Your real time commentary at the end while picking your line is awesome. Very, very helpful. I would, and hope others would as well, like to see more of that kind of commentary in various situations.
More videos on getting unstuck, when to pin and wiggle, when to blip throttle, when to dig, etc. The last getting unstuck video was pretty basic, us novice riders have 'stuck anxiety " and often make things worse after getting kinda stuck and result in epic stucks
Get the highlifter snowmobile jack and never worry about being stuck ever again. It quick and easy and no more lifting. Only second to the sled it's the most important piece of equipment for deep snow riding.
As a former military photo journalist and professional sports photographer, let me start out by saying that these are excellent videos. Not only in the content but also in the quality and professionalism of the footage. Getting ready to head out there at the beginning of February with a special group of Markiewicz leaders, for our 10th trip since 2003. I usually don't figure most of this stuff out until our normal 3rd and final day of riding up in the back country. I forget it all by the time we return and the guides we hire end up digging most of us out during the duration. These tips will re-engage my mind before I head out there but just watching the riding in the deep powder has got me jacked up again about heading back to West Yellowstone. Great work. Would love to see a video on training in the gym and the types of workouts that are most beneficial to prep for a great experience.
I am no expert but I was trying to learn all these techniques on a 2005 sled. This year I'm on a 2020 sled and we haven't had much snow yet but nonetheless it seems to me that everything I was trying to do with the 2005 sled just suddenly got much easier on the new sled.
Love the channel Dan! Those with small hands have a more difficult time keeping a finger on the brake (axys stock lever). Smaller aluminum levers (adjustable or not) are great for ergonomics, but get very cold, and discourage the riders from keeping a finger on the brake. DIY or Skinz... I’ll never go back to a non-heated brake lever.
This is awesome!!!!! Thanks for sharing. I'm sharing with my Sled Heads group where we have some new riders. This is great for seasoned riders as well just to brush up. Thanks again!!!!
Thank you for the videos. I just bought my first sled this year. I'm learning alot and gaining more confidence each time I ride. I got a 2019 xf8000 high country. Truly having a blast!
Totally awesome! I just started using the brake to stay in control. I knew guys used it but never understood why, this video really helps me understand the dynamics of it!!
I saw another spot you got stuck there lol. Deep snow is so nice but my muscles hurt just seeing that side hill but in a good way right. Super jealous. Haven’t even got out this year. Damn that looks fun. Thx for the info.
I have liked watching your videos and appreciate the tips. Are the tips given still usable for the older sleds from the early 2000s? It seems a lot more difficult to use the same techniques with the older sleds versus the new sleds.
I’m getting much more into snowmobiling now, but for the last week it’s been -40 here and I’m unable to go so I’m gonna be buying some really high quality gear soon
Dan What about brake use going up or tring to settle the sled in the trees. I struggle with mantaining ballance and control in the tree when going up or on flat. I have no issues with the examples you gave, quite simple really. So, wat about doin another vid like a part 2 on braking.
That was a great example. I've found myself getting pulled over to the right during your example; had I applied some brake, I would have avoided trouble.
This isn’t the first time I’ve seen you stress the points on braking conduct. Very basic and underrated aspect to riding. Snowmobile trail riding, quads, dirt bikes, motorcycles, mountain bikes, all such devices should be ridden with one finger on the trigger ready to pull. Good video.
nowadays street bikers ride with the brake partially depressed so the pads are just barely not rubbing. lmao, moral of the story none of this truly matters i mean none of it. Don't spend your whole life chasing performance just so you can go faster you'll just end up dying.
Awesome video as always man .wish I got to ride my sled worked 2 jobs all year just to buy a sled found a nice polaris. Got at dealership told me they went threw it top to bottom me and a buddy went out broke down with in 2.5 miles and the dealership told me sucks to be you pretty much won't help me at all as so much for my 1st sled . Spent 7500 on a sled another 1200 on gear won't even get to ride it suck .
