signfan Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Who actually wears theirs? Seen a lot of videos lately of sleds on their sides with tracks running wide open and the driver scrambling back to shut their sled off after they have fallen off. I don't get it. They are put there for a reason. Why not wear it? Could save yourself or someone else from getting seriously hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I wear mine everytime I ride ,along with my Tekvest.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techdenis007 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Always when riding solo ... sometimes in a group too. Depends on the speed and crew ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIRE242 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Yukon Cornelious said: I wear mine everytime I ride ,along with my Tekvest.. X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xfirecat Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 The whole industry should use a wireless key fob tether. Skidoo does it best so far with a wired anti theft tether imho. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UsedtoSkidoo Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 always. stupid not to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic JC Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 My ‘19 Cat is the first sled I’ve owned that had a tether. It took a ride or two to get used to, but it’s second nature now, don’t even have to think about it. I will be adding a tether to my other sleds in the fall. Yamaha has a tether kit to add to the viper that’s a pretty easy install. All new sleds should come with a tether as standard equipment imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infernobuster Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I'll go against the grain and say nope .. never attached it to me once. Only time i take it off is for security reasons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 My chum had some issue once a while back - I don't recall what ... prolly an upside down sled with runaway motor? He said online that he would be using his now after that incident. Never seen him use it yet. I don't use mine. (don't wear tek-vest either, so ...) BUT - I have heard mention many times in recent years that many new sleds don't even have a tether as std equipment. I only run Doo, and really don't pay attention to what others have all that much, so it seems odd to me - when 40 years ago it seemed to be a std item. ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTC500 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 (edited) Doesn't the TORS system made the tether cords obsolete? Maybe not all manufacturers use it. Two years ago a good friend of mine lost his only day of riding for the season & required a tow when the wireless fob on his Doo failed. Nothings perfect. Edited March 12, 2020 by XTC500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I somewhat agree with you XTC. TORS won't shut the engine down but will reduce RPM to approx. 3000 RPM.so the clutches won't engage. It is a good system but has been known to cause some issues over the years usually caused by throttle cable adjustment or icing in the switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signfan Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share Posted March 13, 2020 10 hours ago, XTC500 said: Doesn't the TORS system made the tether cords obsolete? Maybe not all manufacturers use it. Two years ago a good friend of mine lost his only day of riding for the season & required a tow when the wireless fob on his Doo failed. Nothings perfect. Riding with kids TORS does nothing if they grab the throttle and takeoff by mistake. With the tether on me the sled has to be shut off before I walk away from it. Nice to see so many on here are wearing them. It's a habit and a good one I'd encourage all riders to adopt. Also means you wont loose your key at your lunch stop. Good points on the tek vests. I think I'm going to start wearing one next winter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MXZSlider Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 On 3/12/2020 at 5:35 AM, Yukon Cornelious said: I wear mine everytime I ride ,along with my Tekvest.. Mines gets tethered onto my Jacket before I even get moving. Speaking of Tekvest... been meaning to start a thread on that to get some input. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbane Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 I think I recall seeing only about 5 riders over the past 20 yrs wearing tether. I guess they must have all posted in this topic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Pussy Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 9 hours ago, coolbane said: I think I recall seeing only about 5 riders over the past 20 yrs wearing tether. I guess they must have all posted in this topic x2 Most I have seen have the handlebar tethered to the cap. In this case, wouldn't a key switch be much more convenient ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signfan Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 Check out this new idea from BRP. https://sledmagazine.com/actions/page?docId=11734&ctx=ctx&theAction=&p=Ski-Doo\'s New Product for 2021&request_locale=en For Those with Oxygen helmets this simplifies things. Great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricky Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Big Pussy said: x2 Most I have seen have the handlebar tethered to the cap. In this case, wouldn't a key switch be much more convenient ? Have to admit that my tether has always been to the bar riser on my last four Doos over ten years. Stupid? Likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poo Man Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 I only wear mine when I have one of my kids with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbane Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Interestingly, my sled bucked me off yesterday when riding the side of a roadside snowbank. The sled stayed rubber side down and rolled down the road about 20ft. It would probably have stopped moving somewhat sooner if I was attached to the tether. My earlier smart-ass comment on this thread must have gave me a bit of bad karma!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signfan Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, coolbane said: Interestingly, my sled bucked me off yesterday when riding the side of a roadside snowbank. The sled stayed rubber side down and rolled down the road about 20ft. It would probably have stopped moving somewhat sooner if I was attached to the tether. My earlier smart-ass comment on this thread must have gave me a bit of bad karma!! That sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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