What Just Happened!!! Polaris Pro R Heads to Michigan

First trip to the UP Michigan was definitely an eye opener on how important safety equipment really is in a SXS. Especially since these rigs keep getting faster and more insane. Day started out as usual and within a split second the entire day changed. Now the rigs are replaceable, but someone's life is not. Thank goodness everyone was wearing their safety gear because everyone walked away from a pretty nasty crash. Live and learn and like we always say.... On To The Next Adventure
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[@ChristianHelser999]

Unfortunately this is why you don't stop in the middle of the trail...

[@ChristianHelser999]

Glad everyone was okay

[@nbatvforum]

Totally agree. If you are gonna ride that fast, make sure you pull to the side. Lucky no one was standing there

[@chrisgoetz3889]

This is why you don't break a gentleman's agreement. .

[@1911bg]

W T F did you stop in the middle of the trail?

[@drew4769]

This has more to do with driving way too fast for conditions.

[@bigbluegpr]

Glad to see you pointing out the importance of safety equipment. However, riders who treat public trails like one-way race tracks endanger every other user on the trail. Eighty MPH on a public trail???? C'mon man!! We typically have walkers, hikers, mountain bikers, dog walkers, and horseback riders sharing these trails with ATVs and SXSs. If you want to go fast, hit a track. Otherwise, slow down, enjoy the scenery, and remember that you aren't the only people likely to be on the trail. Glad no one was hurt!👍

[@jasonwilcox6521]

I agree.So many ways that could have been a lot worse.

[@hjfcoco]

Definitely a Rookie behind the wheel

[@Givmeabrake]

Ran out of talent real quick. More money then brains unfortunately.

[@sxshethean3069]

Glad everyone is ok. The beauty of having ride command is it allows you to follow from a distance and not lose your group. We keep about a 1 mile gap between us when riding fast pace in dusty conditions. It’s sucks seeing people destroy these machines in avoidable situations. I wish everyone a speedy recovery and hope you guys are back on the trails soon.

[@damonlemaster6067]

Glad you all are ok... alive. Thanks for sharing the blunder... a learning experience for all.

[@greggd2027]

I own a '19 Turbo S. Beginning of summer, I encountered another SXS while making a hard, fast turn on a remote Nevada dirt road. I was able to swerve to the right to avoid a head on, but went down into a small gulley.. hard stop at the bottom. Broke all four A-arms and one half shaft, and ruined the front diff. About $7,500 worth of damage total. I had my helmet & harness on, no injuries. I didn't even feel any pain, except for my $1,000 deductible. Thank goodness for insurance! Glad no one got hurt in your situation 🙏

[@muranator]

Definitely glad everybody made it out OK. Two very important Lesson's learned. NEVER drive beyond your sight. NEVER stop in the middle of the trail. Always pull over to the very right side of the road. People should know this by now! This could've been avoided very easily. Thankfully no one lost their life

[@leterripadventures]

💯

[@williamavelar2182]

That’s why the road way is kept clear in a race, going a little too fast for trail riding. On the other note T-AVE fab and prep has great suspension parts to fix your rigs !

[@arnoldramirez4199]

Trails are made to be driven fast or slow dust will always be there, but you never stop in middle on trail always pull to the side !!!!!!

[@steverapp8169]

No reason to be doing 80mph on a trail.

[@Indianahillclimber]

This is a testament to how well these things are built. Had that been 2 street vehicles at 80mph the damage would have been much worse.

[@leterripadventures]

I second that we were very impressed on how well the rig held up. They really have come a long way, and honestly, I'm not sure how that would have gone in any other rig.

[@weeman6539]

This is more about stopping in the middle of a trail to talk, and you should have known your fellow riders would be flying down that trail. Would say both parties are at fault. 1. Stopping in the middle of the trail. 2. Going faster than your able to see and stop.

[@leterripadventures]

100% agree. Was crazy how a few bad decisions made for a really bad situation. That is the main purpose of the video to make people aware that safety equipment is super important and one wrong decision can have serious consequences. Unfortunately, we had to learn the hard way.

[@1smokan]

Guys up front should have pulled to the side instead of blocking the road. Also why I wait out the dust before I move. Sucks, just glad everyone is ok.

