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Finger Throttle Thoughts/Review
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Күн бұрынHey everyone, thanks for tuning into my channel. This edit I wanted to give my thoughts on the finger throttle movement in snowmobiling. Please like and subscribe to be the first to hear about new content!
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@georgealcock3926 2 жыл бұрын
Spin the throttle over to the other side from thumb to finger. That's all you have to do. I've been preaching this since the 90's. It's just an allen screw away. The only potential problem is getting enough slack on kill switch wires and hand grip heater. But do it !! I can't believe it's not stock or built in for preference. Good job for pointing this out. I'd ride with you any day!!!
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah!! Yer ahead of the times!!! I wish someone would have told me when I started!
@DanMX2112 2 жыл бұрын
I love my Munster finger throttle, never going back!
@davepowell001 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video...well explained and convincing. Keep up the content..the "rest of us mortals" need all the motivation and help as we can get
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
“Rest of us mortals” 🤣 Thanks for the comment and I’ll try to keep em Coming! We need snow!!!!!
@lovemyskidoo 2 жыл бұрын
After yesterday's ride I'm definitely getting one!
@beardeddad16 2 жыл бұрын
Just put on on my sled for the upcoming season can’t wait to try it out.
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
I hope you like it as much as I like mine. If you Mountain bike or Dirtbike at all you’ll love it
@beardeddad16 2 жыл бұрын
@@northwestdynasty yeah I used to run motorcross when I was younger and I’ve tried the finger throttle on the 900 ace skandic and love it
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
@@beardeddad16 Oh yeah, then you'll love it!
@Zane.Wellnitz 4 ай бұрын
where can I buy those handlebars? I love them
@rdrvincepopo 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video ! Wasn't sure about buying one but now I think you've convinced me
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
Do it! You’ll never go back
@klous671 2 жыл бұрын
Used to be one of those that thought it was a "younger" guys thing. Until I used my sons sled with one for a couple days in the snowies. I have one now, thats sitting here waiting for my 23 to show up..
@TheRedsuper1 Жыл бұрын
I came over from downhill mtb and motorcycles to snowmobiles and had wicked thumb fatigue, so after looking around I found Munster. Never looked back.
@northwestdynasty Жыл бұрын
I think anyone that comes from MTB and /or Mx will prefer a finger throttle
@FamilyHomeComputer 7 ай бұрын
uhm no people comming from mx prefer a twist throttle@@northwestdynasty
@northwestdynasty 7 ай бұрын
@@FamilyHomeComputer Maybe so, I’m talking about options that exist.
@precisesolutions8120 2 жыл бұрын
so i ride stand up jet skis and we run finger throttle levers . funny i've always said we needed them on snowmobiles everyone thought i was crazy . well im going to put one one my RMK .. i'm like you the thumb feels abnormal .
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
You’ll absolutely prefer it. I grew up Mountain Biking and Moto, I’ve always had one finger on either brakes/clutch.
@Skis_up_media 2 жыл бұрын
Just thought why not and bought a finger throttle after running a thumb throttle my whole life and personaly amazing grip and control
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah buddy!!! Isn’t it amazing now that you can use your thumb for grip!? 🤯
@Skis_up_media 2 жыл бұрын
@@northwestdynasty best upgrade ever haha😂
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
@@Skis_up_media Well second best, only to losing weight 🤣 #dadbod
@tnort101 2 жыл бұрын
Have seen some issues with finger throttles in the trees, even with the guard you can have a brach grab a load of throttle at the wrong time.
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
Ive seen the same with thumb throttles, but that's why we always ride with one finger on the brake ;)
@mikegatherall8420 Жыл бұрын
Definitely more of an issue in the trees ….much less with conventional thumb throttle
@Rickydbaby 9 ай бұрын
It's interesting to hear I'm not the only one that does the pinky wrap around on the handle bars. I always wondered why I did that. How much strain does it put on your index. I have a damaged index finger that has problems with the cold. I downhill mtb and use it on my back brake still no problem but wonder if it may actually help Kuz I'm using it more to move the throttle and help with circulation or cause it to be even colder. Hmm
@northwestdynasty 7 ай бұрын
Yeah, EVERYTIME I ride a thumb throttle I HAVE to wrap my pinky under. Personally Ive never had an issue with finger fatigue, but some say it takes a couple rides. With an injury it’s tough to say….. it can also be rotated to be used like a thumb throttle if your finger gets too tired.
@AkatarawaJapan 2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done vid and good points. Two thumbs up? Or one finger.
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@ScandiSledder8000 7 ай бұрын
do you find urself not beign able to give full throttle due to your middle finger beign it the way?
@northwestdynasty 7 ай бұрын
Never been an issue. If you place it properly (far enough in) its not an issue 👍
@kilafranz 2 жыл бұрын
Like the hell out of mine. It definitely take 3 to 4 solid rides to get used to it
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
🤘
@delmarsmith622 2 жыл бұрын
I somehow found a new one on offer up here in the Seattle area for 80 bucks and then I just bought the hand guard online. Should be badass on my 165 slash coming next month!
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a score right there. I was $250 out the door for my setup on the Khaos
@delmarsmith622 2 жыл бұрын
@@northwestdynasty well I’m not out of the woods yet lol. I still have my 2019 rmk 850 that needs a finger throttle setup also.
@cheeseymccheese7249 2 жыл бұрын
I do the pinky thing, your not the only one
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I mean it works, but as an ex professional freestyle mountain biker and an avid dirtbike rider, I’ll argue to the death of me that finger throttle is absolutely superior. 😉
@greatalaska6429 2 жыл бұрын
Missing my ring finger on my right hand, sometimes grip is a real pain in the arse. Always wondered what it would be like with the finger throttle.
