How warm is TOO warm to be sledding?

[Anvil1010]

We were planning one last trip for this weekend, but the temps are supposed to be +17C . I am having second thoughts because I think this is way too warm for the sleds.

Any feedback/advice from others out there?

 

[maxwell]

doesnt matter providing you run liquid cooled sleds and there is sufficient snow cover.

open up the hood vents as best you can and giver er

 

[Deasoninc]

We ride right into June and have riddin in +30. No problems.

 

[JaySimon]

Be aware of solar warming of the snowpack. As it gets warmer, it becomes more likely to come down. You likely already know this, but mentioning it wouldn't hurt...

 

[polarice]

Be aware of solar warming of the snowpack. As it gets warmer, it becomes more likely to come down. You likely already know this, but mentioning it wouldn't hurt...

never hurts to remind us all of that once in a while

 

[tmix]

doesnt matter providing you run liquid cooled sleds and there is sufficient snow cover.

open up the hood vents as best you can and giver er

maxwell is correct, open up all the vents and pinnner, cheers!

 

[canadakevin]

In the warmer weather - most everytime I stop I put a little snow on top of my tunnel and kick some snow up into the underside of the tunnel at the rear - I run two M seriers cats and this does help for not overheating on them.

Have a great ride this weekend.

Kevin

 

[Modman]

I have seen it be +15 at the parking lot and snowing up top in June. Fan cooled sleds will have a little more problem with vapour locking if the fuel lines run close to the motor or exhaust, otherwise the liquid sleds run just fine. Put the scratchers down and gunner. If you can, take the hood off if you are really concerned.

As mentioned, solar warming and wet avy's are big concerns, and also when the snow gets that warm it rots fast once water starts passing through it, you can get stuck pretty bad and pretty easily later in the day. Just head up earlier in the day (leaving the parking lot by 7 am) and plan on coming back a little earlier (back at the truck by 3 pm).

Years ago we used to get up and ride at 5 am and be back at the truck by 1 pm before things got too hot and soft.

In the harder spring snow you can travel a long way really fast because it's like riding on a highway, it's easy to cover long distances.

 

[maxwell]

sometimes with the rotten snow i cant even climb where i could with a couple feet of fresh

 

[Anvil1010]

Thanks all. I have ridden in pretty warm temps before, but I think this may be the warmest yet. Will have to see how things work out.

 

[04f6]

i've rode in 65 degree f temp and never had a problem if i kept in snow and kicked some up in the tunnel never had an issue.

 

[moyiesledhead]

Watch out for that soft snow. Like riding in a Slurpee sometimes! Still fun though!

 

[island rider]

I have riden in plus 20 weather hear on the island , I just take my hood off , Food for thought , snow reflects uv make sure you have sun screen , I had a really bad sun burn on my arms and face one year .

 

[OverBore]

The liquid cooled sleds will be fine. Your beverages however may be too warm.

 

[Summiteer]

If your cylinders become smaller than your pistons, it is too warm out to sled

 

[Silent Bob]

I am going out regardless of temp next Saturday, was out on Wednesday and it was great!!

 

[Fatdaddy]

Spring sledding at +30 is where it's at. Next best thing without sand! No problems with temps just keep snow inside track & on tunnel. Stop & reload / cool down /
Come home with sun tans is where friends are envious.

 

[CUSO]

It is too warm when your sledding buddy is in a thong... and it isn't a girl!!

 

[Carbon]

It is too warm when your sledding buddy is in a thong... and it isn't a girl!!

:d

 

[imdoo'n]

It is too warm when your sledding buddy is in a thong... and it isn't a girl!!



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