Water Skippin today - Three out of four sunk.. started by xcindy500
	March 21st 2009 at 6:30 PM  [ Modified March 21st 2009 at 6:31 PM ] Post #1
	xcindy500 Junior Member 291 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 6th 2007 Location: Carman, Manitoba, Canada Current Sled: 99 SKS 700 2008-2009 Miles: 999.9
	25% success rate. Not to bad. Was lots of fun and going good for my sled until i let my wife's younger brother drive, it was the worst one of the day. Half an hour of pulling to get it running again. The sleds ^Group shot Firecat Swimming Firecat Sunk Getting it going Second sled to get stuck 2003 Arctic Cat Firecat F5 Helpful friend Edge XC Buddy's New sled Wifes younger brother on sled just before it sinks SKS sunk Yup not going anywhere SKS waterlogged Pulling it out Pulling it out. Mine with wife's brother driving No pics of the first sled to get stuck, the 99 XC 500, it actually got stuck twice, once getting to the ditch and once their. I will upload some videos later. 1999 Polaris SKS 700 136" Arctic FX Graphics Powermadd bars Powermadd hand guards 6" riser PPP can Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	March 21st 2009 at 6:42 PM Post #2
	Polaristhewayout Rider of sleds 1008 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 25th 2008 Location: Webster, South Dakota Current Sled: 02 pro-x 440, Indy 500 2008-2009 Miles: 100
	lol that blows, atleast you recovered them. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 21st 2009 at 6:42 PM Post #3
	hardmikke6996 Junior Member 170 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 29th 2009 Location: sherburn, mn Current Sled: 94 polaris 580 xlt sp
	looks fun but bummer about it sinkin get up boy cause u catching one in the FACE Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 21st 2009 at 6:49 PM Post #4
	kenv56 Starting Member 28 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 15th 2007 Location: Carman, Manitoba, Canada Current Sled: 02 600 Edge X 2008-2009 Miles: 1100 miles
	Heres a preview of the videos.... Rating: +6 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 21st 2009 at 7:03 PM  [ Modified March 21st 2009 at 7:03 PM ] Post #5
	mmiller491 Adrenaline Junkie 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
	^^^ ohh i havent laughed that hard in a while "look mommy, a whale!" "no johnny thats just a snowmobile" Rating: +3 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 21st 2009 at 7:13 PM  [ Modified March 21st 2009 at 7:13 PM ] Post #6
	RioRyan Junior Member 132 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 19th 2009 Location: Kenora, Ontario, Canada Current Sled: 2004 Polaris 600 XC SP 2008-2009 Miles: 3000
	Quote originally posted by kenv56 Heres a preview of the videos.... That's the funniest snowmobile picture I've ever seen :D Where's the airbox? Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 21st 2009 at 7:18 PM Post #7
	xcindy500 Junior Member 291 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 6th 2007 Location: Carman, Manitoba, Canada Current Sled: 99 SKS 700 2008-2009 Miles: 999.9
	I took it out. 1999 Polaris SKS 700 136" Arctic FX Graphics Powermadd bars Powermadd hand guards 6" riser PPP can Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 21st 2009 at 7:25 PM Post #8
	powdermadd440 guzzlin' gas and haulin ass powdermadd440 wonders how long it will be before snowmobiles need to be inspected in Maine. Updated Tuesday at 6:33 PM 2695 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 15th 2005 Location: Fairfield, ME, USA Current Sled: 2001 edge x 600 2008-2009 Miles: 779
	Quote originally posted by xcindy500 25% success rate. Not to bad. You call that not to bad? When I flunk out of highschool with a 25 I'll tell my parents, "it's not to bad." I'd call 75% not to bad. Are all the sleds up and running again? 2001 edge x 600, Vforce 3 reeds, SLP boost bottle, SLP can, yellow primary spring, 4" RSI risers, RSI backcountry bars, RSI gel wraps, Acerbis hand guards, yellow skidplate, Simmons skis, 1 3/8" camoplast track, RSI ice scratchers Rating: +2 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 21st 2009 at 7:34 PM Post #9
	70panther340 Ride to Live, Live to Ride! 524 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 5th 2009 Location: Clear Lake ,Minnesota, USA Current Sled: 1970 panther 340 2008-2009 Miles: ±800 SoFar
	wow that pictures crazy/funny. take off your windshield, it'll make you go faster Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 21st 2009 at 7:36 PM Post #10
	polaris21 Have fun while you can, cuz lifes real!! 338 Posts Group: Members Member Since: August 30th 2006 Location: Dakota, IL Current Sled: sold the mxzx 440 2008-2009 Miles: 25+
