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Go to this link and watch some of these videos. I hope they help.
http://www.sledshot.com/tech_tips.php?IsSearch=true&ddlCategory=1
Dragon tried to kill me! Any side hilling tips?
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Go to this link and watch some of these videos. I hope they help.
http://www.sledshot.com/tech_tips.php?IsSearch=true&ddlCategory=1
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Ron
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I turned into the hill... my bad
The term is "counter steer", it gets the ski out of the function. Tips in the air, now the chasis is guided by weight shift and the throttle.
LOL....
I actually am glad sometime to ride with new guys to the sport. Its always fun to see this happen (nobody hurt) or to see them take a close up look at the front bumper while laying over hood in action... LOL, You will get it! It just takes the feel. dont give up and have your buddies keep the
going so we ALL can enjoy.
I actually am glad sometime to ride with new guys to the sport. Its always fun to see this happen (nobody hurt) or to see them take a close up look at the front bumper while laying over hood in action... LOL, You will get it! It just takes the feel. dont give up and have your buddies keep the
going so we ALL can enjoy.
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MPS
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Exactly, you gotta counter steer bro. Spomey I don't know what planet you are from, ski position is huge! You had some good advice otherwise. You don't need to lean much on that Dragon. In fact, I didn't even have to put both feet on one rail when I sidehilled with it.....I just leaned and counter steered. But, it depends on your weight and how tall you are...ya know center of gravity.
Don't worry i'm trying to learn just like you! The hardest part I find is, the sled will go more were you want it with more throttle, but then it's going a lot faster after you fall off! I've just been trying to take it out in open fields and practice shifting my weight around. I think it would be most benefical if you could sidehill with your feet in regular position, as it gives you a lot more options then both on the top side. I haven't landed on the hood or had it run over me yet, but i'm sure my day will come
How about boondocking through the trees? any tips on that?
Riding in general you lean a lot and use the throttle to do the work for you. I honestly think i learned a lot when i started riding from watching videos of people riding and just watching the better riders in the group. Time your cruising down a trail, if the side of the trail has some slope to it try to sidehill along it as your going along the trail. Thats how I learned to control the sled. Its all about throttle control and using your body weight.
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theultrarider
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Try to keep both skis on the same side of the tree while going around it....it sounds sooo easy
Try to keep both skis on the same side of the tree while going around it....it sounds sooo easy
and if you cant keep both ski's on one side(I just did this this year as a matter of fact) gas it hard enough to climb the tree..then step off the side and bring the bars around and down with you...looks really cool if ya pull it off(and if like me you dont your sled lands right next to you)..honestly it just takes practice..look at where you want to go(far out in front of you) not at where you dont want to go(cause you go where you look for some reason)..good luck and practice...
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AkHockey10
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alot of people "lean", but don't put all their weight on their uphill leg/running board. If your legs aren't burning at the end of a sidehilling day, you didn't put enough weight on your boards!!
Practice in the deep snow on the flat; just focus on your leg weight and not so much on your mtn bar. You will be WAY happier After you get the feel on flat ground/slight hills, you will be less prone to paparazzi getting their out when you go to sidehill have fun!!
Practice in the deep snow on the flat; just focus on your leg weight and not so much on your mtn bar. You will be WAY happier
After you get the feel on flat ground/slight hills, you will be less prone to paparazzi getting their out when you go to sidehill have fun!!
Boo partypooper! As long as he realizes his sled won't stay purdy he'll be fine!
Probably best to practice first sidehilling while leaning in to the right. That way you can have your right hand on the throttle with your left hand on the mountain bar handle (in the middle). Put both feet on the right foot rail and lean into the mountain. You'll get the hang of it before long. Your skis will natrually want to point away from the mountain, don't fight that. They really aren't doing anything on a sidehill anyway except the inside one acting as somewhat of a rutter. Oh, and take pics when you wreck!!
Put your foot farther back on the rail and plant it in the direction you want to turn, your weight transfer will turn you the bars are just to hold onto not steer!
It's just like skiing or snowboarding,you can't master the bumps until you can rip the steep and flat.Work on your counter steering in the meadows/low angle,(in deep snow,to go left,turn the skis right,lean left)finesse instead of to the bars.It's all about practice.
If you don't have a tether buy one,it's only $30 and a direct plug in to the Polaris harness,Polaris part #2870668(worked on my 08,might be different on an 09)better to have it than to watch your sled beelining towards the only tree on the hill,ask my friend about not hooking up his tether.
Pete
If you don't have a tether buy one,it's only $30 and a direct plug in to the Polaris harness,Polaris part #2870668(worked on my 08,might be different on an 09)better to have it than to watch your sled beelining towards the only tree on the hill,ask my friend about not hooking up his tether
.Pete
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dragon12
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The dragon really is an easy machine to ride. I have an 07 d7 and my wife has a 07 rev800. My wife will jump on my sled and try to throw herself to make it turn and she usually ends up planted in the snow. I find that a little counter steer and some throttle and this sled likes to be on one ski. Once you get the hang of it, it will be hard to wipe the smile off your face.
i found it easier to learn practicing on the left side, i had better control of the throttle in that position. also plant your right foot in the left side foot well with your left leg hanging out. bend your right knee so your are squatting and point your left leg out towards the front of the sled, that way you can use it as a balance and a crutch if need be. when you start to go over a little too much you can stomp the ground and kick backwards as you are riding. that is why its important to point your leg towards the front of the sled, if it is straight out, by the time your foot hits the ground, your leg is pulled backwards and your probably laying on the ground with a face full of snow. hopefully this helps you master it and everyone will be able to call you Dr Smooth again!!!
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On the trees, keep your head up and be focusing on where you want to be 20-30 yards in front of you.........
and don't stare at the oncoming trees
You will steer toward what you stare at......at least I do.... one other thing......4" diameter and under is considered traction, so don't worry about it.......they grown back
