From the Groomer
- Thread starter whitedust
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And How!!!! Nice report. I only hope that people read this and take it seriously. I only wish that everyone could ride along
to see what it's all about. From my experience, everyone that has ridden along has a better appreciation for what it takes to
keep the trails in good shape. I always like how some riders show how they can spin their tracks after they pass the groomer!
Come On!! lol
to see what it's all about. From my experience, everyone that has ridden along has a better appreciation for what it takes to
keep the trails in good shape. I always like how some riders show how they can spin their tracks after they pass the groomer!
Come On!! lol
POLARISDAN
New member
everyone needs to read that..i cant believe that anyone would flip off a groomer for all the work they do..that blows my mind
Good post. I try to do all the grooming after 11pm in hopes that the crazies will be home by then. For the most part it works out well. I do get the occasional hard charger out til bartime though. It's amazing how disrespectful folks can be toward my attempts at making a smooth trail for them. They just don't understand that riding the rough side for a while just might help the conditions for their next trip out. Let the new ribbon freeze up solid folks....it might help preserve conditions in the long run
POLARISDAN
New member
thats interesting..i never knew it needed to freeze..just never realized it..how long do you think it takes? we ride at night alot for that reason..usually dont leave the bug till an hour after hes past..is that enough time?
Yup, would get my vote for Most Worthwhile Thread of 2015.
Nope, an hour isn't long enough. Obviously the longer the better, before a sled touches the trail. That's why I try to be out there while the snowmobilers are sleeping. When you meet a groomer, NEVER slide over and ride on the fresh ribbon. That makes us operators want to SHOOT you...LOL. And if you come up behind a groomer, wait for him to pull over to let you go around. They always will. If you're riding on a fresh ribbon and suspect the groomer is just ahead, move over to the ungroomed side to save the hard packed ribbon
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Cirrus_Driver
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So let me get this straight, I'm riding my sled and I come upon freshly groomed trail, and I'm not supposed to ride on it? OMG - I can't believe somebody actually posted that - unless of course you were just being facetious? LOL - literally. SMDH - unreal. Guess I've been doing it all wrong for about 20 years. Why not start a thread about not roosting the trail with your 130+ HP sled at every stop sign and corner - seems a more practical suggestion. Catalac - I get that, but that assumes there's never going to be someone coming behind the groomer doing the same thing. The only way to guarantee a chance at a trail setup is to groom at 3AM to 5AM, but I wouldn't blame anyone for not wanting to do that. Totally impractical
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We prefer you don't ride on freshly groomed trail because it needs time to freeze down solid. If you allow the ribbon to freeze, it adds to the base of the trail. So, no, don't ride on fresh groomed trail if you can avoid it. Anytime we can groom and it freezes solid without any traffic on it, it makes the base even more solid, therefore making the trail last longer. If you hop right on a freshly groomed trail, you're the only one who gets to enjoy a smooth ride. If you must ride on a fresh ribbon, ride with some common sense and don't tear it up. I'm out there at night so YOU can enjoy the ride the next day
POLARISDAN
New member
well this has been informative..i ride at night to ride the ribbon..never knew i was screwing up the trail setup..so ill be more aware and not jump it right away..good thread
I rarely see riders out when I'm grooming, but the few I see usually give a thumbs-up. Nice to be appreciated.