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    Lunchtime for volunteers

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    Posted

    3 hours ago, Domino said:

    I Have never been reimbursed for expenses.  I’ve known that the club doesn’t do it, and I’m ok.   It doesn’t stop me from helping.   I can however see how some volunteers may be deterred by the lack of reimbursement 

    I never expected to be reimbursed, and the $40 will not impact my life, just curious what others have experienced 

    Winter 2021

    in Main Clubhouse

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    2 minutes ago, Spiderman said:

    I don't know where you ride - or what you ride - but it's undeniable that a studded track/sled not only handles better, but is safer in almost 100% of conditions. You either have never ridden one, or are lying to yourself in an effort to convince yourself to not spend the $500.00 bucks. 

     

    Even back in the old days - when you wanted to get power to the track - that had lugs below 1" - I couldn't imagine ripping around on my XCR 800 or piped up triples with no studs and I can guarantee you that a studded sled vs a non studded would blow the doors off you, it's not up for debate, it's a fact. 

     

    To each their own - I will never ride in Ontario without them and neither will my kids.

     

    Current ride is a 19 ZR8000. Have ridden everything from 470 SkiDoo to ZRT800x2.

    Ride everywhere from southern Ontario (home) to the northern corridor.

    And bullshit on the 100% of conditions. You trying to convince me that in fresh snow a 1/4 round pin sticking out of a track makes a difference? Not a chance. Either you haven't ridden a sled without studs in so long that you have forgot what it's like, or you are brainwashed.

     

    Oh, and of the 12 guys I regularly ride with, 1 is studded.

     

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    Winter 2021

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    Been riding for 30yrs myself, and have only had 1 sled that had studs. And that was because they were installed when I bought it. I have never encountered a situation  that would prompt me to spend the time and money to install them. Riding within the limits of what you have is key. And I ride hard.

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    Sudbury Trails - Wolf Loop around Lake Wanapitei

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    Posted · Edited by Zertrider
    Apologies

    Did 600kms between yesterday and today. Yesterday got cut short when buddy clipped a rock and bent left side control arms. Got it back to his place and couple new parts from Royal and we were back at it today. Stay away from the south side of Sudbury. Around Lively it was pretty short on snow. Overall could some snow but was quite good for what they have.

     

    Also want to apologize to @soupkids for not contacting him while we were there. Got busy rebuilding my kids sled during the week, and then Friday night had to replace front a arms, and realized once we were on the trail yesterday that I hadn't got ahold of him 

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    Winter 2021

    in Main Clubhouse

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    To say this season has been good would be an understatement. At 3800kms riding in District 5 and 9. And most of those riding directly out my door just west of London. Heading out for a short ride again today, then leaving Thursday to ride Sudbury area for a change of scenery. Then the following weekend in Haliburton area with my son. Pretty sure it is going to be a 5000km+ season.

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    North Bay Parry Sound Health Unit ordering area OFSC trails closed

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    1 hour ago, snapper said:

    I was talking  to a landowner yesterday who happens to have an OFSC trail running through his property located in Dr. Cheerios closed down area. Explained to me how he encountered 4 cross country skiers on his property and how they were frantically waving their ski poles as he approached on his sled. Thinking they may have needed assistance he slowly approached and shutdown his machine . He was immediately barraged with a bunch of 4 letter profanity laced threats telling him f’ing sleds are not allowed on the trail. He responded with, perhaps you didn’t see the no trespassing signs posted on the property. I own this property, so  get off it now. Being an avid sledder is the only reason he allows the trail on his land. That being said he is getting annoyed at sledders riding off trail. Could be another lost trail in the future.

    He should have called the cops and had then charged with trespassing. That would have shut them up, and maybe got the word out to that crowd. 

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    Soo much Green

    in Main Clubhouse

    Posted

    53 minutes ago, volunteer2 said:

    I'm right behind you. 2900 k and in the trailer 4 times  only an HR to get to the first snow. Big day today. Leaving 730. To the Beach 

    Leaving around 10. Not sure the destination. North from Ilderton area 

    Ofsc reducing trails in southern D5

    in Club Ontario South

    Posted

    12 hours ago, -crz- said:

    This is true. We have bought a new snowmobile and a new drag over the past couple of years for the stretch of D trail near Trout Lake in North Bay.

    The equipment, fuel, insurance etc. to operate it is not funded by the OFSC. This is not a secondary trail as most people know.

    I have been behind that groomer. Also pulled it out after the operator got it stuck trying to turn it around in then little pull off area. I honestly don't believe that setup does a lick of good.  It just doesn't have the weight to cut down moguls and make them flat. It more or less just rolls up and down over them.

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