[dieselpowered]

So I know we have a lot of veteran side x side sand drivers here, and thought it would be a great idea to share with others some of the do's and don'ts of driving a side x side in the sand.

Personally this will be my first year of driving a side x side in the sand, however, I am not new to it (atvs)

Anyhow, thought some of you veterans could share what first timers could expect for their first trip to the sand.

 

[Mantis]

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1. Hang on to the steering wheel very tightly, and keep your thumbs on the outside of the wheel.

2. Watch closely for/avoid "witches eyes".

3. Run your desert tires at around 3-4lbs.

4. Momentum is your friend.

5. Keep her pinned.

6. Try to keep your cheeks from cramping due to the constant smile.

Then go out at night and do the same,,,, totally different feeling.

 

[07fj]

mantis has good info,

But in reality you need to ride with people who know the dunes very well and can help you by watching and giving feedback.

A whole bunch of us here know the dunes and the sxs way of driving them there also.

There are some very good leaders here that will help too.

BooYaa

Rog

 

[JoeyD23]

Crest the dune before going over...never just go strait up and over......

Momentum is key especially in the bigger dunes..........

always ride with someone else...you dont want to ge stuck by yourself out in the middle of nowhere........

Eyes open watching for other riders.......

PICK UP YOUR TRASH!

 

[BiggJim]

One more thing mantis.....Its not a night ride.....unless its a BOOYAA night ride

 

[UTV Mayhem]

One more thing mantis.....Its not a night ride.....unless its a BOOYAA night ride

it takes years of duning experience to go on a booyaa night ride!! couple guys turned back last year and were like F that, too gnarly!!

 

[JoeyD23]

it takes years of duning experience to go on a booyaa night ride!! couple guys turned back last year and were like F that, too gnarly!!

Experience or Juevos?

 

[dieselpowered]

Ya I will likely go out the first time with someone experienced in regards to driving a side x side out there just so I can get a feel for it...then its on

So whats up with these Booyaa night rides I hear about?

 

[BiggJim]

I'll let Rog fill you in on the booyaa night ride.....I believe he has the best veiw of them

 

[07fj]

I'll let Rog fill you in on the booyaa night ride.....I believe he has the best veiw of them

Why yes I do, would be one of the best places for the camera for shooo.

DP as long as you get a couple of day rides in with us, you can hang back with me for your first ride. then on the next night ride you can fall in line where ever you wish, if you dare. HA HA. HOpe you got Nerf bars LOL

IT is an adventure for sure. Last year we had about 25-30 in one line (mostly one line) and it is a sight to see.

Jim said that becasue I like the back of the line, some say I am the AAA of the dunes, I do not like leaving people out there. I have my radios now so I will be able to tell Bordhead ( BooYaaCrew Night ride leader) if there is an issue with anyone. AND there probably will be!!!! HAHA

Good times.

Rog

 

[dieselpowered]

Sounds like fun...I will admit I am not as crazy as I used to be, however, that could all change quickly

Is Halloween looking like the first trip out?

Nonetheless, I have an onboard camera, so we can always mount that up and get some video going :good:

Thanks for the reminder on the nerfs...I need to followup on those!

 

[BiggJim]

My perspective....The first night it was a long line...The second night It felt like we were in a MX race all the way to OLDS. At times we were 3 wide going over dunes....It was awesome. I look forward to the night ride next year!!!

 

[07fj]

Sounds like fun...I will admit I am not as crazy as I used to be, however, that could all change quickly

Is Halloween looking like the first trip out?

Nonetheless, I have an onboard camera, so we can always mount that up and get some video going :good:

Thanks for the reminder on the nerfs...I need to followup on those!

Personnaly I do not like Haloween weekends out there, I leave that for the kids in trucks and shit.

THat brings up a good idea though. We could shoot for the next weekend and do a RT.net Gecko road cleanup gathering and sell some swag aslo.

Anyone down for that???? I do not think we would need any permits or anything for something like that. THis would give everyone time for planning.

Rog

 

[dieselpowered]

Ya I suppose I should have said around Halloween...not necessarily Halloween

A cleanup...that actually does sound like a good idea. Maybe get some of the people from my Teryx site to join us. I am thinking around that time will be the magazine article on my Teryx, therefore, maybe we could get a mention about the cleanup in the article? What do you think?

 

[Hapa]

If you have ridden the dunes before even on quad the same rules apply.

1 never ride over a dune straight unless busting air! Always make sure you can see whats on the other side, witches eyes, major drops, kids etc...

2 turn at the top of the dunes so you can see the bottom first then drop in.

You probably know this stuff. The biggest difference with a UTV is. Keep your momentum up, all the way over the hill.

3 Momentum is your only chance and your best friend. These vehicles are all under powered for the most part. Its not like you can power up a dune you have to have the momentum. If you dont you will be backing down dunes a bunch and that gets dangerous. Momentum momentum momentum!

4 Ride in another experienced UTV for just a bit and you will see this UTV dune thing is a whole different animal than the QUads. ANd a lot more fun!

Let me know when you are going, I would be happy to give some flying lesson!

 

[timd99]

I roll the same way, I am always running in back, partly to leave no one behind, and partly because I know if the 4 seaters in front of me can make, it I can no problem.

I even run a flag that says "Caboose".

 

[07fj]

Ya I suppose I should have said around Halloween...not necessarily Halloween

A cleanup...that actually does sound like a good idea. Maybe get some of the people from my Teryx site to join us. I am thinking around that time will be the magazine article on my Teryx, therefore, maybe we could get a mention about the cleanup in the article? What do you think?

I am all for that, Maybe raffle tickets, BBQ. I might have to make a trailer for that to haul trash. Got a bed and axle already , anyone want to donate some crappy old fenders?? HA HA.

Rog

 

[JoeyD23]

I am planning my first trip on Halloween weekend....I'm not scared of the big crowds! This isnt the year 2000 anymore either...not as many dip shits as there used to be. Big weekends are what Glamis is for IMO...but I like the off weekends as well and would probably go back the next if you guys planned a ride!

 

[s2k1]

Personnaly I do not like Haloween weekends out there, I leave that for the kids in trucks and shit.

THat brings up a good idea though. We could shoot for the next weekend and do a RT.net Gecko road cleanup gathering and sell some swag aslo.

Anyone down for that???? I do not think we would need any permits or anything for something like that. THis would give everyone time for planning.

Rog

How about a night ride from Gecko to Gordon's Well, and back. That is my favorite trip!

 

[07fj]

How about a night ride from Gecko to Gordon's Well, and back. That is my favorite trip!

IF we do that I will take the buggy. TO me it is boring straight line, you will like our night rides to lights out bowl, Olds, flag pole maybe and back again.


Rog