I’ve been riding 30 plus yrs but I’m a trail guy and I still can’t hold a side hill but that helped me understand what I’m doing wrong. I can go where the other guys go off trail but I’m twice as tired when I get there because I’m muscling the machine instead of making the machine work for me. Thanks brother for the tips.
Just rode a mountain sled out west for the first time a couple weeks ago. It's very frustrating and tiring! Thank you for this video on how to stop fighting the sled!
4:27 This is the exact same thing then you ride a bike, like a Yamaha R6, you counter steer to get the bike even lower then cornering and scraping the knee in the road.
I like this video, don't listen to locals who don't think this is needed. I learned the wrong way years ago and have been retraining myself. It's tough but I appreciate your insight and think it will help me.
Ill tell you what we did way back in deeo powder, not mountains. Roll the whole snowmobile over and get going. Its not rocket science, or is it. Snowmobikes haven't always had to be drive like jet skis.
Hey Brent, I have ridden the tails in Northern Ontario for years, and a couple times I got into the deep powder after missing a turn, and would get sucked into the deep unpacked snow. When you mention to counter steer I totally get now it as that's what I do on my Harley Bike prior to making a sharp turn. I will definitely do this in the future when it happens again, thanks and Cheers
Being honest it won't be as easy to do, because the snowmobile isn't necessarily designed for mountain riding, however when trying to sidehill in deep snow, yes the same technique still applies!
Do you counter steer first then blip the throttle to get on edge ? And how do you know when to start your counter steer to get on edge as you transition from the trail to the powder ?
Yes, counter steer before you blip, that will set the sled on edge easier and when you get on edge it will hold it there easier. I counter steer whenever I want to initiate a turn or initiate a sidehill on a steep slope. Also use a counter steer for balance once you are on edge (using skis helps you control balance easier than trying to shift your body weight). Hope that makes sense and helps!
110% difference this little tip made. Today was a great day in the powder because of this video!!
That’s so awesome to hear!!!!! Thank you for watching and the positive feedback!!
I chest bought a 2014 Polaris pro rmk 800 and I will try your method this winter
I’ve been riding 30 plus yrs but I’m a trail guy and I still can’t hold a side hill but that helped me understand what I’m doing wrong. I can go where the other guys go off trail but I’m twice as tired when I get there because I’m muscling the machine instead of making the machine work for me. Thanks brother for the tips.
thanks this hopefully help me this weakend
Thank you did you get a great job explaining it and God bless you James W Sizemore Jacksonville Florida 32205
Just rode a mountain sled out west for the first time a couple weeks ago. It's very frustrating and tiring! Thank you for this video on how to stop fighting the sled!
Of course, hopefully it made it a little easier!! Keep riding and it will get easier and easier!!!
The most helpful video yet
That's awesome to hear!! Thank you for watching!!
4:27 This is the exact same thing then you ride a bike, like a Yamaha R6, you counter steer to get the bike even lower then cornering and scraping the knee in the road.
I like this video, don't listen to locals who don't think this is needed. I learned the wrong way years ago and have been retraining myself. It's tough but I appreciate your insight and think it will help me.
Awesome to hear! Thank you for watching!!
When do you put both feet on the same side? What's the difference?
Ill tell you what we did way back in deeo powder, not mountains. Roll the whole snowmobile over and get going. Its not rocket science, or is it. Snowmobikes haven't always had to be drive like jet skis.
Hey Brent, I have ridden the tails in Northern Ontario for years, and a couple times I got into the deep powder after missing a turn, and would get sucked into the deep unpacked snow. When you mention to counter steer I totally get now it as that's what I do on my Harley Bike prior to making a sharp turn. I will definitely do this in the future when it happens again, thanks and Cheers
does this work on an older trail sled? (1995 artic cat cougar 550)
Being honest it won't be as easy to do, because the snowmobile isn't necessarily designed for mountain riding, however when trying to sidehill in deep snow, yes the same technique still applies!
100% can do. Just heavier, more intent needed.
I finally understand how to do it now thank you
Awesome glad to hear it!!!!
Ouch. Ice is an unpredictable jerk
Great video
Thank you for the positivity I appreciate it!!
Thanks, Great stuff.
Do you counter steer first then blip the throttle to get on edge ? And how do you know when to start your counter steer to get on edge as you transition from the trail to the powder ?
Yes, counter steer before you blip, that will set the sled on edge easier and when you get on edge it will hold it there easier. I counter steer whenever I want to initiate a turn or initiate a sidehill on a steep slope. Also use a counter steer for balance once you are on edge (using skis helps you control balance easier than trying to shift your body weight). Hope that makes sense and helps!
It’s actually three things at once .. blip / counter steer / weight transfer on leg
Thanks