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Hastings Snow Show
- What did you think of the Hastings show?
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October 13th 2008 at 10:33 AM
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PX
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Personally, I thought this was the worst show to date. I was amazed at the prices there, and the dealers were not open to any kind of barganing. Or maybe it was just with me? I took a lot of money, and only spent a little on a tilt bed lift shock. Picked that up for $35.
It seemed like there was 1 Moped for every snowmobile there this year. I almost bought an electric one for my daughter LOL!
I noticed not a lot of people walking around with anything in their hands except for the $3 pops that were being sold at the food vendors. I was only there for about an hour and a half. I did watch some of the races, and one of the guys stood his sled straight up and down. That was entertaining. I do enjoy the races as well.
Anyway, I thought the show wasn't as good this year. And I was interested in knowing what you other fanatics thought about it. The Novi Snow show is the weekend after Halloween.I'll go there since I live about 20 minutes away. 
Who Cares what people think, most of the time they don't!!
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October 13th 2008 at 10:54 AM
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NathanFrier
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I goto hastings every year i love it. Even bought a sled down there this year, just to warn u the NOVI show i hear is mostly helmets, jackets, pants, etc.... its not like hastings from what i hear... I could be wrong tho.
Quote originally posted by PX
Personally, I thought this was the worst show to date. I was amazed at the prices there, and the dealers were not open to any kind of barganing. Or maybe it was just with me? I took a lot of money, and only spent a little on a tilt bed lift shock. Picked that up for $35.
It seemed like there was 1 Moped for every snowmobile there this year. I almost bought an electric one for my daughter LOL!
I noticed not a lot of people walking around with anything in their hands except for the $3 pops that were being sold at the food vendors. I was only there for about an hour and a half. I did watch some of the races, and one of the guys stood his sled straight up and down. That was entertaining. I do enjoy the races as well.
Anyway, I thought the show wasn't as good this year. And I was interested in knowing what you other fanatics thought about it. The Novi Snow show is the weekend after Halloween.I'll go there since I live about 20 minutes away.
2001 Edge X 600
1994 XLT 580
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October 13th 2008 at 11:10 AM
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I only walked through the midway area. I wanted to check out the new Mich. made sled, so thats the only reason I went over that way.
I thought the swap was great. Many, many, buyers and more sellers than last year. Then again, there should have been because there was no swap on Sunday this year. I figured I would get a idea of the the economy by the no. of sleds for sale. I don't believe there were any more than last year. Prices seemed real fair but far from dirt cheap. They just need to let the sellers in at first light so they can be set up at 9. The line of trucks and trailers was to the road and beyond by the time they let them in at 8am. Some of them in line at 8 didn't get in and parked until 9.
this jumped in my truck and came home with me from Hastings.
I've never had a ten But I've had 5 two's
GARAGE FULL OF WEDGIES
1998 XC 700
1998 XC 600
1998 XCF 440
1997 SKS 700
2003 Pro X oops thats an "edgie"
1976 tx 340
1972 colt 340
1974 John Deere 400
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October 13th 2008 at 11:15 AM
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KRSS144
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Dodger-So was that the Prox with no engine? That went fast. Didnt look like anything new sold but a fair amount in the swap meet. It didnt look like the economy was stopping anyone on sat. and it was hot out.
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October 13th 2008 at 11:28 AM
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GotMud
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I spent 3 days collecting all my spare parts, pricing them and loading them. Unloaded them at the swap, loaded back up what didn't sell. And still have to unload what didn't sell. I spent $30.00 to get in and swap and only sold $32.00 of parts, never doing that again. I was amazed that noone picked up more parts. I did get to meet a few new members and that's always nice.
When hell freezes over I'll ride there too!!
Quote originally posted by MX86
"Gee that can sounds nice, bet ya he soaked it in water and then baked it"
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October 13th 2008 at 12:00 PM
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[quote=originally posted by KRSS144]
Dodger-So was that the Prox with no engine? That went fast. Didnt look like anything new sold but a fair amount in the swap meet. It didnt look like the economy was stopping anyone on sat. and it was hot out.
yep, that was the one with no powerplant. Been looking for a nice chassis, and that one is nice. I think I bought it around 10AM or so. I watched him unload it and went over to check it out. The color scheme caught my eye so I made him a offer......Another walk though for me later and he stopped me and accepted my offer. He found an engine he wanted and needed cash......
