Turning in deep snow

[Zrxpilot]

LTX 137. Admittedly I am new to taller sleds with longer tracks. I now have over 800 miles on my sled and still haven't figured out how to turn this thing in deep snow. It wants to dive in the opposite direction of the turn and I have not figured out how to make it not do that. Have tried throwing both legs on the same running board and hanging off as far as I can. Nothing seems to help. Not a huge dea as my off trail is not that frequentl but theres gotta be a trick.

 

[tator]

your almost there. lean or jump to the side you want to turn, turn the sled to opposite way, try to pull the sled on its side to the inside of the turn and pin it. it should carve around into the direction you want. (opposite the skis) or watch some carving vids on youtube to get a visual.

 

[baggs66]

In deep snow turn the opposite way you want to go and as soon as the sled starts to roll in the other direction turn into that and your sled will follow

 

[cannondale27]

Definitly a skill that takes practice. I really admire the guys who are good at it. Once mastered they sure seem to have a ball carving.

 

[Ding]

In deep snow turn the opposite way you want to go and as soon as the sled starts to roll in the other direction turn into that and your sled will follow

Yes, a little countersteering (like on a bike) along with transferring your weight to the inside, makes it very easy to roll up on it's side, and once you have it tipped over the throttle finishes the turn. Use the skis and throttle to control the balance. Practice this as much as you can in an open area and then when you need it in a tight spot you will have it. Seems like being over 50 it is easy to forget though, like I did on my last trip several times. 1st off-trail ride of every year I always feel a little lost, but it comes back quickly. Digging out a few times is a good motivator.

For really tight spots, just thrust all your weight down on the running board as far to the inside as you can at the same you hit the throttle (nice and firm but not WOT, feather it a bit). As long as you get enough traction, she will spin right around and go the other way. Jam it WOT and you will likely be checking snow depth in that particular spot.

The real key is to get it tipped on the inside ski before making the turn. Start the turn with the outside ski still on the snow with weight on it and you will just plow.

 

[Buckeye Rider]

I had the opportunity last weekend in the UP to play off trail for the first time. After many tries and fails. I was able to turn better and better but no means like in the videos that they make look so easy and graceful. It is harder work then it looks like, but a lot of fun.

 

[4strokes are better than2]

its a combination of throttle, foot pressure,lean & countersteer,push down with foot on side you want to turn,foot & weight forward,slightly lean into turn throttle & countersteer for balance.
this is a 174 inch track & it turn smooth like butter once you get it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r1meqC4jew