March 2016 SnowGoer editor comments

[POLARISDAN]

Yeah I agree with most posts on here. I am a trail rider, who would enjoy off trail riding, but I don't have the equipment or knowledge to do so. I enjoy listening to trail and off trail riders share their experience. I guess I am just a junkie of sleddin. In a perfect world I could afford 2 sleds, one for each type of riding but that isn't the case so I had to choose. Maybe my next sled will be more of a crossover type, Ill let ya know in the spring!

yea eric, we need to round UP some of the JD "pullers" and have them show us around next year!!!

 

[Tracker]

Not sure if anyone read the "Breaking Trail" article by SnowGoer Editor John Prusak but in it he makes an excellent point, in my opinion. He states, "I think all forms of snowmobiling are fun, but there's gotten to be too much snobbery by those who favor off-trail riding. It's OK to admit that you like trail riding. I sure do."

I too have noticed this, whether on the boards here and other websites or even in person talking to fellow sled heads in the UP and other places. It seems with some (not all) if you're "just a trail rider" than you're not a real sled head. That is all...I just liked his comment in the article and thought I'd share.

you'd be a diamond pounder then eh? LOL

 

[clark_w]

This is a great thread, and I agree with most everybody here. I (we) love trail riding and love to see the off trail guys, cuz that means for all the sleds you see at a "refreshment" stop means those sleds won't be on the trails for very far. we also love meeting new sledders at those refreshment stops, always interesting people who are passionate on our sport.

Almost the same as riding road bikes or dirt bikes in the summer, to each their own.

CW

 

[polarisrider1]

First and foremost, I'm a snowmobiler, period. I don't care where, on trail, off trail, snirt, mud, rocks, it does not matter. It's in my blood, and I will do it till the day I cant, end of story. Right now at 48 years old, I absolutely love off trail, my passion is exploring creek bottoms, ravines, anywhere that presents a challenge. I have nothing but respect for anybody that snowmobiles, it's a passion we all have, regardless if it's on the trail or off.

Totally agree. Been on all brands, riding all terrain for past 44 years. Got my first sled at 12.