How do I get into hilclimbing?

not dumb at all, i was in the same shoes last week before the Lost Trail Race

i think the key was(as suggested to me by racer220) keeping the sled as stock as possible

mandatory things:
helmet
tekvest
knee pads
tether
snow flap that is 1/4 in thick, 1 in wider than the tunnel on both sides, and touches the ground when the rider is on the sled

for stock class you can:
put screws in your track(needs tunnel protection from screws)
revalve your shocks
and that should put you in good standing for the stock class(there is more i just cant think of it right now)
the stock class motto is "stock is stock" so the sled should stay the way it came from the factory(ex. a arms, track,exhaust)

then you can bump your sled up to the improved and mod classes if you feel like it(i suggest it for more seat time on the course)

it is an awesome experience to say the least, lots of very nice/knowledgeable folks to chat with and get ideas from

Just be warned, You will most likely be hooked!

Skisucca

p.s. read the rules on the rmsha website, slp sells the isr rule book also

im pretty sure clutching is fine, but no aftermarket exhaust in the stock class, you would have to run improved with that

We have a TON of snowflaps that are race legal. They are approved by both RMSHA and Arctic Cats Race Dept.

Feel free to give us a call or PM me with any questions, we sell a lot of race flaps.

http://greatlakesmudflaps.com/Race.aspx


Thanks!

-Matt

The vent kit is not allowed in the stock class. I would definatly put screws in the track, it makes a big difference. I still ride my sled on the weekend with the screws in the track.
The RMSHA hillclimb scheduel is on there web site,
www.rmsha.com

You might double check on putting plates in the track. I know screws are ok but the scuttle last year was they were going to make them illegal due to the amount of plates flying thru the air. A chit load of screws anf tighten the crap out of the track works great.

syko