FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Q. What do the numbers mean?
A. The numbers indicate the number of riders in your group following behind you. They serve
the same purpose as hand signals
Q. So, when I see the “0” this means the trail is clear and I can ride full-out and use both sides
of the trail?
A. NO !!! “0” indicates the last rider in that group only. There is no way to tell when another
group or individual will come along. You should ride within your skill level and ALWAYS
stay right.
Q. I’m a new rider. Why should I use TAS?
A. TAS is perfect for a new rider. It helps you communicate to other riders what group you are
in and how many sleds are behind you, without taking your hands off the handlebars. This
gives you better control of your sled.
Q. I’m a veteran rider. Why do I need TAS?
A. TAS works well with all skill levels. Think of how many times you have taken your hand off
the handlebars with riders coming at you and seeing an uneasy rider trying to hand signal and
almost lose control of their sled. Wouldn’t it be safer if both riders had both hands on the
steering and in full control?
Q. Can the LEDs on TAS be made in different colors?
A. Colored LEDs are quite visible. Unfortunately, under New York State law they cannot be
used on the front of a vehicle.
Q. What do you mean colored lights are not allowed?
A. Snowmobiles in New York State fall under both DMV and Parks & Recreation regulations.
DMV Code Section 375(41) states that no colored lights may be displayed on the front of a
motor vehicle except those required by law (i.e. turn signals, parking lights), unless they are
on an emergency vehicle.
Q. Can TAS be seen in the daylight?
A. YES! TAS mounts above the headlight with a hook and loop system (no holes in your sled),
and is extremely bright – similar to your headlight. The numbers consist of 28 super-bright
LEDs, easily seen in daylight and very bright at night.
Q. Will TAS make the trails safe?
A. Any time that you have two hands on the steering, it’s a good thing. Safe riders make the
trails safe. TAS will help, but cannot do it by itself. TAS is only a small part in aiding safe
riders.
Q. Do I have to drill holes in my sled or take my handlebar cushion off in order to mount TAS?
A. No. TAS mounts to the outside of your windshield, low and out of your line of sight, with
sticky back hook and loop fasteners.
Q. My sled doesn’t have a battery. Will TAS work on my sled?
A. Yes. If you have a headlight, TAS will work for you. TAS runs on any power source from
6-20, AC or DC.
Q. I ride with a group who pass each other while riding. How do I change TAS while moving?
A. You don’t. TAS is to be reset only when you are not moving. TAS is intended to help keep
your hands on the steering.
Q. What if I get out of order during the ride?
A. The first and the last rider are always the most important ones. You can get back in order
when it is safe to do so.
Q. When I stop and turn my sled off, will TAS remember the number I had displayed?
A. Yes. TAS will remember the last displayed number if it was on longer than 5 seconds.Q. I understand TAS comes on when I start my sled. Can TAS be turned off if I wish?
A. True, TAS comes on with start-up if wired on the ignition side of the switch, but TAS can
be turned off simply by holding the button down for more than 5 seconds. This happens after
the blink mode.
Q. What are the benefits of TAS for young riders?
A. TAS allows young riders without a lot of arm strength to keep both hands on the steering
and still display information.
Q. Does everyone in my group have to have TAS in order for it to work?
A. No. TAS works just like hand signal and works easily anywhere in the group. The TAS
owner will be the one with full steering control, ready to brake if necessary.
Q. Can TAS work in a group larger than 10 sleds?
A. Yes. The first riders just display 9s until it’s time to count down.TAS is not a replacement for required hand signals and safe riding. It is simply a way to reduce the time your hand is off the steering, and still allow you to communicate useful information to fellow riders.
Down With the Hand
Stay in Control
Stay Right
Be Safe!
