stoney

As a manufacturer you build x number of sleds per year that need to go to dealerships to keep the assembly line moving, etc….so I understand the theory behind it, especially with good and bad years that no one can really forecast. There will always be buyers and as long as the manufacturer provide the incentive rebates to dealers when products don’t sell in a timely manner, I think it’s not a bad system. Having dealers as well that sell all lines of products means they should be able to absorb a bad year with sleds but good year with other product lines - it’ll help balance the books when you consider all 12 months and not just 3 or 4 months of sledding.

lol, well crisp considering the last week…I think it was around -5!

Ya, it was a crisp beautiful morning….although too much sun and not enough white on the ground, but nice regardless.

I think there is even an acception that if you are going to said lake to fish, you can use the OFSC trail to get to lake in order to fish witghout a trail pass.....or if yuo have a cabin that is accessed by an OFSC trail. I am sure someone will be able to corect or clarify this, but I recall this was always an exception, with certain guidelines applied. But sounds like you have an alternate way to get to lake anyways, so not applicable.

Talk today of maybe being able to hit the golf courses in a month or so.....maybe less....

Yep, have to agree. Reading the other posts above, looks grim, but we are all, or mostly all looking out at green grass at the end of Jan with minimal yellow or green trails - funny how our minds can swing when conditions are different, assuming things actually get better. Need to rationalize what makes sense for each and go with it. I try to be optimistic about things, but that is hard this year....atleast regarding this activity.

Is it - does a 2-stroke DOO or POO cost that much? I can look it up, just not sure right now. Regardless, and to sound like the broken record, just insane.....but some will buy, maybe not as many in the next year of course based on the banner season upon us..... Talk about horrible timing for Cat to release the new engine in the new chassis!

Is that Kennisis lake?

Feeling pretty good about the decision on the rink I am sure. See the odd person around here that did there's, dont think I have seen them used yet though.

Go away…please.

First thought when I saw the post was that video in the states when some riders came across a moose on the trail and pulled out their hand gun.

Welcome to the new age!!

How about something in Feb, during the week for a few days, etc......lol I would like to get out for some riding, albeit a bit far for a day ride for me, maybe another time though!

seeing and hearing the reports of guys riding this southern area is great to see. there is a large fan base there and so many talks over the years of why there are clubs and equipment there, but here you go, went from zero to open trails in a few days! it can happen again, regardless of date on calendar, time will tell.

if I’m turning left and a vehicle is passing me on my left, or right for that matter, I’m expected to look for vehicles passing on either side before I turn into possible passing vehicle. This has been my understanding for a long time since I know of more than one person a while ago that didn’t look before turning and were found at fault. Of course, that was vehicle and vehicle, this is vehicle and sled.

I think all or almost all feel it’s the sledder being irresponsible and at fault, but the question lies on how if something did happen, how our glorious judicial system would handle it n this wonky day and age….

I thought you picked the days you wanted and it starts at 12:01am on the starting day until midnight on the expiry date.

Just out for a good time on my sled, what could go wrong here…. Defintely some poor judgement, but as stated, we now have interpretations that lead people to think they are right, court battle ensues, blame assigned and another new rule or restriction put in place as a result.

I have rode back to back the two 4-strokes (Cat and Doo) - you are right, the cat is more roomy sitting on the seat and better fitted for taller people, and from what I recall, you are a taller guy, the Doo is more confined. I have been meaning to buy the 850 seat that is higher and firmer, the comfort seat on the Doo is way too soft and too low, imo.....I bought the 850 seat, waiting to try it out as well myslef and finding time to get out now that trails are opening up. The issue you may see though with the 850 seat is it is a much shorter seat than the Doo comfort and the Cat seat, but it is higher/firmer...... I think with adjustments, you will find the front of the Doo can handle much better than it does now, I did.....the rear is better for sure on the Doo. I find the Doo steering to be much lighter than the Cat, unless your cat has PS, but I do not think so based on year......but again, this is set up mostly. My doo feels like power steering compared to the 4-stroke cat....lol. Overall, I thought the Doo, after set up, was so much nicer to ride than the Cat, but the Cat I rode was the RR version with the firmer suspension, so take that for what it is worth. The power is not even close like you said, the Cat I rode had a tune so not fair, but it has a lot of jam.....hoping my Doo have some more jam this season...... And I like the ice ripper, I like to have rear slipping and sliding, but I know some really like to be firmly planted too with studs.

Good report and comparison!

It has been a while, but I recall my driving test being a lot longer......some local roads with stop signs, yields, etc....., a nearby highway, parrallel parking, parking in a parking lot...... Guess there were cut backs....lol

You mean "passing lane".... ...lol Of topic, but drivers and their judgement or lack of confidence behind the wheel is insanely poor. Othewise, awesome pictures of the winter that has shown up!!!

Also not helping the lakes freeze, that have not already froze over.

Feathers, ruffled…you must have me confused with someone else….

That is exactly what always happens here - I go away and wife has to deal with increased snow amounts...... Pretty much a given!