I was wondering how some of you all sidehill? what is your technique? do you use your side hill strap or lefty throttle? This should be interesting forum.
How Do You Sidehill?
- Thread starter ARMYSLEDER
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neither, i just put all my weight on 1 side of the sled.
grab a handfull of throttle and lean whichever way you want to go!!!! i personally feel that left hand throttles are a complete waste of time, just one more thing to put on a sled to make guys feel better.... (here comes the bashing) 
How many different technique's could there be??? drag the leg, both legs over, both legs normal, one leg over the bars, both legs over the bars, one leg over the hood and one leg under the seat.. would mostly depend on the terrain and snow conditions, but I just do what ever I have to do to get it done and have fun!
I use the strap. dont have a lefty, but kinda want one.
I use the strap. dont have a lefty, but kinda want one.
I just pin it and lay in the snow!! I only use the left hand throttle when im in thick trees or in a tight spot, but well woth the money.
Powder Pro
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So who here has a strap on their bars?
And of the peeps that do have one, and say the lefty throttle is useless.... what do you use your bar strap for?
And of the peeps that do have one, and say the lefty throttle is useless.... what do you use your bar strap for?
if you ride an XP you dont!
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cowkiller
Active member
sidehilling
I had a lefty on my king cat
I have not installed on on the M8, This sled is easy to put on it's side. Don't think I need it,they are kinda junky (I bet I take a beating for that one)
I use the strap at slow speed "gotta crank it" situations
at speed no strap just transfer weight and Gitty-Up!
I had a lefty on my king cat
I have not installed on on the M8, This sled is easy to put on it's side. Don't think I need it,they are kinda junky (I bet I take a beating for that one)
I use the strap at slow speed "gotta crank it" situations
at speed no strap just transfer weight and Gitty-Up!
a lot of times i will hang one leg off for that unexpected(fill in the blank) that might throw you off balance. the leg, for me, helps off-set this. never use the strap and do not see any reason for a lefty.
SAME HERE
Use my strap when I need to hang off the sled. Otherwise, if it is soft snow, just kick the skis downhill give her gas and hang on! Love my lefty as a female have shorter arms, so it makes it easier to kick the weight to the left side.
Good thread! Should get interesting.
Good thread! Should get interesting.
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Jaynelson
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Depends....at speed - just lean, medium speed - both legs on one side, real tight donuts or turning back up a hill - hang the leg out.
I don't use the strap much and don't see any use for a left hand throttle....but I weigh 220, so more than enough weight to throw it around without.
I don't use the strap much and don't see any use for a left hand throttle....but I weigh 220, so more than enough weight to throw it around without.
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I just get the track spinning good and ram my weight to the up hill side. I don't use the strap or a lefty.
just stand on one side and hit the throttle. the sled just goes. I find it easier to sidehill standing on the left side. Taken a while to figure out that more throttle was my friend.
Lefty throttles are gay....Really. Are you that pathetic that you need one?
When you learn how to do a figure 8 on the side a mountain, you've figured it out. It looks so good across a valley or from another mountain. Practice, practice, practice. Need to fall off alot to get it down. I still get bucked off a few times a year. Have fun. No lefty for me. 6 ft. 180 lbs, bars 31 inches up from running boards. Good leverage.
countersteer
I have a goldfinger, glad I arn't gay
got it for those freakin wind blown rock hard faces up calispell..didn't have enough lead in my azz to pull it over on the left when turning back uphill...left hand throttle woulda been the cats azz
I have a goldfinger, glad I arn't gay
got it for those freakin wind blown rock hard faces up calispell..didn't have enough lead in my azz to pull it over on the left when turning back uphill...left hand throttle woulda been the cats azz
