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Of course if it showed 14 days of snow squalls, I’d lean more on the side of accuracy on their part…all about perspective…lol

On a good day they are maybe good (and I use that term very loosely) for 3 days out

When it’s time to get rid of the old and move onto the “new”, you are right, shouldn’t worry or stress about price too much. My wife always comments on when I sell things and my willingness to let things go for less….when I’m ready to let things go, I actually want them gone in a reasonable time for a reasonable price.

Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 Wishing all enjoy a relaxing day with family and friends, with good treats, food and drinks!

No personal first hand opinion/experience to share, but I am hearing others stating the same....things are more normal. No issues here with that personally at all, so much in the sport is expensive already, cannot have used sleds out to lunch.....not like we have a record of stellar seasons exactly helping things out.....

Yep, most companies rather keep inventories low when year end time comes, especially items not moving….the deals are just not always well advertised nor will the product always leave their warehouse right away, but it’s no longer in the books.

Sounds like some common sense thinking to me! In 2022, General Motors gave Buick dealers across the nation a simple choice: invest a significant amount of money to prepare for EVs or opt for a buyout. Over a year later, the brand has reportedly lost nearly half of its dealerships as it prepares to roll out its first electric cars. Trade journal Automotive News reported that the number of Buick dealers in the United States dropped by about 47% during 2023. At the beginning of the year, the network included 1,958 stores; fast-forward to December and that figure stands at approximately 1,000. More dealers could throw in the towel in the coming weeks, as the publication adds that the buyout program remains open and will continue. Dollar figures haven't been released, so we don't know precisely how much money a dealer who opts out can claim from General Motors or how much money a dealer needs to spend to stick with the brand. However, the latter figure falls somewhere between $300,000 and $400,000, Automotive News learned. Dealers notably need to invest in equipment (such as charging stations) and training. Buick doesn't seem fazed by the exodus. "I'm really pleased with where we are. The network, where we are now, is a good size. It's with dealers who are focused on the business, who've shown that they can recover the volume that the dealers who transitioned away were doing," company boss Duncan Aldred said. According to Automotive News, the dealers who chose to stop selling Buick models accounted for about 20% of the brand's sales in the United States. Buick told the publication that around 89% of the American population still lives within 25 miles of one of its dealerships. General Motors extended the same offer to Cadillac dealerships in 2020, and about 150 stores allegedly chose to leave. For context, the dealer network consisted of 880 locations in the United States before executives floated the buyout offer. The dealers who left received between $300,000 to $500,000, the report adds, while preparing to sell electric cars would have set them back by around $200,000.

Just did a search and the results are below from two sources.....seems Canada is not too bad! China, with more than 10,065 million tons of CO2 released. United States, with 5,416 million tons of CO2 India, with 2,654 million tons of CO2 Russia, with 1,711 million tons of CO2 Japan, 1,162 million tons of CO2 Germany, 759 million tons of CO2 Iran, 720 million tons of CO2 South Korea, 659 million tons of CO2 Saudi Arabia, 621 million tons of CO2 Indonesia, 615 million tons of CO2

It is just another liberal dream that caters to a group that want this, to stay in their good books, or at least try......they think Canadians care more about the enviroment than the current liberals in power making coutless mistakes costing huge.... I think the majority care, but understand there is a balance that needs to be considered, not just do stupid wasted money things because it is "good" for us..... As mentioned on more than on occasions, where does Canada fall again as top poluters in the world and what impact are we going to make in the grand scheme.....does not mean do nothing, but be realistic.

LMAO.....but, but..... Maybe there are different models effecting wait times, but 7 months to 4 years, that is rediculous! Very logical - I wonder if the sales man provides this very informative perspective.....lol

lol, well that too….but some cold, almost double digits and generally speaking, it usually gets colder than forecasted for that area and more times than not, small amounts of snow fall not forecasted.

That’s too bad and sorry to hear that.

Just looked at Dorset forecast, not looking too bad just after Christmas.

So what does that leave in the stable for you for sleds, or signing out completely?

Ya, not another stellar start….but last year areas got dumped on late Dec if you recall, that also didn’t help much, actually hurt in some regions, that put their start delayed and it seemed dealing with unfrozen swamps for a longer than usual time. I know not for all, but with the crappy seasons, getting away for an extended duration sure does help scratch the itch and maintain the passion, especially when you look out the window on Dec 17, see the grass and the rain coming down.

I think regular was 1.26 and 89 around .10 more per litre.

Station just south of parry sound.

Yep, been other social media posting of trails and riding the mt Valin area!! lots of snow too.

Some kids never out grow that....lol

Agreed, not promoting the sport or youth within it very well, not Insurances fault, but sucks non the less. good luck.

Well that sucks - hopefully other options that are not a total rip off. Does the OFSC still have a insurance company that they endorse like they used to...I think it was sledder choice insurance at one point?

There is trail A106C and trail A that both cross the Frederick House River.....one crossing is still open (more south) and the other crossing (more north) is froze over and being flooded. That is what I see and read atleast. Nothing is removed either, all there for all to see.

This is the sad reality - between far less snow and rather drive a little further for better/consistant conditions, many trails are a distant memory.

Yes, much more sophisticated and informative…lol

Nothing wrong with like minded predictions! I just know I have rode this section early in the past because it was the closest place to me with open trails....and given its location that generally gets consistant snow and favourable terain, makes it an easy first choice for me.