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jag340 Boy · 02-15-2008, 12:45 PM

hey guys i think im ready for carving.... every time i try it with my jag it either leans too far or i fall off when i get a good angle achieved... can you guys give some advice and tips?

catkidforlife · 02-15-2008, 05:57 PM

Not really sure but if you put this in the mountain section, the guys over there might be able to give you a bit more help. Also it seems that those forums are visited more frequently/

tamacat · 02-18-2008, 02:05 PM

You need a track with bigger lugs than that jag has or you'll have a hard time.

zrseelz · 02-19-2008, 11:31 AM

need deep snow and its easier with at least a 136" w/ a deeper lug track

powderhound · 02-20-2008, 01:33 PM

That jag it will be hard to get your balance right but you may want to install a grab handle on your handlebars(an extra u shape handle that fits between your throttle and brake levers) that helped me in the beginning when i first started carving, another tip is to throw the opposite leg of the way you are carving over your seat towards the way you are carving- it helps by throwing more wigeht into the turn

jag340 Boy · 02-20-2008, 01:42 PM

cant fit stuff like that on the handle bars remeber cheap sled

powderhound · 02-20-2008, 01:46 PM

really they dont make a grab bar for the jag? Surprised but like i said try throwing your leg thats how i do it when there isnt much snow, but if your in deep snow just throw your body into the turn and nail that throttle

jag340 Boy · 02-20-2008, 01:58 PM

its an 1989 i dont think there is one of you find one let me know

Skligmund · 02-20-2008, 02:09 PM

How much do you weigh?

jag340 Boy · 02-20-2008, 02:11 PM

230 6'

Skligmund · 02-20-2008, 02:12 PM

Oh geez, you shouldn;t have to do much but lean a bit to carve. How steep are you trying to carve?

jag340 Boy · 02-20-2008, 02:14 PM

idk the degrees but its enough that my skis stay on top and my track goes down quite a bit then i feel it losing grip then im stuck

Skligmund · 02-20-2008, 02:18 PM

I think you are dealing with nothing more than a lack of power and/or track. Turning will only slow you down and get you stuck quicker. So be as smooth as possible and keep momentum. Plan your turns ect. You might just be in a place that your sled cannot handle.

jag340 Boy · 02-20-2008, 02:20 PM

if you read the earlier posts you would know that i HAVE to go 1/2 mile of powder to get to public trail or no riding

jag340 Boy · 02-20-2008, 02:30 PM

kinda a do or die situation

Skligmund · 02-20-2008, 02:36 PM

Then you need to work the/a trail. It is gonna be hell until you establish a trail cause you will get stuck more than once.

Either that or you need to walk the trail (long walk through snow...) a couple times to get it started.

Basicly, you need to pack a trail down, but your snowmachine isn't ideal for it. Figure something out, because carving isn't going to help you.

tamacat · 02-20-2008, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skligmund

I think you are dealing with nothing more than a lack of power and/or track. Turning will only slow you down and get you stuck quicker.

My thoughts exactly!!

jag340 Boy · 02-20-2008, 02:39 PM

and i was told to rock the sled to keep it on top of the snow but it dont work very well works good on my uncles but not mine

tamacat · 02-20-2008, 02:50 PM

I think you would be better off trying to blast you way through that field till you get close to the end. Keep doing it till the trail gets packed down a little. It doesn't take too many times.After you establish the trail. try to make it wider. How deep is this powder anyway??

jag340 Boy · 02-20-2008, 03:31 PM

about 4 feet