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Posted by: Scott
Here's a story that made the front page of the local newspaper. It's about a 16 year old boy who wrecked when a 4 point buck jumped out in front of him. Luckily he was wearing a helmet. For those who are interested I've attached a link to the story. I thought it was a good story and the paper didn't take any cheap shots on ATVer's....one of the few times they don't.
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Posted by: Scott
The article doesn't say.....I can only say that I know first hand the dirt road he was on and being in a residential area I suspect he was doing about 25mph. However, I imagine that even if he was sitting still it would suck having 150 lbs of live animal hit you square in the chest. Again, I was glad to see the paper didn't take any cheap shots at him and slam the ATVer's.
Posted by: garyc660R
It's very distracting and hard too read...most members asume you are some kid with no revelant info if your caps lock is on.
On the subject, the boy was very lucky.....can someone please explain too me why wearing a helmet is not a good thing? On the second occurance, thats a shame and most most important person in her kids lives is gone. ATV's are not toys and should be treated with respect.
Posted by: maddog56
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Originally posted by: low430
ABOUT CAPS???
Most of the forum members and the moderators as well. I believe its listed in the rules section for the forums. Its easy to avoid, doesnt make a difference when they are off, and it is one of the few rules we have. Not to mention that it is annoyingly distracting and harder to read. Especially when the grammar and spelling are bad.
Posted by: PUSHINTHELIMIT
My buddie hit a deer with his 400EX going wide open. Did $1000 worth of damage and needed a new pair or shorts.... I tapped the back leg of a deer with my DS650's front tire going about 80.... I loaded my shorts hardcore also.....
Posted by: 440EX026
That was an interesting and well prepared story on the deer accident. The only time they get that much into anything ATV related around here is when they interview all the anti atv people from the state and tree hugger groups.
Good to hear he is doing better as well.
Posted by: hondaracer305
Did he swerve? I woulda popped a wheelie and hit him, lol, jk
Posted by: hondaracer305
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Originally posted by: atcpowermadman
I AHVE HAD MY FAIR SHARE OF DEER HITTIGN TH EFRONT OF MY BIKES I HIT A BUCKS ON MY 250SX INTHE SNOW TAPPED OUT COMIGNUP THE HILL AND ONCE AGAIN ON A KX80 FLATRACING AROUND A CORNER AND ONCE AGAIN ON MY OLD SNOWLOBILE . AN DA GUY I WORK WITH WHO RIDES WITH JOHN NATALIE SAID NATALIE CUT A DEER IN 1/2 WITH A STREETBIKEGOING FAST AH HELL. AND IN THE PAST FEW YEARS I AHVE HAD 4 FRIENDS KILLED ON ATV'S AND 2 OF THEM WERE FROM IDIOTS PUTTING WHIRE AND CABLES ACROST OUR TRAILS B/C THEY DONT LIEK THE FAST THAT WE DONT LET OTHERS RIDE ON OUT PROPERTY SINCE THATY HAVE NO RESPECT FOR IT. AND MY GIRLFRIENDS LITTER BROTHER GOT AIRLIFTED FOR TAKING A FOOT PEG IN THE ABDOMEN FROM A TRI-Z WHEN I WASNT THER EAND HE TOOK IT WITHOUT MY PERMISSION. ALL BECAUSE I TOOK THE KEY TO MY 250SX'S BECAUSE I DIDNT WANT HIM TO RIDE IT WHEN I WASNT THERE. WAS I IN THE WROGN ON THAT ONE?
EASY ON THE CAPSLOCK!!
Posted by: Coyotechaser
I've had a few close calls with deer. I wonder what is chasing them to make them run out in front of an atv? The last one was running full speed and skidded into a turn and went another direction. It was like something you'd see in a cartoon. I was glad it was so agile. If it wasn't then we would have collided.
Don't chase the deer. A wild animal has to conserve it's energy between meals. It can't go to the fridge like a human. When chased a deer or any wild animal is using up valuable energy needed to survive in the wild. If you want to chase something then find a tree hugger.
Posted by: MnFriesen
This story proves a point....helmets do save lives. my only question is....how fast was he going?
Posted by: SuzukiZ250Kid
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can someone please explain too me why wearing a helmet is not a good thing?
