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braking on big mountains...

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by elharrison, Feb 8, 2008.

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  1. Sep 8, 2011 #261
    Bumpy

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  3. Sep 8, 2011 #262
    striker

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    yeah really, actually, I wear Merrell jungle mocs year rnd, water proof, good traction, unless your upto your ankles in mud, then it become a moot point
     
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  4. Sep 8, 2011 #263
    okiedokie

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    Point is carry a pair of work boots and drive in your tennis shoes. Keeps the truck clean and your feet dry. Unless you like to drive in cowboy boots.:biggrin_2554:
     
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  5. Sep 8, 2011 #264
    Wtank7588

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    whats the best way to go up and down on 1-70 in colorado when you are in the mountains
     
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  7. Sep 8, 2011 #265
    otherhalftw

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    The best way?

    Well if you are starting in the West going East....go just that way...West to East!

    And if you are starting in the East going West.....go just that way...East to West!

    Genius questions deserve smart-arzz answers every time!:biggrin_2558: :biggrin_25526:
     
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  8. Sep 8, 2011 #266
    Roadmedic

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    You could have told him to stay on the road.
     
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  9. Sep 8, 2011 #267
    otherhalftw

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    Now that is just exceptionally picky!:biggrin_25514:
     
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  10. Sep 8, 2011 #268
    Roadmedic

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    Well, there is the canyon and the river to look at and if you make a mistake.......
     
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  11. Sep 8, 2011 #269
    otherhalftw

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    don't forget about the abutments at Eisenhower Tunnel...and the tunnel walls.....

    KEEP IT BETWEEN THE LINES!
     
    otherhalftw, Sep 8, 2011
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  12. Sep 9, 2011 #270
    ChiefDave

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    Great Info!
     
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