Comments on: Sled Season Coming

By: paul reid

paul reid — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:53:35 +0000

hi chris just a thought…how a bout a little talk to all sledders about the upcoming season…. about “calculated risks” we lost a fellow this year in a remote river ….he tried to cross the river which he sucessfully did in the morning ….. falling would lead him directly into a log jam…maybe if he had thought about it CALCULATED…we would still have a great man helping all his cancer patients.Last year in the mountains was brutal ….please everyone…THINK…calculate…live to ride another day Great season to all PDR

reading between the lines, it sounds like there was some tragedy very close to home for you. The avalanche season last year certainly took its toll on riders and your warning is quite timely. Calculating the risk is a better approach than blind faith when we challenge ourselves against extreme terrain. Knowing your limits and recognizing the consequence of a wrong choice is key. Sorry to hear of this loss. cr

By: pat the rat

pat the rat — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:08:34 +0000

the air is definitely changing, i was out in the bush over the weekend with my ”grizzly”.the maples are turning red already,the moose are starting to be active,and the sleds are looking at me in the garage like they want a change of scenery,ive been doing maintenance on my 2 sleds this past week like,greasing,washing,removing old trail passes sticker so the new ones have room,ah,i cant wait,its driving me crazy,good thing im an avid hunter,helps pass the time much quicker,and what do you know,fall is done and you know whats next

so it’s buck fever, then snow fever? cr

By: paul reid

paul reid — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:15:51 +0000

as i run my 21 ft jet sled up the river i cant help but wish that yamaha made a motor for this boat…oh well….the mountains here make me want to ride my sled I also am waiting impatiently for winter PDR

I hope the Steelhead are running and plentiful, watch out for rocks or you’ll be wanting more than a new Yamaha cr

By: DoktorC

DoktorC — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:28:38 +0000

I was washing our Nytro in the driveway yesterday and my “Star” owning neighbour (and fellow biker friends) politely asked me to put it away for another couple of months lol. Seems not everyone shares our enthusiasm for the white stuff . I recieve many blank stares when I mention the first race (grass drag) is this weekend lol.

By: Yellowknife

Yellowknife — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:49:29 +0000

You couldn’t have said it better. About a week ago I felt the same thing here in Yellowknife. The leaves are changing, the occasional one even on the ground. The air just smells different, and in the bush it surly smells like hunting season, that musty damp release that the tree’s give off, the dew that forms in the evening’s, and the biggest sign for me North of 60 this time of year is the darkness returning with amazing aurora in the sky. It sends chills up my neck and completely changes my mood and way of thinking. The sleds have been torn apart cosmetically all summer in the garage and I slowly wipe and clean every part I can fit my rag around, noting parts that need repair and settings that need adjustment. What a feeling. Anticipation is half the excitement of this sport or any personal passion. Looking forward to what will be when you love it that much can’t be described. It’s funny as I come to wrap up the mileage logs on the forums in the next couple of weeks, the next round of adventures are in reach. Here’s to hoping for an amazing start to the new season for all.

Cheers,
YK

By: Low Slung

Low Slung — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:05:45 +0000

Snowmobiling has been on my brain the last few days(head and eyes deep replacing the exhaust donuts on my warrior)which makes me wonder what causes these round donuts to wear away under those clamps located near the motor?Vibration?Heat/pressure from the motor?On the plus side it was a great project for a summer afternoon and the donuts are fat free.

By: parepadarappa

parepadarappa — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:44:22 +0000

Funny you mention it. I put the wife’s viper in the back of the truck last night with a for sale sign hanging from the bumper. Expecting #2, so some things have to go away, and seeing that she won’t be riding this year, seems like the logical sacrifice. But along with the sweet smell of 2 stroke last night, I woke up freezing my butt off this morning also, and I also felt it. It was in the air. It was Fall.
-Ben

congrats to you and your wife on #2, pitty the sled has to go but I am sure it will be replaced somewhere down the line… cheers cr

By: snoguzzler

snoguzzler — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:53:26 +0000

I recieved my first snowmobile rag in the mail last friday and have been dreaming of riding ever since. In fact my buddies and I are planning a “show and shine party” for early next month! We shine up the older iron and anyone who bought new gets to show it off. And believe it or not a few beers are drank and few stories told…..

Sounds like fun, let me recommend one of my favorite brews… ‘Asahi Super Dry’, Japans finest… let your skidoo pals drink the Coors Light cheers cr