Tree Riding Explained - On-Board

[@kevinmcmurry9253]

Great stuff....especially the camera showing your body work and position. Thanks again.

[@ericbunkers8147]

This is great! Thanks Dan for the camera mounting and instructions, it helps us "part-timer" flatlanders that pull our trailers west. Excellent!

[@christopherweng]

Just got back from west yellowstone. 1st time ever on a snowmobile. I'm hooked. My crew was laughing at me For telling them I was watching tutorials. On how to sled. Day 3,4 and 5 felt great. I'll be out to see you next year. Thank you your videos help greatly

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

That’s awesome man thanks for watching and I’m glad your first experience was a good one! 👍

[@lobbyrobby]

I haven't rode in 20 years and when I did it was just ditch banging. I watched these videos up in the mountains and the snow they're going through and it absolutely blows my mind

[@MrUtahfan]

Loving the POV shot with commentary. That helps me visualize what to do a lot better.

[@williamburgess3235]

First time I have left a comment. This play by play video in length is by far the best video you have done. Please do more and talk about the braking a little more while you are riding. The braking video was ok, but very short.

[@kenspomer8494]

Dan, (long time watcher, first-time poster) LOL, In tree-riding often you come across downed trees, My personal approach to crossing them is to get close to the downed tree with momentum, let off the throttle, and possibly stab the brake, to "bounce the front end of the sled down then as it rebounds, pin the throttle and pull on the bars to lift the skis (kind of a bunny hop maneuver), as the skis cross the log (if you let your skis hit the log you get bounced downhill and/or the snowmobile, bucks). Then I let off the throttle and (i dont know how to explain this) but deweight the sled by almost jumping in the air, the rear skid compresses on the log allowing the track to roll over the log while "coasting", as my feet come back into full contact on the running boards from the "deweighting hop" I time it, so the track is just over the log and your back into the throttle as needed to regain lost momentum. this is the first time I have written what I do down so the first time so I hope it's understandable. crossing a marginally covered log can be so tricky because your track basically has no traction at all, and what I do is so critical to timing and feel for each situation, I try to explain it to people and they look at me like I am crazy. with your ability to explain maybe it could be a topic to cover. analogus to his is crossing a ditch or creek by "bunny hoping" the sled......momentum, stab the brake, on the front suspension rebound pin the throttle, as the track goes up the small wall of snow created by the "hole" created by the skis and the belly pan pushing into the snow you let off the trottle and deweight the sled. the sled can actually "hop". I know you do what I am trying to convey. it is SO HELPFUL when you can do it seamlessly.

[@justinninke6405]

Again with smiling, laughing and having fun. Way better than the so serious videos. Nice job.

[@kelbywalsh928]

Awesome! Loved the riding and auditory video footage

[@mikedemaria3695]

Your passion is contagious. I hope you never get old.

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

Thank you 🙏

[@onedoubles1]

One of best videos you've done, really enjoyed that one.

[@philharvey8411]

Excellent video! Would love to see a lot more “on board” stuff!

[@jeremyseibert8357]

You and Dylan taught me everything about riding trees when you pushed me out of my comfort zone and took me into zones that I would have never gone into if it wasn’t for your instruction and encouragement. I tell everyone how valuable you guys are. Your transfer of knowledge still works for me to this day. Bulldogging your sled down a steep downhill is one of those moves I think a lot of people don’t know how to use. Maybe one you could teach about some time. Thank you Dan for all you do to make the sled community a kick ass place to be.

[@robgoffroad]

Man, where was this twenty years ago when I started? Never even knew this kind of riding was a thing. Awesome.

[@linderman100]

Great tutorial, love the ride along.

[@artemabakumov6164]

Wow! Its a cool drive! thank you for your comments during the ride, it's informative. I train in Russia 👍🙌

[@jefferyyeager7934]

Nice confidence boosting video! Grey is looking top notch Dan! ;)

[@northernbackcountryfabrica4052]

This is a great style of instructional videos, informative entertainment! Keep 'em coming

[@greatalaska6429]

Two a arms and a front shock later, I found out your gonna pay for an education one way or another. Great vid bud!

[@jeremyhall568]

2 words. Epic video

[@bertrenolds5]

Great video, the explanation while doing it is perfect. Hop-over explanation was exactly what I needed.