fact of the matter is high performance machines suck in every way except WOW they can go fast. take it with a grain of salt. thats terrible buddy. why i dont buy fast shit you'll end up spending more time working on it and paying for it then riding it. polaris's are only good when they work. good luck. turns out going fast is not a good vent for daily stress at the end of the day
I like your videos and constantly want to improve! Sometimes its hard to understand, and hard to explain! But i got an idea! It would be really interesting to see how you use it in more "real" riding! Wouldt it be easy both to show and understand if you would install a led diode that lights everytime you use what you want to show. And that we see it from the camera-angel? In this case, you already have cable for the breakinglight! Throttlecontroll is also hard to understand end explain, and not as easy even with a diode! If it possible to connect "live" to the ECU you could realy show how much throttle you use in every moment with a small window that shows those numbers same time as we see you riding? Some videos of tuned cars have this and you see how much the turbo works, how much fuel, how much air and so on. For most of us would it be enough with throttle procent! Keep up the good work with the videos! :)
backcountry riding looks fun. but let me tell you when your in an icy driveway and you pin it, lock up the brakes and drift around a corner its so much fun. i may have tipped over a few times doing that though
I have a question, so does the brake help put your snowmolbile in an angle? Like for side hill will the brake dig me in on the way i lean? Or will it just slow me down?
Throttle blipping controls the position of your sled, but it must be accompanied with a properly timed brake so you don't gain too much speed while you're getting your sled set
Holy shit I wish I saw this before my Sunday shred. I smacked so many trees because I couldn't find control traversing downhill. Brake was never used doh!
Can you make en. subs in your videos? I'm not very good at English, and sometimes it's difficult to me to understand some terms :( Your channel is full of very usefull tips, which can't be found in Russian UA-cam. Thank you for your support in improving my skills. I agree with Max Olson, that your real time commentary in video is pretty good and informative.
Can you do a video of what to do when youre ABOUT to get stuck? When to wiggle out, when to pin it, when youre fd and when youre just better off to stop before you burry your self.
All of these videos will give you the tools you need to better navigate terrain without getting stuck, just get out there and don't be afraid to get stuck, you'll learn something every time you get stuck, apply what you learn and progress
I’ve been doing exactly what you said ,once I learned to ride with one finger almost always on the brake it became a lot easier :) But I will say recently I grabbed a bunch of brake and I was in a weird position and ended up using only my right arm to stop myself from falling forward off the sled and I tore the hell out of my supraspinatus tendon 😱 man it hurt and I’ve now been off the sled for 5 days and will prob need at least another 5 days before I will try to ride again .. the doctor Said it was the worst tear he’s seen and it could take 3-4 months to heal 🤣 … no way man Let’s FN Gooooo !!! 2 weeks max & I’m getting back out there ;) oh and I’m 50 lol Have fun thanks ❄️🇨🇦❄️
You should just move on then instead of sharing your negativity towards a channel that’s doing nothing more than trying to help other riders. Be a part of the solution not the problem Have a great summer!
There’s actually a ton of differences in braking from sleds to bikes. I ride mountain bikes all summer long and although using brakes to control my speed is similar….using braking while sledding is more about positioning the sled keeping the front end where I need it. Ps I won’t ever give it a rest!!!!
Your real time commentary at the end while picking your line is awesome. Very, very helpful. I would, and hope others would as well, like to see more of that kind of commentary in various situations.
More videos on getting unstuck, when to pin and wiggle, when to blip throttle, when to dig, etc. The last getting unstuck video was pretty basic, us novice riders have 'stuck anxiety " and often make things worse after getting kinda stuck and result in epic stucks
Mostly when pin and wiggle results in deep trenching super stuck
When in doubt, pin it out or roll the sled. Not sure I love the idea of getting unstuck and then hitting the brake immediately.
that means you have to get stuck more, period. if you have anxiety about it do it until you get over the nerves. i believe in you
Go ride and try it all✊🏻
Get the highlifter snowmobile jack and never worry about being stuck ever again. It quick and easy and no more lifting. Only second to the sled it's the most important piece of equipment for deep snow riding.
As a former military photo journalist and professional sports photographer, let me start out by saying that these are excellent videos. Not only in the content but also in the quality and professionalism of the footage. Getting ready to head out there at the beginning of February with a special group of Markiewicz leaders, for our 10th trip since 2003. I usually don't figure most of this stuff out until our normal 3rd and final day of riding up in the back country. I forget it all by the time we return and the guides we hire end up digging most of us out during the duration. These tips will re-engage my mind before I head out there but just watching the riding in the deep powder has got me jacked up again about heading back to West Yellowstone. Great work. Would love to see a video on training in the gym and the types of workouts that are most beneficial to prep for a great experience.
