who's riden Timbersled mountainhorse?

[WyoBoy1000]

Read some of the previous posts. One of the previous posts reported watching the MH dive into a canyon, that the sledders would not dream of going into, and coming back out.

Sam

Where was this post,

I already take lines in the trees no one else around here will, so its hard to tell at what level of riding you speak of, I'm not saying one way or another because I dont know, but you are determined to state you know, maybe you should take into consideration I might bomb through the trees unlike what you have seen. Just sayin I'm not stating anything and have not bashed in any way, I have an opinion and want to see for myself.

 

[SSWIM]

Here you go Wyo...

I rode these things winter before last when they were testing & about to be released. They were on Allen's sleds which i'm not sure what they were I believe one kx450 and a kx 250. What I can tell you is they were absolutely amazing. We were riding in Alpine at right around 10k feet and had no problems taking those bikes some crazy places.

They wont point straight up a hill and make the speed that a sled will but as far as carving a hill they are incredible. I was with some pretty elite riders including Tony Jenkins, Jay Mentaberry, Tyler Swarm, Phil Yribar and myself and we just stood in amazement as they dropped into the trees on what we would never even dream of touching on a sled. It was tight and seriously steep. A few minutes later they came angling right back up and out of the trees.

I was sold very very impressive. Only thing is I don't ride dirt bikes so it wasn't really for me but they are amazing. We had guys with us that have never ridden a sled only bikes and they were following us everywhere just fine.

WyoBoy1000, I know you consider yourself one of the elite. We hear it almost everyday. I do not know you, and will not bash you. You could be Wyomings own Chris Burandt and Brent R. wrapped up in one. You could school every rider within a 1000 mile radius and not even break a sweat. With that said, you would still get SCHOOLED by the MH in the trees.

I know it is hard for you to take others opinions as factual, but maybe put your Superman cape down for a few (sorry, that was not called for) and be objective and open minded. Nothing wrong with wanting to see this MH phenomena first hand. In the mean time maybe give just a little credence to others posts. I know we all are not at your level, but maybe, just maybe some of us know a thing or two.

Sam

 

[teal_210]

Here you go Wyo...

WyoBoy1000, I know you consider yourself one of the elite. We hear it almost everyday. I do not know you, and will not bash you. You could be Wyomings own Chris Burandt and Brent R. wrapped up in one. You could school every rider within a 1000 mile radius and not even break a sweat. With that said, you would still get SCHOOLED by the MH in the trees.

I know it is hard for you to take others opinions as factual, but maybe put your Superman cape down for a few (sorry, that was not called for) and be objective and open minded. Nothing wrong with wanting to see this MH phenomena first hand. In the mean time maybe give just a little credence to others posts. I know we all are not at your level, but maybe, just maybe some of us know a thing or two.

Sam

Took the words right out of my mouth!

 

[WyoBoy1000]

Man you guys get bent over nothing, I am not claiming to be the best, but after hearing so many people say things and proving it wrong for years I have given up and just started calling them out. Elite, not hardly, spent my life working my arse off no matter what it is. and Yes, I know I come off as an azz, just how it is most of the time but I am not. Even though I act this way it in no way means others are not the same, I am just waiting to find the people that back up what they are saying, so until then all I want is proof, thats all, not a trophy and a box a chocolates, just some straight forward proof, simple and done.
If I did not think there was an advantage to the MH I would not be asking so many questions about it, I would have just blindly passed it by with a whatever remark. I am open minded.

Once again I think both will have there domain, but where do you draw the line, I want to know where that line is. Some have said you can't replace a sled with the MH then some say you can. So with no proof are you saying I should just listen to you because I should be open minded and you know best. But then that would mean I am close minded to the guy saying you can't replace a sled with it. As for the in the trees stuff I have already stated I know the MH will physically go through tighter places, so there is nothing to argue about there, but you keep trying to state it every post.

 

[snowhawkaddict]

Here's an idea!

See if you can find a used one for sale, that way your not taking such a leap of faith.

Solidify the bike choice first, makes it simpler, ar'nt choices great?

If used is hard to find, it might be telling ya something!

 

[SSWIM]

Wyo, I do not think anyone is bent, I'm certainly not. Its going to take a whole lot more than a little Internet banter to do that. I am way too old to fall into that pitfall.. My posts were in regard to tree riding. Tight technical tree boondocking. Nowhere did I say the MH would take the place of a sled. Or that a sled would take the place of the MH. They both have their place, just like others have stated also. I do not have one. I ride with one, and have seen first hand what they will do. If you need to have it proven to you because you won't put any faith in another's experience, I cordially invite you to come on down to Colorado and we will gladly show you around.
You claim to take lines and bomb through the trees like no other. That sir is a somewhat elitist attitude. Nothing wrong with being confident. Contrary, it is a must when partaking in our sport. But must we hear about it constantly? Your overtures regarding challenges to others in regards to boondocking is also somewhat trivial. You don't have anything to prove, it's the internet. You have added information that has been well read and helpful. Try being a little humble and it will be well received.

Again, you are invited to come down and spend some time in Colorado. It is not a challenge, it is a sincere invitation to see what a MH can do.


Sam

 

[WyoBoy1000]

I agree, but do you see where everyone has a different opinion and its hard to just listen to one, I have heard enough about it that every last word someone has contradicted the other. I will find one this year and watch or ride it I'm sure. If its the bomb I'll get one, if its great but hard to justify it will depend on what friends do. I don't really see it failing in any way. Looking forward to it.
not saying others don't stuff there sleds in tight places, just havent seen it yet. Some said they do and learned other wise. Just have to find the guys that do.

