dunefreak Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 As everyone started talking more and more about the flyer idea for Dumont, I thought it would be a great idea. Maybe we could have a flyer that had helpful information about Dumont like rules, dune ettiquette, tips on camping and riding there, maps, etc. It would be a great way to help educate the people of Dumont. Once we get enough info for a flyer together, I'll make it a pdf file or something that is printable from the website. Just like everyone said, this way everyone could print up as many as they need and pass em out to shops, people at Dumont, friends, etc. So....lets get a list of some general duning safety, ettiquette and tip ideas. here...I'll start with a couple 1. when you see a fellow duner sitting in the dunes, either stop or wait for a "thumbs up" to see if they are ok or need help. 2. Don't cut through someone else's line of quads/bikes/ sandrails. 3. Be considerate of any duners behind you when riding across the flats where there are rocks. Rocks hurt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandseeker Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 As everyone started talking more and more about the flyer idea for Dumont, I thought it would be a great idea. Maybe we could have a flyer that had helpful information about Dumont like rules, dune ettiquette, tips on camping and riding there, maps, etc. It would be a great way to help educate the people of Dumont. Once we get enough info for a flyer together, I'll make it a pdf file or something that is printable from the website. Just like everyone said, this way everyone could print up as many as they need and pass em out to shops, people at Dumont, friends, etc. So....lets get a list of some general duning safety, ettiquette and tip ideas. here...I'll start with a couple 1. when you see a fellow duner sitting in the dunes, either stop or wait for a "thumbs up" to see if they are ok or need help. 2. Don't cut through someone else's line of quads/bikes/ sandrails. 3. Be considerate of any duners behind you when riding across the flats where there are rocks. Rocks hurt! I like #3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 Nobody else? I'll add more to the list... 1. when you see a fellow duner sitting in the dunes, either stop or wait for a "thumbs up" to see if they are ok or need help. 2. Don't cut through someone else's line of quads/bikes/ sandrails. 3. Be considerate of any duners behind you when riding across the flats where there are rocks. Rocks hurt! 4. turn left at the top of comp after racing up 5. Do not wheelie where there are other duners present 6. Do not cone off the finger dunes especially with metal stakes or rebar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandemon Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 A few more are, Always leave a space between camps so other people can get through. At comp hill stay in the traffic pattern (do not come down the race side), If you are leading a group lead at the slowest persons ability, NEVER let anyone push you to ride faster than your ability, Have some respect for the people camping around you keep the noise down from 10 pm to 7 am. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 A few more are, Always leave a space between camps so other people can get through. At comp hill stay in the traffic pattern (do not come down the race side), If you are leading a group lead at the slowest persons ability, NEVER let anyone push you to ride faster than your ability, Have some respect for the people camping around you keep the noise down from 10 pm to 7 am. B) Since when was dumont controlled by the FAA? And since when was there ever a real pattern as Comp has pretty much 3 sections people race on with no real PATTERN? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerX Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Great Topic Pete. Remember there may be a few first timers at Dumont, 1. For the campfires that accidentally get glass bottles put in them, be sure to pick up the pieces in the morning. 2. Tie your trash bags down in the back of your trucks on the way out. 3. NEVER go straight over the crest of a dune. 4. Use CAUTION when riding around noon or at night, dunes end without notice. 5. NO WORMTRACKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 Since when was dumont controlled by the FAA? And since when was there ever a real pattern as Comp has pretty much 3 sections people race on with no real PATTERN? Who said anything aout the FAA? He meant common sense. It's like this: race up on the right, go back down the hill to the left- no matter what PART of the hill you race. And yes most use that common sense rule ever since I have been going, but you'll always get a few knuckheads that decide to turn around and go right back down through a bunch of racers going up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanduners Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Here are a few great sources of information for the "new" duner: ASA "DUNE SMART" Safety Book TREAD LIGHTLY! SAND DUNING (There is a link on there to view the brochure in a pdf. file) Tread Lightly! also has this one: TREAD LIGHTLY! Guide to Responsible Motorized Vehicle Use in Sand Dunes You can pick all these up at the Sand Sports Super Show in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted June 11, 2007 Author Share Posted June 11, 2007 Here are a few great sources of information for the "new" duner: ASA "DUNE SMART" Safety Book TREAD LIGHTLY! SAND DUNING (There is a link on there to view the brochure in a pdf. file) Tread Lightly! also has this one: TREAD LIGHTLY! Guide to Responsible Motorized Vehicle Use in Sand Dunes You can pick all these up at the Sand Sports Super Show in September. Thanks Jim. I will look those over and use some of those tips when putting together the Dumont flyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~JILL~ Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 When jumping please use a spotter or at least try to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indasand Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Pack it in & Pack it out!!!! I spent the weekend at Apex and it is still a dump. This includes dumping your trailer on the way out! Dump your sheeeeet in Baker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indasand Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Ok one more... if you see someone camped way off to themselves this is not an invitation to join them 3 feet from there bumper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuce Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 If you drive a rhino in the dunes and see someone coming, just go to the bottom of the hill and stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bad4fiddy Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 DONT DRINK AND RIDE , yeah i know this is a long shot but i think it would make a big difference out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycoguy Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Maybe a section of the flyer dedicated to camp area behavior, Example, no racing through the camp grounds, and most importantly dont cut through others camp sites...just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indasand Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 How about don't ride alone! It sucks to break down or even worse get hurt by yourself. And don't forget this is the desert, ride with water is the best thing you can do in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 If you drive a rhino in the dunes and see someone coming, just go to the bottom of the hill and stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot bob Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 when you see a bright green buggy steaming through the dunes get outa the way !!! lol !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 c'mon guys. I know you have some more. With all the bitchen in the past about about caution tape, rebar, etc you can't come up with some more? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 c'mon guys. I know you have some more. With all the bitchen in the past about about caution tape, rebar, etc you can't come up with some more? LOL Glass.......trash......rebar.....kiddie tracks not filled back in.....camp racing.....and taping off dunes are my only gripes. If folks were more responsible about those items I'd have to complain about the tea in China or something along that line. Maybe it's not far enough into summer yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 ok I am almost done with the flyer. I only need a few more ideas for safety and dune etiquette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrior07 Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 :shout: no generators to be run after 10:00 pm oh nevermind im usually passed out by then . how about even though signs are posted :shout: no pallet burning period!!!!!!!!!!!! at clean up were i camped i stop right before a huge pile of nails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 :shout: no generators to be run after 10:00 pm oh nevermind im usually passed out by then . how about even though signs are posted :shout: no pallet burning period!!!!!!!!!!!! at clean up were i camped i stop right before a huge pile of nails I already have the generator thing on there and about the pallets as well. Think hard people. I'd like to get this up on the site somewhere in the next few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 I already have the generator thing on there and about the pallets as well. Think hard people. I'd like to get this up on the site somewhere in the next few days. No generators after 10? I had no idea there were quiet hours at Dumont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 No generators after 10? I had no idea there were quiet hours at Dumont. There aren't, but when some people have a $200 Harbor Freight generator that is 200dB at 1:00AM, that can get annoying. It isn't so much a rule, but instead a common courtesy thing. I put it under dune etiquette, not rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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