it over and the cage landed on his head. Kids need to graduate on machines fit for there size and they should always ride with a helmet. Although I ride dirt roads and pipelines and farms when Im only going 10 -15 mph and in the Texas heat that would be unbearable with a helmet. But if I rode the way you guys ride all the time I would definitely wear a helmet.
common sense, ive known mutual friends and family thatve died and have been paralyzed, mostly alcohol and one very tragic accident of a young pre teen girl that got off to do something else other than operate the vehicle. theres nothing you can do to control what other people can do. whiskey courage gets the best of us in north america though lol
WEAR YOUR SEATBELT!!! I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH!!! Today, I was in a Razor accident. A very bad one. The Driver was going around a bunch of trees, and we are suspecting that there was a tree root, and the razor got caught on it. It flipped. I was not hurt. It flipped on my side, and I was wearing my seatbelt. I was restrained by the five point harness that was connected to the seatbelt. So It wasn't just a seatbelt, but a very secured harness. The driver, who I thought was wearing his seatbelt wasn't. He was ejected from the vehicle and went to the hospital with several severe broken bones. This is very upsetting to me. I mean, People congratulate me for wearing my seatbelt, but you know if I had not asked to ride the razor none of this had happened. If things had been different this wouldn't have happened. I feel guilty, eve though everybody says I wasn't in the wrong, even though I asked for the ride on the razor. I will NEVER forgive myself! I HATE MYSELF!!!
You guys sure don't help safety by riding on the edge in your videos full boar. I wait and God forsake the day I here one of you were injured on a test ride shoot. lots of props to the family.
Dirt Trax Television also it was very late at night when I posted that comment so I didn’t even think about what I was saying,now reading my comment I sound dumb.sorry.lol😂🤦♂️
