Hill descent control and engine braking have their limits and in certain situations the rider's skills are the only thing which makes the difference between a safe ride home and crashing.
And since we're talking about ATVs and downhill off-roading, you figure out for yourselves in how many ways can things go wrong, even with the best machines.
So when the downhill becomes really tough and the rider cannot get enough weight on the rear axle, things are coming down, most of the times, the nasty way.
However, this particular rider was pretty lucky as the Yamaha Grizzly missed him closely. Should the ATV have come crashing down on the fellows feet, the day would have come to a rather unhappy ending, as the rear luggage rack is anything but a good massage device.
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