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I have never once in all my years of riding snowmobiles, been in a situation where I needed a shovel to get unstuck, and I have been stuck every which way from Sunday. The bottoms of creeks, down hill nosed up against a tree, upside down at the bottom of a ravine, you name it I've stuck it there. I started riding off trail before I could even lift a sled by myself, and 90% of the time I was alone. There are many tricks to getting a sled unstuck with minimal effort. One of the biggest is learning how to not trench yourself in. You have to know your machines limits and know when to let off before you make the situation worse for yourself. The one and only reason I carry a shovel is for avalanche safety. I'll admit, there are times when it can come in handy, but it certainly is not a necessity, in my opinion.
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A saw. Now that is something I never ride without!
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 Originally Posted by polarisrider1
well my boat floats with all riding. But we are in the western section. Boats tend to float off trail in western section.
That is a good point. You guys are patting yourselves on the back but you're doing it in your own playground. LOL.
Hopefully next year I'll get back out West. Hoping to stretch the Fusion and catch a ride on the Mom bus.
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Originally Posted by winter_time
I am alright, I had to do all the digging the day before I did all the damage. When I hit the rock I went over the bars and I thankfully did not get hurt.
I hate when those boulders just jump out of nowhere and ruins your day! Must have been cruising pretty good to put you over the handlebars?! What was it, sidehilling or were in a zone of slicing and dicing through the trees?
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Originally Posted by snoluver1
I have never once in all my years of riding snowmobiles, been in a situation where I needed a shovel to get unstuck, and I have been stuck every which way from Sunday. The bottoms of creeks, down hill nosed up against a tree, upside down at the bottom of a ravine, you name it I've stuck it there. I started riding off trail before I could even lift a sled by myself, and 90% of the time I was alone. There are many tricks to getting a sled unstuck with minimal effort. One of the biggest is learning how to not trench yourself in. You have to know your machines limits and know when to let off before you make the situation worse for yourself. The one and only reason I carry a shovel is for avalanche safety. I'll admit, there are times when it can come in handy, but it certainly is not a necessity, in my opinion.
could not say it better!!!!!
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Originally Posted by snoluver1
I have never once in all my years of riding snowmobiles, been in a situation where I needed a shovel to get unstuck, and I have been stuck every which way from Sunday. The bottoms of creeks, down hill nosed up against a tree, upside down at the bottom of a ravine, you name it I've stuck it there. I started riding off trail before I could even lift a sled by myself, and 90% of the time I was alone. There are many tricks to getting a sled unstuck with minimal effort. One of the biggest is learning how to not trench yourself in. You have to know your machines limits and know when to let off before you make the situation worse for yourself. The one and only reason I carry a shovel is for avalanche safety. I'll admit, there are times when it can come in handy, but it certainly is not a necessity, in my opinion.
Wayne I will let you tell him about how I was stuck and the only real way out was to shovel wether I shoveled the snow with my hands or a shovel is another story.
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Originally Posted by winter_time
Wayne I will let you tell him about how I was stuck and the only real way out was to shovel wether I shoveled the snow with my hands or a shovel is another story.
Joe, I was completely exhausted just watching you dig. Joes rock crash was the following day after the 6' plus deep powder planting He did. Joe was heading up a nice size hill that had what appeared to be a large rock outcropping with about 2' of snow on it. It actually was a 6-8' deep wind blown hump of powder (not a cornace) just at the crest of the hill. Joe disappeared into it heading upwards. As he dig to turn around his sled with ski's aiming to the sky the hole had to be made pretty big. So Joe shoveled the snow towards the down hill side, got his sled turned around and then realized that he had to drive up out of this Pit he made in the side of the mtn. Doing this he had to drive up and out to go down hill. (we are talking major snow here) Well he still was not at the bottom of the pit he dug and he actually was stuck going down hill. So he dug some more. (I never seen snow shoot both out the front and back of the track at the same time on a stuck before.) The 3 of us who was with him could not get a snobunje down into the pit to him and we could not stop beside the pit because the hill was very steep and we would slid right on past him down hill. Pulling on the skis by hand did nothing. so.... The shovel was about the only way to get him out without a helicopter involved. Joe dug about 10 yards of snow, enough to fill a dump truck to get out of the mound.
Now Joes totalling of his sled the next day, That was on a short steep straight shot up a powder covered hill similair to the ones we all been hitting that day, he just happend to find a very pointed rock in his. Most the guys who we ride with have extra A arms for just such thing. Joes Heavy 900 hits a little harder.
Last edited by polarisrider1; 01-30-2012 at 06:19 PM.
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Originally Posted by Firecatguy
could not say it better!!!!!
until I bought a shovel I never used one either so what's your point,,,,lol. The shovel is the easy way out and when riding all day I prefer to use my energy for riding, not pulling or lifting my sled especially when there is no bottom. So your telling me it's easier to lay your sled over and fill your trench in which is bogus to begin with because the skid don't hold much and you can stomp on the side of your trench easier with gravity helping you to fill in a low spot. I used to always lift the rear over to get on top but I'm not talking baby snow. I'm talking deep drifted filled in ravine bottomless snow. The simplest way out is to take your helmet off and dig for a few minutes. Stick with me boys and I'll learn ya!
