I'm headed on a heck of a journey to go get my kids a sled next weekend. Right now they're just hopping on with one of us, but my daughter will be driving next year! I can't wait!!
Sledding with your family
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Rene G
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I can’t wait to get a couple more sleds, but I’ve taken quite the hit since COVID, so I have to wait a while.
Yeah I hear you. Sorry to hear that. I'm very grateful that my job has stayed consistent. 2020 was a heck of a year for everyone, one thing I haven't struggled with was work, and im grateful for that every day I lace up my boots
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NoBrakes!
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Last week I wish I took more pictures! I took a bit of time off and we went up North for a change of scenery. It was still cool, but between up North and at home, the terrorists rode close to 100 miles on a 120 and 200. 200 is running better now that I have the jetting figured out. Idles like a champ finally!!
My middle dude on his 120 is entertaining. His 120 will do 21 mph now. I found a little slough for them to jump around in and they are getting more and more confident as time goes on. As we were going across a field on Sunday, the 120 started making a grinding noise and he shut his machine down. I thought he was taking a break. I came back and low and behold, he had ropes connected to the skis. Where the %*^& did he get a rope from? He told me he's been packing a rope, water, snacks, and some tools (He had a crescent wrench, pliers, and a *hammer* in the back of his machine...) as that's what snowmobiliers do. Looked at the machine and the goofy mount on the tensioner backed off and threw a chain. Easy fix once I got home, but had to tow him back home.
Moral of the story - He's somewhat learning how I learned to ride - ride..fix..ride..fix..ride..fix...Oddly enough I'm pretty proud!
My middle dude on his 120 is entertaining. His 120 will do 21 mph now. I found a little slough for them to jump around in and they are getting more and more confident as time goes on. As we were going across a field on Sunday, the 120 started making a grinding noise and he shut his machine down. I thought he was taking a break. I came back and low and behold, he had ropes connected to the skis. Where the %*^& did he get a rope from? He told me he's been packing a rope, water, snacks, and some tools (He had a crescent wrench, pliers, and a *hammer* in the back of his machine...) as that's what snowmobiliers do. Looked at the machine and the goofy mount on the tensioner backed off and threw a chain. Easy fix once I got home, but had to tow him back home.
Moral of the story - He's somewhat learning how I learned to ride - ride..fix..ride..fix..ride..fix...Oddly enough I'm pretty proud!
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Lightningmike
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Great times. Sounds like you all had fun.
fredw
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Had family and friends out over family week, good times, little carnage, lots of story’s.. might even cost me a few extra sleds for next year.. but listening to them at the supper table.. Priceless
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NoBrakes!
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I ran into a family at Boulder with a mom on a Blast M 400, and a daughter on a 200. they had been to the sugar bowl the day before!!!
he ranted and raved about the 400 and its capability and how the daughters 200 was working well.
I just might need a 400 venom for the wife when she gets sick of sitting on the Venture...
he ranted and raved about the 400 and its capability and how the daughters 200 was working well.
I just might need a 400 venom for the wife when she gets sick of sitting on the Venture...
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Bogger
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A little 2007 300 freestyle 1.5" x 121 just popped up on the Onoway buy/sell page on facebook - located in Whitecourt for $4500 no e-start but that seems like pre-covid pricing.
snopro
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See some Freestyles. Man those sleds hold their value.
Buddies fleet a 277 a 300 and a 550.
Lightningmike
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Some family... some great friends last weekend.
Rotax_Kid
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I have 2 300's and are looking for a 550. They are really fun little machines
snopro
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They are actually more popular now than when they were a current model in the lineup
Sledtillded
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My 15 year old son is really taking to sledding. Instead of watching tic toc he watches sled videos on you tube so will take that as a win.
Locally my family rides vintage sleds and love going old school !!!
https://youtube.com/shorts/GQ6-7JBoT1Y
https://youtube.com/shorts/a3fQLAr39uU
Locally my family rides vintage sleds and love going old school !!!
https://youtube.com/shorts/GQ6-7JBoT1Y
https://youtube.com/shorts/a3fQLAr39uU
Sledtillded
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Some more pics of the family out on the snow this winter !!!
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