How do you ride a Hawk?
- Thread starter drphil
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ride it like you stole it!
I am new to the hawk this year as well but from my three weekends riding it now, its seems like it can do anything. I took it out last weekend with minimal snow, 1-3 inches in most areas, and it takes a little while to get used to, but the best advice I can possibly give is just to ride it. I learn something new everytime I go out on it. When you really lay it down into a turn, take note of the pressure you are applying to the footpegs and on what side. To come out of a hard turn I have found that by applying more foot pressure on the opposite peg( the one not on the ground) it helps to right it up again. Twist that throttle and ride it out, just get the feel of what it can do. I agree when moving slowly it is a bit wobbly, but it will just take time to get the hang of it. Hope this helps. Have fun!
I am new to the hawk this year as well but from my three weekends riding it now, its seems like it can do anything. I took it out last weekend with minimal snow, 1-3 inches in most areas, and it takes a little while to get used to, but the best advice I can possibly give is just to ride it. I learn something new everytime I go out on it. When you really lay it down into a turn, take note of the pressure you are applying to the footpegs and on what side. To come out of a hard turn I have found that by applying more foot pressure on the opposite peg( the one not on the ground) it helps to right it up again. Twist that throttle and ride it out, just get the feel of what it can do. I agree when moving slowly it is a bit wobbly, but it will just take time to get the hang of it. Hope this helps. Have fun!
Hey Egert , what state r you in ?
This is my first time riding to. My advice is find deep snow first that was the easyest for me then work to hard pack. Icey conditios suck but you will make it when you get better. Learn to be able to balance on it like riding a horse the it wont be so hard on your forarms thats what worked for me. Try to be smooth on the throttle through the corners first, then you will be able to can it later. I have learn that you have to lean it more than a cycle, you may think its going to go out from underneath you but it will hang in there. Just keep going , then all of a sudden it comes to you and there is nothing like it. It will kick the pants of a two ski. I ride on hard pack most of the time not my choice but I can go real fast in high speed corners now. I look at it as a riding challange, then you will figure things out. The more you ride it the better it gets. You will be suprised what it is capable of. I wish I was 20 years old again I am 46 Keep trying you will like it it just takes time!!!!!!!!1
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drphil
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So I just went out and rode it again.... seems to want to go in a straight line and then when it decides to turn it feels like its just going over and then I get on the gas and it feels squirrelly.
It has a Simmons Gen 2 ski on and the bushings are out to make the ski swivel on the base... I have a reg simmons for it as well thinking that might be easier to learn on.
Really hard not to put the foot down and learning quick thats a no no! The snow grabs yer foot and throws off balance... so talk to me boys
It has a Simmons Gen 2 ski on and the bushings are out to make the ski swivel on the base... I have a reg simmons for it as well thinking that might be easier to learn on.
Really hard not to put the foot down and learning quick thats a no no! The snow grabs yer foot and throws off balance... so talk to me boys
seat time my friend,seat time! it will come to you and you will have the ride of your life everytime! push the handlebar down to the side you are turning. try to squeez with legs, and keep your elbows up! i still put my foot down alot,but thats not to big of a deal unless it ends up in the track!!! try to scoot your body as close to the tank as possible...dont ride it like a couch and sit on back fender.. when in doubt...GAS IT!! just like a stand up jetski,the throttle is your best friend! im probly forgetting some tips...but keep at it and remember to relax,dont fight it.
Keep riding
I am no expert but the more I ride the more comfortable I am in different snow conditions. I also have a Gen 2 ski which is awesome in the light fluffy stuff but still have a hard time keeping it under control on the icy. Bolted a tracker kit on the edge of the Gen 2 which helps on the hard pack. Sounds like the original ski is better for that but I don't know for sure. Need to ride more Hawks with different set-ups to give a well rounded opinion.
After a season on the hawk I still have no desire to go back to a sled. It's less work to ride the hawk then a sled. And we can go so many more places on the Hawks--besides straight up a steep hill. My advice is to keep riding. Relax your arms and let the hawk do the work. Go ride with other Hawks and see what they have done. My 2 bits...
I am no expert but the more I ride the more comfortable I am in different snow conditions. I also have a Gen 2 ski which is awesome in the light fluffy stuff but still have a hard time keeping it under control on the icy. Bolted a tracker kit on the edge of the Gen 2 which helps on the hard pack. Sounds like the original ski is better for that but I don't know for sure. Need to ride more Hawks with different set-ups to give a well rounded opinion.
After a season on the hawk I still have no desire to go back to a sled. It's less work to ride the hawk then a sled. And we can go so many more places on the Hawks--besides straight up a steep hill. My advice is to keep riding. Relax your arms and let the hawk do the work. Go ride with other Hawks and see what they have done. My 2 bits...
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snowhawkaddict
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Set up is key.
As nicely equiped as that machine you have is, just bolting on acc. can worsen things.
Shane the machine I had you ride mostly stock short track with tall seat softened front suspension, Scotts rear susp. footpeg relocator, and some clutching.
Feel free to call.
Lets take a few steps back first.
Tony Sexton
As nicely equiped as that machine you have is, just bolting on acc. can worsen things.
Shane the machine I had you ride mostly stock short track with tall seat softened front suspension, Scotts rear susp. footpeg relocator, and some clutching.
Feel free to call.
Lets take a few steps back first.
Tony Sexton
