Help me define a professional snowmobiler.

[AndrettiDog]

There are a lot of pro's out there in the snowmobile world. But for me...a guy like CB takes the cake. If you can compete at the many levels he has and also provide so much for the snowmobile community in the way he has...that's more than a pro. Not just getting paid, but Snowmobile Hall of Fame stuff. Jack Struthers and others belong as well, putting "Pro's" several notches down.

 

[tudizzle]

someone who makes the majority of their income from snowmobiling

 

[PJ-Hunter]

someone who makes the majority of their income from snowmobiling

Riding or selling sleds/mods/parts?

 

[tudizzle]

Riding or selling sleds/mods/parts?

Do we need to define "snowmobiling" now?

 

[welb]

Don't forget about the "World Class" riders.

 

[sdsnocop]

What about those who ride a snowmobile as part of ther every day job such as patrolling trails and riding areas? I ride 4-5 thousand miles a year patrolling the Black Hills for the past 17 years.

 

[rockinmranch]

I'll never forget watching Kirk Williamson climbing Snowking in the mid 90's. I remember a 58 second run then. Literally catching air out of the top chute of which they don't climb to anymore. That time then is within seconds of the fastest climbs of todays turbos. He was and still is a humble pro. All of these self promoting non deserving "pros" of today drive me crazy.

 

[brahm]

...pretty sure your a patrol man, your getting paid to patrol not to sled.. a sled is just the tool you are using.

a professional snowmobiler (or any athlete) is somebody who does said task for there profession. They draw there primary income source from said actions (ie snowmobiling), somebody who sells parts is a shop owner, not a professional snowmobiler.. It has nothing to do with contests or vid parts.. It's all about your W2

 

[PJ-Hunter]

Do we need to define "snowmobiling" now?

Ski-dooin or snow-machining? You missed my smart *** comment.

 

[hatchers]

anyone who rides an XP, you must have some sick wicked talent to handle such an ill friendly POS

 

[roughrider99]

i'm pro, i rock the flat brimmed hat, my trailer has a factory racing sticker, i got the stickers, and i rev the engine, spin out and make circles in the parking lot.

to me chris burant is what i see as snowmobile pro on every level listed in order of importantce to being a professional.

1. Good sport representaion
2. Competes in professional competition (xgames, redbull, RMSHA)
3. Paid and/or endorsed.

To boot he runs a guiding company which would be professional career.

 

[Climbmax]

Pro Rider = only people who get paid to ride a certain product for pleasure or exposure.
Hibbert, Morgan, Levi, Turcotte,Burandt, etc etc
Lots of sponsored guys out there,but don't make their living from riding snowmachines..........just a passion for most.
My.02
CM

 

[Q-Dog]

Pro riders are good at riding in their particular stlye (freestyle, backcountry, ect) but not only are the good at that but they are humble about being good at it. They hold a good character ( maybe by pluckin out the newbie or fighting the greenies) I dont nessisarirly believe that riding has to be their main sourse of income. for example, Bret Rasmusen sells and reps for Arctic Cat. It also has a lot to do with who you know and who knows you. In the end does it really mater? We all go out to ride to have a good time with friends and family.

Merry Christmas to everyone and hope to see you on the mountain! - Q-Dog

 

[tukernater]

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anyone who rides an XP, you must have some sick wicked talent to handle such an ill friendly POS

I'm starting to think you don't even like your self

 

[WMD]

MONSTER STICKER, surprised that hasn't been mentioned yet, along with the aforementioned flat brimmed ball cap, and of course some baggy ski clothes.

How about the people here on SW with the huge hero worship clubs that respond to thier every post.

Something along the lines of "I had hot dogs for lunch today, pics attached" and the resultant:
- "that is a really sick mod dog", "include pics of the build of that wicked dog", "I can't wait to build and eat dogs with you in Halfway this year" (oh no I really wrote that), ETC. till the thread is five pages long.



Seriously though, I vote for the bad *** local guys around here that ride into the backcountry at night to bring food, gas, shelter, etc to a group that has some problems and ends up camping out. The groups who get together to go rescue broken sleds and cold tired brothers and sisters twenty miles in.

All the people who you will never know from a video or the XGames, but you sure want to know when things go bad. We got those types around here, some are old and some are young, and they all know thier business in the backcountry, yep, they get my vote. And none of these guys are on search and rescue, they just take care of thier backyard. Teton, Swan, and Star Valley riders are some of the best around.