Mountain Riding Basics | CHRIS BURANDT

[@MZMotor95]

Thanks, Chris! I started riding 4 years ago at age 20. First sled was a 13 Pro RMK which was considered one of the easiest sleds to learn backcountry snowmobiling on the market, but still my friends that had been riding for years could do ten times more than me, and they did it on old AC M8's and IQ's. I sucked at riding and I got stuck everywhere, and I mean everywhere, but I quickly learned. Now, 4 years later it's a good feeling listening to what you say and knowing that I constantly use the same techniques that you are explaining here. Now I can ride with ease in deep powder and do gnarly lines, which I could not do before. I feel confident while riding deep pow, and now I find myself teaching some of my friends how to be a good rider. One can watch videos for hours, but the only way to truly get good, is to get out there, and hit it.

[@douglasneff1848]

Now I want to see the follow up with everyone on the hill.

[@jbgamblin]

Thank you very much. I have spent over 40 years teaching and coaching alpine skiing and racing. I know when someone is grounded and confident. You are. I am 64 and introducing this sport to my grandkids. My 5.5 year old grew out of the 120 by proving he could handle the throttle while taking his 3.5 year sister for a ride and having her enjoy it. His sister got the sled and he had his first time on his new 200 last night. First thing we discussed after throttle control was the “bird on the brake”. He figured out his mom couldn’t be mad if he flipped off the brake. 😂. While I’m not a very good rider, I can teach very well so again, thank you

[@ion2suspension840]

Chris this is probable the best condense 15 min of great info I heard about MTN riding technics.

[@martinspinde4066]

Damn. I’ve been “tightrope walking” for years. Time to practice some goofy foot to use a skateboard/surfing term. Thanks for the tips.

[@Mrtyguy]

Going to McCall for the first time this week, rode elk river last weekend. First time in the backcountry on a sled. I will definitely be using some of this information. Very good informative video.👍🏻

[@docholliday7088]

Thank you for posting this, as a new rider it is very helpful

[@jshuag]

Videos like this make me so glad I have seen the light of snow biking. Its only a matter of time... . . .

[@d23mdk4]

Snowbikes are okay if you like to put put everywhere 😂😉 jk havent tried yet but looks alright

[@scottbrown7541]

Chris very good information, I have been riding up here in Alaska all my life, started in the 60s, I learned some good pointers from this video, proves you can still teach an old dog new tricks

[@Stryderman199]

Glad to hear!

[@yamamama779]

Awesome!Thanks!You made me understand a couple things I couldnt quite understand with side hilling I LOVE you explanations! I get it now!

[@upnorthlivin814]

I’m a bit small for my sled and I remember watching a video of burandt telling a kid to use the power of the sled to throw the sled around and I’ve really improved by using the power of my sled to throw it around easier

[@timh1187]

When in doubt throttle out. Sometimes you gotta just bite the bullet and roll in hard. Even if you end up falling off it has saved me from turning my sled into the titanic so many times.

[@cherb23]

I'll never ride in the trees like you do but i like practicing sidehilling on a big open hill that is as extreme as i want to be

[@smolaf]

DUDE MORE OF THIS!!! This is Fantastic

[@Rossxr]

Glad you liked it we will bring you more content like this!

[@TossLol]

This felt like watching a million dollar class. Honest and solid good advice right here, I'll try it out on friday if I can find some good snow anywhere near home.

[@Rossxr]

if you think this is worth a million then you should see what we have to offer in 3 days of riding!

[@TossLol]

@@Rossxr in a year or two perhaps, 😁 gotta have the money first.

[@Rossxr]

hope to see you out here! glad you liked the video!@@TossLol

[@joavnnachu4106]

This is the kind of advice that makes a difference!

[@Rossxr]

glad you enjoyed it! thats what er are trying to do!

[@jessemiller1750]

