That's actually the same sled I learned on.
Get your suspension set up for your weight. You won't be climbing much of anything without suspension dialed in. Pick up a riser bar as well; those old sleds don't turn easily and a big riser=more leverage. If your track has 1" (or smaller) paddles, get ready to buy a new sled soon. You will be getting stuck everywhere, and your friends will get sick of helping you all the time.
It's addicting as all hell. After you learn how to handle the old machines you will get on a new Summit, ride it for 10 minutes, and buy one. It's like comparing a '66 Ford Falcon to an M5, that's how far the technology has progressed.
Like I said, prepare to get stuck CONSTANTLY. It gets better as you learn, but the first season can be pretty frustrating if you're in anything over knee deep.
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