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I never knew sledding could be like this.
- truly addicted
started by mr_green
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March 3rd 2009 at 6:03 PM
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mr_green
Junior Member
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142 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: January 5th 2009
Location: Brook Park, Mn, USA
Current Sled: 1997 Arctic Cat ZRT 600
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I don't even know how to express how much fun Ive had in the last few days. For those who never saw my earlier threads, I came across a ZRT 600 for nothing ( well nearly nothing, I ended up ding a full rebuild with new pistons before it ran right, but thats in another topic)
Anyways. I also own a 1974 John deere 400 with a fan cooled 340 motor and a bogey wheel suspension. Having moved from Sacramento Ca, to rural Minnesota, I thought this was the cats meow. I had never laid my eyes on a sled prior to the John Deere let alone rode one, so I spent the next 3 years mindlessly putting around, minding any powder snow deeper than 6-8 inches, because of the low travel it was very prone to getting stuck and being carefull of rough terrain. I was happy.
Then I met the Arctic Cat........ we got 6 inches of fresh stuff ontop of the old pack, and Ive been out most of the last 4 days.Ive lanched off of drifts that formed on the upper shoulders in the ditches that were more than 7 ft high, spun around and shot straight back up a nearly verticle face caught several ft of air to whip around and repeat. Ive shot across a snowy lake at 90 mph. jumped plow ridges, carved through 2 ft of powdery drifts with out losing a bit of speed. Im in love.
Those of you who grew up watching this sport evolve, and those younger folks that were simply born into it are going to think Im crazy. maybe I am. I just had no Idea what this sport could be like.
I also learned that prolonged low speed ( less than 25mph) trail riding tends to bore the day lights out of me. Sure, you can see the sights..... but I can do that on my snow shoes too.
The only down side Ive found is that when Im hitting it hard, I can go through 6 gallons of gas in 25 miles. anyways. Keep them sleds flyin.
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March 3rd 2009 at 7:01 PM
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bobp53916
Looking for Sno Pro motor mounts
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890 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: December 14th 2008
Location: Gwinner ND/Waupun WI
Current Sled: 99 ZR600/2000 Sno Pro
2008-2009 Miles: 500+
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Your hooked...Very addicting sport, I agree totally...
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March 3rd 2009 at 7:32 PM
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wot800
The PTD
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54 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: December 18th 2007
Location: Columbus, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 2006 F7 SP,1996 Indy 440
2008-2009 Miles: 900
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I finally got the gf hooked, she didnt really like the first 2 years of riding on the back with me, and this I bought her a sled, and she loves it, she always want to ride , and shockingly she keeps up pretty well.
2001 XC 800 SP
MBRP race can
1.375" track
2" riser
2006 F7 Sno Pro EFI
Bikeman clutch kit
Handguards
144 studs
1997 Indy 440
Studs
Electric start
Reverse
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March 3rd 2009 at 8:24 PM
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sno700
Screw the yankees
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531 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 6th 2008
Location: Redwood Falls, MN
Current Sled: 03 Edge X 700
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Ive been riding for 11 years now and i love it now just as much as the first day i rode!....very possible this might also happen to you.
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March 3rd 2009 at 8:41 PM
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AKVectorGrl
Starting Member
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9 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: March 2nd 2009
Location: Palmer, Alaska
Current Sled: 2005 Vector
2008-2009 Miles: 50
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Very easily one of the most fun, expensive, enjoyable, relaxing things to do. And an awesome way to stay in shape rather than going to a boring gym. Now if only the skiers could agree that this is a great way to pass the time!
Love to read these kinds of stories! 
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March 3rd 2009 at 9:41 PM
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Luke
Snowmofile
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903 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: November 27th 2005
Location: Rotterdam, NY, USA
Current Sled: 1998 XC 700
2008-2009 Miles: 410
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Glad to hear it. Sounds like a fanatic to me. Welcome to heaven on earth my frind.
Ive been riding for 24 years and I never get tired of blasting ditches and snowbanks and just tearing up the yard in general. Greatest sport ever. Hell, greatest ANYTHING ever!!
1998 XC 700
SLP pipe, boost bottle, power packs, VForce, clutched, Ripsaw 1.25, M-10 susp, 2 in riser, handlebar hooks, third testicle, and good brakes.