 

[mountainhorse]

From what timbersled told me... they are willing to put their money where their mouth is and let people come up to Demo them any time... just head up to Sandpoint ID and have the best weekend you've had in a long time.

I've personally seen the things go up some gnarly steep stuff... watched Allen go to the top of the JH RMSHA course too. I think you would be surprised.

Compared to previous snowbikes... the Timbersled powers on top of the snow rather than driving thru it.

I had a blast on the Timbersled, it took me places that I was pretty intimidated with as far as slope and terrain.

 

[Timbersled]

This is a good thread keep it up. I understand what everyone is getting at by trying to compare sleds with snow bikes, but the simple fact is that snow bikes do not mesh with sleds very well; sleds can go where bikes cannot and bikes can go where sleds cannot. If you buy a snow bike you are going to want a friend to have one as well. With this you will be going to all new places in the same riding areas that you have been sledding in all of your life. I know this because this is how it worked out for me.

Anyone that is interested in buying a Mtn. Horse kit and has never ridden one before I highly recommend taking one for a ride first. We do demo rides throughout the winter in Sandpoint Idaho. We schedule you in and take you out for a full day of riding. We can take 3 guys per day and we go snow bike in a snow bike style terrain. I personally will take you out and show you what they can do and where they are capable of going (No Sleds Alowed, they will not make it). It does not cost anything to come and ride, we simply do this in hopes that you will order one someday. We have a full service Hotel here in Sandpoint that we work with and can get you a $40 per night rate.

All you need to bring is yourself and gear and 2 other interested buddies if you like. You do not need to bring a sled. However if you want to go sledding the next day to compare, then please do so.

The one thing that I guarantee is that you will be able to tree ride and side hill like Chris Burandt after your first day on a Mtn. Horse!

If you are interested in this offer please E-mail me at timbersled@timbersled.com . Please do not PM me I do not keep up with this.

Allen

 

[snowhawkaddict]

TTT

 

[madmax]

Thanks everyone who gave input. Ive seen and riden some of the older track units for sleds. Wasnt too impressed, but this thing is totally different and where I have access to an assortment of KTM's, this is very appealing. Just wish they were easier to get and/or to demo.

 

[Tree Hugger]

I rode with a guy last year that had a MH and I was blown away at would he could do. I was on a sled and at the beginning, I was holding back, thinking he would not keep up, but he was right there, so I kept ratcheting it up, and there he was. The steeper it got is when it slowed down, but I was amazed at what it could do. We switched off and all I can say is I had permagrin. It opened up a new level of riding. In the trees, it is a blast. We were in about a foot of heavy pow, about 6k to 8k. It was a KX450 FI with a Rekluse (I would say a must have for this kind of riding). Would I go home and dump the sled and do this solely? No, I like sledding too much. What makes sleddin fun is what I can make a 500 pound "couch" do on a mountain. But that being said, riding those snow bike kits is a blast and if I had the money laying around, I wouldn't hesitate getting one.

 

[snowhawkaddict]

Nuthin wrong with a COUCH!

Long as its comfortable and you can stretch out on it.

All these diehard sleders/Twoskis are missing the boat, the potential to get their dirt only bike riding friends to join them durring the winter is BIG!

So big we might just regret it afterwards since there will be a shortage of untracked snow after these masses discover the fun. Don't worry Twoskis, your five or six go big straight up shutes will be safe for a while.

 

[dirtmobiler]

Mountainhorse

Took a demo ride with Allen last spring. Can only say I was totally impressed with the machine and now have one this season. Went with the WR 450 as wanted lights and hand warmers. This kit is incredible as to how well it works and can hardly wait to get out on it.

 

[revrider]

I had a chance to ride one yesterday. Travis @ Backcountrysnowbikes.com hooked me up. I must say I was impressed with the setup. There was 2 other guys w/ travis ( buissness partners) and one had an 07 KTM 525 they let me ride. Before I rode it, I never thought I would ever concider getting one, now its got me thinking. I'm sure if you contact Travis he'd let anyone who is thinking about getting one test one out. He has a place in Randle WA and thats the area I domo'ed the snowbike.

 

[backcountrysnowbikes]

i had a good time with ya jeff here are a couple vids. of the day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO9u37SkJyI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yod-OsD8P64


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifKyrXeLdnQ


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMJK2RnCal0

 

[snowhawkaddict]

Carbondaddy 91' CR500

One day in November <hr style="color:#e8e8e8; background-color:#e8e8e8" size="1"> A video of Nov.25 on Frisbey
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiQW_...yer_detailpage
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[snowhawkaddict]

Written invitation.

http://www.snowest.com/snowmobile-news/display.cfm?ID=3588
http://www.snowest.com/snowmobile-news/display.cfm?ID=3588

 

[phatty]

I had the chance to ride one of these kits in the late spring last year. Conditions on first day were typical spring soft snow, second day about 8" powder and 3rd days was 2+ feet of powder.

These Mountain Horse kits are truly amazing. The one i rode was on a KTM 300.
steering was a little sketchy on the icy trail, but the bike isnt built for trails. i found i could get 2 feet off the trail and keep up through the trees and making my own lines.

The bike climbed some impressive hills, not straight over the top ski in the air power, but it didnt struggle to get over them either. Even in the deep powder on the third day it preformed remarkably well.

IMO I would still prefer a sled for any powder day over 16" just because I love carving powder on a sled, but I would ride a Timbersled MH any other day and love it. Its amazing what they can do and where they can go...