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Show HILL TOP TIMES onwinnibolDini(oi by Neal D. Faux, Ogden ALC Ground Safety results. Green This f;me of year you may notice the gleam in the eye of a certain type of winter sports the He's enthusiast. snowmobiler. This extremely popular sport will involve many, so to make your activities safer and more fun, I've put together the following information. ONE OF the keys to enjoying any outdoor winter is being properly protected from the cold. This is especially important in snowmobiling because these little "steeds'" really move out and will make you intimately aware of something called sport wind chill. Riding 30 mph is just like standing still and having a 30 mph wind blowing on you. If the temperature is 0 degrees F and the wind is calm, then standing still the equivalent temperature is still 0 degrees F. If you now move through the air at 30 mph (on your snowmobile) or else the wind 30 mph, the chill or wind equivalent temperature is now 48 degrees F. is blowing -- THIS WILL freeze exposed flesh in no time, so you have to protect yourself by wearing the proper clothing and gear. A insulated and water-resistasnowmobile suit is the best item for outer tinted goggles for daytime riding are important, as are clear lenses for late afternoon and evening when nm TAKE A TIP from your motorcycling buddies and put reflective tape on the arms of your outer garments and on your helmet. Some reflective tape applied to your macmne will help make it more visible in dull weather and also at night. The following is far from a complete list of things to do or not to do, but if you study it, and then apply .them, your snowmobiling will be more fun and certainly a lot safer. Learn your capabilities, and those of your machine. Do not exceed either one or you could be headed for trouble. Never ride alone. Use the "buddy system." Stay within sight of your group. Always start off with a full tank. If you plan a long trip, carry spare gas in ' an approved safety can and some spare oil, too. olf your machine has an electric starter, know how to start the engine by hand should you have an electrical failure. proper precautions. Check your headlamp and taillight before starting out. Carry a flashlight or an electric lantein case. Drive slowly rn-just and be especially watchful for ruts, gullies, and ditches. Don't crossing bring you much grief, suffering, injury or even death. Know how to recognize and WAGW A R EST? ... from mowing grass ... from painting the house roads, remember the auto traffic has the right of way! Use a spotter to signal when it's safe to proceed, then cross one at a time at right angles to the road. COME SEE US FOR "LEISURE Don't cross rivers or lakes unless you absolutely have to and are certain the ice is thick enough to support you. LIVING" AT A VERY LOW PRICE When breaking trail, keep a sharp lookout for barbed wire fences and utility poleguy wires. Jumping snowbanks is a risky-business- Do you know . what's on the other side? one-piec- e, nt wear. And, when you combine it with thermal underwear, thermal socks, insulated mitts (not gloves), and insulated, boots, you are providing yourself with some of the best protection going. To protect your head, don't forget "an approved helmet, goggles or face shield, and a face mask to cover your cheeks, mouth, and nose. A caution is in order here. If you wear a scarf, make sure to tuck it securely into your water-proofe- d cold-weath- er jacket. OTHERWISE, the trailing ends of the scarf might get caught in the track of the snowmobile with disastrous Carry your operator's manual with you. It can be an invaluable source of in- formation for troubleshooting any problems that may arise. Carry enough spare parts to see an you through emergency. 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