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How should knees be held while riding standing up?

Bent to cushion bumps.

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  1. Locked straight
  2. Bent ✔
  3. Pressed against the windshield

Why: Bent knees act like suspension over uneven terrain. Standing calls for lower speed and firm control.

Huh, didn't know that: Keep both hands on the handlebars while standing.

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Why should knees be bent while standing on a snowmobile? So they can be ready for a bump and a giggle.
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Answer: Bent. Bent knees act like suspension over uneven terrain. Standing calls for lower speed and firm control.

  1. Riding Positions www.saferiderssafetyawareness.org/riding-position-on-a-snowmobile.html
    keep your knees bent to help cushion impacts from bumps
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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