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Yeah... lots of good and eye opening information in the thread @wrathfuldeity linked.
I also thought the point @Toecutter made was worth posting a perma link to.
http://www.snowboardingforum.com/snowboarding-general-chat/42875-safety-topic-tree-wells-2.html#post437513
Just because you're riding with a buddy.... that's no guarantee that either of you would notice immediately if one drops into a hole.
I got laughed at some when ppl noticed & asked me about the yellow thing hanging from my pack-strap....
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It's My old guys,.. "I've Fallen & I can't get Up" whistle!!! :laugh: :rofl3:
...but I maintain that it's a good idea to have something like this if you ever need to get someone's attention in an emergency or if you need help.
...I always take a little good natured shit from my buddies over summa the crap I carry/keep with me for "just in case!" :laugh:
I also thought the point @Toecutter made was worth posting a perma link to.
http://www.snowboardingforum.com/snowboarding-general-chat/42875-safety-topic-tree-wells-2.html#post437513
Just because you're riding with a buddy.... that's no guarantee that either of you would notice immediately if one drops into a hole.
I got laughed at some when ppl noticed & asked me about the yellow thing hanging from my pack-strap....
It's My old guys,.. "I've Fallen & I can't get Up" whistle!!! :laugh: :rofl3:
...but I maintain that it's a good idea to have something like this if you ever need to get someone's attention in an emergency or if you need help.
...I always take a little good natured shit from my buddies over summa the crap I carry/keep with me for "just in case!" :laugh:
