Ride like a PRO?

[suitcase]

O.K I have seen these ads for awhile now and IMO they are inconsiderate to less aggressive riders. Is this what snowmobiling has come to? I don't intend to have any names of mags. that use these advertisments or who is doing the advertising, not a concern. This is what is, This is the quote that caught my eye, (Let Blank help you look, Ride and Feel like a Pro) Why are they using this approach for some of these riding clinics to get you to come spend money to have (said person) give you tips? It comes across to some that you have to go to these clinics to be able to ride this way. IMO instead of making it seem, that you may ride like a "tard", if you have not gone to a clinic, or don't enroll in one, and if you want to ride like a movie star you need to enroll in my clinic. I would think there would be a better approach to getting people to come to these clinics, If a person thinks they need help from someone to improve there riding. Other than, come with me I can make you ride like a pro, ( IMO saying you can't if you don't ride a clinic).
I am in no way saying that these riders putting on clinics are not top of the line riders, but one should not forget that we all started some where and had to learn. Surely there could be a better approach to customers than, more or less a put down.

 

[skibreeze]

No different than all the car commercials with smoking tires and drifting sideways around corners. You actually drive it like that and they take your liscense.

 

[shelbwyo]

Agreed, you would they would appeal to peoples sense of fun... Like if you come and ride with me you will have way more fun because you wont be stuck as much... They should aslo appeal to peoples want of getting better, they should acknowldge that people get better every time they ride and that if you go to a clinic that they can help give you new tips and expand the skills that you have already learned... Havent really seen what you are talking about, but it is a logical complaint that you have

 

[suitcase]

This was a quarter page Ad. It is the second or third one Ive seen this fall. Just rasies my thoughts on where the industry is headed as far as how to ride.

 

[Jorli]

Do you guys find this to be offensive?

 

[snowmobiler]

i was thinking about this too untill i took one of there online tests.results were im a advanced pro rider.
newbies and some oldys arnt the brightest crayons.so if schooling helps them not nail a tree or ?,its a good thing.

cool video jorli.

 

[m8sandman]

i'd say spend the money on gas and practice. if your that bad of a rider you need a clinic to improve your riding skills your probably not ever gonna be that great of a rider anyway...

 

[snowmobiler]

my classes are only $19.95 or buy my gas

 

[Skadi]

As I've improved over the years my fun factor has gone way up!! I think these classes are great and a great way to have people learn in a structured and safe environment.

There are some people who are happy with their riding level and some who are not... Me, I have not been, I like to push myself and take it to new limits... that does NOT mean it's for everyone but the people that adds like this appeal to have that same drive and want to learn... There is nothing wrong with that...

Also, it does help push the industry to new heights... there will always be people who are happy at their riding levels and those who want to push it, happy with their sled's performance and those who want to push it. It's healthy for an 'industry' as a whole to have both of these aspects so that the aftermarket companies can contribute and thrive as well as the major manu's

If you don't like the add don't read it, but I think there is an aspect of this sport that needs and thrives off such adds and such programs... nothing 'wrong' with having it and personally, as a competitive person myself, I see nothing wrong with being competitive and wanting to really improve yourself! I also see nothing wrong with those who DON'T want to do that as I see that it takes ALLLLLL kinds to keep this wonderful sport alive!

Just my two cents though...

 

[Ske-Bum]

I don't know why the ads saying, "Ride like a Pro" should be a shock to anyone. After all these people are trying to sell something. I won't imagine an ad saying something like "Ride like a Spaz" would bring the people in.

 

[Jeff C]

I don't know why the ads saying, "Ride like a Pro" should be a shock to anyone. After all these people are trying to sell something. I won't imagine an ad saying something like "Ride like a Spaz" would bring the people in.

Now,,,,, that is funny!!!


Bwahahahahahaha

 

[skibreeze]

i'd say spend the money on gas and practice. if your that bad of a rider you need a clinic to improve your riding skills your probably not ever gonna be that great of a rider anyway...

IMO, this is narrow minded. Whether it's a formal clinic, or just riding with people that are better riders than you will help to inprove your skills. Gas money and practice can always help.

Over the last few years, I have expanded the number of people that I ride with, both here in Colorado and other states. Each of these have a different "specialty" and trying to learn from them has pushed me to be a better rider. I'm certain that all of the guys that I ride with have also benefitted from having a variety of other riders to learn from.

 

[skibreeze]

Do you guys find this to be offensive?

This is so offensive, where the hell is my snow? I want some now!!!!!!!

 

[snowmobiler]

the corny thing is if newbs try big air jumps like that video.theyll someday probably end up with broken bones

 

[skibreeze]

Probably? I'm still breaking stuff.

 

[wasatchcomm]

IMO, this is narrow minded. Whether it's a formal clinic, or just riding with people that are better riders than you will help to inprove your skills. Gas money and practice can always help.

Over the last few years, I have expanded the number of people that I ride with, both here in Colorado and other states. Each of these have a different "specialty" and trying to learn from them has pushed me to be a better rider. I'm certain that all of the guys that I ride with have also benefitted from having a variety of other riders to learn from.

this is exactly what i try and do every year, the more people you can ride with the better.

if your ever in washington state look me up....

i just like to ride!!!!

 

[suitcase]

Well Look at it this way, All of you that have not been to a clinic, then you can't ride at this high level.

I would think that there would be a better way to push people into these clinics.

The bad thing is everyone wants to be a movie star or Already thinks that they are. So now that I think about it these ads probaly work real well.

 

[Racer220]

It's really all in a persons perspective of their own riding ability. I don't think the various riding clinic advertisements are offensive at all. Think about how many riders are out there with great skills that just freeride vs. those that have decided to make riding clinics a form of employment/income. Big variance. A large number of riders would probably be considered 'Pros' based on their abilities, but only a small percentage of those will actually choose/be chosen to go public with their talent. I consider myself to be a Pro back country rider based on my abilities. I haven't been in any films or ads, or featured in any articles but who cares. I can still pull really technical lines, go off big drops, powder turn going down hill, yada, yada.... all on a plain-jane stocker. I think the most important aspect for any rider, regardless of attending a clinic, is to (1) have fun no matter what (2) push yourself to achieve new riding skills (3) always anticipate a way out if you find yourself riding beyond your ability. Sometimes you may think you are riding to the limits of your ability until you experience something you have never done before. I think the term Pro these days has a mixed signal, but I don't think it's a term that specifically determines how good of a rider you are.

racer

 

[suitcase]

All great points, and I see them and understand all said. But we are looking at it from our side of the fence. I have no use or need to use these clinics. I am looking at it from a person that might be thinking about attending one. I believe that the less aggresive rider is a little shy when looking at these ads. Maybe a better tool to promote said clinic, to the less aggresive rider. Don't get me wrong Im sure these clinic holders are very instructive to the people that attend, and becomes a very usefull tool to those who do attend.

 

[Oregonsledder]

These ads don't bother me in the least. They are targeted at a crowd that for the most part is younger than me. I say go for it! If I was in my 20's and had this technology, I would have been seeking out the badest of the bad. I have always learned something from others better than me. Suitcase I understand your issue with the message, but as long as my bones will keep me on the running boards I am going to try to find some guys who ride better than I do so I can keep growing. The alternative is a home, with baby food and diapers.... no thanks!
Bring it on!