Setting your deep snow snowmobile up right from the get-go is a major key to getting the most out of every ride. These tips from pro Ski-Doo mountain rider Carl Kuster will get you on your way to finding the best custom sled setup for your size, riding style and terrain.
 

Finding the Right Snowmobile Seat

Many deep snow riders have a more active riding style and being able to move freely from side to side on the sled is important for maintaining control in steep terrain. For that reason, a smaller low profile seat might help make your day on the mountain a little more enjoyable – especially if you’re a shorter rider. Similarly, if you’re taller or just like a little more cushion for riding the trail to your favorite honey holes, you might find the stock seat more than sufficient.

Handlebar Riser Position and Height

Proper snowmobile handlebar riser position and height is one of the most overlooked aspects of deep snow snowmobile setup. Handlebar risers come in a variety of heights. They also come in adjustable riser options to fit different riders or adapt to changing needs. Always make sure your riser is in line with the sled’s steering post. This gives you the least amount of feedback from the skis through the handlebars and gives you a better leverage point.

Proper snowmobile handlebar height should be set so the center of the handlebar plane is in line with about where your belt buckle would be when in your typical standup riding position.

You can personalize the feel of the handlebars even more to your preference with different handlebar grips. People with smaller hands may find a slightly smaller diameter grip makes a world of difference when it comes to riding comfort.

Proper Throttle and Brake Lever Position

The snowmobile throttle and brake levers are ultimately what make your sled go and stop. It’s important to have them set at a spot that’s comfortable and gives you the most control. Don’t be afraid to adjust them for your comfort and style. It’s a matter of personal preference, but most riders set their throttle lever parallel to the handlebar. Setting it about an inch from the inside edge of the hand grip gives you full control and range of motion with the throttle.

On the brake side, most snowmobile riders will adjust their brake lever parallel to the handlebar and so their index finger lands towards the middle or slightly towards the end of the lever. This position maximizes control and gives you the most leverage when squeezing.

Additional Control and Comfort

The handlebars aren’t the only place you contact the sled. Deep snow riders tend to be pretty active and move quite a bit on their sleds. Where your feet and legs touch the sled is equally important.

Adding grip to the tunnel to make it easier to hold onto the sled with your legs in aggressive riding situations with tunnel grip plates. You can also quickly add extra comfort and protection for your knees with a variety of knee pad options.
 

Snowmobile storage solutions

Whether you’re planning on overnight backcountry expeditions, just want to carry a few essentials and snacks, or anything in between, finding the right storage solution to fit your needs is key.

BRP’s exclusive LinQ storage accessories give you the ultimate flexibility and ease of use for snowmobile storage. With a wide variety of LinQ cargo bags and boxes to mix and match for your adventures, it’s easy to find the perfect fit. The LinQ Deep Snow Pro Bag is a favorite among our deep-snow riders for its versatility, waterproofness and ability to carry a spare shovel.

Following these mountain snowmobile tips is a great way to start your winter adventures off on the right foot. That Ski-Doo Feeling always feels that much better when you know you’re spending every second of the ride in complete comfort and control. We’ll see you out on the snow!

Setting your deep snow snowmobile up right from the get-go is a major key to getting the most out of every ride. These tips from pro Ski-Doo mountain rider Carl Kuster will get you on your way to finding the best custom sled setup for your size, riding style and terrain.
 

Finding the Right Snowmobile Seat

Many deep snow riders have a more active riding style and being able to move freely from side to side on the sled is important for maintaining control in steep terrain. For that reason, a smaller low profile seat might help make your day on the mountain a little more enjoyable – especially if you’re a shorter rider. Similarly, if you’re taller or just like a little more cushion for riding the trail to your favorite honey holes, you might find the stock seat more than sufficient.

Handlebar Riser Position and Height

Proper snowmobile handlebar riser position and height is one of the most overlooked aspects of deep snow snowmobile setup. Handlebar risers come in a variety of heights. They also come in adjustable riser options to fit different riders or adapt to changing needs. Always make sure your riser is in line with the sled’s steering post. This gives you the least amount of feedback from the skis through the handlebars and gives you a better leverage point.

Proper snowmobile handlebar height should be set so the center of the handlebar plane is in line with about where your belt buckle would be when in your typical standup riding position.

You can personalize the feel of the handlebars even more to your preference with different handlebar grips. People with smaller hands may find a slightly smaller diameter grip makes a world of difference when it comes to riding comfort.

Proper Throttle and Brake Lever Position

The snowmobile throttle and brake levers are ultimately what make your sled go and stop. It’s important to have them set at a spot that’s comfortable and gives you the most control. Don’t be afraid to adjust them for your comfort and style. It’s a matter of personal preference, but most riders set their throttle lever parallel to the handlebar. Setting it about an inch from the inside edge of the hand grip gives you full control and range of motion with the throttle.

On the brake side, most snowmobile riders will adjust their brake lever parallel to the handlebar and so their index finger lands towards the middle or slightly towards the end of the lever. This position maximizes control and gives you the most leverage when squeezing.

Additional Control and Comfort

The handlebars aren’t the only place you contact the sled. Deep snow riders tend to be pretty active and move quite a bit on their sleds. Where your feet and legs touch the sled is equally important.

Adding grip to the tunnel to make it easier to hold onto the sled with your legs in aggressive riding situations with tunnel grip plates. You can also quickly add extra comfort and protection for your knees with a variety of knee pad options.
 

