Comments on: A Bit of Shopping Today http://www.wildsnow.com/968/snowmobile-shopping-backcountry-skiing/ Backcountry Skiing Snowboard Telemark Snowsports Information News Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:23:22 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: adam olson http://www.wildsnow.com/968/snowmobile-shopping-backcountry-skiing/comment-page-1/#comment-7832 adam olson Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:01:31 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=968#comment-7832 lou, If you go with the longer track (yes), you must have the larger engine. It seems they make the bit shorter track for the guy or gal out there touring around. The "sportier" models are for single users, thus lighter. Trail breaking and towing require the right machine. You wont be disappointed with the larger machine. I would also suggest reverse. Adds up huh? Matt B, Where do I find the Hotdogger!! that sounds great. ao lou,

If you go with the longer track (yes), you must have the larger engine. It seems they make the bit shorter track for the guy or gal out there touring around. The “sportier” models are for single users, thus lighter. Trail breaking and towing require the right machine. You wont be disappointed with the larger machine. I would also suggest reverse.

Adds up huh?

Matt B, Where do I find the Hotdogger!! that sounds great.

ao

]]> By: colby http://www.wildsnow.com/968/snowmobile-shopping-backcountry-skiing/comment-page-1/#comment-7815 colby Wed, 12 Dec 2007 05:07:01 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=968#comment-7815 Lou, glad to hear you're springing for a sled, helps me justify my use of mine. the approaches are longer in this part of utah, and I use the sled as an approach tool. while my setup is nowhere near an M800; (you can see it here: http://bcskiing.blogspot.com/2007/12/test-run-for-sav-ski-approach-vehicle.html) it gets me, my dog, a partner, and our gear deep into the mountains in a more reasonable time. Lou,
glad to hear you’re springing for a sled, helps me justify my use of mine.
the approaches are longer in this part of utah, and I use the sled as an approach tool. while my setup is nowhere near an M800; (you can see it here: http://bcskiing.blogspot.com/2007/12/test-run-for-sav-ski-approach-vehicle.html) it gets me, my dog, a partner, and our gear deep into the mountains in a more reasonable time.

]]> By: Matt Berglund http://www.wildsnow.com/968/snowmobile-shopping-backcountry-skiing/comment-page-1/#comment-7814 Matt Berglund Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:07:48 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=968#comment-7814 A good choice in manufacturer Lou. I snowboard, so a sled is the easiest way for me to get into the backcountry and get around to access things once im out there. Some things to note when making this purchase (IMHO) would be that motors lose 3% of their horsepower every 1000 foot gain from sea level. So already in CO, we are less roughly 30%. I advise to buy the M1000 model, another plus being that the bigger bore sleds have higher resale value than the 800s, 700s, or 600s. In addition to the lefty throttle advised by Frank, you should check out these ski racks. They are definitely the cushiest way to lug your gear around in the back country. Ive had the same rack for over five years and just move it from sled to sled. http://www.cheetahfactoryracing.com/dualskibracket.htm Another great stocking stuffer is the hotdogger. It clips on to the exhaust and heats food up in a container. Ive had pizza, chimichangas, burritos, taquitos, and all sorts of stuff. Let me know if you have any questions.... A good choice in manufacturer Lou. I snowboard, so a sled is the easiest way for me to get into the backcountry and get around to access things once im out there.

Some things to note when making this purchase (IMHO) would be that motors lose 3% of their horsepower every 1000 foot gain from sea level. So already in CO, we are less roughly 30%. I advise to buy the M1000 model, another plus being that the bigger bore sleds have higher resale value than the 800s, 700s, or 600s.

In addition to the lefty throttle advised by Frank, you should check out these ski racks. They are definitely the cushiest way to lug your gear around in the back country. Ive had the same rack for over five years and just move it from sled to sled.

http://www.cheetahfactoryracing.com/dualskibracket.htm

Another great stocking stuffer is the hotdogger. It clips on to the exhaust and heats food up in a container. Ive had pizza, chimichangas, burritos, taquitos, and all sorts of stuff.

Let me know if you have any questions….

]]> By: Frank http://www.wildsnow.com/968/snowmobile-shopping-backcountry-skiing/comment-page-1/#comment-7811 Frank Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:55:54 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=968#comment-7811 Lou- Yeah, the M8 is definitely plenty. Regarding track length, yes, a 153 is a tiny bit lighter and more maneuverable. Last year in BC, we were doing sled laps with 2 M8/162's and a M7/153. When tandeming up steep hills with the shorter track, the sled was trying hard to wheelie and lots of times the skis weren't even on the ground. It was much easier on the longer tracks. If I found a nice 153, I would take it- but if I buy brand new, I'm spending the extra $300 for the 162. My $.02 PS- goldfingers are pretty sweet, get one as soon as you pick up a sled, if you do :) Lou-

Yeah, the M8 is definitely plenty. Regarding track length, yes, a 153 is a tiny bit lighter and more maneuverable. Last year in BC, we were doing sled laps with 2 M8/162’s and a M7/153. When tandeming up steep hills with the shorter track, the sled was trying hard to wheelie and lots of times the skis weren’t even on the ground. It was much easier on the longer tracks.

If I found a nice 153, I would take it- but if I buy brand new, I’m spending the extra $300 for the 162. My $.02

PS- goldfingers are pretty sweet, get one as soon as you pick up a sled, if you do :)

]]> By: Lou http://www.wildsnow.com/968/snowmobile-shopping-backcountry-skiing/comment-page-1/#comment-7807 Lou Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:28:52 +0000 http://www.wildsnow.com/?p=968#comment-7807 Al, Anything to use a power tool -- no, we don't really need it. Other times we do, however, as when a 3-foot diameter log is blocking the road, exactly a situation we dealt with handily last spring. Trying to use a pocket saw for that would be like using a teaspoon to dig the foundation for a house. Al,
Anything to use a power tool — no, we don’t really need it. Other times we do, however, as when a 3-foot diameter log is blocking the road, exactly a situation we dealt with handily last spring. Trying to use a pocket saw for that would be like using a teaspoon to dig the foundation for a house.

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