http://www.snowmobileforum.com Straight up! You know the fastest way to the heavens is with a 159 inch track with 2 inch lugs. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:33:01 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.snowmobileforum.com/images/snowmobileforum/misc/rss.jpg http://www.snowmobileforum.com http://www.snowmobileforum.com/mountain-riding/40601-thinking-about-trip-mountains.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:33:22 GMT OK Guys, I need some opinions and possibly some info. I live in Southern Ontario, home of the 3 week snowmobile season (sometimes even that is a... OK Guys, I need some opinions and possibly some info. I live in Southern Ontario, home of the 3 week snowmobile season (sometimes even that is a stretch!) Well I have been pondering a trip out west in BC during my christmas break from school. I have always wanted to try riding in the mountains, and I figure this is a good chance!

I want to know, what places are good to go in BC? Also, what sort of prices should I expect to pay for machine rentals? Anybody from out that way have any ideas? I dont know if this trip will happen since I cannot find anyone to go with me, but I want to try and make it happen. It would be fairly boring if I went by myself, as I am young (21)....

Let me know what you guys think! ]]> Mountain Riding Waters88 http://www.snowmobileforum.com/mountain-riding/40601-thinking-about-trip-mountains.html http://www.snowmobileforum.com/mountain-riding/40577-going-mountains.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:57:51 GMT Sometime around Christmas I plan on going to Revelstoke, BC to go sledding in the mountains. I was wondering if many people have been there and if my... Sometime around Christmas I plan on going to Revelstoke, BC to go sledding in the mountains. I was wondering if many people have been there and if my sled will be able to play around up there. I live in Saskatchewan so we dont see very much snow, still none predicted for like 2 weeks:mad::mad:

I have an 06 crossfire 700 with the stock 136x1.25 track, I was planning on buying a 2" track for when I do go. Would 2" be good? I dont want smaller obviously but if I go bigger is it just going to be too big for clearance or power wise?

I'd like to do some deep powder riding, Big jumps and everything else thats fun:cool: ]]> Mountain Riding 355BU http://www.snowmobileforum.com/mountain-riding/40577-going-mountains.html http://www.snowmobileforum.com/mountain-riding/40497-mountain-thrashing.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:33:37 GMT when i got my xlt the hood was pretty trashed, i was just planning on running with it not on, what do u guys think.should i do anything with the air... when i got my xlt the hood was pretty trashed, i was just planning on running with it not on, what do u guys think.should i do anything with the air box, or just leave it stock. also should i take off the sway bar? thanks bret and if you have any other mountain riding tips and how to set up my sled i would really apperciate it. ]]> Mountain Riding nothingbutair http://www.snowmobileforum.com/mountain-riding/40497-mountain-thrashing.html http://www.snowmobileforum.com/mountain-riding/39886-deep-powder-not-too-steep-slopes.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:48:35 GMT Hi there, I am in the process of researching sleds. I have been tasked with buying one for the company I work for. I work for a hydro company... Hi there,

I am in the process of researching sleds. I have been tasked with buying one for the company I work for. I work for a hydro company which has an intake at a high elevation (1500m), accessible by logging roads at a max of 35% grade. During the winter months we may need to go up to the intake from time to time. During a heavy snow season we may have up to 4 meters of snow. No one here has any experience riding snowmobiles, but we are familiar with ATVs.

I am wondering if I could get some suggestions on what sled I should get. Are there certain brands which are better for mountain applications? I hear that longer tracks are better for powder, but also harder to control. We may need to use one snowmobile for two people too. So, I guess we should get one with adequate power for that too.

Any suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Micah ]]> Mountain Riding micahsmith http://www.snowmobileforum.com/mountain-riding/39886-deep-powder-not-too-steep-slopes.html http://www.snowmobileforum.com/mountain-riding/39857-mountain-riding.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:00:00 GMT I was wondering if anyone knows of a good place to take a vacation out west? Im from the north east and always wanted to try mountain riding.Is there... I was wondering if anyone knows of a good place to take a vacation out west? Im from the north east and always wanted to try mountain riding.Is there any places to rent good mountain sleds like 700 or 800 size sleds and places to stay with real mountain riding? ]]> Mountain Riding ppolaris1010 http://www.snowmobileforum.com/mountain-riding/39857-mountain-riding.html http://www.snowmobileforum.com/mountain-riding/39765-136-track.html Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:14:11 GMT I have an '00 Summit 700.
I plan to go up to the mountains, near revelstoke this spring.
is a 136 enough to ge me around well?:dunno:
136x15x2
Those 2inch lugs should make a good difference. ]]> Mountain Riding NexxusFilms http://www.snowmobileforum.com/mountain-riding/39765-136-track.html http://www.snowmobileforum.com/mountain-riding/39638-firecat.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:52:36 GMT I want to know , Do firecat can be good in mountain?? i got a 05 firecat 500 with 144'' track and 1.5'' of paddle track..my sled is very light and i want to know if they can be use in mountain..(we don't have big mountain..only great hill to have fun)...and im scary to miss the hill or something and roll over..can it broke my cab ?or nothing bad??and what about the handlebar what's the best handlebar and where can i found one?

thanks for reply! ]]> Mountain Riding snowpilou http://www.snowmobileforum.com/mountain-riding/39638-firecat.html http://www.snowmobileforum.com/mountain-riding/39610-2001-summit-800-a.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:08:19 GMT I just got into riding snowmobiles here in Wyoming and absolutely love it, am hooked definitely. Bought a 2001 Ski Doo Summit 800 151", with 3500 miles on it. Only rode it twice, once in the grass :D and once on hardpack early in the season on the mountain (Snowy Range near Laramie).
Just would like any tips on my sled from members here. I was talking to a guy @ an expo that said the bombardier engine in my sled is famous for breaking pistons and grenading engine, any validity here? This guy recommended throwing in a set of pistons. I am a mechanic as a profession so this wouldn't phase me much as far as the execution if it was worth it.

Any tips on this machine would be awesome!! Thanks!! ]]> Mountain Riding dasenbrockjw http://www.snowmobileforum.com/mountain-riding/39610-2001-summit-800-a.html