And I have had lots of bad experiences with sit down riders. There are azz clowns all over, some sit down, some stand up. LOL.
Stand-up riding
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And I have had lots of bad experiences with sit down riders. There are azz clowns all over, some sit down, some stand up. LOL.
miaferominka
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Standing for a big guy is tuff. Thats why all the snowcross guys are one step above a miget
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indy_500
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I stand up and ride so I can admire my cool airbrush job on the hood.
that is ballin
HIGHLANDER
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I stand up and ride so I can admire my cool airbrush job on the hood.
clean your garage!!!!
What are you talking about? That is clean!!
sleddindoo09
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I ride a newer XP and prefer standing over sitting. I feel more comfortable and depending on the conditions, I feel safer too. I will sit when we get into the tight twisties for a lower center of gravity, but that's about it. There are advantages and disadvantages to both, but as many have stated, it's not about looking cool as much as it is personal preference. Doo what you doo and don't worry about what others think.
As for the backpack question, I got a Klim nac pac for Christmas and love it. My sled has NO storage since I removed the trunk that was attached to the back of my seat. I don't carry a gourmet meal, but an extra pair of gloves, spark plugs, quart of oil, and a few tools is about it for me. It also comes in handy when I need take a layer of clothes off when I get hot.
As for the backpack question, I got a Klim nac pac for Christmas and love it. My sled has NO storage since I removed the trunk that was attached to the back of my seat. I don't carry a gourmet meal, but an extra pair of gloves, spark plugs, quart of oil, and a few tools is about it for me. It also comes in handy when I need take a layer of clothes off when I get hot.
adrenlnjunky
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130 miles straight???? That had to suck?
sleddindoo09
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Zaskar paint job...
zaskar- killer paint. You do it yourself?
zaskar- killer paint. You do it yourself?
No. A custom bike builder out of Sauk City did it.
http://www.paragoncustoms.com/home.html
BTW - I stand up and ride because I know it annoys seat sliders.
My 66 year old dad has been stand-up riding *all-the-time* for the past two years now that he has a rider-forward sled and raised handlebars. You old-fart 40-something year olds probably think he's some punk kid when you see him on the trail.
BTW, I'm over 40 too and stand-up ride unless it's towards the end of the day and I'm pooped. Stand-up riding allows one to more quickly and effectively transfer weight on the trail making the sled more, not less responsive, to rider input.
Yamahaha now has power steering. Yawn.
BTW, I'm over 40 too and stand-up ride unless it's towards the end of the day and I'm pooped. Stand-up riding allows one to more quickly and effectively transfer weight on the trail making the sled more, not less responsive, to rider input.
Yamahaha now has power steering. Yawn.
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Good one Bradzoo!!
This thread is a blast to read! LOVE IT! Y'all are too funny!
I ride standing and sitting - it all depends on how my arse and back feel, the trail conditions and if I'm off trail or not. I stand up at stop signs and when crossing roads - I can see better if I stand up to check if there is anyone or anything coming.
Backpack - I have yet to get one - I have a sled bag and a little trunk that I use. Jim and Doug both have backpacks, Jim uses his mostly out West - Doug uses his all the time. His is like a magician's hat... all kinds of surprises in there!
You have to have a back pack out West - if you and your sled part company - you need all your emergency supplies with you not your sled.
REV IT UPx3!
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coldbrewzz
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well the question was why stand on a perfectly good trail? me personaly i NEVER do.......but to each their owne.........unlike john i do not take a pillow for a nap either......but every now and the you may catch me leaning............no not for the curve................just to fart...................
cuzzinolaf
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I'm going to Armorall the **** out of your seat the next time I see it.
Good. It needs a cleaning. Probably make it go faster too.
I sit so I can take advantage of the heated seat.
I do question the comments about better control while standing. You ever hit a pile of snow left by two sleds taking off full throttle from a dead stop on a perfectly groomed trail 3 miles strait while doing XXX?
Glad my feet were locked under the toe holds. Actually sheared off a suspension bolt.
I do question the comments about better control while standing. You ever hit a pile of snow left by two sleds taking off full throttle from a dead stop on a perfectly groomed trail 3 miles strait while doing XXX?
Glad my feet were locked under the toe holds. Actually sheared off a suspension bolt.