[@brokenbullets8573]

Certified beauty right here everyone well done

[@jakehroberts1600]

Thank you for posting this. Excellent combination of footage and talking through your approach at the same time. Awesome stuff Dan and crew!

[@bengrant8890]

Trees have always been my favorite. Haven’t got the hop over down yet.

[@jan-erikforsman3224]

Great video! One of the best I have ever seen.

[@michaelboatwright343]

Great stuff A, B and C , my brain can only look at A and B, but working on it!

[@jiggyquinn5635]

Good video, enjoy your exuberance for the sport! Keep passing it on 👍

[@henryjones863]

Perfect, as you’re planning and executing, explaining your thought process and following through. This vid and the last are superb! Thanks for all your help!

[@francoiscorbeil6052]

Mannnn thank you so much for these informative videos this is sooo awesome! Learned a lot watching your videos! This sport is one of the most awesome and liberating thing in the world, the feeling of freedom man!

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@jasonmacdonald5141]

Great video Dan. I love the energy and enthusiasm.

[@darrellbrown1148]

Really good video thanks, keep these videos coming, love the real in the moment commentary , 👍

[@jeffbrown8974]

Great video the new look for the gray wolf

[@k2buildit]

Love this video, your excitement is pure fuel. Great explanation of the process to finding the right line per situation. Can't wait for the next ride!🤘🏻

[@averydyrr5828]

Thanks for the info! Super helpful to have professional insight! The go pro walk through is a game changer!!

[@tonypellegrino8434]

best video yet !!👍👍

[@Tempel294]

Wow, excellent video and excellent commentary! Really enjoy your videos, I’ve learned a lot from them! Thanks for doing them!

[@Lilly-1psg]

Loved it now heading out this weekend to play in the trees

[@sethalos]

This is an absolutely excellent video on how to do this. I'm just starting to learn how to set my sled on edge, and such. This video is perfect for me to go out and just practice certain braking and throttle techniques to figure it out. Thanks so much.

[@Timetravel755]

Excellent video! Great instructions. Looks like I will be up there soon!!

[@kurtmachen3019]

Dan is the Man! Very informative

[@justloveit1301]

NXTLVL!!!!

[@danielfahlgren5523]

Great video👍 I like the throttle response on your sled😃

[@jeffhess9779]

Great presentation! In the area I live we do not have opportunities to ride in the trees but I sure enjoy watching! Keep up the good work and have fun & stay safe!

[@DUCKDINGO]

Great video one of the best! Regards from Sweden =)

[@dylank3333]

I have learned so much from these videos. I finally feel I am a okay rider in the trees I could do bow ties re entrys and hop overs in open areas. But finally started doing it in the trees this year. All the practice in open areas has translated Into me starting to get stuck or needing to change lines and just using a bow tie hop over or re entry without questioning it. Thanks for all the videos over the years.

[@mr.partyshark9532]

Ok this is a dope video, GoPro angles and explanation etc

[@jerryolson9420]

Great video Dan - love them all! Coming for a clinic in on my short list.

[@Davidbrown-jj5vb]

Wow great video love the talking us threw the techniques and explaining what your looking for and how to pick a line Thanks Dan !!!

[@justloveit1301]

I seen your helmet sticker on the back, you got to send us some sticker😊

[@AlbeeSoaring]

Love tree riding. So much fun.

[@dgoodlin1]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING WHAT YOU DO!! I’m a first year slender / long time backcountry skier and single track dirt bike rider. Sledding, to me, is the combination of these two loves of mine. I’m riding a 2008 rmk 700 and executing maneuvers that my riding buddies are dong on their new 850’s. This is all thanks to you Dan. I’ve studied all of your instructional videos and practiced, practiced, practiced!! By no means am I where I want to be but I’m improving ever ride! You rock!!

[@skipheald7300]

Solid content right here! Very good video thanks for taking the time to post. Hard to get yourself to slow down and feel as though you don’t have to travel and 40 mph

[@scout473]

Dan is such a stand-up guy !! I love riding trees and hopefully I can ride with this Badass someday soon !!

[@mav22100]

Such a great and simple video!! Can't wait to try these tips this weekend! Thanks

[@PonsorProductions]

Great video Dan! I just sent this video to 3 of my friends who are beginner riders! 👍

[@ryandionne4722]

This video was fantastic thank you

[@alexschwendiman6699]

Great video! Love your videos a lot.

