There are times I use it. If I really have to pull the sled over, if I'm in one of those almost stuck spots and need to get the sled on it's side.
Who actually uses their mountain bar anymore?
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If you don't like them, fine.
I use mine for side by side riding when necessary. Serves as a great "bumpstop" to prevent me from hitting an immoveable handlebar. Works great for righting a sled after rolling it over or just when I get out of position. At only 5'7" and 155 lbs, I need all the hand holds I can get sometimes.
I use mine for side by side riding when necessary. Serves as a great "bumpstop" to prevent me from hitting an immoveable handlebar. Works great for righting a sled after rolling it over or just when I get out of position. At only 5'7" and 155 lbs, I need all the hand holds I can get sometimes.
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CoyoteGirl
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I have found it is a good place to install my tether... 
Last year I turned it upside down so it would stop putting bruises on my chest but was still grabable when I was stuck
and needed to rock the sled to break it free. Will be turning it upside down again this year too.
Last year I turned it upside down so it would stop putting bruises on my chest but was still grabable when I was stuck
and needed to rock the sled to break it free. Will be turning it upside down again this year too.
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volcano buster
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Last year I turned it upside down so it would stop putting bruises on my chest but was still grabable when I was stuck
I think I need a picture. I'm picturing you turning your sled upside down again this year and needing something to grab. Am I close?
My favorite place to set my helmet during breaks. Great to have when rolling the sled over. Also use it to attach my Gorilla Pod for longer range pics.
I never sit down and ride, so the MB doesn't threaten my chin, and I'd rather hit it and have it give than hit the bars. (even with my built in airbag!)
I have nerve damage to my arms that make my hands go numb in about 10 minutes if I'm on the trail and heading up/down, I hook my Lefty up for those times and disconnect it when I get to playing, or swap sleds with someone.
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I never sit down and ride, so the MB doesn't threaten my chin, and I'd rather hit it and have it give than hit the bars. (even with my built in airbag!)
I have nerve damage to my arms that make my hands go numb in about 10 minutes if I'm on the trail and heading up/down, I hook my Lefty up for those times and disconnect it when I get to playing, or swap sleds with someone.
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x2, plus i use it in some stuck situations. I use it the most when going along a packed sidehill at slow speed when I have to stand on the right board. Don't use other wise.
The polaris one definetly is the one to rip your nuts off when you go over the bars. Sure is hard on the chest. Some one said the Doo one sucked always loose well then it's not tight enough or use loctite so it don't loosen.
I'll be putting a Doo moutain bar on my Pro this year. This is one of SKI-DOOs best product.
It's good to have for those once in a while need to pull with all my might so sled doesn't get totalled.
I'll be putting a Doo moutain bar on my Pro this year. This is one of SKI-DOOs best product.
It's good to have for those once in a while need to pull with all my might so sled doesn't get totalled.
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Aussie Niko
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Real men only use the mountain strap to steer, never the hand grips, hands together on the strap touching always works best (lol)
Get a Doo one any you'll see. The bracket is so soft it bends when you tighten it. Then pull on it a few times and it bends some more, then get's loose. Maybe a nylock nut on the bolt where it sticks though the bracket might work. The only good thing about it is that I don't think you can hurt yourself on it because it's so soft.
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Oregonsledder
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Better be careful with that stuff, at 58 it might kill you.
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Oregonsledder
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this thread is hilarious! But in truth, I'm a lightweight, so when I'm at a stand still or even at low speeds and I need to shift weight I typically move my hand to the bar to help transfer the weight, then once its transferred I move my hand back and continue to steer
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volcano buster
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I suggest you get some advice. You shouldn't need to move your hands off the grips when riding, except to wave at the camera... Burandt style.
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Aussie Niko
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Not to mention picking up tree branches and waving with them 
I can't believe you're the only one that said you use it for side-by-side riding. That's definitely what I use it for I guess not a lot of people Shuttle skiers or snowboarders up the mountain.
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600xc4me
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I never use mine, but wouldnt take it off either. The only time I might use it is in a very technical awkward situation. But I try not to touch it at all. To be totally honest grabbing that thing results in me flying off 90% of the time. I learnt to ride without it, and now I can hardly use it if I try. Its Main purpose is as a handle to roll the sled over. Lol
Interesting as with my mod edge chassis sled I use the bar quite a lot along with the lefty,good luck sidehilling with both hands on the bars on that sled...haha.. on my apex it was def needed ..lol... my pro its just nice to have there in slow turn/sidehill stuff. Modern sleds just roll over so well and balance much nicer on one ski. But if ur going slow and need the leverage I like it.
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800 hillbilly
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That tends to be the theme on those Doo's.....SOFT! HA HA!
As for my mountain bar, its a goggle/helmet holder when stopped.
