Hello all from NY
Jul 26, 2015 | 11:31 PM
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Greg, sleds like a smooth groomed trail, so a lot of the sled clubs don't like atvs on their trails. Land access is another issue. Most trails are privately owned in NY. The state basically forces sled owners into registration, insurance, and club membership. The upside is the landowners are much better protected from lawsuits, plus their land receives minimal damage. The atv clubs are no where near as organized, but some are working on it!
Nazz, I agree, that 800 is a lot of machinefor a new guy. Riding with your daughter will slow ya down initially. Ride within your ability, enjoy, and stay safe. Rider safety course is never a bad idea either.
Nazz, I agree, that 800 is a lot of machinefor a new guy. Riding with your daughter will slow ya down initially. Ride within your ability, enjoy, and stay safe. Rider safety course is never a bad idea either.
Jul 27, 2015 | 09:20 AM
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Would never be an issue in this area. There probably aren't enough sleds to have a sled club. Still seems rather nearsighted to not include more offroad vehicles on their trails. Its too bad sled owners and atv owners would rather be rivals instead of unite to promote more off highway vehicle access. That's the world we live in today I guess.
Jul 27, 2015 | 06:51 PM
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I don't have a sled, so no access for me, lol. I do know a lot of people that do though. You can't really hurt any crops when there is a foot of snow and it hasn't been above freezing in a few weeks.
Jul 27, 2015 | 08:31 PM
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Thnx scootergptx. It's something he always talked about beginning at the age of 6. My wife is not taking it well, she's a nervous wreck. But I know he will be fine and do well..
Jul 27, 2015 | 08:42 PM
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Well today we went back to the dealer and they went thru and explained my daughters little artic cat 90 to her. Then they let her ride it for awhile. She had the biggest cool aid smile from ear to ear. On the way home she told us this was the second best day she ever had. The first was when we surprised her with a puppy. This is what it's all about. Making happy memories that our children will never forget. Thx again all.
Jul 28, 2015 | 12:23 PM
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Its still trespassing, farmers don't like that. You might get lucky but around here, you'd at least get chased maybe even shot at. Owning a sled doesn't mean you can go any place there is snow. Its not univeral access. Maybe its different where you live but most people don't want it. That kind of disregard for other people's property is why trails get shut down. People think they can go anywhere.
Jul 28, 2015 | 12:39 PM
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Its still trespassing, farmers don't like that. You might get lucky but around here, you'd at least get chased maybe even shot at. Owning a sled doesn't mean you can go any place there is snow. Its not univeral access. Maybe its different where you live but most people don't want it. That kind of disregard for other people's property is why trails get shut down. People think they can go anywhere.