[@snoop8093]

Everybody should be running amber lights on front and back of the machine. Amber lights can be seen through the dust. it may have helped and may not have at them speeds. but he definitely would have seen the stopped car quicker

[@JohnSmith-fh2th]

I learned in high school that is you lock up the brakes you loose steering control, if you look closely you can see the front left wheel lock up well before impact. The proper way to avoid the incident in my opinion would have been to lock up until the last moment to bleed off as much speed as possible, then lift off the brake and steer around the obstacle. I would have steered to the left. Glad nobody was hurt, sucks the machines were damaged. Live and learn.

[@JohnSmith-fh2th]

Just shared with My Ripp Squad, thanks for the insight.

[@craigr6763]

Glad everyone walked away! Scary stuff thanks for posting keeps thing real!

[@rushprimed5]

Stopped in the middle of the damn road? Wow. Idk if i would've tried to go left or just slam on the breaks like you or both. Prolly wouldve just ended up rolling it. Glad yall are ok. That was a hit.

[@leterripadventures]

I agree. The only argument I have is that Nick never pulls up next to a rig unless he feels it's safe. Crazy part is we had just discussed that very topic. I feel that a lot of little circumstances added up to a bad situation. and yes, it was a hit. Crazy.

[@anthonyaubuchon765]

​@Let Er Rip SXS and Adventure I can't see where the guy thought it was safe to stop in the middle of the road. He knew it was dusty and surely you all had some Inkling your budy was gonna be playing catchup. I would say that should be your new hard fast safety rule from this point on. Never stop in the middle of the road for any reason. Not just for the sake of people in your group but for the common decency and safety of any other riders that may come along.

[@georgelomeli8189]

Fortunately everyone was okay 🙏🏻

[@heathhall3948]

I agree that you don’t stop in the middle of the road/trail but how could you not see something blocking the trail? That’s more driver fault than the sxs’s sitting there.

[@anthonyaubuchon765]

That's just not true and if you have ever ridden in those conditions you would know better. By the time he seen they was stopped he locked up the brakes. If you look back at the video you can see the front wheel locked up as you see the stopped car. What you also have to take in account is what ever he is wearing for eye protection is also covered in dust making it even harder to clearly see. Even then, once he starts to see the car, because of the dust, it takes a second or two to realize they aren't moving. That's why you never stop in the middle of the road. On a road way or a trail, you're asking for something like this to happen if you do.

[@drew4769]

​@Anthony Aubuchon so basically he was driving too fast.

[@mikehoncho7165]

@@drew4769……exactly, yes. For those conditions. We use chase lights and even in really dusty conditions you can’t see them til you’re right on their ass. Bad decision making all around.

[@woodlandracing7177]

That’s crazy gals everybody is safe and alive

[@motorcyclestig8539]

Glad everyone is good. Did anyone tell you that you sound like Daddy Dave from street outlaws? Lol you sound just like him. Regardless I just came acrossed your channel and love it love the pro r content. I have a pro r and love it.

[@ruffryder5150]

glad everyone made it out ok sxs can be fixed

[@leterripadventures]

💯

[@chrisgoetz3889]

This is why you don't break a gentleman's agreement...

[@Givmeabrake]

I don’t understand why people buy these drive 80 mph (down two way trails btw) on public routes and roads. Your not Robby gordon driving in the Baja 1000. Theirs families out trying to have a good time and it’s hard when you have to watch out for people who have no clue how to handle the machine their driving. Take some orv safety courses learn the machine your driving and it’s capabilities. I keep wondering why the insurance rates keep going up and here’s the answer. Be more considerate.

[@Tyler43055]

Why stop in the middle of trail my god.. that’s like listen number one in the dust. Dude in the green buggy should pay for everything

[@leterripadventures]

The only argument I have was the entire scenario that led up to that incident. The green rig is a good friend and NEVER pulls out into the trial unless he feels it's safe for this particular reason. However, we agree 100% that a combination of bad decisions on all 3 of us casued for a unnecessary accident.

[@leterripadventures]

and yes, they both came to an agreement, and both rigs are dam near fixed and will be back on the trails.

[@doodrew800]

Too fast, too dusty, and who stops in the middle of the trail to chat?? Try that in the middle of I-75 and outcome would be the same. Thanks for the how not to video

[@boomerps2]

Or you can just pull off the side of the road rather then the middle of the road

[@williambarnett5318]

Hope everyone is okay

[@allmotorhash]

7:15 bammm speed utv brakes

[@cptbuiltk7944]

Driving too fast and completely locked the brakes. No skill

[@brandonmullin4039]

How about if conditions are dusty like that let’s not park in the middle of the road knowing you have people behind you hauling ass lol pull over like the other guy. It’s common since.