Tips for introducing someone to, Snowmobiling Options

[Snow4mydooplz]

Ok.. Here is a question for all you who have been into this great sport of ours for awhile or maybe new to it and can offer something too.

I speak of a beginner female rider, what are some of the main points you can offer to make sure that the experience is one that is positive and will make the person want to ride again and again and again like we do?

The obvious things to me are comfort which includes gear ect.. but what advise can you offer that would enhance a positive experience for a fist time rider?

Don't be shy or think it is obvious to everyone because maybe just maybe it isn't. As you may have figured out this is not for me but rather someone I know of, and I just wanted ideas from all who care to offer.

It's much appreciated. Thank You !

Snow4

[snocat_02]

I learned this from experience..... Stay on terrain that will allow someone the ability to have fun. Last year I took my girlfriend up north and she loved it. Till the last day when I took her down a two track that had not been touched.... Want to see someone change their idea of our sport real fast. Ha.... She was less then thrilled.......

On a serious not..... Make sure that the course for the day is mapped out. You want to make sure there are stops on the way. Either to warm up, or even just to take a rest. Being tired while your riding is not much fun. Also having cold feet can end a good time real quick!!!!!!

[Trailblazer]

Start off with short trips. Newbies don't enjoy hi-mileage endurance races.
Keep the speed down until their skills and abilities and comfort level catches up to you.
Don't wear anything cotton. Dress in layers. Don't overheat. Once you get wet from sweating, you'll be cold. Cold people don't enjoy what they're doing.
Don't take newbies along in large groups. They will feel pressured to keep up with the group. Even beyond their abilities.

Jeff

[thumbdoctor]

Put the gals on a manageable sled that's in great working order. That means good wear bars that steer and brakes that she can reach and operate easily.

[someone11]

Start off with short trips. Newbies don't enjoy hi-mileage endurance races.
Keep the speed down until their skills and abilities and comfort level catches up to you.
Don't wear anything cotton. Dress in layers. Don't overheat. Once you get wet from sweating, you'll be cold. Cold people don't enjoy what they're doing.
Don't take newbies along in large groups. They will feel pressured to keep up with the group. Even beyond their abilities.

Jeff

On that note maybe take only you and the rider. That way they feel comfortabe with you and just have to worry about you. All my rides have pretty much been by myself, dont know how I came to love the sport lol.

[boss hoss]

DON'T CHEAT THE CORNERS!!!
AMEN.

[SLeDHeaDDude800]

Stay on your side of the trail and always communicate using hand signals!

[dlaine]

Maybe do day one mid-week so the traffic is down. I also agree on the short-trip idea. Maybe even just a couple hours for the first ride to give a taste without getting cold and tired.

dave

[kidrocker]

Don't take her with a group so that you can control the type of riding (staying on the trail and no boondocking) and how fast the riding goes. One on one is the best policy, IMO, unless the whole group is on the same page.

[Double A]

You do need to take it easier... Snocat 02 is right stay on the trail. Just ask Mike

I want to give Mike a SHOUT OUT!!! (Johnnie's son in law)

Mike was a heck of a trooper, there wasn't much he left undid for being a new rider

Even the 8000 RPM burn out/Superman he did, that was a classic. lmao


Aaron

This post has been edited by Double A: Feb 11 2009, 10:18 PM

[Snow4mydooplz]

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Excellent Stuff you guys.. I knew the SV crew would have some great advise. Keep em coming

Short trips, small groups to start out is an excellent piece of advise, and comfortable levers is also a good advise.

I like the mention of hand signal thing as so many beginner riders don't have a clue on what people are doing and just think they are waving.

Snow4

[cooley]

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On that note maybe take only you and the rider. That way they feel comfortabe with you and just have to worry about you. All my rides have pretty much been by myself, dont know how I came to love the sport lol.
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thats a good idea, you dont want to have a large group, just a couple people 1 in front to lead the way and 1 behind her to make sure nothing happens....