Snowmobiles

**Carguy** · 10-19-2009 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by JupiterSunsation

That is badazz.....how tough is it to handle the cold temps at speed?

When ripping thru trails 4-6 foot wide at 80mph you really dont notice the cold.

**Griswald** · 10-20-2009 07:41 AM

can't freakin' wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Airpacker** · 10-20-2009 08:05 AM

Ya Baby.....GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Gotta love the powder

This spot gets drifted in amazingly. The road has 5 foot banks and behind it, it can get 6 or 7 feet deep which makes for nice landings.

**Airpacker** · 10-20-2009 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by JupiterSunsation

They look cool guys.....but I have never even seen one in person/ lived in FL since I was 5. I have only seen snow a few times (even as an adult) and my wife (age 36) has never seen snow!

How does a snomobile ride compared to a waverunner/seadoo? Similar experience?

No comparison really. You unleash a well studded 800 on an ice road or hard pack trail and it will try to rip itself out from under you.

Arms stretch, muscles tighten, butterflies fill your belly and a couple of seconds later you are running over 100mph

Railing thru a tight trail at night at ludicrous speeds is a thrill that can't be matched. I have driven pretty much everything with a motor in it and it just doesn't compare. Real sledders will tell you, you become ONE with the sled and just think it thru the trail. Its an awsome feeling.

Deep powder riding probably feels about the closest to a PWC and even that isn't really close.

As for cold, never feel cold. Gortex shells and high tech underwear keeps you as warm as you would ever want to be.

**Gladhe8er** · 10-20-2009 09:20 AM

Also, pretty much all new sleds come with heated handlebars and throttles. Some even have heated seats. But like others said, when you are working a sled through the trails, you can sweat even in 20 degree temps.

**Big Time** · 10-20-2009 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by JupiterSunsation

That is badazz.....how tough is it to handle the cold temps at speed?

With the right gear it is not an issue. Most of the sleds these days come with handlebar and thumbs warmers which is really the only place that I get cold. Most people will wear a full face sheild helmet, but I use a moto x style helmet and goggles...just like the feel a little better. It does let some air in on the sides, but nothing that I couldn't handle and I've been in negative degree weather carving the trails at 30-40 mph.

**rschap1** · 10-20-2009 09:58 AM

co-worker has 2 2008 mxz 600s he is looking to move. 640 miles on each. Renegades. enclosed trailer. He asked me to write an ad for $7600 for each sled, $1200 for trailer. Just in case anyone needs these. I know how he cares for his stuff and how close to new they are.

**JupiterSunsation** · 10-20-2009 06:49 PM

Sounds killer.....

**Doo-er** · 10-20-2009 07:16 PM

Travis has the correct idea.......HEAD OUT WEST! Powder!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKn9kOtVgEg

**Airpacker** · 10-20-2009 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by Doo-er

Travis has the correct idea.......HEAD OUT WEST! Powder!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKn9kOtVgEg

A little far to drive every friday night

**JoeD** · 10-20-2009 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by Big Time

Joe, what weekends are you going to Tug? Pete and I are trying to plan a trip and that was one of the locations we where thinking about. This time you don't have to worry about me swimming since all the water will be frozen!!

We stay at the Edge Hotel in Lyons Falls NY on Route 12 and have booked all the weekends dec 26th thru Feb 28th so when ever you want to hook up we are there.

**Magic Medicine** · 10-21-2009 09:13 AM

There is nothing quite like sledding I have been riding for 25 years don't think I will ever give it up. I have 5 sleds in my barn.

07 Apex RTX
08 Nytro RTX
02 Viper
1998 Mini Z
1989 snow scoot

The mini and the scoot are for my 3 year old. We mainly riding in Lower Michigan with an ocassion trip to da up eh!

**Magic Medicine** · 10-21-2009 09:13 AM

O the viper is for sale if anyone is interested let me know. Full bender kit and 5,500 miles?

**Traviss** · 10-21-2009 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by Airpacker

A little far to drive every friday night

It worth the drive! We make it out there in about 24 hours straight through. You will never sled in your home state again! I got chills watchin that vid, I couldn't make it last year cause of everyones finacial issues, but this years we are at least making two trips. Out there riding in the pow pow is a feeling your can't even describe, no trail riding, not to many people, just machine, man and pow pow

**Doo-er** · 10-22-2009 08:48 AM

Traviss

Where out west do you ride? I lived in Vail the last two years so out the back door I went.

**Traviss** · 10-22-2009 04:16 PM

In colorado we stay a guys place about 10-12 north of hayden. When we are in wyoming we ride somewhat north west of centennial I beleive, up where snowy mountion lodge is.

**MattBMiller** · 10-26-2009 04:38 PM

Should have this in my garage by the weekend

**catastrophe** · 10-26-2009 06:03 PM

Have been sledding my whole life.
There are tons of sledding vids on Youtube.

This takes balls.
Gettin wet in a full face helmet is scary sh t.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdjI9s7cotI

**Griswald** · 10-26-2009 08:12 PM

That is freakin' awesome!!!! Those guys are flat-out moving.

**catastrophe** · 10-26-2009 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by Griswald

That is freakin' awesome!!!! Those guys are flat-out moving.

Double R Performance who built my boat has 2 supersleds.

One that has been at 171 mph

the other one isnt finished but it has a 700hp turbine going into a custom stretched Yamaha frame !!!

The crew up there can make anything go fast....and reliable

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