Guys,
Thanks for all the responses, expecially to DSJockey for the link to "dune review". I feel like I've already been there. When it gets closer to May I'll have a better idea what days I'll be at the different dunes. I'll get some of your numbers so we can make a day or a weekend out of it. I'm looking forward to riding with as many of ya all as I can.
Again, thanks for the safety info. I'm sure more than just myself have learned a few tips.

 

hitting the ground isnt so bad, its that 300-500lbs machine that chases you after you fall off.

the best thing to bring with you anywhere, is common sense. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

And a first aid kit, or bottle of goldshlagger. could have used one last weekend.

 

try to locate some goggle lenses that work well in flat light conditions..

I prefer a high intensity parsimmion ( spelling?) lenses which helps when the light is flat and you have a poor time seeing the iregularity of terrain.

 

go to rocky mountain atv.com! they have goggles with automatic tint, and anti scratch. they give you better visibility around mid-day when the sun is directly above you, but you can still use them in morning and night.

 

I've been duning for a littler over 8 years now and here is one piece of advice that I wish I had followed a couple of months ago. DON'T look back for your friends when your riding! Come to a complete stop before you decide to turn around for a peek. You never know what can be 15 feet in front of you, especially during white-out conditions. I had to learn the hard way. Best advice has already been given.

1. Be careful when cresting a dune, you never know what's on the other side, I.E. Razorback, Fellow duner.
2. Always be on the look out for witch's eyes. Always try to look ahead at least 20ft.
3. Use common sense! Never ride beyond your abilities.

Those 3 pieces of advice should keep you relatively safe. Other than that, enjoy, have a great time, and be safe!

-Leo

 

Thanks Alpha, I intend to take your advise and servive to tell the stories. I'm tired of telling stories that end in surgery.

 

get to know the area, and remember it's sand and it will change quick, so always be sure you know how the terrian lays.