Baylaker

I haven’t tried a 900 doo so can’t compare the 2, but I know forsure my viper has plenty of low to midrange grunt, it takes a while to get to top end speeds. I’m sure they’re close though

The 998 is truly a thing of beauty, but like you said, you kinda have to be crazy to stretch it’s legs. I know when I have my viper maxed out (which is rare) across a lake at 150-160km/hr, that’s plenty fast for me lol. I have no desire to go faster! That’s just me though. I can only imagine WOT on a turbo 998. I tried one years ago for a very short distance and the power was incredible, it felt so good, but I certainly don’t need or want it. And to think some guys are tuning them to 300+Hp for the trail blows my mind. It’s partly a status thing…or just money to burn.

I was just informed it’s raining in north bay right now and no sign of snow yet. They got a bit of snow earlier in the week, but I’m guessing the rain will be doing further damage anyways.

Appreciate the report Tricky, and Thankyou! We’ve been looking at the forecast lately and trying to decide where we’re headed to. It looks like a bit of rain moving in, was supposed to be 25-35cm of snow but TWN has teased us once again unfortunately.

Exactly, when the guy in the video has nothing good to say except for how “dialed” the gold paint looks on the spindle….🤷🏼‍♂️ viper is also the same as the past few years…. $3k more (basically gouging their clients) over last years price for a new sticker package. I love my Yamaha’s and now on my 3rd viper in the cat chassis, but my money will be going elsewhere when the time comes for new sleds. I realize prices are crazy on everything right now, but the doo & poo are at least being fair with their price increases. That’s just what I’ve noticed. 650 Indy SP is $500 more than last year…exact same sled. Doo & Poo have gone up around $500-$1000 over last years pricing. Yamaha is gouging, and I don’t like it.

Trails look awesome!

The 25-35cm this Friday will help

I’ve already made my decision and it’s a hard pass lol. it was an easy decision for me

Pricey sled! I hope your not financing at the 10.99% rate! 🤣

Thanks for the info PLC. My wife is fine with riding wherever…she’s riding 2up anyways, and has no choice! Lol

Parts of fergus were absolutely mint this morning. Managed to put on 90km. hillsburgh, Dundalk, parts of Orangeville were very good yesterday. Wife and I did 190km and it was awesome! Plenty of snow out there! There are definitely some thin areas, but no biggie considering the winter we’ve had. I know a guy that went to Durham today and he said he’s never seen it so good!

I see that picture and it reminds me of my wife doin the same thing up in burks falls! Haha!

Just wondering what the current conditions are like in north bay right now. The wife and I are thinking about our last ride of the season this coming weekend and weather looks good for the weekend also. if anyone has any info on current riding conditions, that would be great! These are the day rides we’d be considering. Thanks guys!

That 4S should do minimum 90mph. Something had to be wrong with that sled you demoed @soupkids

This is why they’re selling out fast, hardly any sleds to offer. Pretty easy to do…

I just saw a post on FB Halliburton is having some issues with receiving parts for one of the groomers. Basically, they’re down to one groomer.

That was exactly my thoughts, it was a boring release compared to last year. No turbo 4 stroke. The 9R was introduced last year was it not? I do think that 9R Khaos color combo is pretty cool though. I never would’ve thought that teal & purple would look so good!

I had a feeling PLC was jabbin at me haha! yes I do run studs, only for safety purposes though….maybe I do ride slow 🤔

I’m not sure how well sliders will hold up on a taller lug track, I’m guessing they’ll wear faster though. My sliders usually wear at the bend in the rails and last quite a while. I am considering a 1.5” in the future

The ripsaw 2 track is a very good track, low and high speeds lol

I have 14,000kms on my ripsaw 2, not one issue other than it’s now down to just over an inch in lug height. I think the next track will be the 1.5” ripsaw 2 track.

Beautiful out there! Quite the show!

There were quite a few people that backed out this year from their snowchecks, myself & brother included, but there was always someone next in line to buy it! It will be very interesting to see how things play out this time around.

I’ve been watching marketplace & kijiji, there are plenty of used sleds for a decent price right now and I think your right, there will be plenty more to come. The used market is about to heat up! I’m willing to bet if cats zr9000 is almost $30k you can be sure the Yamaha SRX will be $30k no doubt. I found the Yamahas always were priced a bit higher than cats 7000 & 9000 sleds. you gotta ride that cat more before you upgrade! 🤣 I thought you would have way more kms on your 2015. And yes, a black & gold srx would leave me drooling, I might end up divorced for the second time though haha!

I’m actually considering a 4 seater SXS. Way more use and you can get a nice one for around $20k. My only problem is I dont have much time during spring, summer & fall