Snowmobile storage solutions

Whether you’re planning on overnight backcountry expeditions, just want to carry a few essentials and snacks, or anything in between, finding the right storage solution to fit your needs is key.

BRP’s exclusive LinQ storage accessories give you the ultimate flexibility and ease of use for snowmobile storage. With a wide variety of LinQ cargo bags and boxes to mix and match for your adventures, it’s easy to find the perfect fit. The LinQ Deep Snow Pro Bag is a favorite among our deep-snow riders for its versatility, waterproofness and ability to carry a spare shovel.

Following these mountain snowmobile tips is a great way to start your winter adventures off on the right foot. That Ski-Doo Feeling always feels that much better when you know you’re spending every second of the ride in complete comfort and control. We’ll see you out on the snow!

Postavitev vaše motorne sani za globok sneg že od samega začetka je ključnega pomena, da boste iz vsake vožnje kar najbolje izkoristili. Ti nasveti profesionalnega gorskega kolesarja Ski-Doo Carla Kusterja vas bodo vodili k iskanju najboljše nastavitve sani po meri za vašo velikost, slog vožnje in teren.

Iskanje pravega sedeža za motorne sani

Številni kolesarji po globokem snegu imajo bolj aktiven slog vožnje in možnost, da se na sani prosto gibljejo od strani do strani, je pomembna za ohranjanje nadzora na strmem terenu. Zaradi tega bi lahko manjši sedež z nizkim profilom pripomogel k temu, da bo vaš dan na gori nekoliko bolj prijeten – še posebej, če ste nižji kolesar. Podobno, če ste višji ali imate radi malo več blazine za vožnjo po poti do vaših najljubših medenih lukenj, se vam bo morda zdel sedež več kot zadosten.

Položaj in višina dvigala krmila

Ustrezen položaj in višina krmila motornih sani sta eden najbolj spregledanih vidikov postavitve motornih sani za globok sneg. Dvigala za krmilo so na voljo v različnih višinah. Na voljo so tudi v nastavljivih možnostih dviga, ki ustrezajo različnim kolesarjem ali prilagajajo spreminjajočim se potrebam. Vedno se prepričajte, da je vaš dvižni del v skladu z krmilnim drogom sani. Tako dobite najmanj povratne informacije od smuči skozi krmilo in vam omogoči boljši vzvod.

Pravilno višino krmila motornih sani mora biti nastavljena tako, da je sredina ravnine krmila v skladu s približno mestom, kjer bi bila zaponka vašega pasu, ko ste v običajnem stoječem položaju za vožnjo.

Občutek krmila lahko še bolj prilagodite svojim željam z različnimi ročaji krmila. Ljudje z manjšimi rokami bodo morda ugotovili, da oprijem nekoliko manjšega premera naredi svet razlike, ko gre za udobje pri vožnji.

Pravilen položaj plinske in zavorne ročice

Ročice za plin in zavore motornih sani so tisto, zaradi česar se vaše sani ustavijo. Pomembno je, da jih postavite na mesto, ki je udobno in vam omogoča največ nadzora. Ne bojte se, da jih prilagodite svojemu udobju in slogu. To je stvar osebnih preferenc, vendar večina kolesarjev nastavi ročico za plin vzporedno s krmilom. Če ga nastavite približno centimeter od notranjega roba ročaja, vam omogoča popoln nadzor in obseg gibanja s plinom.

Na strani zavore bo večina voznikov motornih sani nastavila zavorno ročico vzporedno s krmilom in tako njihov kazalec pristane proti sredini ali rahlo proti koncu ročice. Ta položaj poveča nadzor in vam daje največ vzvodov pri stiskanju.

Dodaten nadzor in udobje

Krmilo ni edino mesto, kjer se dotaknete sani. Kolesarji po globokem snegu so ponavadi precej aktivni in se na svojih sankah precej premikajo. Enako pomembno je, kje se vaša stopala in noge dotikajo sani.

Dodajanje oprijema v tunel za lažje držanje sani z nogami v agresivnih situacijah vožnje s ploščami za oprijem tunela. Prav tako lahko hitro dodate dodatno udobje in zaščito za svoja kolena z različnimi možnostmi ščitnikov za kolena.

Rešitve za shranjevanje motornih sani

Ne glede na to, ali načrtujete nočne odprave v zaledju, želite le s seboj vzeti nekaj osnovnih potrebščin in prigrizkov ali kar koli vmes, je iskanje prave rešitve za shranjevanje, ki ustreza vašim potrebam, ključnega pomena.

BRP-jevi ekskluzivni dodatki za shranjevanje LinQ vam zagotavljajo vrhunsko prilagodljivost in enostavno uporabo za shranjevanje motornih sani. S široko paleto tovornih vreč in škatel LinQ, ki jih lahko kombinirate in kombinirate za vaše avanture, je enostavno najti popolno prileganje. LinQ Deep Snow Pro Bag je priljubljena med našimi kolesarji na globokem snegu zaradi svoje vsestranskosti, vodoodpornosti in sposobnosti prenašanja rezervne lopate.

Upoštevanje teh nasvetov za gorske motorne sani je odličen način, da začnete svoje zimske dogodivščine na pravi nogi. Ta Ski-Doo Feeling se vedno počuti veliko bolje, ko veste, da vsako sekundo vožnje preživite v popolnem udobju in nadzoru. Se vidimo na snegu!