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Probably a different story if you are riding the hell out of them like that. Both age and miles takes resale off. Your example of a 17 with 9k on it - yeah you're going to lose your azz on that if you are putting 2500-3000 on a year bought new. Probably had a 3 or 4 year warranty on it -...

Was pretty clear that part of the old cat's downfall was overloading dealers with sleds. That and spending too much money on a HQ building nowhere near the factory, underinvesting in dirt products, the list goes on. For the demos at Eagle River - sounds like a success because they "sold out"...

All depends on maintenance and if you can get a feel for that from the actual owner. You can take the most expensive one from your preferred brand and drive it in shitty conditions, move it around on an open trailer, and/or not warm it up properly, and you'll have issues before too long.

Agree with that 100%. Assuming supply gets back to normal, it shouldn't be hard for the manufacturers to provide options for tracks, and it's a decent amount of time and money to switch a track after the purchase. I know some dealers will work with you on changing one but not all.

I'm with you on that. Hassle whenever you want to stop and chat for a minute. Nothing like fog free though. I may order a Mission - wonder if they ever have end of season sales?

I think they need all those options (ipads screens, boosts, etc.) for people who want it and are willing to pay for it. Agree - keep them as options.

You are sounding more and more like an old man every day. Joking. I'm 100% with you on wanting something in between the 600 and 800/850. I guess the answer is to get the bigger engine and don't hold down the throttle.

I'm not a skidoo guy, but didn't they use to allow for more customization? I was looking at the trail sleds, and it's all ripsaw or the ripsaw with preinstalled studs.

Looking at these pics, we need to do some work on our trailer to get stuff off the ground. Always too much moving stuff around when loading and unloading.

That's great she wants to get back on the sled. Those conditions were probably unusually slippery. Tek vest or something similar makes a lot of sense.

I have the tek vest crossover. I'm taller and it fits me better. I don't really notice it while riding. It's supposedly more breathable and less insulating than the others, which isn't really a pro or con for me snowmobiling, but that might be nice if you are looking to use it in warm seasons...

Glad to hear she is ok. That must have been scary for both of you. I've had one collision and it definitely stuck with me for a few years. I don't think studs would have helped in my situation but I've considered them after that, perhaps at least the prestudded tracks.

That's awesome! I've never ridden there.

I think Trailside lodge allows for that. Might be a fee, can't remember.

If you look through some forums, it seems like everyone is hoping for some quality control for 24. Seems like there have been so many supplier issues.

I don't know what they sell at the bar in Mass City, but for frozen pizza it's really good. Of course I'm normally in the best possible mood when I'm up there, either just got done snowmobiling for the day or am ready to ride the next day....

I remember the snowgoer vacation guide was the best source available. That's how we ended up taking our first trip to the Keeweenaw. Found an ad for the northgate motel. I think it's called trailside lodge now?

Eagle River updates regularly on snowtracks. I haven't looked at many of the others. Agree it's a relic of the past at this point.

There's usually an update on the snowtracks site too. Unfortunate how quickly the conditions seem to be deteriorating. I should have taken my kids up after Christmas or over MLK day, but President's day worked best for our schedules...

Glad to hear things were good this past week. With the rain coming in and then the snow later in the week, I think it's likely we won't go up this coming weekend. Family who lives up in that area year-round (north of ER) said they've never seen as many sleds out as they have this season, and...