So, you think you need a $12k mountain sled to have fun in the backcountry??
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eltrain1984
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Great video! So cool to see those old sleds in action! Very high production value on that video.
hoffmansledder
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Pretty much do anything with any sled in hero snow. need an Enticey 250 out there to tear it up too
(TK) Mustard Bucket
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slow motion with a sled that barley moves as it is.
The point is, these kids are out there having just as much fun as anybody else and they are ridding $500 dollar beaters. They're probably not complaining about all the money they "wasted" on snowmobiles, and here is the real kicker---they don't need four feet of powder to get use out of their machine!
sledboy482
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I think this is now my all time favorite snowmobile video. Cool shots on old iron ridden by young guys makes this so special!
I am quite the smart ars on some threads,(klim). This video is why. I ride with a few great locals,some are on 500$ sleds and they feel thankful if their dad let them use the $2000 cream puff. Their hodge podge of gear keeps them warm. They never complain ,they are just happy to be in the woods riding. Just something to think about,the next time you drop big $on something you don't really need.fyi,I have nothing against Klim. When the snow returns,have fun with what you are riding and wearing.At the end of the day,as long as everyone had fun,mission complete!
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skiroule
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The point is, these kids are out there having just as much fun as anybody else and they are ridding $500 dollar beaters. They're probably not complaining about all the money they "wasted" on snowmobiles, and here is the real kicker---they don't need four feet of powder to get use out of their machine!
I was thinking the exact same thing. Seems like it's real easy to fall into the trap of thinking that the newest, biggest, baddest, fastest, deepest, steepest, whatever, is necessary for having a good time. This video is a reminder that it isn't.
Loved the video.
Yes, we are making fun of You!
That was a great video, but, if you noticed, it was all sidehilling in a straight line or going downhill in a straight line. Don't get me wrong, that was awesome seeing the old iron out there tearing it up, but how "happy" would you be after doing that for a day? Sled nowadays are ridiculously priced, but look at the technology and power the newer ones have. I don't see an Indy 500 doing a tail stand, and spin 180 to go in the other direction or carve like a knife. Not to say many of us can do that move, but we have ability to with newer machines.
I will say, it does give me a new appreciation and a want..... to go buy a 80's-90's machine and build it up and out. Something you can ride in low snow and just beat the heck out of it.
Thanks Snoluver for the video.
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skiroule
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Pretty funny! Thanks for the first laugh of the day.
skiroule
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lenny
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the entire video in slo mo is kinda annoying but gotta say he was having fun and I am jealous. We didn't invent oftrail. I know many older guys around here and that's all they do and think nothing of it. The older boys may not be as aggressive but none the less they go where they want to
I will sell you my 2001 Yamaha SX600R for your new want. And, I will sell it to you for what I have in it.
tilltheend
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That was pretty awesome, I remember when we were at a CC race up in MN and a bunch of us took out 10 year old resort rental fan sleds and rode like we were 12 years old again. It was a absolute blast, no one could get over 65 mph so your skills really showed through.... on race day my race sled was taken apart in tech cause everyone knew it wasnt the rider anymore
I will sell you my 2001 Yamaha SX600R for your new want. And, I will sell it to you for what I have in it.
Ah....yea.....oh wait.....I'm allergic to anything blue! Sorry Skylar! Now maybe if was say a 98-99 ZR, with extended track, then we could talk.