Thank you for the awesome tips Chris! I know that I'm the odd duck but I ride a heavy but very powerful and highly modified 2015 turbo Viper MTX 1049. It's a very fun and reliable sled and it pulls your arms off on hill climbs at around 220 horsepower. My question is this.....Is the throttle and brake use different with a sled with a heavier front end? I have a 36" stance and my "A" arms are 5 inches further FWD than stock. My favorite thing to do is get on edge and carve. I also put wrong foot forward and either walk or just drag a foot on the uphill side, the only thing though is that I don't ever touch the brake! The big 4-stroke seems to lose speed very quickly by just letting off the throttle! Never have I felt a need to use the brake while on edge and I go extremely slow, have good control and seem to do really well at times on the (Non throttle side). I've found that I carve better on the left hand side and not as well on the throttle side. With the heavier front end I've found if I'm too far forward, tends to pitch up hill for some reason and I either lose it and fall off, or if I'm quick to react I'll throttle it hard and turn into the inside and do a whip 270 degree 3/4 turn to go back down hill. If I'm mid to slightly forward on the running board it tends to do much better. I really like your tip about looking further forward in the distance as well. It helps give you that plan "B" that you mentioned and gives you more options in getting where you need to go just like driving a big diesel truck down the road. So far, the big turbo Viper MTX 162 has treated me very well, I go all over the place with it and it rarely every gets stuck. Maybe it's my looking ahead habit, my experience riding 80's-90's two strokes managing inertia as a must habit, or the sheer power and thrust that it has as well as divine intervention from above! LOL For some reason this particular Viper rarely gets stuck on most group rides in deep snow and steep hills. The sled is super reliable and I water cross and jump it a lot too! Being the "White Rhino" on the mountain, I have my work cut out for me and a reputation to uphold. Yeah, it's a little more challenging with more inertia but if you have the right technique and know how to manage the thrust it handles remarkably well. My only challenge currently that I am having a difficult time mastering is initiating a sidehill when pointing down on a steep slope. Going up is easy because you slow down and can control with the throttle. Going down and counter steering gives me a weird feeling and I'm not that great at it. The greater inertia of the 4-stroke probably doesn't help either but I have witnessed a friend of mine negotiate every angle and turn going down hill with ease and he made it look so easy! I just gotta figure out what the trick is. Thank you for all that you do. I really enjoy your videos and great tips and if possible could you give me a few pointers on what I should do to better handle a higher horsepower heavier sled? I know it can be done, I've witnessed it and I"m still struggling to figure it out. You can find me as "Jesse B. Miller" on Facebook. Thanks for reading and have a good one! God Bless You Brother! :)

[@ryanwarren4202]

Awsome video ... always learning from Chris. Watch and learn u will become a better rider guarantee .

[@PowerModzOfficial]

Awesome video Chris thanks for that!

[@hamzazane5218]

I guess it's kinda randomly asking but does anybody know of a good place to watch new movies online?

[@omarimordechai8589]

@Hamza Zane flixportal :D

[@hamzazane5218]

@Omari Mordechai thank you, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) Appreciate it!

[@omarimordechai8589]

@Hamza Zane Glad I could help :D

[@Jaxen_Cole]

Thanks for the tips! Nice little vid

[@Rossxr]

thanks for the comment jaxen

[@anthonywentz23]

Headed to west yellowstone tomorrow. Goal is to keep a finger on the brake!

[@Rossxr]

701life hell yea!!

[@RoboDriller]

It don't do shit on a cat....

[@sxgreene]

Hopefully your going on a 850cc If you feel the ground shake and start seeing smoke your gonna need it to get the f out of there... lollol

[@Icutmetal]

GTOJimmy 455 Was that a joke?

[@robertswartz1886]

Thanks for the vids. Love all the content coming from bba.

[@Rossxr]

Thanks for the comment robert

[@koubasaki]

I've been riding for years, and I realized that I only ride with my finger on the brake going downhill not while going up. I've always relied on my clutch to slow me down when I let of the throttle going uphill. Got to try the brake.

[@Mostromstunt]

Com'on, Ski-Doo's are amazing

[@509ryan5]

That is killer info! Would love to do that! Definitely for the bucket list!

[@Rossxr]

come see us you wont be dissaponted!

[@MrPowderEater]

Thanks for the tips great video

[@tryparticpating8774]

O man , where were you all my life?

[@VernaDittaLakwatsera]

Thanks a lot 😊 ! It's my first time to drive on snow mobile 😉

[@blancolirio]

Great training Chris...now I’m getting a snow bike. Lol. Sleds are too ungainly!

[@docholliday7088]

love it, New rider thanks for the tips

[@elevationmetalworks8916]

Made me smile thanks

[@youtubeclan4728]

Moving to Alaska in 3 years idk why I’m watching other than I love mountains and snowmobiles/sleds

[@afitechnicalities3541]

All true great tips thanks

[@SwapSupra]

i wish to have his opinion about the Sidewinder and just not people talking shit about weight and stuff.. can it be enjoyable to ride these 4 stroke?

