Chris brown signed with.......

[tex78]

Not to take any thing away from the old school of plastic paddles and boogy wheels, (just a bit before my time). I started "sledding" in the mountains in 96. My dad got me a 670 summit with a 2inch track and some light weight goodies. Right around the same time movies like Slednecks and 2stroke Cold Smoke were appearing showcasing guys like Jay Quinland hucking his sled off 50foot cliffs ext. Shortly after this there was "Freestyle Sledding" showing up in the X games and Gravity Games. This was around the time that "extreme" sports were becoming popular with the Kids of the day. Now, to a 14year old skate boarding, baggy pants wearing, punk, this looked a whole lot more appealing than changing jets and cooking hot dogs all day. With the sleds progressively getting better each year and the "Pro" riders of slednecks ext continuing to push the envelope farther and farther each season, a whole new sport was born. It was no longer just sledding,, its now "back country sledding". Stuff we do today on a sled was not even thought possible way back when. Like it or not the Pro riders of Slednecks ext have had a HUGE influence on the direction of this sport,, which is still evolving passed "back country sledding" into "Big Mountain snowmobiling" And although 99% of riders will never try the stuff pro's do, it still influences people purchases and the direction of this sport.

U had baggy pants and a skate board??? That explains alot


But ur right, any sport has got this, sledding is no different than mx ect


Biggest thing is backcountry sledding isn't so much, but racing, hill climbs and freestyle yes

 

[lilduke]

U had baggy pants and a skate board??? That explains alot


But ur right, any sport has got this, sledding is no different than mx ect


Biggest thing is backcountry sledding isn't so much, but racing, hill climbs and freestyle yes

The thing about sledding and doing crazy chit way back in the boonies is no spectators. That's why the movies are important for the progression of sledding. Obviously the Mod shops like TSS, Mountain Magic, Boost It ext have helped progress the machines to what they are today. Still need to have a good pilot to ride them to there true potential though.

 

[Modman]

Not to take any thing away from the old school of plastic paddles and boogy wheels, (just a bit before my time). I started "sledding" in the mountains in 96. My dad got me a 670 summit with a 2inch track and some light weight goodies. Right around the same time movies like Slednecks and 2stroke Cold Smoke were appearing showcasing guys like Jay Quinland hucking his sled off 50foot cliffs ext. Shortly after this there was "Freestyle Sledding" showing up in the X games and Gravity Games. This was around the time that "extreme" sports were becoming popular with the Kids of the day. Now, to a 14year old skate boarding, baggy pants wearing, punk, this looked a whole lot more appealing than changing jets and cooking hot dogs all day. With the sleds progressively getting better each year and the "Pro" riders of slednecks ext continuing to push the envelope farther and farther each season, a whole new sport was born. It was no longer just sledding,, its now "back country sledding". Stuff we do today on a sled was not even thought possible way back when. Like it or not the Pro riders of Slednecks ext have had a HUGE influence on the direction of this sport,, which is still evolving passed "back country sledding" into "Big Mountain snowmobiling" And although 99% of riders will never try the stuff pro's do, it still influences people purchases and the direction of this sport.

LOL sorry if you got offended "young blood". Taking nothing away from the pro riders here, but a sport can still progress without massive amounts of money, which is what I was addressing.

It was always "backcountry sledding", it was only ever done in the backcountry LOL.....Now we have "big mountain sledding", are the big mountains no longer in the backcountry? LOL Changing jets and cooking hot dogs haha, them were the days....Those guys changing jets were the reason that you had the HAC system on your Summit. Same goes for these long big lugged tracks, where did you think the ideas came from..thin air? HAHA you did realize those things that made your first sled so appealing to a 14 yr old came from the things you're now making fun of....

make all the jokes you want, but I've been fortunate to "cook hot dogs" (i.e ride) in places that most won't ever have the chance, as they are now closed. Even with backcountry sledding in the mainstream now, has it all been progression?

Big picture man, that's what I'm always looking for.

 

[Destroyer]

Just cuz someone is sponsored, doesn't mean they aren't a die hard enthusiast that lives and breaths the sport, just like the old guys back in the day. It just gives them an opportunity that they might not have, money doesn't grow on trees. I have to work my balls off in the summer to be able to play a little in the winter. Sponsorship also gets way more people interested and involved in the sport. Those people spend money to support businesses that offer the aftermarket tunnels, drop n rolls, fuel systems etc. It's a good way to advertise no doubt. If it wasn't, no one would be sponsored.

 

[lilduke]

LOL sorry if you got offended "young blood". Taking nothing away from the pro riders here, but a sport can still progress without massive amounts of money, which is what I was addressing.

It was always "backcountry sledding", it was only ever done in the backcountry LOL.....Now we have "big mountain sledding", are the big mountains no longer in the backcountry? LOL Changing jets and cooking hot dogs haha, them were the days....Those guys changing jets were the reason that you had the HAC system on your Summit. Same goes for these long big lugged tracks, where did you think the ideas came from..thin air? HAHA you did realize those things that made your first sled so appealing to a 14 yr old came from the things you're now making fun of....

make all the jokes you want, but I've been fortunate to "cook hot dogs" (i.e ride) in places that most won't ever have the chance, as they are now closed. Even with backcountry sledding in the mainstream now, has it all been progression?