Helmets are definately a good thing. I've lost track of how many times they have protected my head or a friends head from injury. This weekend my girlfriend came over to go riding, and I found out that she doesn't wear a helmet much when she goes riding at her house, and I let her know what I thought of that. I think she got my point I know she will wear a helmet at least when I'm around.
Helmets save lifes, simple as that
Posted by: MikeCer
Here is another accident that happened here in Tenn a few days ago.
ATV Flip
Posted by: UKzilla
a guy once told me he had hit a sheep on his CBr1000 and cut it in half, never came off the bike either,
Posted by: jim450r
where is altoona at...never heard of this town?
Posted by: HappywithVForce
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Originally posted by: eigerbever
Dont chase deer "" Shoot em' and eat em'!! Ditto on chasing treehugging ,greenpeace ,Sierra club, vegetarian, liberal pinko democrats. GO NRA , I LOVE BUSH!!!!
You must really be happy with San Fransisco..........What a townimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0">
Posted by: Turtletrax
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Originally posted by: raptor660rle2003
Riding in Western Pa and eastern Ohio I have come accross quite a few deer while riding....a couple close calls...but it is fun to chase them
Out here in Washington and Idaho, we shoot dogs that chase deer. I guess you must be starved for excitement.
Posted by: low430
WHO CARES
Posted by: low430
ABOUT CAPS???
Posted by: tyzorg
lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!lol!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: mikga
A boy hit a Deer when I was living in Georgia about a year, year and half ago and it killed him.
this happened in Elberton, Georgia
Posted by: raptor660rle2003
Riding in Western Pa and eastern Ohio I have come accross quite a few deer while riding....a couple close calls...but it is fun to chase them
Posted by: atcpowermadman
I AHVE HAD MY FAIR SHARE OF DEER HITTIGN TH EFRONT OF MY BIKES I HIT A BUCKS ON MY 250SX INTHE SNOW TAPPED OUT COMIGNUP THE HILL AND ONCE AGAIN ON A KX80 FLATRACING AROUND A CORNER AND ONCE AGAIN ON MY OLD SNOWLOBILE . AN DA GUY I WORK WITH WHO RIDES WITH JOHN NATALIE SAID NATALIE CUT A DEER IN 1/2 WITH A STREETBIKEGOING FAST AH HELL. AND IN THE PAST FEW YEARS I AHVE HAD 4 FRIENDS KILLED ON ATV'S AND 2 OF THEM WERE FROM IDIOTS PUTTING WHIRE AND CABLES ACROST OUR TRAILS B/C THEY DONT LIEK THE FAST THAT WE DONT LET OTHERS RIDE ON OUT PROPERTY SINCE THATY HAVE NO RESPECT FOR IT. AND MY GIRLFRIENDS LITTER BROTHER GOT AIRLIFTED FOR TAKING A FOOT PEG IN THE ABDOMEN FROM A TRI-Z WHEN I WASNT THER EAND HE TOOK IT WITHOUT MY PERMISSION. ALL BECAUSE I TOOK THE KEY TO MY 250SX'S BECAUSE I DIDNT WANT HIM TO RIDE IT WHEN I WASNT THERE. WAS I IN THE WROGN ON THAT ONE?
Posted by: Raptor660rkid_14
i was ridn in the woods on time a big buck walked out in front of me ya walked i swerved rolled down a hill and got my leg stuck in the chain lol hard to beleive but it happened
Posted by: eigerbever
Dont chase deer "" Shoot em' and eat em'!! Ditto on chasing treehugging ,greenpeace ,Sierra club, vegetarian, liberal pinko democrats. GO NRA , I LOVE BUSH!!!!
Posted by: eigerbever
San Francisco is a different planet. I don't even consider it part of CA. In fact , NUKE it!!
Posted by: bandit11
b>no deer but my buddy had a turky fly into the windsheild of his polaris edge X then took him in the helmet & laid him back on the seat. pulled himself back up just in time to go off a 15ft cliff. no injurys but his sled has looked beter. No turkey either.
Posted by: Tamara
I don't know where I'd be without a helmet, already broke an arm and wrist from rolling a 3 wheeler, bruised ribs two years ago from rolling snow mobile. Gonna baby this new quad.
