This is why we used to use lefty throttles, but I'm told lately that nobody uses them anymore. I guess the sleds are narrower now and easier to put on edge.
Your a champ man. Lov the vids. Would be sweet to have you guy's back in the shuswap but the covid shuts that down. Unless sledding is a essential travel.
Hey Chris. Could you talk about getting on edge in late season when there is a hard sticky crust. Recently rode the UP, where there are lots of trees and snow, but the crust was very challenging. Getting edge was difficult. It would send you downhill. Also had to climb hills faster than normal. The track would trench out and the running boards would “high center” the sled. Bad stuck!
Ok thx and helpful. However in the deep and light powder that i typically ride, i’d be worried that starting up and counter steering like that to turn up hill would bury the track down deep. Thoughts?
Next year I'll be definitely coming out. Im curious to see where I'm at. Most of the stuff I naturally already found myself doing but the finger on brake ill be working on this year. New brake lever this year feels easier on the hands to keep my finger out. I'd like to be better. If burandt or anyone at bbca sees this Im curious about the 4 strokes in the mountains and the taiga snowmobile. Id like to see a video of you guys talking about what you dont like about it. Obviously the weight is a lot to deal with in the mountains on 4 strokes. You dont have the fluttery low end and the width up front is wider for the body when tipping it over. I'm curious if theres any real benefits or any more negatives. Lastly the taiga is the same weight as the rmk roughly and has 100% power like sea level combustion. No gas oil or fluids to weight it down to make up for battery weight. The gas tank is the battery. Id like to see you guys ride one and name your thoughts. It supposedly has just enough power to last in the mountains since your acutal travel distance is relatively short. The track just spins a lot in powder so if always tough to estimate
Do you think it's harder to put the sled on edge if you weigh a lot less like me and not as strong? I'm a buck 40 lol. I still struggle to bring the sled back on edge on steep hills like that. Any advice?
No weight doesn’t really matter if you executing the technique he just described. I ride with guys who weigh 150 and ride circles around heavier guys in the trees. The blip of the throttle makes it effortless to pull over.
I'm a short rider 5'2", so when I reach across to the throttle, my span is too short to stand wrong foot forward and stand upright. what do you tell the short riders who have to lean forward when the sled is in this position? Thanks
Deb Dinin I hang with a lot of smaller riders in Japan. They can do this no problem but have to be super committed to making the throttle do the work. Get the sled set up. Full fast blip. No half measures. Don’t practise right above a pit full of alligators.
My son started on a 600 when he was 12 and learned to use the throttle, he was and still is a better rider then most people I know. He moved to an 800 at 15. It’s all about technique not weight and height
You failed to mention another huge factor which is when you’re wrong foot forward you’re also sorta jumping and putting all your weight on that right foot pushing down to help wash that track out and over whilst you wack the throttle.
Big fan. Thank you for what you do for the community.
i realize I am pretty off topic but do anybody know of a good site to stream new movies online ?
@Baylor Benson i use Flixzone. You can find it by googling :)
Love these vids even if its stuff we already know. Its nice to hear and see it over and over
um pretty sure burant still practices basic manuvers sidehilling body position Gas brake. He pretty much shows that you can never have enough practice
I need lots of practice on this. I almost always over gas or panic and ride it down hoping to get back up. Thanks for the reminder and technique.
Nice job Chris. Appreciate you bud. Thank you👊
Schooled with Chris and Bret was great series for tips n tricks
Thanks for this. I'm sure I am one of many that asked for this video. THANK YOU!
Wish I would have known that 20 years ago. Thanks
Great video thank you
Very good demonstration
Thanks Chris
This is such great info
Love it! Thanks Chris for sharing your knowledge for us to learn from. More please 👍✊
Great videos. Reminds me of the training part of the Schooled videos. Keep them going. Thank you.
This is why we used to use lefty throttles, but I'm told lately that nobody uses them anymore. I guess the sleds are narrower now and easier to put on edge.
Thanks!
learned something from this thanks!
Life saver
Good tip
Your a champ man. Lov the vids. Would be sweet to have you guy's back in the shuswap but the covid shuts that down. Unless sledding is a essential travel.
Hey Chris. Could you talk about getting on edge in late season when there is a hard sticky crust. Recently rode the UP, where there are lots of trees and snow, but the crust was very challenging. Getting edge was difficult. It would send you downhill. Also had to climb hills faster than normal. The track would trench out and the running boards would “high center” the sled. Bad stuck!
Can’t get any better 🙏
Ok thx and helpful. However in the deep and light powder that i typically ride, i’d be worried that starting up and counter steering like that to turn up hill would bury the track down deep. Thoughts?
Next year I'll be definitely coming out. Im curious to see where I'm at. Most of the stuff I naturally already found myself doing but the finger on brake ill be working on this year. New brake lever this year feels easier on the hands to keep my finger out. I'd like to be better. If burandt or anyone at bbca sees this Im curious about the 4 strokes in the mountains and the taiga snowmobile. Id like to see a video of you guys talking about what you dont like about it. Obviously the weight is a lot to deal with in the mountains on 4 strokes. You dont have the fluttery low end and the width up front is wider for the body when tipping it over. I'm curious if theres any real benefits or any more negatives. Lastly the taiga is the same weight as the rmk roughly and has 100% power like sea level combustion. No gas oil or fluids to weight it down to make up for battery weight. The gas tank is the battery. Id like to see you guys ride one and name your thoughts. It supposedly has just enough power to last in the mountains since your acutal travel distance is relatively short. The track just spins a lot in powder so if always tough to estimate
I find myself losing my edge more at the end of the day
2012 summit x here. i agree. i need one of them new news
Don't forget to comment on foot placement ie front to back?
Nice
Where were you in the early eighties to tell me all these handling tricks... while riding along high banks along highways and spillways?
Mannnn I wanna come out!
Where are you guys riding
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Do you think it's harder to put the sled on edge if you weigh a lot less like me and not as strong? I'm a buck 40 lol. I still struggle to bring the sled back on edge on steep hills like that. Any advice?
No weight doesn’t really matter if you executing the technique he just described. I ride with guys who weigh 150 and ride circles around heavier guys in the trees. The blip of the throttle makes it effortless to pull over.
It’s not that weight means nothing, just that with proper technique it’s one of the more minor factors.
I'm a short rider 5'2", so when I reach across to the throttle, my span is too short to stand wrong foot forward and stand upright. what do you tell the short riders who have to lean forward when the sled is in this position? Thanks
I've seen a guy with throttle levers on both sides of the bar
@@cwallybraap Chris doesn't recommend left hand throttle...
Deb Dinin I hang with a lot of smaller riders in Japan. They can do this no problem but have to be super committed to making the throttle do the work. Get the sled set up. Full fast blip. No half measures. Don’t practise right above a pit full of alligators.
My son started on a 600 when he was 12 and learned to use the throttle, he was and still is a better rider then most people I know. He moved to an 800 at 15. It’s all about technique not weight and height
@@debdinin3926 Chris isn't a 5'2" woman.
You failed to mention another huge factor which is when you’re wrong foot forward you’re also sorta jumping and putting all your weight on that right foot pushing down to help wash that track out and over whilst you wack the throttle.
I did this on a super steep side hill and it just rolled haha.
What can do u run on your sleds
He runs startingline products silencer can or diamond S titanium can.
I have the startingline products on my 2020 khaos and I love it.
I’m always on the edge in life. What’s the tip for losing my edge??
Now do it with a four-stroke lol 😆
Damm bro