How to Land a Jump on a Snowmobile

Executing a jump on a snowmobile is only half of the equation. Knowing how to land the jump is also essential. Understanding and appreciating the effect of gravity on the rider and snowmobile will help reduce the risk of injury and falls when landing. By learning the basics of landing a jump, you can move on to more advanced tricks.

Things You'll Need

  • Snowmobile equipped for outdoor stunts
  • Padding and layered clothing
  • Helmet
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Instructions

    • 1

      Pay attention to the change in acceleration as the snowmobile moves off the end of the ramp and through the air. This is the effect of gravity.

    • 2

      Maintain the proper position of the snowmobile while it is in the air. Give it a little gas if the nose points down.

    • 3

      If the nose of the snowmobile appears to be too high, use the brakes slightly to level out the machine.

    • 4

      Move the snowmobile to a level position before it touches the ground.

    • 5

      Maintain a steady grip on the handlebars as you land, guiding the machine back to the ground as smoothly as possible. Many accidents are caused when riders lose their grip and subsequently lose control of the machine.