121" in the deep

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HardwaterHoosier

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say 18-30 new inches fall the next week...How'z a short track 1" going to handle back roads? What about level plains and fields in the UP? Not really looking at woods riding or hills in the back acreage.

I've ridden in 36" of "very" fresh LES down on the southern tip; so light and fluffy it was like riding on bare ground/ right over the hood stuff. Then 24" of old snow and I was able to toss the sled around and have fun.
 
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frosty

Member
It all depends on you and your riding ability. Seen 121 in the deep deep stuff, just not climbing but plowing thru some flat stuff. The track might be a problem, they were running 1 3/4" lug and one had 2".
 
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ezra

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the deep snow riding is never a prob . it is what happens when u hesitate or stop .give it to her and when in doubt throttle out
 
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sweeperguy

Active member
You should be fine, I ran 121 IQ and Indy in deep snow for many years. The IQ was way underpowered also and I still made it in and out okay. Remember throttle is your friend!
 
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1fujifilm

Well-known member
ezra said:
the deep snow riding is never a prob . it is what happens when u hesitate or stop .give it to her and when in doubt throttle out
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TRUE, TRUE, TRUE; don't stop and keep moving. Rode a 121" back in the day following a few mountain sleds on the back fire roads in March after about two feet dropped. I don't recommend doing it alone as we all got stuck a few times as we were both horsing around and putting on miles.

Bear
 
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mezz

Well-known member
It's all in your ability. Ran the backwoods here for over 20 years on a 121", then came the longer tracks with deeper lugs. Won't go back, but, it is definitely doable.-Mezz
 
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scott_l

Member
if your hesitating give me your sled and the cash that you will spend, I'll tell you all about it when I get back. Or you could stay home and work, then look at John Dees site the entire time and kick yourself for not going! Like other have said go, know your and yours sleds ability and have fun.....yup if they get that much snow you will probably get stuck a time or two but sure is better than staying at home.
 
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Grant Hoar

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On one of the Ride-In trips we went out with local guides who were burying their mountain sleds breaking trail for us. Still managed to get everyones short track, including some one-ton Yammi's with inexperienced riders, through.

Don't go alone, have someone in your group with a longer track breaking trail for you if needed, plan on getting stuck, and have a blast. Please post pictures!!
 
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Modman440

New member
Rode shorties most my early years still do. The challenge is what makes it so much fun plus who doesn't like hearing there sled at WFO (WIDE FU#&IN€ OPEN)????? BUT really ride safe watch where and when you stop and always be ready to mash your throttle cause its your very best friend on a short track sled in deep pow..

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