Building Momentum

This week Dan talks through one of the foundational skills for mountain riding; Building Momentum.
Disclaimer: Professional riders demonstrating advanced maneuvers in a controlled environment, it is not recommended to ride above your skill level.
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[@mikegatherall8420]

Definitely the most informative sled series on yt nowadays

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

Thanks for watching!! 👍

[@davefrisch3889]

Thanks for another fine lesson. You reinforce what I tell new riders learning to climb midwestern hills, "it's easier to scrub speed w/ the brakes than try to add more power once in the climb".

[@paullt5111]

Nice snow , nice sled , good info. Thank you

[@loganrhodes1741]

Thanks Dan! I took 12 years off from riding and your videos helped me dust off cobwebs in no time. I find myself riding better and having more fun than I used to “in my prime”. Practicing and focusing on technique set such a solid foundation. I find myself coaching everyone I ride with now haha.

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

That’s awesome 👏🏽 Age is just a number buddy so keep practicing and thanks for watching 👍

[@-tr0n]

I really appreciate these tutorials. You're doing a great job of breaking things down, even things that we automatically do but don't realize. Understanding the why and reinforcing good habits is essential!

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

Thanks for watching 🙏🙏🙏

[@dentonroberts5151]

I always appreciate your instruction and insight. Great job! Makes sense.

[@JasonCaville]

Great video 👏👏 And nice work not digging the sled down when you lost momentum! You knew you were running out of momentum and purposely rolled the sled downhill to make it easier to get going again. Saves a lot of energy! I can think of two people who need to watch that part 😂

[@cdnbcn6164]

Such an underrated channel. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Dan. ✌🏻From the Canadian Rockies

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

I appreciate that!

[@randyharris4185]

Totally agree...As a new rider, Dan has really helped me avoid a lot of mistakes and ulimately I feel safer in the mountains. From the Cascades in Washington

[@AlbeeSoaring]

Ive always been told "when in doubt throttle out" but I have learned more now that with sleds getting more powerful just blind throttling can become a worse situation. Now I prefer to find the sweet spot on the throttle for the snow condition to maintain momentum to get to a flat spot to possibly stop and regroup and scan for a new line if needed.

[@zesadventures367]

Welcome back! Great instruction! Thank you!!!

[@steveboisvert]

Great riding tips. Thank you Dan for sharing your knowledge. I need it aa a beginer Mountain rider. Im getting prettu good on the flat but no expérience in the Hills. Your teaching is very apprciated

[@Tuchodi8004]

Nice video. I need to come down and take some lessons.

[@DVB3701]

Such great instruction Dan, thank you!

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@benjaminbakken8099]

Finally youre back! Love these videos with use full tips and tricks✨🌨️❄️

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

Awesome man thanks for watching 👊

[@eric1richards]

Great video. Thanks for the great content!

[@reekinhavok420]

very well said ... me and my brother were in the garage few weeks ago and we finnaly got avalanche beacons we did a drll and tried to find each others after we hid them... long story short we learned get to the ground once you find the closest location to make sure its the correct area to dig and he said @Dan Adams would be proud lol

[@jessejames1590]

I love your enthusiasm!

[@ericbunkers8147]

Great stuff Dan, thanks!

[@rhondaandrew1764]

Great video. And if in doubt stop the job or ride. And pick your options

[@big_ute]

Usually when I gotta sidehill im movin at a pretty good clip unless its tight tree riding then im wrong foot forward for a little bit. But with my 22 pro 850 I find myself riding neutral most of the time because of how effortless it is to kick it over on edge and keep it there vs how much work it was on my 08 turbo nytro. I even "think" about going on edge and the polaris for whatever reason just does it, absolutely unreal how the sled reacts with minimal input from me.

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

Yep certainly and there are a ton of riding situations where neutral is a great position to be in. I really like trying to stay in that position especially when I’m combining sidehilling with climbing where I’m still wanting as much “flat track” in the snow so I can maintain momentum. Glad it’s feeling so effortless for ya!! Keep crushing it 👊

[@bykrydr1380]

Awesome, thx much!

[@jiggyquinn5635]

Thank you.

[@doobyboy21]

I so wish I could ride like that !

[@jessejames1590]

I'd also like to see a video about using the brake, as well as the throttle at the same time! Especially with a turbo sled, in order to build up power before moving. It would be sweet to learn from a pro!

[@nr5834]

He has a video about using the brake. Also you don't use them at the same time, but you always have your finger on the brake ready to go.

[@Galaxie212]

Hi Dan, I am a newbie and would like to see you do a tutorial regarding how a new rider should start out, what to practice first, etc.

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

Hey bud you should check out “becoming a feeling” Start with shallow hillsides and work your way up to more challenging terrain. Thanks for watching and keep practicing 👍

[@Galaxie212]

@@NextLevelRidingClinics Very good video and the progression from flat ground makes good sense, thank you, I am stoked for learning my machine now, but still got a little time left on the motorcycle before the snow flies! Thanks again, love the channel!

[@qjason508]

Should do an episode with 90s sleds

[@mcats8]

So Dan is not a fan of "When in doubt, throttle out". How about "Hesitation equals devastation"? 😄

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

I like that one! Such a fine line between hesitation and just grabbing a handful though. Here’s one for ya. “Slow your roll…grab the brake & stay in control” I get it that hesitation can lead to bad situations too so we’ll said. 👍 Thanks for watching 🙌🙌

[@mikegatherall8420]

Yeah but see far too many who grab throttle but haven’t got control over it. Definitely a fine line refined with practice