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Originally Posted by lenny
until I bought a shovel I never used one either so what's your point,,,,lol. The shovel is the easy way out and when riding all day I prefer to use my energy for riding, not pulling or lifting my sled especially when there is no bottom. So your telling me it's easier to lay your sled over and fill your trench in which is bogus to begin with because the skid don't hold much and you can stomp on the side of your trench easier with gravity helping you to fill in a low spot. I used to always lift the rear over to get on top but I'm not talking baby snow. I'm talking deep drifted filled in ravine bottomless snow. The simplest way out is to take your helmet off and dig for a few minutes. Stick with me boys and I'll learn ya!
thank you. lol
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Originally Posted by snoluver1
I have never once in all my years of riding snowmobiles, been in a situation where I needed a shovel to get unstuck, and I have been stuck every which way from Sunday. The bottoms of creeks, down hill nosed up against a tree, upside down at the bottom of a ravine, you name it I've stuck it there. I started riding off trail before I could even lift a sled by myself, and 90% of the time I was alone. There are many tricks to getting a sled unstuck with minimal effort. One of the biggest is learning how to not trench yourself in. You have to know your machines limits and know when to let off before you make the situation worse for yourself. The one and only reason I carry a shovel is for avalanche safety. I'll admit, there are times when it can come in handy, but it certainly is not a necessity, in my opinion.
all the years I never had a shovel, I never thought I needed it either and I got out of everything I got myself into. We're just saying there is an easier way to get out than lifting and pulling and it's good to know what it is. Try one sometime and I think you'll than me for it. I use a rag, sponge and brush to wash my car but I could use a sock I suppose
Last edited by lenny; 01-30-2012 at 06:35 PM.
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Originally Posted by lenny
all the years I never had a shovel, I never thought I needed it either and I got out of everything I got myself into. We're just saying there is an easier way to get out than lifting and pulling and it's good to know what it is. Try one sometime and I think you'll than me for it. I use a rag, sponge and brush to wash my car but I could use a sock I suppose
I wash my truck on wednesdays it is $2.99 car wash day and you get a punch card, every tenth wash is free. The attendant is also cute. But then again I could locate a bucket and the soft brush with handle I use on my boat, locate a garden hose that is not frozen and make an ice rink in my driveway but I don't get the cute girl then. moral of the story is there are many ways to get the job done.
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Originally Posted by polarisrider1
I wash my truck on wednesdays it is $2.99 car wash day and you get a punch card, every tenth wash is free. The attendant is also cute. But then again I could locate a bucket and the soft brush with handle I use on my boat, locate a garden hose that is not frozen and make an ice rink in my driveway but I don't get the cute girl then. moral of the story is there are many ways to get the job done.
Or I just watch my wife in the garage wash the truck, her car, and the prius. The Prius is the best car ever, if I could only tow a sled with it!!!
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I know I'm a persistent SOB often, I try to fight it but loose it from time to time. My apologies if I come on as always right and the last word, not my intentions and I can do better. I need to stick with you guys and learn something like not being rude,,,, sorry
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Originally Posted by lenny
I know I'm a persistent SOB often, I try to fight it but loose it from time to time. My apologies if I come on as always right and the last word, not my intentions and I can do better. I need to stick with you guys and learn something like not being rude,,,, sorry
Don't beat yourself up Lenny you know we all love ya!
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I usually just roll mine over to get it out. Easy and fast.
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Originally Posted by lenny
I know I'm a persistent SOB often, I try to fight it but loose it from time to time. My apologies if I come on as always right and the last word, not my intentions and I can do better. I need to stick with you guys and learn something like not being rude,,,, sorry
You kind of remind me of.....me----lol
I am sure we could all learn a thing or 2 from each other.
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Originally Posted by snopro1
I usually just roll mine over to get it out. Easy and fast.
Were still talking about snowmobiling, right? Not what you did last night?!
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"Bogus"Baby snow" hahahaha I guess ubetch.........crazy how i have never used my shovel yet I been stuck plenty.......not trying get all your undies in a bunch just stating how it works for me.....I guess getting unstuck is about the same as riding....the better you get at it the easier things work for ya........as for Baby snow *** would that mean?
Last edited by Firecatguy; 01-30-2012 at 10:53 PM.
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Let's keep this popcorn piss match going!!! Isn't anyone riding anymore???
As stated above, rolling the sled out gets it out on top of the snow and usually in a better direction (slightly down hill) so you can gain momentum again. This is the TK approved method and can be done almost always by yourself. It won't work if you're pinned between 2 trees, stuck in water over the bars, buried in an avy, etc. In these cases, bring out the shovel, chainsaw, box of waterproof matches, or call in da choppa...
By the way, P1, great pic to start this thread off!!
Last edited by timner; 01-31-2012 at 10:15 AM.
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I second the rolling method. I am an amateur when it comes to riding out West, but we were at Togwotee last winter. Lefty was our guide and we rolled the sleds quite a few times to get them unstuck. Almost unbelievable how well that works compared to the effort involved. Of course probably doesn't work in all situations...
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Originally Posted by Hoosier
I second the rolling method. I am an amateur when it comes to riding out West, but we were at Togwotee last winter. Lefty was our guide and we rolled the sleds quite a few times to get them unstuck. Almost unbelievable how well that works compared to the effort involved. Of course probably doesn't work in all situations...
Rolling works, but not recommended for a sled with tall windshield and/or mirrors. I have seen rolled sleds go all the way down the mtn. after it rolls over the rider only to get stuck again in a tree well. Every stuck has its own "best" way to get unstuck. I like the use of snobunjes (sled to sled). What a great product.
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That is why I took my windshield off and don't run mirrors or hand guards. Just more crap to get in the way. I couldn't agree more on the snobunjes. We have both the sled to sled and rattler in our group. One of the best purchases a person can make to get unstuck.
Originally Posted by polarisrider1
Rolling works, but not recommended for a sled with tall windshield and/or mirrors. I have seen rolled sleds go all the way down the mtn. after it rolls over the rider only to get stuck again in a tree well. Every stuck has its own "best" way to get unstuck. I like the use of snobunjes (sled to sled). What a great product.
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