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rmsha Q's?

i currently ride an 07 M8 153 and so does my wife. question now is should i try and get a newer year sled to start out with or will an 07 be ok? i think i know the answer to these questions, newer is probably going to be better and more competetive. But just for getting started without spending thousands of dollars on a new sled would an 07 be ok?

Bolt
 
PM'd you some insight on that ved. As far as that M8(ooops) goes if you set it up right I think you could run. I run an '07 D7 and IMO it is one of the best running 7's that I have ever seen. My problem is being a whanny when I'm on the course instead of trusting my sled and riding abilities. I just get too jacked up about a run sometimes and everytime you're out of the throttle you can kiss a position goodbye. Just have to stay in the throttle and keep looking ahead. The rest will come with time.

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You can run the 07 and potetnially do fairly well on it. The problem is, you can get the newer sleds that come stock with wide front ends and aggressive hill climb tracks on them, upgraded shocks, etc. Yours will be at a disadvantage against these sleds and with the stock rules you won't be able to make it better.

But you can race it for a year and decide if this is something you want to pursue without breaking the bank. Racing is a huge investment of time and $$.

There are killer deals to be found on 1 and 2 year old sleds that have low miles, are in great shape, and are race ready It is way less expensive to buy a year old sled than build a new one.
 
If your sled qualifies as a stock or improved stock as far as the rulebook goes you do not need a brake guard when bumping up to mod. You only need one when the sled is a true mod that can't be raced in the other classes. Call up Zbroz Racing down in Utah. I believe they offer a ISR clutch cover for the IQ RMK that replaces the stock cover. Don't think it's listed on their site but I've talked to someone there that said they were making them for a bit. Also, if your sled is bone stock (as in - able to be raced in the stock class) you can bump up to Improved Stock and Modified without having to run a clutch cover. Can't remember Flit, did you say you had a stock sled or is anything done to it??


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she is bone stock...im just trying to get a list with contacts to get the things i need to run stock, improved stock classes.
 
vedward29 said:
Awesome info, thanks a ton rockymountainqueen. How do you set up your practice runs and how should i evaluate whether or not i have what it takes to compete? again, thanks a lot.

Bolt
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Well we haven't been doing this for very long so we aren't experts by any means, but when we set up a course we just find a hillside with a nice clearing at the bottom with no trees or huge rocks just in case the sled gets away from us. It really helps if you have a couple of friends who can help you pound it in because if you do it by yourself, you will be there forever. Just start cutting in a side hill run at a little bit of an uphill angle, go for a fair distance, then cut your trail back, like a switchback. You can make your corners gradual, it doesn't have to be a tight corner. Even if you can't make a ton of corners every bit helps. Then just pound the heck out of it until you get a trail dug in, you will probably get bumps and ruts just with running it, but if you want more of a challenge you can always trench it out! Have someone time you, and just try to go faster with every run. Hammer it on the straight parts, slow up a little to make your corner and then get on it again. Learn how to bend your knees and work with the suspension of your sled to absorb the big holes and bumps so you can keep in the throttle and keep your speed up. The biggest challenges I have are keeping my knees bent with a low center of gravity and looking ahead. I think powder riders are used to standing straight legged because cruising in powder is totally different than racing. Looking ahead is huge...I can't tell you how many times I have kicked myself because I was looking right at my skis and not at the course ahead of me. As far as evaluating if you have what it takes, I would have to agree with everyone else about trying an amateur run. That way you can know if you even like it before you jump in head first!

Just found this info about Beaver Mountain Hillclimb on another thread....

"April 10-11 are the dates.

Once again at this years race we will be having some specialty classes for those who are not rmsha members. All these classes will run on Saturday. You can sign up at the Hill until 11 am on Sat.

- Vintage $25
- SnowHawk $50
- Amature/Locals $50
- Kids 120 $25
- Dash For Cash $100

Hope to see some of the Fairview Guys there for the DASH!!!!
For more info call 435-512-1678

Tony "
 
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Flit-e said:
is there a place to buy clutch guards and brake guards that are premade? running an 09 assualt.
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SLP sells the clutch guard that rivots in the side panel. I don't know of anyone who sells the brake guard. If the sled is improved, you don't have to have the brake guard to run it in mod.
 
Thanks rockymountainqueen for your help and information. Right now the biggest opstacle i'm facing is convincing my wife to let me try it, shes coming around though. i probably wont try any races til next season just so i have her on board.

Bolt
 
Bolt,

Does your wife ride? RMSHA has 3 women's classes; stock, improved, and mod. Maybe it will help if she comes and is included?
 
Yes, she rides an M8 also. we talked about this last night but decided she didnt have enough cahones to do it. she grew up riding sleds but she hasnt ridden much the past few years. last year she was prego so she only made it once but this year shes been a few times. i think she would be interested herself if we could get her to ride a lot more and get her confidence up. with 4 kids its tough for her to find the time to ride that much, but maybe we can figure something out.

she does want to attend as many of the races next year to get a better idea.

Bolt
 
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Sounds like it's time for a babysitter! Try to get her as much ride time as you get, assuming she's interested. Her confidence will build quickly! Lots of couples race and have a great time doing it.
 
rockymountainqueen said:
07.....

Noooooo..... What are you talking about? I would never associate with those crazy people....:p Hi Mitch. Be seein you guys here in a few days... You ready for Pebble?
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Haha nice one.. Well, I really thought I was ready to kick some @$$ as the hometown racer, but I was kept in check all weekend. Blew gate 9 into the trees in improved and almost took out a couple people. Then was plumb out of control in mod and almost went over backwards climbing the cattrack after gate 14. Got that whole episode on camera so i will try to post it. Now just getting ready for Beaver Mt. Double points, I need to learn how to race these freakin ski hills in less than a week :confused::D See you in a few more days

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That was a tough race...... even some of the top racers didn't get a time. I had one good run and placed 9th in the first stock heat.. best i've done yet. Improved? well... yeah gate 9 ate me up. my throttle control is my biggest challenge. i like pinning it to the bar and adapting as i go. but here with a course makes that not so prosperous.....lol. You definately got the sled that can put up some fast times!! I think it's gonna take you and I a few more races bro before we get the smooth part down......... i'd like to see that vid.
see ya in beaver
 
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