Big picture man, that's what I'm always looking for.

No offense taken Modman, just puting in my 2cent like you and everyone else, thats kind of the point of an open forum. Now I wouldnt consider my self Young blood at this
point in my life, Im not a dinosaur yet ether. You're right the Back country and Big Mountains have always been there, snowmobiles just never touched certain parts of them, some parts they still dont touch, generally the really Big parts...lol And sorry If my hot dog comment offended you, I was just kidding around, I like eating too, who doesnt? Pretty sure engineers came up with the HAC and not sure about you, but I would have LOVED to have the sleds of today when I started riding, you may have been able to see a bit more of those closed places.

If you don't think sponsorship has merit to the progression of the sport that's fine, you are entitled to your opinion. Thankfully companies like Polaris do.

Cheers!

 

[daniel.h]

Sponsorship allows people like Chris to practise as much as he does and with less care than if he had to work another job to pay for his sled. I am very jealous, but watching guys like Chris ride sure is fun! Word of mouth is always going to be better that advertising but it does allow companies to get there product noticed. Case in point we all are talking about Polaris picking him up!


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[Ride Whistler]

To answer a couple questions,

Yes, I will be riding a stock PRO RMK a lot this year. My footage in Slednecks and 509 will be a mix of turbo and non-turbo. Once you get boost it's so hard to go back though as anyone with boost knows

I will be working closely with Polaris engineers this year which I'm VERY excited about.

It's all about progression of the sport for me....both on the sled and in the eye of the Public. It's very important for us to progress the sport in a positive manner....that way we can keep riding areas open for us and for our future generations. Let's get more people involved in snowmobiling and teach them good stewardship! Please make sure you and ALL of your riding buddies have some avalanche safety training before heading out into the backcountry this year. It breaks my heart when I read about losing a member of our community...especially when they leave behind a family.

Cheers,
Chris

 

[Chrisco]

AWESOME !!!!! is all I can say....... Stack the bench boys lol. Who does ride for skidoo??

 

[neilsleder]

AWESOME !!!!! is all I can say....... Stack the bench boys lol. Who does ride for skidoo??

Maxwell


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[QuintinG]

Good on yahoo Chris. Can't wait to come out to whistler this year and ride with you. Sure you're gonna love your new toys!

 

[maxwell]

AWESOME !!!!! is all I can say....... Stack the bench boys lol. Who does ride for skidoo??

LOLLOLOL get to listen to this all winter now?

skidoo is stacked fairly well with an experienced crew.

i think the question is who rides for arctic cat now.....

 

[Shadam]

I amped to see the vid of him on a boost it poo !!!

so when do we get a poo shop in golden ???

not a good place for poo riders ...

 

[oler1234]

I amped to see the vid of him on a boost it poo !!!

so when do we get a poo shop in golden ???

not a good place for poo riders ...

Too technical here for the poo riders.... They ride revy for easier terrain

 

[neilsleder]

LOLLOLOL get to listen to this all winter now?

skidoo is stacked fairly well with an experienced crew.

i think the question is who rides for arctic cat now.....

LennyR lol!


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[LennyR]

LennyR lol!


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Actually I'm gonna spend a bit of time on the XM also, that way I can fit in hanging around the warm up shacks and doing wheelies across the meadows and bunny hills with you and maxwell. Maybe Cuso also if he can find his way to the hill, hopefully he's got Velcro boots or that'll be another wasted hour waiting for him to get lace ups done up. Lol.

 

[neilsleder]

Actually I'm gonna spend a bit of time on the XM also, that way I can fit in hanging around the warm up shacks and doing wheelies across the meadows and bunny hills with you and maxwell. Maybe Cuso also if he can find his way to the hill, hopefully he's got Velcro boots or that'll be another wasted hour waiting for him to get lace ups done up. Lol.

That will be sweet!


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[maxwell]

Actually I'm gonna spend a bit of time on the XM also, that way I can fit in hanging around the warm up shacks and doing wheelies across the meadows and bunny hills with you and maxwell. Maybe Cuso also if he can find his way to the hill, hopefully he's got Velcro boots or that'll be another wasted hour waiting for him to get lace ups done up. Lol.

I bought a 174....my sweet wheelie days are over....just meadow doughnuts now



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[High Velocity]

I bought a 174....my sweet wheelie days are over....just meadow doughnuts now



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Hmmmmmm.......And here I thought you've run Doos for years, so you'd be well accustomed to "meadow doughnuts".


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[rightsideup]

I bought a 174....my sweet wheelie days are over....just meadow doughnuts now



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throw a little boost to her and keep the ski's skyward you have an image to keep up

 

[LennyR]

I bought a 174....my sweet wheelie days are over....just meadow doughnuts now



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Aww, Don't worry, your can undo the limit strap, soften up the rear shock, clicker down to 1, put on an even narrower ski stance ( if possible) , brapp over all the little snow hummocks to get those skis up, all the while leaning back and forth on your knuckle jointed suspension and bendy track, it still might be fun for ya.