I've never had a ten But I've had 5 two's
GARAGE FULL OF WEDGIES
1998 XC 700
1998 XC 600
1998 XCF 440
1997 SKS 700
2003 Pro X oops thats an "edgie"
1976 tx 340
1972 colt 340
1974 John Deere 400
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October 13th 2008 at 1:07 PM
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NathanFrier
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2008-2009 Miles: 1449
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ya i bought a sled down there to.. polaris 01 edge...
Quote originally posted by dodger
I only walked through the midway area. I wanted to check out the new Mich. made sled, so thats the only reason I went over that way.
I thought the swap was great. Many, many, buyers and more sellers than last year. Then again, there should have been because there was no swap on Sunday this year. I figured I would get a idea of the the economy by the no. of sleds for sale. I don't believe there were any more than last year. Prices seemed real fair but far from dirt cheap. They just need to let the sellers in at first light so they can be set up at 9. The line of trucks and trailers was to the road and beyond by the time they let them in at 8am. Some of them in line at 8 didn't get in and parked until 9.
this jumped in my truck and came home with me from Hastings.
Hey dodger were u selling parts down there?? I think i bought a snowflap for my XLT later in the day for
5$....
2001 Edge X 600
1994 XLT 580
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October 13th 2008 at 1:22 PM
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just buying, I think I was out of the fairgrounds by 12.30. Its no haydays, but I filled my truck with goodies this year.
This ones for Mr GotMud...nice to meet ya!
Error: File 139068 doesn't exist in gallery!
I've never had a ten But I've had 5 two's
GARAGE FULL OF WEDGIES
1998 XC 700
1998 XC 600
1998 XCF 440
1997 SKS 700
2003 Pro X oops thats an "edgie"
1976 tx 340
1972 colt 340
1974 John Deere 400
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October 13th 2008 at 2:23 PM
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Piped700XC
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I thought the show was pretty good a little warm for me though. I felt like a kid in a candy store!! My friend did find a recoil for his cat for a good price, the guy even pulled it off for him.(it was still on a motor) I was real tempted to pick up the phazer parts sled but decided not to at the last minute.
I've got mud in my blood and ice in my veins.
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October 13th 2008 at 2:31 PM
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GotMud
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Quote originally posted by dodger
just buying, I think I was out of the fairgrounds by 12.30. Its no haydays, but I filled my truck with goodies this year.
This ones for Mr GotMud...nice to meet ya!
Error: File 139068 doesn't exist in gallery!
Was very nice meeting you too dodger, we'll have to do some riding this year. We'll see how my 700cfi does against the xc700.
When hell freezes over I'll ride there too!!
Quote originally posted by MX86
"Gee that can sounds nice, bet ya he soaked it in water and then baked it"
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October 13th 2008 at 2:38 PM
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PX I have more pics if its OK to hyjack your thread......or I could start a new thread
I've never had a ten But I've had 5 two's
GARAGE FULL OF WEDGIES
1998 XC 700
1998 XC 600
1998 XCF 440
1997 SKS 700
2003 Pro X oops thats an "edgie"
1976 tx 340
1972 colt 340
1974 John Deere 400
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October 13th 2008 at 2:40 PM
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PX
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Location: White Lake, Mi, USA
Current Sled: 95 STORM
2008-2009 Miles: 250
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knock yourself out.. let's see em!
I guess I was the only one that felt like HAstings didn't live up to my expectations.. oh well.. I'll still go next year... LOL!!!
Who Cares what people think, most of the time they don't!!
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October 13th 2008 at 2:51 PM
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SSnthe10s
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I like the novi show just cuz its close to me and it usually has the stuff i want. its mostly just just vendors selling gear and misc. stuff. the beef jerky booth is always great too! Ill be picking up a new windshield there this year.