[@tommorgan5614]

I really like how you’ve done the last few videos. The talk over is excellent. I’m 55 and have been riding sense the 90- 91 season, off trail sense 94. So I have a lot of years of bad habits I’m trying to beak. My biggest problem is getting pulled off the back of the sled, riding wrong foot forward. Please explain how you get back on the sled.

[@big_ute]

on my turbo nytro i had, I had to think 5 steps ahead in case i got stuck or I needed an avenue out. That sled definately made me a better rider now that in rockin a 22 850 pro 155

[@Jake-dg4em]

Been waiting for this one! Thanks Dan!

[@SpeedRobertson]

This was an awesome video!!!

[@Akadventure485]

Love the videos! They have helped me so much! I just got into snowmobiling this year and I am addicted! I would love a video of you addressing how to ride older sleds, for kids like me. Can't all afford these new beasts. Thanks

[@upchuck619]

This is super helpful, thanks Dan!

[@ryanj6191]

Awesome video! Thanks for putting out the great content and explanations! Well done!

[@mathiaswiklander5537]

You make it look so easy!

[@Skytrekin]

Sounds so good!

[@chadperley7736]

Another great video Dan. Really liked the play by play. Awesome

[@waynepriest7099]

Excellent! Great "application video" for all the fundamental pieces you have done previously. Plus I picked up a new tidbit abt hopovers. I ride trees in the Snowys most of the time, many of the same scenarios you included. Same snow (powder on set up layers). This was conditions I can connect to. Pls keep `em coming !

[@kevinbradley3934]

Very cool video! Love your teaching.

[@kylegellings663]

Make it look soo easy

[@dancaville2558]

Lots of tips on sidehilling

[@ASH-cw9uh]

Thanks for all the videos

[@rivardlambert]

Thanks for your vidéos,

[@twsnow81]

Thanks! Definitely learned from that

[@MrMvidz]

I'd love to see instructions on how to ride a 4-stroke like this. I have friends who drive 300 hp Sidewinders everywhere you can drive a light 2-stroke, but I've noticed they use the brake a lot as the 4-stroke will build so much more speed. I had a 280 hp SW MTX which was great to drive in the deep stuff, but I was always building too much speed and lost control at times. And, yes, when you get stuck you need your buddies many times as these machines weighs a lot, but the rush of all that horsepower is addictive ;)

[@russellkeast8993]

You should add a camera to the back bumper Dan. So we can see footwork and body position

[@snowmobile488]

cat believe Polaris doesn't have a Shot start type system by now

[@beverlyboys73]

Thx Dan for all you do. You give me confidence to improve my riding. What brake lever do you use?

[@markwarner4484]

Thank you! Would love to see some camera angles of the feet too!

[@paxtonbangerter689]

thanks dan

[@scottcraig2569]

When you’re side hilling how to you control going up or down the slope?

[@craigauten1662]

How's the snow over there in Alpine?

[@lucahoganyt4435]

7:15. Idk if that's a patriot boost or just a regular 850 but if I was on a turbo sled I would probably try to just wheelie right over those trees. But that explains why my sleds are always broken

[@SonOfTheAlaskaLife]

Can you make list of your gear for riding so I can get the PRIMO stuff?

[@hellohi5498]

Thanks helpful

[@javyngones]

Hey Dan where do you put your GoPro on your helmet? What do you use to mount it?

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

Hey bud we use the Dango Mount which attaches to the jaw piece of the helmet. Works great!!! Should have them back on stock www.nxtlvlshop.com Thanks for watching 👊

[@jenshenningsen8341]

Check out muskoka freerider he’s always tree riding in his youtube chanel😎

[@charlesdurand1328]

Is that a 9R by any chance? 🤔

[@markhoffert2685]

Oh think I counted 57 spots where i would nave gotten the Artic cat stuck in that short video

[@shperax]

I think once you switch to finger throttle you can't ever go back. Your right hand grip is about 10x stronger with being able to be on the throttle 100% of the time as well.

[@stevehinsverk8105]

100% agree

[@matsthurfjell5481]

love the video hate the can:(

[@NextLevelRidingClinics]

Lol they all seem loud to me too! 🤪

[@vfrtrader]

Nope, that's why God made snowbikes.