[@ezrabisson3610]

on a trail yes it can be ok . on the hill he'll no unless you are a chute climber and have another 8 grand in to the motor

[@ronwikeheiser6706]

Ok you have your finger on the brake but when and why do you have it there when sidehilling great vido video thanks

[@andrewtaylor1140]

so you can give it a slight tap to turn back downhill if you need to. you should always be in control or be prepared for anything that could happen

[@terror2198]

Great content really loving all the videos this year.

[@Rossxr]

Glad you're enjoying them! thanks for the comment!

[@scottleverton2453]

Seems like a fun learning environment. Ski-Doo won't go up hill. Apparently I can skip the finger on the brake technique. 😊

[@chris_rider]

what a GREAT tutorial, thanks man

[@sxgreene]

Anyone know what brand that orange and brown jacket is at the first part of the movie behind Chris?

[@scottsweeney5005]

Great video I love the sled that you are on

[@cameronbarron]

BBA should bring a camera crew with them for a trip. Invite a group out for free and have Chris do lengthy tips and break downs of what a day trip at bba is like. I'd buy that dvd

[@JeremyBrightenburg]

The problem is then you don’t go to his school

[@cutznfadez4683]

Great info thanks! ? - are your grips safety wired like motocross grips? If so, do you ever find it screws up up hand warmers?

[@lazygamerz]

I think he mentioned it in a video, if I recall correctly he DOES safety-wire the grips. As far as I know it doesn't screw up the handwarmers as long as you don't do it wrong.

[@williamzane822]

Thanks looking forward to coming out for a visit

[@kylejohnson7622]

Da tea gg t true

[@boondocker1219]

What happen to his wrist did he hurt it talking

[@caydenbennink5559]

Haha is that possible

[@ceceleeb]

no kidden

[@fricot_21]

WOW!!! Lots of information filled into this video!! A bit overwhelming at first but I intend on watching this video a good 4-5 times over before going out on my next ride. #fundamentals&goodhabbits #practicemakesperfect Great video BBA!! Please keep the content coming! I will defiantly continue viewership, as you guys are a wealth of information!!!

[@Rossxr]

Bryan thanks for the comment! really appreciate it! stoked you keep watching our content!

[@fricot_21]

@@Rossxr with out a doubt man! One of these days ill get the chance to head out, meet you guys and ride with ya! But until then I will support BBA 100% and then some!!

[@dpotoski32]

2015 T3 174. Having a real tough time keeping on edge in spring super hard pack. Counter steer is tough because it's so hard. Any advice.

[@AkatarawaJapan]

dpotoski32: You could try demagnifying your glyceric boosters, but not sure if that technique works north of the equator.

[@caydenbennink5559]

Hey Chris would a pro 600 rmk be a good fist mountain sled

[@Rossxr]

yeah it would!! best would be if you could get into a Axys chassis

[@caydenbennink5559]

Thanks I'll look into it

[@scottcampbell3648]

Do you do one on one courses sessions or always group sessions?

[@Rossxr]

its always group sessions, usually groups of 6

[@cutznfadez4683]

Scott Campbell money 💰 talks lol

[@sledstorm4703]

Love these videos

[@Rossxr]

thanks for the love sledstorm! glad you enjoy it!

[@sxgreene]

Ross Robinson you wouldn’t be able to tell me what the orang and brown jacket brand is behind chris at the very beginning of the video would you

[@stevenpold7928]

trying to figure out which bars Chris has on his sled in the video. stock mid height polaris bars?

[@Rossxr]

all of us guides here run 5" bars which are the short ones from Polaris

[@stevenpold7928]

thanks Ross. and thanks for all the videos!

[@xBobby]

Seriously wish I would have seen this before I went to the UP last Wednesday, first time riding off trail on logging roads and it’s a whole other animal. Rode for 3 days and finally started somewhat understanding what I was doing. But it was honestly probably the most fun I’ve ever had, going to sell my Harley and buy a RMK this fall, maybe next year I’ll try and take one of your trips.

[@wadecole3605]

Now I just wana ride thanks for the tips !!!

[@mallorysgoldenadventures]

Great information Chris, except fro the Ski Doo stab, lol

[@Rossxr]

lol! thanks for the comment Matt glad you liked the video!

[@e3thorn676]

Have you cut a 175 tunnel down to 155?

[@Rossxr]

we have not, the 174 is a little long for our liking. not quite nimble enough

[@russclewley6945]

Good stuff, even in good ole Michigan! Thanks

[@Rossxr]

heck yeah!! keep ripping Russ thanks for the video!

[@JackSergiomark]

Beautifull video’s

[@mango-pm2xx]

I put 4 fingers on the brake, i got a weak grip

[@stefan3225]

Thanks for posting this!