And then I saw the video you had posted previously on stretching, cardio and lifting.
The rider point of view section of this video was perfect! Please do a few more videos like this.
I am no expert but I was trying to learn all these techniques on a 2005 sled. This year I'm on a 2020 sled and we haven't had much snow yet but nonetheless it seems to me that everything I was trying to do with the 2005 sled just suddenly got much easier on the new sled.
@@pat5225 I upgraded from a 2006 RMK 900 to a 2016 Axys. It made a world of difference. But I still have a lot to learn.
Love the channel Dan!
Those with small hands have a more difficult time keeping a finger on the brake (axys stock lever). Smaller aluminum levers (adjustable or not) are great for ergonomics, but get very cold, and discourage the riders from keeping a finger on the brake. DIY or Skinz... I’ll never go back to a non-heated brake lever.
This is awesome!!!!! Thanks for sharing. I'm sharing with my Sled Heads group where we have some new riders. This is great for seasoned riders as well just to brush up. Thanks again!!!!
Thank you for the videos. I just bought my first sled this year. I'm learning alot and gaining more confidence each time I ride. I got a 2019 xf8000 high country. Truly having a blast!
Totally awesome! I just started using the brake to stay in control. I knew guys used it but never understood why, this video really helps me understand the dynamics of it!!
I saw another spot you got stuck there lol. Deep snow is so nice but my muscles hurt just seeing that side hill but in a good way right. Super jealous. Haven’t even got out this year. Damn that looks fun. Thx for the info.
I have liked watching your videos and appreciate the tips. Are the tips given still usable for the older sleds from the early 2000s? It seems a lot more difficult to use the same techniques with the older sleds versus the new sleds.
I’m getting much more into snowmobiling now, but for the last week it’s been -40 here and I’m unable to go so I’m gonna be buying some really high quality gear soon
Thank you
Great vid, excellent info. Can you give me info on the Klim snowsuit your wearing? Were the same size. it look like it fits really well.
Dan
What about brake use going up or tring to settle the sled in the trees. I struggle with mantaining ballance and control in the tree when going up or on flat. I have no issues with the examples you gave, quite simple really. So, wat about doin another vid like a part 2 on braking.
The ageless wonder droppin knowledge bombs once again. 'Preciate it boss!
Would you guys do a video on your opinion of the finger throttle that seem to be popping up more and more lately?
Agreed. After hand surgery this past spring, I am interested in pros/cons of finger throttles as well.
we have 3 skidoo tundra utility sleds and the throttle flips back and forth between finger and thumb its super cool
i love having the finger throttle because it the same position as the brake
will definitely be trying the brake for a day drill!
I have seen videos where guys are in a long pull and the brake light comes on, is that just to get the front end back down?
Awesome video again !
Any chance for a video about sidehilling or carving on HARD PACKED snow ? ;)
That was a great example. I've found myself getting pulled over to the right during your example; had I applied some brake, I would have avoided trouble.
This isn’t the first time I’ve seen you stress the points on braking conduct. Very basic and underrated aspect to riding. Snowmobile trail riding, quads, dirt bikes, motorcycles, mountain bikes, all such devices should be ridden with one finger on the trigger ready to pull. Good video.
nowadays street bikers ride with the brake partially depressed so the pads are just barely not rubbing. lmao, moral of the story none of this truly matters i mean none of it. Don't spend your whole life chasing performance just so you can go faster you'll just end up dying.
take it with a grain of salt
@@elihautamaki547 this isn’t performance to go faster. It’s having control so that you don’t end up dying.
You're vids are awesome,sell me one of your old used sleds when you upgrade lol
Awesome video as always man .wish I got to ride my sled worked 2 jobs all year just to buy a sled found a nice polaris. Got at dealership told me they went threw it top to bottom me and a buddy went out broke down with in 2.5 miles and the dealership told me sucks to be you pretty much won't help me at all as so much for my 1st sled . Spent 7500 on a sled another 1200 on gear won't even get to ride it suck .
fact of the matter is high performance machines suck in every way except WOW they can go fast. take it with a grain of salt. thats terrible buddy. why i dont buy fast shit you'll end up spending more time working on it and paying for it then riding it. polaris's are only good when they work. good luck. turns out going fast is not a good vent for daily stress at the end of the day
I like your videos and constantly want to improve! Sometimes its hard to understand, and hard to explain! But i got an idea!
