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Originally Posted by 04rnr
I agree the CBs and or HAM radios or even a hand held are VERY useful and yes, FUN, but when a club tells people that they "have to have" this or that or you cant come play with us, is a little rude, maybe that person is new to wheeling, and cant afford or doesnt want, to go and buy this and that just to wheel with a club and find out they may or may not like wheeling.
Now, most people with the right group, will LOVE wheeling, some may like it, but to "require" people to have certain equipment to wheel with you is crazy, next you will say, only toyotas are allowed, only people with a lift from X company, only people with a locker can go etc etc lol..
again, I do very much agree that some form of communication is important, and sooooooooo much fun, but making people buy/borrow certain equipment and/or modifying thier vehicle, just to go wheel is crazy.
ok Ill get off my soapbox now  |
Just about every sport has some level of "required" gear if you want to play with certain leagues... hockey, lacrosse, softball, shooting, autocross, etc. You should see the list of required equipment for an overland 4x4 club trip! Way out of my league... for now!
As it relates to our CB discussion, many of us didn't have CBs and were welcomed without them. It was our choice to install CBs at the recommendation of an experienced and respected member of the sport. I'm sure that we'd all still be joining the monthly trail runs without them, but want to get more out of the experience and be safe while doing it. And I'm guessing that we all love the gear! I, for one, find myself continually trying to prioritize my next gear purchase!
In general, requirements for any equipment within any group are for the safety of the members and for the betterment of the experience.
I just wanted to share why I chose to install a CB, which is probably in line with the others involved in the recent wave of CB installations.
Sorry that I stole your soapbox ;)
