What advice would you give to a brand spankin new rider?

[MOMMA]

What are some Sage words of advice or helpful tips you'd give to riders getting into the sport for the first time?

What would you lend forth to riders who are getting back into the sport after years of hiatus?



Thank you Peepsters!

 

[Ballzdeep]

Take time to learn your equipment, beacons, probe and how to use a shovel properly.

Don't put chicken nuggets in your muff pot without wax paper

 

[AreWeThereYet]

Have a shower,. throw on your sled gear and go roll in the snow for 15min. Then run around for another 15.

 

[NoBrakes!]

Take a course, be prepared and let the good times roll!

 

[MOMMA]

Have a shower,. throw on your sled gear and go roll in the snow for 15min. Then run around for another 15.

I read this a few times and I really do agree. Test out your gear for functionality before you head up into the backcountry. This is a really good point.

 

[SLEDBUNNYRACING]

Always leave with a plan for the worst...better than wishing you had a plan.
This is both Mountain and Local riding.

 

[Rjjtcross8]

Solid communication goes a very long way.

 

[RXN]

It depends are we mountain riding or trail riding or pipeline power line and Bush riding?

I guess the common thing for all 3 is to stay within your comfort zone. And after awhile when your comfort builds then start to expand it. You dont need to follow my track. Of you stop an i no longer see you. I will come back for you. And I'd expect that from them.

For trails explain the hand signals. No that's not a wave. That's how many sleds are behind that rider.

And mountains I'd make them do one or two test trails with a beacon just so they have a better understanding how they work.

 

[Rhodesie]

go that way really fast, if something gets in your way, turn!

 

[MOMMA]

go that way really fast, if something gets in your way, turn!

Wait? What? Don't hit the tree? hahaha

 

[Rbrduk]

Don’t do it. It’s one of the worst addictions for human kind.


You will get stuck.......a lot. It’s ok. You will get better. Don’t get frustrated and have fun.

 

[Mike270412]

Hire a guide or ride with people that know the area. Getting lost when you're experienced is no fun. A lot worse if you have no idea where you are or what you're doing. Also ride with good people. Who you are with (especially when you are new) can make or break a day of sledding.Ride with a beacon/probe/shovel and have at least a basic knowledge of what to do with them.If you get hooked like I did and plan on riding a lot, take an AST course.You can rent or borrow gear for the first couple rides.

 

[niner]

Might not be real popular but pack water, not beer.

 

[RXN]

Might not be real popular but pack water, not beer.

Exactly. You want to get drunk, you might as well stay home.
That's one thing I like about the guys I ride with. The booze stays at the room.

 

[oler1234]

If you stare/think about it longer than 3 seconds... you shouldn’t do it!

still works to this day!

 

[DeNytroguy]

Don't drop down something your not sure you can climb out of again!

 

[Joholio]

Buy whatever your favourite sled is, brand new with 3-4 yr warranty and ride with peeps who got your 6

 

[1200]

Watch out for those people who dont drink and load up in the daylight.

 

[Dooitorbust]

Make sure the people you are going to be riding with are solid people who are going to look out for a newbie.

 

[MOMMA]

Watch out for those people who dont drink and load up in the daylight.

I have absolutely no idea what it is you are throwin down. Were you actually making a point or is this an attempt to make a funny?