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SnowBunny550 · 02-05-2007, 03:37 PM

Hey guys -

Just wondering if any of you ride with back braces, and if you've got any recommendations. I'm usually good to go all day, but if we're riding washboard trails, I just want to fall off my sled & give up - not fun!

A couple of the guys we ride with use back braces, and say that they don't go through that pain like they used to. I don't know what brands they have, or where they got them.

Any info would be GREATLY appreciated - we're headed up to Eagle River, WI this weekend, so I'm hoping to get something asap!

Thansk in advance!

upersleder · 02-05-2007, 05:13 PM

my friends use kidney belts for motocross. MSR MOOSE and others make them, they say it helps, i would try that rout first, thats the hard part, your kidneys bouncing up and down.

JEFFH · 02-05-2007, 06:26 PM

Try streching out before and after you ride, or get a set of bar risers so you can ride standing up in the bumps and use your legs to absorb the bumps. I don't like kidney belts they tend to get uncomfortable on long rides.

Formula_Canuk · 02-05-2007, 09:06 PM

I second the risers. Especially if your taller. Mine helped a lot even when sitting down, I'd say anyone near six feet or over should always use risers.

rgoers · 02-05-2007, 09:22 PM

I bought a genuine Arctic Cat one on eBay a few months ago for $10. They called it a "kidney belt", but it has a stiffener in the back. It wraps around and has Velcro in front to secure it. Rode with it the first time a week ago. I was absolutely amazed at how it prevented back fatigue. I'm sold.

SSnthe10s · 02-05-2007, 09:24 PM

yes! i put a 2" bar riser on and it made a world of differance. Im 6'1 and i can ride pretty comfy standing up with my sled.

SnowBunny550 · 02-05-2007, 09:40 PM

I'm 5'5"...5'5 1/2" on a good day.

I didn't think I needed risers...ever...until we rode a lot of rough trail a couple weeks ago. 2" for standing up would have been nice, since I did a lot of that.

I'm going to try looking up kidney belts and see what a I get - thanks for the input!

GlenB · 02-07-2007, 11:37 AM

My Father-in-law swore by them.
He never road without one.

Arctic Girl · 02-07-2007, 01:35 PM

I rode with a back guard all last year and honestly, they really do help! I have one that has the stiff back and velcros in the front. I don't remember the brand name but I'd definitley recommend them!

RedPolaris97 · 02-07-2007, 01:44 PM

ive got a quick question...with a 2" riser, would you need to get cable extensions and all that stuff? or would you be able to just bolt it on and go? im just curious cause i was thining about getting one for my sled.

SnowBunny550 · 02-07-2007, 02:17 PM

I'm hoping to go home from campus today and have a Fox Racing kidney belt waiting by my front door!

I got it on a close-out special (woo hoo for saving money) - I'm hoping it helps this coming weekend!

Formula_Canuk · 02-07-2007, 09:47 PM

Let us know how it works

Red polaris I used a 1 1/4" pivot adapter + a 2" riser block on mine for a total of 3 1/4" and didn't even have to snip any ties. You could probably get 4" before you have to consider extensions.

SSnthe10s · 02-07-2007, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedPolaris97

ive got a quick question...with a 2" riser, would you need to get cable extensions and all that stuff? or would you be able to just bolt it on and go? im just curious cause i was thining about getting one for my sled.

Just bolt on and go with a 2".

RedPolaris97 · 02-07-2007, 10:33 PM

awesome thanks guys....also one more question. i did a little research and i saw that there are 2 different types of steering columns...one with a flat plate on it, and another which is basically like a "T". do you know which of the two mine is? its a 97 polaris indy 440. thanks a lot....and sorry to steal your thread!!

SCAT600 · 02-08-2007, 06:32 AM

Yours is the flat plate