Riding Techniques for FIRM snow

Riding firm or hard snow requires a slightly different technique so this week Dan breaks it down.
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[@sayulitalyfe5299]

These conditions are the only snow I've ever rode in. I dream of the day to ride powder. It's always concrete. One day, one day. But I love your videos and am really glad you did one on these conditions. Thank you

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

Thanks man appreciate it!! Keep practicing ✊

[@jimsavage2147]

Dan your doing an amazing job with the videos, I'm 47 and had to learn All these tricks on my own, hope all the young riders pay attention to us old guys.

[@NITROUSnBIASPLYS]

Definitely been a different season for snow. I'd like to see a video on keeping your sled cool when riding on furm snow conditions 💯🏔🇨🇦

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

That’s a great topic for sure. We did do a spring riding video a while back that talks about getting your sled into whatever snow you can find near the trails and how to keep them cool. Hopefully that helps ya and just remember that a good set of reversible scratchers is a good investment for your sled 👍 Thanks for watching 🙏

[@NITROUSnBIASPLYS]

@NextLevelRidingClinics I must of missed that one. I find the factory polaris scratchers on the 2024 models are 💯 better than the 22 models. That flat tip seems to deflect the snow/ice better than the round tips. Enjoying my 23 RMK PRO 155 slash 850, even when snow conditions are poor. I'd like to see a video on your opinion on scratchers and keeping the engine cool. Sometimes the snow is just to hard!

[@Saa45MIV]

I actually find the extreme hard packed downhill switch back on steep terrain one of the most intimidating things to do on a smowmobile. The second you point it down hill you can have a serious run away and I find initiating the opposite side hill challenging.

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

Absolutely! Those moments are really tough and difficult to have a “one and only” technique to make them work. Each situation is different….but maybe the ultimate take away is trying to anticipate the outcome and have some type of alternative plan if things don’t go right. Thanks for watching and for the great comment! Brings back some sketchy moments for me for sure 😬

[@Saa45MIV]

@@NextLevelRidingClinics the only thing I’ve found that works pretty consistently in that situation is burandts “bulldog” technique. Check it out.. keep the great content coming! cheers 🤙

[@406Bean]

ANOTHER awesome video Dan. Here in western Montana the snow has been rough and a video like this is what a guy needs to get motivated to go out even if its for a day of practicing and honing in. thanks..

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

Awesome man yeah get out there and keep practicing ✊🙏🤘👍

[@CoreNiel]

Appreciate the video on this. I snowmobile close to you a lot around near Alpine. I spend a lot of time near Caribou Mountain, Bonneville County, Idaho. Snow has been ok there, but need more. I get intimidated easily on steeper side hill and need to "take time" practicing vs, just doing my ride.

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

Awesome thanks for watching!! Yeah I see this happening a lot where riders will go out riding just to go put miles on and maybe go build a fire and hang out. Absolutely nothing wrong with that but for those still hoping to progress in the sport….using portions of each riding day to learn a few things is pretty important. Keep practicing!! 🤜🤛

[@raypara4036]

I'm in northern alberta (canada) ...we have green grass :( On the bright side ...the money I'm saving from not riding will pay off for a great season next year !!! Cheers keep up the great vidz ! Braap on ! 🤘

[@norm_in_a_combine]

Excellent video. Keep them coming

[@mikegatherall3774]

Best video series on YT …tks

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

Awesome bud thanks 🙏 We appreciate it!

[@clintkeele1415]

Thanks Dan

[@Eyepealer]

Dang… I would love that snow right now. We have 0 snow in NE Washington and my sled will be new next year as well, lol

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

Yeah unfortunately in many areas Mother Nature hasn’t answered our prayers! Maybe we are in for a fun spring! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@ryankitchens5414]

We can all hope for a miracle march

[@Dyneemadrone]

Thanks! Great motivation!

[@johnhorsfall4032]

Your videos are spot on

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

Appreciate it!!

[@SnowmobileHomeMovies]

This is just how to ride in Washington & Oregon 95% of the time. Honestly, your feet are sinking into the snow a lot more than they would on the Cascade concrete. Great video though, love this topic.

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

Yeah throughout our day that day we definitely got on some super solid slopes so I know how you feel! Keep shredding and thanks for watching 🙏

[@sayulitalyfe5299]

I ride st helens 😂

[@ryankitchens5414]

Washington is definitely firm as hell right now

[@kohgoes]

Tahoe too, this is half yours days if you get numbers or often how to get to anything decent

[@kevinchristensen8778]

Awesome instruction!! Thanks!!

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

You're welcome!

[@ryankitchens5414]

Killer advice thanks very appreciated

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

Awesome bud keep practicing 🙏

[@bgmuleranch]

I'm wondering where you're ski stance is and if you have you're sway bar connected or disconnected?? Thank you

[@1977jhall]

Great video guys!

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

Thanks for watching

[@tbrunts3329]

One of my biggest frustrations is trying to keep the sled from pointing downhill when the group is cruising quick across low-med slope, hard pack terrain. Constantly getting pulled downhill and having to stop, get the sled pointed back uphill. Tips?

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

This topic raises a few questions: What sled are you riding? Are you attempting to stay neutral? The constant fight to keep a sled in a sidehill on moderate slopes can be a sled set up issue as well as a body position issue. It’s certainly a common problem. Let me know 👍

[@tbrunts3329]

⁠​⁠@@NextLevelRidingClinicsthanks for the reply! I ride a 850 Pro RMK 165. Mostly trying to stay neutral as I’m not too confident riding at higher speeds wrong foot forward on hard pack.

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

@@tbrunts3329 Yep I hear ya. Hard snow can be tricky and attempts to stay neutral often times means riding a bit faster than you would when opposite foot forward. Remember to stay a bit back on the running boards and keep your front end light. When we ride too far forward we more or less unweight the rear suspension and the track can sometimes ride up on that hard snow vrs continue to dig into it keeping your sidehill horizontal. Becoming more effective with an opposite foot forward riding style will unlock a ton of varied snow condition techniques simply because you can place your entire body weight in specific spots on the sled to keep the sled going where you want it. Lots to learn but remember to make each day count!!

[@danielosterkamp2795]

How do you keep the orange lights lit in the headlight?

[@Jacksquatch69]

How did the both of you mount your oxbow radios to those klim avi vests? the 30deg angled clip they sell? or something else?

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

Hey bud yep the angled mounts work great. I actually went to Amazon and got a billet GoPro mount and did the rivet tech on my pack. I just wanted the radio in a slightly different spot than the clips allowed….but for most riders the Oxbow clip works. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@Jacksquatch69]

@@NextLevelRidingClinics Thanks! I have a couple year old atlas 16? so I used the rivit mount works great but I like that new vest version thanks for the info.

[@735Films]

I have a bad habit of not breathing when on the snow. So weird. Then playing around for a minute on a field I am gassed.

[@grandpre25]

Holy track slack! Shred man! 3:02

[@RinorFerati-t3g]

try in an Yamaha SR Viper and see what you can do 😅😅