[@Rossxr]

glad you enjoyed the video!

[@alexhilton4657]

"if I always want to go down hill I'd own a ski-doo" 👍😂😂😂😂😂 yes sir!!!

[@djg1028]

Awesome video as always

[@Rossxr]

glad you enjoy it!

[@lbeck119]

Dude you are killing it 🤘🤘🤘

[@SimplyBeckett]

Great video chris!

[@Rossxr]

Logan thanks for the comment on behalf of BBA! glad you liked the video!

[@tomas_sandlund]

How do you make a plan B

[@Rossxr]

if you're going to get stuck or not going to make it. then you go to plan B and go below the tree or turn down slightly do you dont get stuck

[@fredcaron1929]

count down for me is started in 2 yrs im booking a trip to BBA im sold hahahah good job chris!

[@Rossxr]

come see us Fred! you won't be disappointed!

[@jlg9240]

Super helpful!

[@thefarmkid1938]

Great video 👍

[@barriefarmsjr]

I've kinda gotten to the point where I ride neutral all the time

[@JackSergiomark]

Belle vidéo

[@quinncolby]

Great video even if I can’t ride wrong foot forward

[@vladovladiswlado]

That´s great! Thank you.

[@Rossxr]

Thanks! glad you enjoyed it!

[@cooperleishman8118]

Cool man

[@ooatamanov]

Awesome

[@blitz6363]

From this day forward giving someone the universal #1 solute is known as a “Brake Check”. 😋

[@Rossxr]

lol true! that is awesome!

[@reapcreeps4624]

Thank you

[@LordDogmeat]

The Gospel of Pow ... great info here :)

[@lazygamerz]

Hell I'd pay five bucks for a dvd with some of these lessons.

[@bryanmayes9234]

Schooled

[@makattak88]

Your last big statement can be said about everything from cars to guns.

[@SuperKp1986]

This is payable info .. good work man

[@Rossxr]

Thanks for the comment! we just want everyone to have an awesome experience on the Hill!

[@survivaldude29]

8:40

[@bradfordleonardo6186]

Chris, it's Brady Leonard, Georges friends son. But a ski doo will follow that crankcase splitting polaris all day long

[@VonSpud]

Wicked!

[@mikeroy9879]

come ride in salmon Idaho some day do a clinic maby

[@CVEGeek]

I need more than a 'like' button.

[@Rossxr]

Thanks brad! glad you liked the video

[@gokuvegeta4378]

His can impression 😂

[@PedroGutierrez-qy2ze]

Ski doo sleds are the best

[@Rollingwrenchsnowbikes]

You sound like Rasmussen 😉

[@Rollingwrenchsnowbikes]

Sounds good through!

[@petr0rabbit]

they rode together with cat and Chris earlier days on poo with ramsu still on cat

[@farming4g]

Only time when it's not the rider's or the sled's fault is when something is buried underneath fresh snow undetected.... i think that hurts the most lol

[@Rossxr]

that one does sting!

[@ifronnin]

I haven't fixed the brakes on my sled... More fun without them.

[@Trad-Am]

Who doesn't get themselves unstuck?

[@TheBCSledder]

People without riding buddies lol

[@Trad-Am]

@@TheBCSledder: usually if I sink it, I'm somewhere no-one wants to go up into, so I'm always digging myself out!

[@Rossxr]

im also super good at getting myself unstuck!

[@ML-lg4ky]

Great information. Kinda proprietary stuff though.

[@Rossxr]

Nah, we just want people to have a better experience on their snowmobile

[@Brobro449]

So the point where hes talking about a sled having a mind of its own is technically false. Sometimes mechanical failures cause it too have a mind of its own

[@TimberTramp]

...daycare

[@mtnsleder2829]

:Step 1 Burn the Polaris because they are possessed by the Devil :Step 2 Buy skidoo

[@flimsuxbl9695]

Yamaha is where it's at. Polaris, yamaha best for snowmobiles in my opinion

[@flimsuxbl9695]

For dirt bikes. Ktm, yamaha, honda

[@mtnsleder2829]

Alex Rose nah my skidoo rips skiddies and sucks titties all day, Yamaha and Polaris can’t even compare

[@russanderson7859]

Or key word learn from it...lol

[@codybarger7931]

Bash ski Doo you can afford to have all ski Doo in your fleet

[@utsao]

32 Skidoo owners disliked this

[@afitechnicalities3541]

All true great tips thanks