Spiderman Posted January 31, 2024 Share Posted January 31, 2024 3 hours ago, 04nightfire said: Just falling in line with BRP pricing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted January 31, 2024 Share Posted January 31, 2024 25 minutes ago, Spiderman said: Just falling in line with BRP pricing 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! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMSOMAIR Posted January 31, 2024 Share Posted January 31, 2024 And this is part of why Yamaha bowed out. Sleds just not worth it anymore. Unfortunately snowmobiling is a dying sport 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted January 31, 2024 Share Posted January 31, 2024 1 minute ago, RAMSOMAIR said: And this is part of why Yamaha bowed out. Sleds just not worth it anymore. Unfortunately snowmobiling is a dying sport If snowmobiling is dying maybe they should bring fatest sleds to market yet. let me burn rubber and skis at 175 mph 😎. It is a bird or a plane no it's strong farmer on a 2025 Polaris storm 1283 cc 😎 Anyone listening 😆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Saul Posted January 31, 2024 Share Posted January 31, 2024 6 minutes ago, Strong Farmer said: If snowmobiling is dying maybe they should bring fatest sleds to market yet. let me burn rubber and skis at 175 mph 😎. It is a bird or a plane no it's strong farmer on a 2025 Polaris storm 1283 cc 😎 Anyone listening 😆 You don't get out much do you... 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted January 31, 2024 Share Posted January 31, 2024 4 minutes ago, Rich Saul said: You don't get out much do you... Lol if Polaris don't build it I will 😆. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMSOMAIR Posted January 31, 2024 Share Posted January 31, 2024 Whew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman Posted January 31, 2024 Share Posted January 31, 2024 10 hours ago, stoney said: 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! Sledding has gotten so far away from its grass roots that is not even funny. it has now become a recreational hobby for the elite. i am 48 and have never not owned a sled, they have been in our family since before I was born. at those prices, and given the shift in availability of conditions, I won’t be buying another one. there is just way too many other enjoyable things to do out there for a lot less and that are not dependent on weather. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman Posted January 31, 2024 Share Posted January 31, 2024 21 minutes ago, UsedtoSkidoo said: As much as I like sledding dollar for dollar this is where my money will go. What are you waiting for?. Bunch of us up there ride now. 1 or 2 more hockey seasons to go and then it will be my time. i bet riding around up there is incredible. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrightonalan Posted January 31, 2024 Share Posted January 31, 2024 New sled prices to me just doesnt make sense anymore .I will keep mine going for now and keep a eye on used prices .I can still enjoy trails without breaking the bank .I bought a used atv this summer and rode it more this winter than my sled . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04nightfire Posted January 31, 2024 Share Posted January 31, 2024 Unless I win the lottery, I don't see myself buying a new sled anymore. Keep the eyes peeled for a good used one and save half the money of new. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PISTON LAKE CRUISER Posted January 31, 2024 Share Posted January 31, 2024 48 minutes ago, 04nightfire said: Unless I win the lottery, I don't see myself buying a new sled anymore. Keep the eyes peeled for a good used one and save half the money of new. I said that after I bought a leftover Yamaha Vector in July of 2012 LOL. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledguy74 Posted January 31, 2024 Share Posted January 31, 2024 New Atv will by my next upgrade, no need for another new sled this one will last with these winters 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoney Posted January 31, 2024 Share Posted January 31, 2024 4 hours ago, Spiderman said: Sledding has gotten so far away from its grass roots that is not even funny. it has now become a recreational hobby for the elite. i am 48 and have never not owned a sled, they have been in our family since before I was born. at those prices, and given the shift in availability of conditions, I won’t be buying another one. there is just way too many other enjoyable things to do out there for a lot less and that are not dependent on weather. 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted January 31, 2024 Share Posted January 31, 2024 1 minute ago, stoney said: 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. If all that rain was snow and stay cold. We still be digging out today 😆. We be like half way heaven throwing in towel because of too much snow to clear 😆. Still time for one big mega storm I take it but please no rain 12 hours later 🙏. Amen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildman Posted January 31, 2024 Share Posted January 31, 2024 A quick search of the globe shows a grim reality, the only cold weather is in Nunavut now and the foreseeable future. I gotta believe these chemclouds are not helping with what we are look for as in a normal winter. You really have to wonder why weather forecasts are off even further then normal. There are reasons, it's just dependent on accepting those reasons. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted January 31, 2024 Share Posted January 31, 2024 Son text me yesterday. It was 15 degrees in Calgary. 2 weeks ago it was -40. Crazy. Ordered some new sled parts today and the wife is leaving town for a week. That's almost as good as sledding......🤩 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderman Posted January 31, 2024 Share Posted January 31, 2024 Well, just spent my lunch hour buying my son a new dirt bike! Might as well get something we'll use. Ready for spring now 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ox Posted January 31, 2024 Share Posted January 31, 2024 IDK how the rest of the Rockies is dooing right now, but our spot in central Colorado is keeping it's head just below freezing yet. 46" base with 10-20" in the 4 day. Hoping to head that way soon! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Farmer Posted January 31, 2024 Share Posted January 31, 2024 4 hours ago, Blackstar said: Son text me yesterday. It was 15 degrees in Calgary. 2 weeks ago it was -40. Crazy. Ordered some new sled parts today and the wife is leaving town for a week. That's almost as good as sledding......🤩 They said some where in sask it was warmer then Florida on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1049 Posted January 31, 2024 Author Share Posted January 31, 2024 I’m starting to think it makes more sense to take the SXS and camper to Arizona for a weeks I’m sure it would work out cheaper 😢 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka Man Posted January 31, 2024 Share Posted January 31, 2024 Polar bear riders put up a couple pics on their page ,looking Grimm there never seen that in Cochrane in my many rides up there 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1049 Posted January 31, 2024 Author Share Posted January 31, 2024 I have a Friend that drove to Smooth Rock on Sunday I talked to him last night said it was not best anywhere the trail was a long the highway but the rest was not bad . He said loops above Hearst were in good shape . 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baylaker Posted February 1, 2024 Share Posted February 1, 2024 1 hour ago, Muskoka Man said: Polar bear riders put up a couple pics on their page ,looking Grimm there never seen that in Cochrane in my many rides up there Those pictures definitely look pretty rough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muskoka Man Posted February 1, 2024 Share Posted February 1, 2024 1 minute ago, Baylaker said: Those pictures definitely look pretty rough. Unheard of for them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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