	Quote originally posted by powdermadd440 Quote originally posted by xcindy500 25% success rate. Not to bad. You call that not to bad? When I flunk out of highschool with a 25 I'll tell my parents, "it's not to bad." I'd call 75% not to bad. Are all the sleds up and running again? haha i just choked on pudding reading that. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 21st 2009 at 8:07 PM Post #11
	mmiller491 Adrenaline Junkie 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
	VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO! Come on i've been sitting on here waiting for this. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 21st 2009 at 9:50 PM Post #12
	arcticcatmatt Spleen Splitter arcticcatmatt leaving after work for 3 days of shotgun season back home! Updated Friday at 12:16 PM 14007 Posts Group: Moderators Member Since: November 25th 2001 Location: Berkshire, NY, USA Current Sled: 96/97 ZRT 600 2008-2009 Miles: 450
	Quote originally posted by kenv56 Heres a preview of the videos.... WOW. In all my years on SF. Never seen that before! I will never skip water that is over 6 inches!!! Water in engine = not good Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 21st 2009 at 10:02 PM Post #13
	xcindy500 Junior Member 291 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 6th 2007 Location: Carman, Manitoba, Canada Current Sled: 99 SKS 700 2008-2009 Miles: 999.9
	Quote originally posted by polaris21 Quote originally posted by powdermadd440 Quote originally posted by xcindy500 25% success rate. Not to bad. You call that not to bad? When I flunk out of highschool with a 25 I'll tell my parents, "it's not to bad." I'd call 75% not to bad. Are all the sleds up and running again? haha i just choked on pudding reading that. HA maybe a little sarcasm their. Yes all the sleds drove home, I even played some more after starting my sled again. AND HERE IS THE VIDEOS. Arctic cat sinking Pulling my sled over Starting my sled Some skipping Some more skipping Some more water skipping. I hope the links all work. 1999 Polaris SKS 700 136" Arctic FX Graphics Powermadd bars Powermadd hand guards 6" riser PPP can Rating: +1 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 21st 2009 at 10:13 PM Post #14
	dtmmil Senior Member 3182 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 27th 2007 Location: Hawley, MN, USA Current Sled: 99 xc700
	That just makes me want to try it that much more!!!! Why did the cat sink so fast?? It looked like it was going to go then it just sunk. Clutched Jetted, boyesen reed petals, boost bottle, 98xc carbs slides, 1371 needles, gutted air box Homeade 7 1/2" riser Homeade suspension drop brackets shortened and blackened windshield powermadd handguards 144 conversion, tracks usa extensions, custom tunnel extension and rear bumper, IQ flap, 1.25" track Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 21st 2009 at 10:14 PM  [ Modified March 21st 2009 at 10:15 PM ] Post #15
	xcindy500 Junior Member 291 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 6th 2007 Location: Carman, Manitoba, Canada Current Sled: 99 SKS 700 2008-2009 Miles: 999.9
	^^^He started really slow. Buy the end he was going the whole way. This was his first year on a sled and first time on water. 1999 Polaris SKS 700 136" Arctic FX Graphics Powermadd bars Powermadd hand guards 6" riser PPP can Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 21st 2009 at 10:16 PM Post #16
	atlast New Member 78 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 18th 2008
	Sounds like the belt got wet on the cat Rating: +2 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 22nd 2009 at 12:11 AM  [ Modified March 22nd 2009 at 12:13 AM ] Post #17
	Ramskye Junior Member 255 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 3rd 2007 Location: Coral Harbour, nunavut, Canada Current Sled: '08 600RR 2008-2009 Miles: unknown
	Quote originally posted by dtmmil That just makes me want to try it that much more!!!! Why did the cat sink so fast?? It looked like it was going to go then it just sunk. because cats are afriad of water Quote originally posted by mmiller491 ^^^ ohh i havent laughed that hard in a while "look mommy, a whale!" "no johnny thats just a snowmobile" your 1 ton iron yammi probly wouldn't even stay on top of water for a second. 1992 RXL 650 EFI 1994 Sport 440 fan 1994 XLT 580 1998 XCR 600 2002 XC 600 sp 2004 PRO-XR 440 2007 Trail 550 Deluxe 2008 IQ 600 RR Rating: -2 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 22nd 2009 at 12:56 AM Post #18
	srx_600 www.snowmobilehotspots.com srx_600 if its gonna be this warm i would rather have it be summer... Updated Thursday at 8:28 PM 2295 Posts Group: Members Member Since: April 29th 2007 Location: South Dakota, USA Current Sled: 2003 RMK 700 151 2008-2009 Miles: 1200
