Hand signals on trails

[Guest]

I'm new to snowmobiling on trails. I noticed when passing groups of snowmobilers that either people are very friendly or they were trying to communicate something. The two signals I saw the most were left arm bent up at the elbow (like a right turn hand signal in bicycling) and left arm extended straight out (like a left turn hand signal in bicycling. Were they trying to tell me there were more snowmobilers in their group following them or just being Minnesota nice?

[TV BOY]

The arm bent up (with a closed hand) means the last person in a group, or that no one is directly behind. A hand extended indicates sleds behind. If the rider has gloves he may indicate with fingers how many people are behind. (hopefully not the middle one lol...)

[Guest]

Thanks for the info TV Boy.

[LocalGuide]

Ya, if the leader isnt wearing mittens most that I see will point out how many are in the pack. It really helps if you are traveling in a heavily wooded area were there is lots of tight corners.

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[rockhardinmn]

following me i will do as what has been mentioned above , but will also point out any hazards , driveways , roads, guy wires, or whateverelse i see you may hit. i will point to the side that they are on also . other wise " ride it like ya stole it "