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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 07:22 PM
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Looks pretty fun! But alas, I don't have $3k to get them so I'll just have to rely on my Jeep for the deep stuff.....that's fun too though!
 
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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Mattracks make them for a Jeep. A mere $20k
 
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Old Nov 16, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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I know. Crazy prices. I've been in a few situations where they'd be nice, but overall for $20k I'll just use my regular tires.
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Mongrol
I think he's saying he's narrow minded and can't actually beleive everybody doesn't do what he does or follow his example. After all, he's an avid snowmobiler.

Maybe we should have a parade to celebrate/

Never heard of an "Avid" snowmobile. Is that one of them thar offshore sleds?
Avid is better than flamboyant. I tend to avoid guys that describe themselves as flamboyant...
 
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Mongrol
I think he's saying he's narrow minded and can't actually beleive everybody doesn't do what he does or follow his example. After all, he's an avid snowmobiler.

Maybe we should have a parade to celebrate/

Never heard of an "Avid" snowmobile. Is that one of them thar offshore sleds?
Grow up. The man lives in British Columbia... and there's just no comparison between riding a sled versus an ATV (in the snow)... i've done both... Have YOU ever tried 160+ HP machine with a 162" track and 2.5" lugs? See those mountains in the background (of his pic) that you can only LOOK at with an ATV... A sled will go straight up them... but you would likely pi$$ your pants.

BTW - here's a vocabulary lesson for you. Webster's Dictionary defines avid as "desirous to the point of greed" or "characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit"

And yes... i've been offshore with my sled
 
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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It's his quad, he paid the ducks for the tracks. Enjoy! Whats to complain about.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 08:57 AM
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I have tried every sled made I think,but one thing they can not do is remain unstuck while doing 2 mph on 5 feet of virgin powded snow while twisting and turning through the bush. I have seen these ATVs do it ,they just have a much higher flotation. Its just up to what kind of winter riding your into.

We went Ice fishing to a fly in fishing lake with our sleds and the lead machine a Yamaha 540 VK, with a low range and 158"x20" track even got stuck, I,m prety sure a AWD tracked ATV would of made it in without a problem though.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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Yup, he's right. I'll never make it up those mountains.

Please enjoy your riding & I'll enjoy mine.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 10:23 AM
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Wow! that my ATV riding friend is beautiful!When and where was that taken?
 
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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The first 2 pics were taken last Sunday and the last was Jan 09. Both were taken in S.E. BC - Canada in the Purcell Mountain range. In the last one, I was on my way to pull a couple of sledder buddys out of the deep powder where they were buried.
 
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