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
Damn, that’s crazy! You could try just rotating your thumb throttle to a finger throttle on the hill and try it for an hour or two 👍
@ReVolt_e-Vlogs Жыл бұрын
I'm setting up my Raev Bullet Pro with this over the thumb throttle system, have no idea why ebikes don't use these?
@northwestdynasty 7 ай бұрын
For sure, I think the finger throttle is superior for sure
@wuttheheeck Жыл бұрын
What’s that handlebar bag? Great vid. I’m sold
@northwestdynasty Жыл бұрын
It’s a Polaris handlebar bag. $65 on Amazon. Highly recommend 👍
@scott414b 2 жыл бұрын
NorthWest Dynasty- just found your channel, how do you remove cable from stock throttle assembly?
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
If I remember correctly, there is a small ‘C’ clip inside the throttle body that needs to be removed 👍 Thanks for watch!!
@skyeschillhammer9112 2 жыл бұрын
Can you guarantee this will stop me from getting stuck on my Yamaha 4 stroke sled?
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!!!! Okay 😉
@curtiswilkinson9379 2 жыл бұрын
I do not recommend on a 4 stroke. I tried it. Ran it 7 days on my sidewinder. It’s more of a lay down post thing like ski doo. Arm pump is a major issue with big power. Especially never ending 4 stroke power. Also depends if ur an uphill guy or a downhill guy. I like to climb. Each to their own but I gave it an honest chance and it is no longer on the sled. Thumb throttle all the way!!!
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
@@curtiswilkinson9379 That makes sense. For chute climbing and more straight line riding thumb throttle is great. But I think as you move over to more advanced tree riding/boondocking, is where it shines
@curtiswilkinson9379 2 жыл бұрын
Pretty much all I ride is trees. It is also a triple so an extra throttle body.
@jacob_joseph37 2 жыл бұрын
It’s not new, we always used to have suicide throttles. We just flipped the stock one around
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard that from quite a few guys who did this back in the day 🤘
@anthonybachman5190 2 жыл бұрын
is this universal for the older sleds say polaris edge 700 my wife isnt able to use her thumb on her right hand
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
My guess is they would say no, but I’m sure you could make it work, or try flipping the thumb throttle over as a finger throttle for her. I’ve heard lots of people have do this.
@chasekralik2797 2 жыл бұрын
Nice to hear someone else use the pinky method. lol
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
Haha. It’s the only way to make it work
@AkatarawaJapan 2 жыл бұрын
Me too, but if you hit something it can be a knuckle snapper.
@1984TarpeN Жыл бұрын
Best mod ever on the sled! But the price is not the best :P
@northwestdynasty Жыл бұрын
Totally, we need some other manufactures to jump in
@charlielang1704 2 жыл бұрын
My kid and I switched to finger throttles this season. The pro’s far out weigh the cons in my opinion. We’ll never go back. My new sled is shipping on the 6th and I have a finger throttle on the way for it.
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
Yes!! 🕺🕺
@milesbeck6288 2 жыл бұрын
How is it for people with smaller hands. My girl has small hands and wonder if it would be hard for her ?
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
Hummm, that’s a tough one. I think she would be fine with thinner gloves. But only way to know for sure would be to try it. Maybe find someone in the parking lot with one and see if she likes it.
@milesbeck6288 2 жыл бұрын
@@northwestdynasty Awesome thanks man!
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
@@milesbeck6288 Any time 🤘
@tappedout15 2 жыл бұрын
Is the guard necessary if you have the polaris hand guard setup already?
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
I’m not familiar with them, I know the skidoo ones were flimsy and probably wouldn’t work, but if they are stiff like dirtbike bark busters then I’d say so. 👍
@fullnelson3028 2 жыл бұрын
When Mike passes gas it's 1000cc brrAAAAp
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@hankpagh 2 жыл бұрын
Only way to ride if you’re serious about it. Finger throttles for the win!!
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
100% boi 🙌
@FamilyHomeComputer 7 ай бұрын
F' all that install a twist throttle like a dirtbike and be done with it the right way.
@northwestdynasty 7 ай бұрын
Good call!!
@Ryansnowmtnsalt 2 жыл бұрын
#fingerthrottleforlife☠️
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
You know it bud 🤘
@SWS509 2 жыл бұрын
Muskoka rides with one.
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly, and he’s famous! Haha
@crazybastardgaming4292 2 жыл бұрын
@@northwestdynasty wait who is he?
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
@@crazybastardgaming4292 Probably the most successful snowmobile KZfaqr. “Muskoka Freerider”
@ianbergman965 2 жыл бұрын
Can you run plastic hand guards on the outside of the protective bar?
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
Not sure, Certainly you could attach one if you're at all handy
@kilafranz 2 жыл бұрын
Rox work with them
@jimhebert3490 2 жыл бұрын
The protective bar fits fine behind my flexible stock hand guards on my 2020 skidoo expert
@ianbergman965 2 жыл бұрын
@@jimhebert3490 thank you! That's exactly what I wanted to know.
@tnort101 2 жыл бұрын
How did you know I was making those sounds in my underwear on my sled ?????
@darrenbruya5698 2 жыл бұрын
No more whiskey throttle!!
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
Not if you know how to ride........ ;)
@stevsie 2 жыл бұрын
Not if you ride dirtbikes mainly.. saying for a friend.
@northwestdynasty 2 жыл бұрын
@@stevsie bahaha