-Mike
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October 13th 2008 at 2:55 PM
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I've never had a ten But I've had 5 two's
GARAGE FULL OF WEDGIES
1998 XC 700
1998 XC 600
1998 XCF 440
1997 SKS 700
2003 Pro X oops thats an "edgie"
1976 tx 340
1972 colt 340
1974 John Deere 400
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October 13th 2008 at 4:16 PM
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rougepolaris
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dodger what year is that pro-x a 2003
empty a bag of skittles in the toilet and flush it;s like watching a 5 second nascar race
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October 13th 2008 at 4:36 PM
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Yes,minus some graphics and a black bellypan
I've never had a ten But I've had 5 two's
GARAGE FULL OF WEDGIES
1998 XC 700
1998 XC 600
1998 XCF 440
1997 SKS 700
2003 Pro X oops thats an "edgie"
1976 tx 340
1972 colt 340
1974 John Deere 400
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October 14th 2008 at 8:34 AM
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98700xcBB
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2008-2009 Miles: 274
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I thought it was a good show, I got good deals on parts I needed. I picked up a set of SLP twin pipes for my 700 for dirt cheap, and new trailer tires.
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October 14th 2008 at 8:59 AM
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SPX Ultra
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Dodger thats me in the 1st and 3rd picture in the red hat second person in talking to a friend of mine who is the first person with his back to you. That's funny, sorry I didnt see ya I would have said hello. Also the guy that picked up that Indy 500 with me is also in the background to the right next to my son in the green sweatshirt.
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October 14th 2008 at 9:30 AM
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Sorry I didn't recognize you as well...I was in Budshackracers sale spot being far from helpful. 98700xcbb was there as well(I had to find the deals for him). I wonder if someone bought the red edge sled that had 1800 dollars on it. It needed some things but I bet 1500 would buy it at noon.
I've never had a ten But I've had 5 two's
GARAGE FULL OF WEDGIES
1998 XC 700
1998 XC 600
1998 XCF 440
1997 SKS 700
2003 Pro X oops thats an "edgie"
1976 tx 340
1972 colt 340
1974 John Deere 400
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October 14th 2008 at 11:07 AM
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98700xcBB
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Current Sled: 98 700 xc
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Dodger you always find the steal-deals thanks for the help. The flangs are 32.15 ea with rings.
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October 14th 2008 at 11:46 AM
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NathanFrier
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Member Since: November 17th 2007
Location: Cadillac, Michigan, USA
Current Sled: 2001 Polaris Edge X 600
2008-2009 Miles: 1449
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ya dodger I bought that Edge nothing there was a better deal. dropping an M10 in it this weekend.
Quote originally posted by dodger
Sorry I didn't recognize you as well...I was in Budshackracers sale spot being far from helpful. 98700xcbb was there as well(I had to find the deals for him). I wonder if someone bought the red edge sled that had 1800 dollars on it. It needed some things but I bet 1500 would buy it at noon.
2001 Edge X 600
1994 XLT 580
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October 14th 2008 at 1:15 PM
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I thought about it, but am happy I came home with what I did. A XCR 800 mill will fit in the Prox nicely. It will make a nice screamer that Polaris should have made.
I don't know about nothing there was a better deal.....I seen some great deals, but you had to get there early to get them.
I've never had a ten But I've had 5 two's
GARAGE FULL OF WEDGIES
1998 XC 700
1998 XC 600
1998 XCF 440
1997 SKS 700
2003 Pro X oops thats an "edgie"
1976 tx 340
1972 colt 340
1974 John Deere 400
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October 14th 2008 at 3:16 PM
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firecatF5
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I went, and thought it was prety good. I couldn't find anything i needed or wanted to have, but it was fun. The tractor racing was funny!
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October 14th 2008 at 3:24 PM
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GotMud
Triple Trader
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Quote originally posted by dodger
A XCR 800 mill will fit in the Prox nicely. It will make a nice screamer that Polaris should have made.
Now that is a sleeper project!!
When hell freezes over I'll ride there too!!
Quote originally posted by MX86
"Gee that can sounds nice, bet ya he soaked it in water and then baked it"
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October 14th 2008 at 7:51 PM
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Sno-mo-nut
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Hey GotMud, I was looking for ya, but with so many vendors and having never met you!!!! Looking at the pictures, I do remember the black and red Polaris though. You were on the outside row of vendors near the parking lot.
As far as purchases, there is nothing I need. Me and a buddy went to get us set in motion for the snow season. The drags are fun to watch, but damn are some of those things LOUD!
Hopefully I can meet up with some of you on the trails this season.
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