Front Suspension Foot Pegs

[07M1000]

I have been told about some people that have some sort of bracket that is fabricated to fasten to the top a-arm of the front suspension (left and right sides) to allow a different position to sidehill from. Ex. where your left foot is on the left a-arm and right foot is on the left running board or right foot on the right a-arm and left foot on the right runningboard. Has anybody seen this or tried this? I want to try it out and see how it works but it doesnt pay to reinvent the wheel on this so I was hoping that I could get some feedback on them and hopefully a lot of different pictures so I could get some ideas on what works best and possibly fabricate some. Any input, pictures or direction on where to find info on these would be awesome.


Thanks

 

[LRD]

I have actually stood on the uphill ski when having to sidehill on windblown rock hard snow. Think the Polaris skis are toothed on top just for that.

But with my Alternative Impact TI a-arms on my XP the top a-arm where the spindle attaches holds my size 14's no problem. Haven't tried it but will be an option.

Good Luck

 

[07M1000]

I have actually stood on the uphill ski when having to sidehill on windblown rock hard snow. Think the Polaris skis are toothed on top just for that.

But with my Alternative Impact TI a-arms on my XP the top a-arm where the spindle attaches holds my size 14's no problem. Haven't tried it but will be an option.

Good Luck

Yeah I have also seen a lot of different skis that have some sort of traction on the top of them. My 12 hcr has that on there but I was garage sledding the other night and I was thinking that it felt better with my foot on top of my a-arms versis on the ski since there is less axis movement on a a-arm than a ski. Thanks for the input.

 

[volcano buster]

I've put my size 16 on the top of the spindle. There are times you just need that uphill ski to bite in as much as possible. The body does get a bit too far forward of the steering though.

 

[07M1000]

I've put my size 16 on the top of the spindle. There are times you just need that uphill ski to bite in as much as possible. The body does get a bit too far forward of the steering though.

I was thinking the same thing but now that I have a 2012 HCR that put me farther forward versis my 2007 M and it seems like it could be possible (from the garage riding expierence). I got the idea from a buddy that got a 2009 summit 154 and was told from a mechanic in the local area that he has seen it on sleds.

 

[109RMSHA]

Iv been riding my whole life and not ever needed to evan get my foot close to the a arms or ski to sidehill. Is this thread for real sorry if it is.

 

[07M1000]

Iv been riding my whole life and not ever needed to evan get my foot close to the a arms or ski to sidehill. Is this thread for real sorry if it is.

Yes it is for real, and you never needed to cause you never thought of it or never needed to cause you just never found yourself in a tight spot......just sayin

 

[volcano buster]

In fresh snow, not likely needed, but creeping through some steep crusted over snow it feels good to get that uphill ski dug in.

 

[olymon]

I know this dates my sled but how about a motorcycle passenger hinged foot peg bolted on through the trailing arm mounting bolt. It would swing out of the way in stiffer snow if you weren't using it.

 

[NapaMatt]

Dirt Bike.. Foot Pegs??

More open and can still flex..

Or some non slip pads you could wrap around the a arms so their no so smooth or slick

But this would add snow and ice build up also..

 

[jkjasperson]

Maybe you need to call Burandt and school him on the "Uphill rite foot forward pogostick ski ride" bet he will like to have this one in his bag of tricks!!!!!Hahahahahaha

 

[fordpickupman]

lol

I have to admit that there have been a couple of times in sketchy spots that I have had to put a foot on the trailing arm behind the spindle to make that ski dig in so that I could get the machine going. I never thought about making a spot for foot traction though. I just don't need it enough to spend the time making something like this. But I'm also 6'5" and have more leverage than the average short guy rider.

 

[sneakyninja]

iv kind of stood on the spindal in like a squating stance on one side while comeing down a steep hardpack side hill, had to creep down and turn a little to get where i needed, just hard to hold on and steer lol. i may have had one foot on the running board too i dont remember but there is a time when you should try new things and it worked for me. iv been riding since i was 3yrs old and would say im a very well rounded rider and i would say if i didnt do that id ended up in the trees or rolling my sled. not to mention it makes everyone look at you funny but when they see the other guys not making it and your gooffy *** standing on your a-arm or spindal comeing down the sidehill just fine its braggin rights right there lol.

 

[sneakyninja]

Iv been riding my whole life and not ever needed to evan get my foot close to the a arms or ski to sidehill. Is this thread for real sorry if it is.

hey man it works great best way iv found that i very very much only recommend you trying is.................. pull up to a very steep hill like a wall straight up and down, get off sled walk to the front of it and step onto both ski's and lay over hood in order to grab handle bars. now that you can see everything in a more clear world by looking backwards hammer down while yelling heerrrrree wweeeeeeeee gooooooooooo!!!!!!

 

[NOT2OLD]

Iv been riding my whole life and not ever needed to evan get my foot close to the a arms or ski to sidehill. Is this thread for real sorry if it is.

Watch Rasmussen and Burandt's "Schooled" Video and you'll see how useful foot traction on the front spindle is.

K.