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There are many different types of trails. I think that there are speed limits near town but I know some that have hit triple digits. I’d give that a try if it were not for me being old and in fear of breaking a hip. 😉😉😇😇
Top speed isn't my deal, but wheeeeeeeellllllieeeeeee time is. lol


This season in a nutshell...we slept through it lol

 

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I know everyone is pretty spread out...but any interest in attempting an RDP ride or maybe more than one for the different regions? Maybe the West region, and East region guys could meet up somewhere fun for a weekend of riding next year? I think @HNL2LHC goes to something cool by Yellowstone, id be down with going to a place like that or a CO, or WA meetup. AZ its too unpredictable so I wouldn't want to plan anything here.
I’d probably be in, i was planning a lodge trip next season to beaver creek but i can switch that to anywhere really.
 

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This just came across my feed. Holy crap!!

 

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Planning to do some offseason mods, but also looking at wrapping the 17 summit sp 850. Ive seen tunnel's wrapped, but never known their impact on the deep snow cooling systems. Would I be safe on the sides only and leave the top factory powder coat?
 

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This just came across my feed. Holy crap!!

the first guy was on point, the rest of those guys were a bit late to the game. Sledder was lucky not to drown. This is NOT a hobby to get into that lacks risk...every part of it can kill you 6 different ways and twice on Sunday. I own a pack/transponder because I'm afraid of slides...but I have a cutoff point in the year for a similar reason...while there has been some great snowfall close to me as of late...the stuff under it is mush/soft/melted...and that creates pockets/voids/rivers that you can easily slip into in an instant... I wanted to go bad this weekend...especially with what I'm going through health wise...but I said no...it simply wasn't worth the risk.
 

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Did some minor mods today and got them both squeezed in the garage to avoid the summer heat. Wild how different the gen5 is from the 4 in so many ways
 

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Anyone going to HayDays? https://haydays.com/

I’m going to fly up Friday and leave Sunday… going to stay in MSP so I can hit up a couple friends.

Also…would like to try to do an RDP meetup this season or next? Logistically we are everywhere so maybe two, one east one west? I’d drive to west and fly to east if I can rent something?
 
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I was just talking sleds tonight!

I’ll probably drive over to the Novi show first week of November in Michigan. Sled deck shopping. Was considering a single loader also. They aren’t very popular out my way, pretty much zero dealers, but i’m trying to simplify my program this year for when i hit the road for some quick trips without the family.
 

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God I want to try one of these stupid things so bad.


Where would you guys recommend going to rent a couple of these things, like on trails or something?

UT/MT?
 

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I was just talking sleds tonight!

I’ll probably drive over to the Novi show first week of November in Michigan. Sled deck shopping. Was considering a single loader also. They aren’t very popular out my way, pretty much zero dealers, but i’m trying to simplify my program this year for when i hit the road for some quick trips without the family.
I’m going to be selling my marlon w ramp extensions etc… maybe we can work something out. I’ve got an enclosed sled/bunk trailer on order that is a gooseneck…it’s a 2023 that. Installed dec 22’
 
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God I want to try one of these stupid things so bad.


Where would you guys recommend going to rent a couple of these things, like on trails or something?

UT/MT?

Go for it, you won’t be disappointed!!! Lots of snowmobile lodges out there. Our snowmobile club gives away a trip every year to Beaver Creek in Utah and everyone that goes says it is an amazing time….

 

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God I want to try one of these stupid things so bad.


Where would you guys recommend going to rent a couple of these things, like on trails or something?

UT/MT?
One of the best places would be up where we go in WA, easy access from hotels...absolutely beautiful scenery, and the whole Leavenworth WA Christmas shit show...(which is actually a lot of fun). Joe the owner of 59'er diner outside of town owns one of the local rental companies, I know him pretty well. He also does tours, and a night ride that we've tagged along on that goes around the mountain surrounding lake Wenatchee, with a full moon, the view is honestly epic. You can rent in MT, UT etc.. but id look up https://www.leavenworthsnowmobilerentals.com. He keeps a fresh fleet of Skidoo's and a couple high end fast sleds for those he knows have experience...

His little diner is cool, they are famous for their milkshakes... It's MaK's favorite place to go in WA lol.
 

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God I want to try one of these stupid things so bad.


Where would you guys recommend going to rent a couple of these things, like on trails or something?

UT/MT?

The best thing to do is rent from and ride with a guide. Or ride with someone you know or meet through RDP etc.

 

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@ the artic cat crew…

 
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Anyone getting the itch yet? :D My ‘25 pre order showed up. Yeah, yeah, yeah i know its a cat so i’m going to de sticker it :D and send it to get ceramic. Maybe a wrap but i am pretty happy with the orange metalflake

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