Best Rider Video Contest - It's On!

[MT BoonDockerBoy]

Yes, just embed your video in this string. Now that it has finally snowed a little bit here in the west we should start to see some new riding video. I think I started this thread too early in the season when we didn't have any snow.

Yeah and then you have guys like me who have had decent snow since early December but have to finish up mod sleds... I'm gonna send this to my buddies though and I would like to see this get big.

Can I link this to other snowmobile forums like Dootalk and SledNation or is this strictly for those who are on SnoWest and see this thread directly?

 

[BJorgy17]

So I am allowed to use video footage of me and two of my buddies in one video? Some pov's are from all of us, so in the slim chance we win we share the prize?

 

[revman23]

First go with the GoPro



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4MAJSYHyJw

Hopefully the links work! Let me know what you think...

 

[nuggetau]

Yeah and then you have guys like me who have had decent snow since early December but have to finish up mod sleds... I'm gonna send this to my buddies though and I would like to see this get big.

Can I link this to other snowmobile forums like Dootalk and SledNation or is this strictly for those who are on SnoWest and see this thread directly?

I started this contest so we could see some good amateur riders get a little recognition, as far as I am concerned everyone is welcome. Cross promote all you want.

 

[nuggetau]

So I am allowed to use video footage of me and two of my buddies in one video? Some pov's are from all of us, so in the slim chance we win we share the prize?

There are no rules about how many people can be in the video, but the prizes will be disseminated to the person posting the video, so make sure everyone in the video is on board and you discuss how the prizes will be distributed in the group.

 

[Yamadoo04]

Not too many videos posted yet. Are people not riding very much yet?

Here another video from just before Christmas.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_2MbnyhWb4

 

[jriedmann0417]

This is an awesome thread! Just got my go pro 3 for Christmas this year and am excited to set it up, that's some awesome snow! Whereabouts are you?

 

[Yamadoo04]

I'm in Salt Lake City Utah if you are talking to me.

 

[MarleneeSteven]

This is one of my favorites:

 

[Yamadoo04]

Footage needs to be from THIS Current Season. Oct 2013 - March 2014. This was posted to youtube back in Jan 2013.

 

[MarleneeSteven]

roger.. I didn't see that. Looks like I won't be able to play this year, since I'm out for the season

 

[The Fourth Wolf]

I have amended the rules to include your good suggestion.

Any chance the end date could be extended to 15 April?

For AK and much of Canada we're not hitting our prime riding until March and for us in AK, Arcticman (a huge video opportunity) is in early April.

I'm sure much of the western states have open riding that late as well.

Either way, thanks for putting this together Nug!

 

[nuggetau]

Any chance the end date could be extended to 15 April?

For AK and much of Canada we're not hitting our prime riding until March and for us in AK, Arcticman (a huge video opportunity) is in early April.

I'm sure much of the western states have open riding that late as well.

Either way, thanks for putting this together Nug!

I have had other requests to extend the deadline so I have amended the rules! Voting now closes April 30th, winner announced May 1st.

 

[nuggetau]

Some of you may be hesitant to post your video thinking your riding isn't good enough or will be judged too harshly, don't let that stop you. This is a competition for amateurs, we are not expecting to see Burandt like riding in every video. Nor should anyone feel arrogant for putting themselves out there and saying "Ya I'm pretty good, here is my video to show it".

Hopefully the light particpation thus far is the lack of snow. Even at 7500' I am still bouncing off logs, stumps and rocks.

Bigger prizes (donations) might also bring out more participation too.......hint.......hint.

 

[MT BoonDockerBoy]

The time extension is a great idea! I ride into June every year so ending the competition in March is like cutting me half short. lol

I personally have great snow (better then most years) and have been out 5 times but my sled isn't running good and just haven't been able to film anything. Working on my top end right now and I assuming my hunk of aluminum runs decent I'll post some videos at the end of next week.

 

[The Fourth Wolf]

I have had other requests to extend the deadline so I have amended the rules! Voting now closes April 30th, winner announced May 1st.

Many thanks!

 

[MikeMetzger]

Not much snow here in Washtington, but still managing to have a good time!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImQRhGB82hA

 

[2Thetopp]

Nice video Mike, especially with the limited snow we've had this year. But this contest is for amateurs, and you are obviously a Pro, judging from your footage. Keep them coming, my money is on you to come up with something we've never seen before!

 

[MikeMetzger]

Pro, Pfffff yeah right. Ive got some editing skills I could bust out, but those are definitely better than my riding skills

And yeah, we definitely need more snow. Fingers crossed.....

 

[MikeMetzger]

Thought you guys might like my snowmobile loading skills

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuIte9-SYoY&feature=youtu.be