"I have not failed, I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." - Thomas Alva Edison
Amsoil dealer
http://www.galushascottages.com
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March 3rd 2009 at 9:49 PM
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mmiller491
Adrenaline Junkie
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688 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 6th 2009
Location: Where ever the snow is, Michigan, USA
Current Sled: 1998 SRX 700 Triple
2008-2009 Miles: 500
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hell i have rode snowmobiles since i was in my moms stomach, i was a spring baby so yeah. in fact my mom induced labor by riding a quad at 9 months pregnant for me, apparently i was very stubborn. ive rode every year of my life for the past 18 years of my life, and not once have ai found something outside of the bedroom this fun. its a very addicting sport but you have have have to be careful, ive had a friend die on one and SEEN a friend get hit by a county plow truck up in paradise in the UP. just keep your eyes open and dont put yourself in danger. my dad two weeks ago almost got hit by a car crossing the road. the trail crossed on the corner on a road. he looked right, looked left, and then went, sure enough from his right came a car, luckily the car stopped about 2 inches away from his sled. just be safe man and youll find a sport youll adore til the age of 60.
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March 3rd 2009 at 9:50 PM
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RAMROD
Lovin it!
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157 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 6th 2009
Location: NY
Current Sled: 2000 XC700SP
2008-2009 Miles: 300
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Everytime I go out, I have as much fun as I did on that initial ride....
although it may be more fun, now that my suspension is dialed in a little better! 
The wife only bought me the sled, so that she can get one this year :( Guess I have to get her one.
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March 4th 2009 at 7:30 PM
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mr_green
Junior Member
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142 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 5th 2009
Location: Brook Park, Mn, USA
Current Sled: 1997 Arctic Cat ZRT 600
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I tell you what..... Winter will neer be the same for me again.
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March 5th 2009 at 7:19 AM
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mmiller491
Adrenaline Junkie
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688 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 6th 2009
Location: Where ever the snow is, Michigan, USA
Current Sled: 1998 SRX 700 Triple
2008-2009 Miles: 500
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good to hear man... glad to see we got another snowmobile fanatic
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March 11th 2009 at 10:13 PM
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v-maxsledder
Senior Member
v-maxsledder My dad is the man!!
Updated Thursday at 9:53 PM
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2869 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: July 12th 2006
Location: esko, minnesota, USA
Current Sled: 6 hundo sno pro
2008-2009 Miles: 250-350
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good to hear dude, it's awesome to see that the sport is growing. try out a newer sled and you will be just as impressed as going from the john deere to the zrt.
Owning a race sled is like having a totally hot girlfriend..... All of your friends want to see it, feel it and check it out..... They all want to know what it is like to ride it, but if they only knew how much time and money it takes to keep one up, they would call you a fool!
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March 12th 2009 at 6:03 AM
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frftrnick
Starting Member
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50 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: January 31st 2009
Location: Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, USA
Current Sled: 07 Switchback 600
2008-2009 Miles: 650
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that is great to hear. I could not think of doing anything else in the winter.
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March 12th 2009 at 12:43 PM
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littlemel
New Member
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100 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 20th 2009
Location: Hartland, WI, USA
Current Sled: Polaris 1993 xlt Triple
2008-2009 Miles: 100
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March 12th 2009 at 12:56 PM
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tdgbigfoot
Certified sledaholic
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1277 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: September 12th 2008
Location: Albany, Vermont, USA
Current Sled: 99 SKS 700, 96 Mach Z 780
2008-2009 Miles: 500
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Congrats on living life a little larger.
I'm the same way, but im not jsut restricted to being obssesed about drivng them, i love working on them and improving them, though i hate not having my good sled going. I havn't been riding in about two months. It really sucks.
2000 Indy Trail Touring 550, 1999 Indy SKS 700, 1996 Mach Z 780, 1994 Wildcat 700, 1991 Formula Plus, 1990 Safari LX, 1989 Indy 400, 1988 Tundra Skandic, 1987 Citation, 1986 Indy Trail 488, 198? Bravo
1969 Corvette 350
2000 Cheroekee - 4 1/2" lift, & other goodies
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March 23rd 2009 at 3:33 PM
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teamarctic14
i have a go sled not a show sled
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312 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 10th 2009
Location: north lawrence, ny, USA
Current Sled: 2000 zrt 600
2008-2009 Miles: 389
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