It would be really interesting to see how you use it in more "real" riding! Wouldt it be easy both to show and understand if you would install a led diode that lights everytime you use what you want to show. And that we see it from the camera-angel?
In this case, you already have cable for the breakinglight!
Throttlecontroll is also hard to understand end explain, and not as easy even with a diode! If it possible to connect "live" to the ECU you could realy show how much throttle you use in every moment with a small window that shows those numbers same time as we see you riding? Some videos of tuned cars have this and you see how much the turbo works, how much fuel, how much air and so on.
For most of us would it be enough with throttle procent!
Keep up the good work with the videos! :)
How are you working around Polaris’ brake update where it can’t be held on for more then 4 second before it the derates the RPM
How about foot position? When to be forward and when to be back.
backcountry riding looks fun. but let me tell you when your in an icy driveway and you pin it, lock up the brakes and drift around a corner its so much fun. i may have tipped over a few times doing that though
How often do you burn break
I have a question, so does the brake help put your snowmolbile in an angle? Like for side hill will the brake dig me in on the way i lean? Or will it just slow me down?
Throttle blipping controls the position of your sled, but it must be accompanied with a properly timed brake so you don't gain too much speed while you're getting your sled set
Holy shit I wish I saw this before my Sunday shred. I smacked so many trees because I couldn't find control traversing downhill. Brake was never used doh!
Can you make en. subs in your videos? I'm not very good at English, and sometimes it's difficult to me to understand some terms :( Your channel is full of very usefull tips, which can't be found in Russian UA-cam. Thank you for your support in improving my skills. I agree with Max Olson, that your real time commentary in video is pretty good and informative.
Turn on closed captioning
I don't think I blip long enough. 🤔 that and I really need to learn wrong foot fwd
How about when to use the brake when your jumping. There are zero videos about controlling track speed when in the air.
That’s an awesome video idea and one we will certainly add to the list!
Thanks for watching and stay shredding!!
My 17 cat brake handle is shit. Here I go looking to burn another hundred bucks.... Catch you on the next video. Thanks Dan
Can you do a video of what to do when youre ABOUT to get stuck? When to wiggle out, when to pin it, when youre fd and when youre just better off to stop before you burry your self.
All of these videos will give you the tools you need to better navigate terrain without getting stuck, just get out there and don't be afraid to get stuck, you'll learn something every time you get stuck, apply what you learn and progress
Middle and ring finger are connected on the same tendon….. f one you get two. Index for me
I’ve been doing exactly what you said ,once I learned to ride with one finger almost always on the brake it became a lot easier :)
But I will say recently I grabbed a bunch of brake and I was in a weird position and ended up using only my right arm to stop myself from falling forward off the sled and I tore the hell out of my supraspinatus tendon 😱 man it hurt and I’ve now been off the sled for 5 days and will prob need at least another 5 days before I will try to ride again .. the doctor Said it was the worst tear he’s seen and it could take 3-4 months to heal 🤣 … no way man Let’s FN Gooooo !!! 2 weeks max & I’m getting back out there ;) oh and I’m 50 lol
Have fun thanks ❄️🇨🇦❄️
all i can say is "what the hell is wrong with you" cheers have fun and try to ride safer lol
DAN WHERE IS THE TWINS VS BMP SINGLE SHOOTOUT!?!
💪👌👌👌
I thought this was a joke and after l started watching it that my suspicions were confirmed.
You should just move on then instead of sharing your negativity towards a channel that’s doing nothing more than trying to help other riders.
Be a part of the solution not the problem
Have a great summer!
Lol @ brakes
Give it a rest it’s no different than riding a bicycle using a break’s
There’s actually a ton of differences in braking from sleds to bikes. I ride mountain bikes all summer long and although using brakes to control my speed is similar….using braking while sledding is more about positioning the sled keeping the front end where I need it.
Ps I won’t ever give it a rest!!!!