have you seen schooled?

[karnedge]

so i got the video called schooled..i found it really good. i got it to help my wife and kids out and found some of the things they show us... made me think do i do that? it seems i just react to what seems right.. so on my 1st ride out i try the wrong foot forward..now i am 250lbs and if i stand on the left board with my right foot on a IQ sled in snow it falls over on it side and im fighting to keep it up..anybody else have this? it makes me wonder if this will work for chris brandt on the polaris.. it does on my old edge but this is not the edge anymore...just my 2 sents

 

[AndrettiDog]

I ride just like CB but on a Polaris. Well, in my own mind anyway.

The IQ is more tipsy, but I think that is an advantage once you learn to balance it. I've done the same move you are talking about and I'm much better at sidehilling and "turning out" in left turns. Just keep working it and you will get it. Don't be afraid to pull that sled onto it's side. You won't hurt anything when you are in the snow.

 

[karnedge]

thats just it! if i put the wrong foot forward i put it on its side and cant keep it up..i found on this sled i need both feet on both boards or it and me are on our side..just wonder if chris rides the same on the polaris as he did the cat?

 

[thefullmonte]

Isn't that video awesome!!!!!! Notice he does this primarily when changing directions while climbing and sidehilling. They use that for the most possible leverage in extreme situations. Certainly a skill that could prevent an occasional stuck or a roll down the hill. Going to take some practice though.

 

[never_to_much_powder]

it works great for quick turnarounds, long sidehills, and downhill uturns. great move like the rule but on the iq there are gonna be times when that does hurt ya

 

[Midge907]

Just dont lean so far out or pull on it so hard. Best thing I think to do is go out in your garage with your sled, and put it up on its side using the wrong foot forward technique. Then find the balance point of the sled, and try to keep it there for as long as possible. I do understand that this may be harder for you guys that are heavier, since I am only 155lbs but it does help get the feel for the balance of your sled.

 

[aebsledder]

good video

I saw that video too, and thought it was good. People do bring up a good point about the "tippiness" of the iq chassis. When I first got mine after having ridden the edge chassis I tipped it over on myself on more than one occasion. Now that I am used to it, I can't imagine riding anything else. I definitely found that "hanging a leg" became a much less needed maneuver when riding. I think CB will probably still ride that way, he just won't need to try as hard. Who knows what kind of stuff he may be able to pull off.

 

[AndrettiDog]

Anyone interested in buying "Schooled" I have about 4-5 copies left. Chris gave us a case to sell/distribute. They are $25 and $5 of that goes to our local club - the Holy Cross Powder Hounds. See the link below - scroll down a bit...

Schooled Video on HCPH Site

 

[akrevrider]

Awesome video & highly recommended for anybody looking for new riding techniques to improve themselves

akrevrider.

 

[Polar Express]

I have it on loan for a bit, and I really like it.

I think it will be great for my wife to see how clearly they explain it.

Great video, I may have to buy a copy.

 

[sledfreek_55]

i rode an edge chassis forever and yeah there is a big difference goin to the IQ. i would say keep both feet on the running boards and while standing or sitting try and throw the sled to one side but counter steering helps me a ton, especially to keep it over. i only weigh 140 lbs and i can throw my rev pretty easy. counter steering is the best way to do it in my opinion (for what its worth). then again--if you wanna make a hard right or left turn then dont counter ski. counter skiing will help keep the sled goin pretty straight??

 

[sledcaddie]

Schooled DVD

Yes, this is an excellent video. The "techniques" shown are just that. Each person (of different sizes and weights) and with different sleds must adapt these techniques to their individual specs. Yes, the IQ is the easiest sled I've ever had as far as sidehilling. I let my buddy ride my D8 and I rode his 2003 RMK for a bit. I could still side hill with his, but it was a lot more work. Besides the "wrong foot" technique, I paid close attention how moving your weight to the rear of the running boards gives you more leverage to push the tail downhill so you can turn back uphill. The one I think everyone should work on is the "controlled descent". This could help some of us avoid some timber here and there.

 

[sledneck_03]

my iq i can side hill a 45° bank with a little bit of a lean.....i love it. man my edge i would have to opposite foot it and stretch my outside foot waaaay out on steel side hills this thing i just ride my running board like a snowboard with the front foot almost in the footwell. Ill have to check out this video

 

[speedemon]

I ride like Chris, well same technique at least! lol I do the "leg kick" everywhere I go. I'm 6'5", 240 by the time I get all my gear and pack on. I can sidehill like it's my job when leaning to the left, but going to the right is a different story, it's like its complete backwards to me. I fall over and pile into trees and look like an idiot. When cutting cornice's on my left side, I feel unstoppable. I guess what it ultimately boils down to is, ride however you are comfortable as long as you can keep up!

 

[IDAHO HOT SHOT]

so i got the video called schooled..i found it really good. i got it to help my wife and kids out and found some of the things they show us... made me think do i do that? it seems i just react to what seems right.. so on my 1st ride out i try the wrong foot forward..now i am 250lbs and if i stand on the left board with my right foot on a IQ sled in snow it falls over on it side and im fighting to keep it up..anybody else have this? it makes me wonder if this will work for chris brandt on the polaris.. it does on my old edge but this is not the edge anymore...just my 2 sents

I hear ya on the old edge theory. I rode an M8 before the 7 and 8 Poo I have now. In my experience, the Poo likes to "dip" out from under you on those super steep sidehills, as where it seemed like the Cat would hold sidehill. I'm 190 before the gear goes on and like one other guy said, I use this position mostly to bank it uphill or rapidly change directions. If you are 275 lbs you really shouldn't have to do anything but shift your weight. Just my $.02

 

[AndrettiDog]

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