	^^Couldnt be more wrong, they may weigh a ton, but produce a ton of power. Idiot.. Rating: +3 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 22nd 2009 at 7:24 AM Post #19
	motodeficient Waiting for more snow 1358 Posts Group: Members Member Since: July 21st 2007 Location: MAINE Current Sled: 04 XC 660 SP 2008-2009 Miles: 800
	Cat has a narrower track too Rating: +4 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 22nd 2009 at 7:53 AM Post #20
	rsims16 Live By The Edge Of Your Seat 776 Posts Group: Members Member Since: July 11th 2007 Location: Canton, Mass, USA Current Sled: 1991 Indy 650 2008-2009 Miles: 405miles
	Those are pretty cool photos and videos you took. Hopefully your group has better luck next time. Family Forever Forever Family My reputation grows with every failure- George Bernard Shaw As you climb the ladder of success make sure it is leaning against the right building- H. Jackson Brown Jr. The only book that has a sad ending is a check book My sleds 1989 Phazer 1990 Phazer 1991 Indy 650 1995 XLT special 1997 Skidoo Mach 1 700 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 22nd 2009 at 10:29 AM Post #21
	Viper17 Average Member 671 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 1st 2007 Location: Three Lakes, Wisconsin, USA Current Sled: 05 IQr 440, 03 SXViper
	Quote originally posted by Ramskye Quote originally posted by dtmmil That just makes me want to try it that much more!!!! Why did the cat sink so fast?? It looked like it was going to go then it just sunk. because cats are afriad of water Quote originally posted by mmiller491 ^^^ ohh i havent laughed that hard in a while "look mommy, a whale!" "no johnny thats just a snowmobile" your 1 ton iron yammi probly wouldn't even stay on top of water for a second. Yeah your right, yamahas really suck on the water Skipping on the 4th 2003 SXViper -2 inch track -Tag bars -Gravity Worx Cables -custom Painted Hood -Upgraded Motor Mounts 2005 IQ 440 Rating: +4 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 22nd 2009 at 11:44 AM Post #22
	artiksno340 Advanced Member 1933 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 16th 2005 Location: Danielsville/Bloomsburg, PA, USA Current Sled: 03 Renegade 600/98 XC 600 2008-2009 Miles: 400
	Quote originally posted by arcticcatmatt WOW. In all my years on SF. Never seen that before! I will never skip water that is over 6 inches!!! Water in engine = not good Nonsense. Water's good for it. Cleans it out. I hope you drained all oil lines and such or you're in for trouble in the future. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 22nd 2009 at 1:47 PM Post #23
	The_Hunter Starting Member 19 Posts Group: Members Member Since: March 22nd 2009 Location: Manitoba, Canada Current Sled: 1999 Indy 600 XCSP 2008-2009 Miles: 1000
	Nice post. Too bad we never got any pics of my XC 500 sled sunk, especially the first time. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 22nd 2009 at 4:07 PM Post #24
	xcindy500 Junior Member 291 Posts Group: Members Member Since: February 6th 2007 Location: Carman, Manitoba, Canada Current Sled: 99 SKS 700 2008-2009 Miles: 999.9
	Quote originally posted by artiksno340 Quote originally posted by arcticcatmatt WOW. In all my years on SF. Never seen that before! I will never skip water that is over 6 inches!!! Water in engine = not good Nonsense. Water's good for it. Cleans it out. I hope you drained all oil lines and such or you're in for trouble in the future. The water never got high enough o get in the oil tank. And we got it out with in 10 min of it going down. And after we got it running i held the oiler wide open for a long time. Which is why it is smoking in one video. I also drove it for a good 15 min after most of which was wide open, i think it is all good. 1999 Polaris SKS 700 136" Arctic FX Graphics Powermadd bars Powermadd hand guards 6" riser PPP can Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	March 22nd 2009 at 4:39 PM Post #25
	rougepolaris s#^t happens 498 Posts Group: Members Member Since: September 2nd 2008 Location: williamstown, new york, USA Current Sled: polaris xcsp 600 2008-2009 Miles: 814
	Quote originally posted by Viper17 Quote originally posted by Ramskye Quote originally posted by dtmmil That just makes me want to try it that much more!!!! Why did the cat sink so fast?? It looked like it was going to go then it just sunk. because cats are afriad of water Quote originally posted by mmiller491 ^^^ ohh i havent laughed that hard in a while "look mommy, a whale!" "no johnny thats just a snowmobile" your 1 ton iron yammi probly wouldn't even stay on top of water for a second. Yeah your right, yamahas really suck on the water Skipping on the 4th was that you in the beginning empty a bag of skittles in the toilet and flush it;s like watching a 5 second nascar race Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit