How so - shorter season, smaller footprint vs QC and the price there? $300 in ON vs $517 in QC (without the personal INS included like ON permit) is still cheaper, but the permit price here I would hope be around $310.00 with some sort of an increase added/approved...and I am sure the QC permit will go up, it seems to most years.

So a $300.00 permit in Ontario next year would not be overpriced. 

Yeah if anything I need a heavier rear spring.  I did look at that yesterday.  I hope you’re right on the weather.

ya, the apples to apples give you a clear picture the massive amount paid less in ON. For the other insurance paid by the FCMQ based on 83,000 permits up to Dec 1 so far would be just shy of 3 mil.....wonder what the insurance bill for the OFSC and its clubs is.   Ontario In ON $214.00 Before Nov 1    or    in QC $392.00 $425 (October 1 to October 31, 2025) In ON $244.00 Nov 2 - Dec 1    or    in QC $417.00 $450 (November 1 to December 15, 2025) In ON $294.00 Dec 2 onwards    or    in QC  $517.00 $550 (purchased after December 15, 2025)  

I do not use them a lot on this sled, my old one I used them a lot.....but nice insurance to have when needed. You will get use to the gauge I think and it will be a non issue. We never hit the forecasted high here, ideally less rain and more snow tonight....but a bit of rain will be good. Regarding suspension, I assume you have the sag set so the snow is being caught by the flap and hitting heat exchanger out back.