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I'm new to sledding and could use some good advice from experienced riders.
- Carving and side hilling techniques
started by pats_mom2003
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December 2nd 2008 at 10:56 PM
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pats_mom2003
bush wacker
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17 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: December 2nd 2008
Location: Houston, BC, Canada
Current Sled: 09/Arctic cat m8 snow pro
2008-2009 Miles: 400
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I really have the sledding bug and want to learn the different skills needed to become a confident rider. I can carve about a half circle, if I'm lucky, 3/4 or a full circle. But even then I can't remember how I did it an end up tipped over and on my back in the snow. Sometimes it bucks me off and takes off. hehe I hve the bruises to prove it >:-( I go out about 4 or 5 days a week to practice. I really want to learn to side hill too so I can use those skills when I'm in a tight spot. Please advise 
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December 2nd 2008 at 11:17 PM
[ Modified December 2nd 2008 at 11:20 PM
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RMKMaster
Boondocker Deluxe
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364 Posts 
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Member Since: August 11th 2006
Location: timmins, ontario, Canada
Current Sled: 05 rmk 700 144
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For carving this is what i do but keep in mind im a big guy( 230 pounds ) :
i keep left foot on right side runing board and let the other feet drag in the snow , i use all my weight and transfer it to the right , i turn my skis to the left and att the same time i pin the trhotle.
this may not work for you but you can sure try it.
remember that snow condition helps alot , you need to find some deep and fluffy stuff.
-05 RMK 700 144
go big or go home
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December 2nd 2008 at 11:32 PM
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pats_mom2003
bush wacker
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17 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: December 2nd 2008
Location: Houston, BC, Canada
Current Sled: 09/Arctic cat m8 snow pro
2008-2009 Miles: 400
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Quote originally posted by RMKMaster
For carving this is what i do but keep in mind im a big guy( 230 pounds ) :
i keep left foot on right side runing board and let the other feet drag in the snow , i use all my weight and transfer it to the right , i turn my skis to the left and att the same time i pin the trhotle.
this may not work for you but you can sure try it.
remember that snow condition helps alot , you need to find some deep and fluffy stuff.
Thanks, I'm going to give that a try 
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December 3rd 2008 at 1:08 AM
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rev500ss
Moderator
rev500ss is up early and off to go hunting with his boy.
Updated November 14th 2009 at 5:00 AM
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3236 Posts 
Group: Moderators
Member Since: October 20th 2005
Location: Royal Center, IN, USA
Current Sled: 2005 MXZ 500 SS (136")
2008-2009 Miles: 120
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moved to the general forum.
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December 3rd 2008 at 1:54 AM
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proxsledhead
if it aint broke dont fix it!
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221 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: October 25th 2008
Location: Kotzebue, Alaska, USA
Current Sled: MXZX 440 soon to be 700
2008-2009 Miles: 1865
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counter steering works for me!
FreeWill, Freeride, Freestyle
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December 3rd 2008 at 2:46 AM
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SnowMan110
Strange
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1298 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: December 12th 2003
Location: Lakeville, Minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 2000 Arctic-Cat ZR500
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I avoid the counter-steer. I am strong enough to tip my sled on its side alone, and every time I've used the counter steer I just lost control a lot quicker... I'm sure if you learn that way though you will figure it out eventually.
Epic.
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December 3rd 2008 at 8:48 AM
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BC_Dan
Advanced Member
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1739 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 31st 2003
Location: USA
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Counter steer is your friend! If you spend the day sidehilling and climbing, to muscle the sled all day, at the end of the day it's pretty tiring. Counter steering is finess instead of force. Try it, you'll like it!
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December 3rd 2008 at 9:39 AM
[ Modified December 3rd 2008 at 9:39 AM
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BC Dan is absolutely right.
On top of that, the best thing you can do is to get on a small sidehill that's not steep and where you can turn down safely when need be to practice, practice, practice, and then when you are done doing that, practice more.
Practice doing S turns in the deep stuff too.
It's fun and it will really help build those skills.
You will have off sled experiences etc, and that is just part of the learning curve.
It all gets better with practice.
So in short, keep riding and have fun with it.
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December 3rd 2008 at 10:12 AM
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pats_mom2003
bush wacker
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17 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: December 2nd 2008
Location: Houston, BC, Canada
Current Sled: 09/Arctic cat m8 snow pro
2008-2009 Miles: 400
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Thanks for all the great tips guys. I am going to give them a try:)
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