How well does SHOT work?

[Norona]

Today I was ski-touring off a test sled i have 2018 Summit 850 G4 175 with SHOT, I am super impressed by the SHOT starter. Arrived at destination, Shut off sled, unloaded skis, skins in pack etc, then skied down and skins on, jackets off and ski-toured back up 1400 vertical about an hour or hour 15 minutes, and got ready to ski again then thought hey I should check if it will turn on. Pushed the button and voila. Like I said after 35 minutes SHOT is 95% and at an hour is is 80%, I might be out tomorrow and if so i will check in two laps...anyway here is the vid.

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Photos of Run
The Top

Touring Up

Pano Shark Fin is where top is

1/4 the way up

Half Way

Fuelling up for 3 of 4 runs...reeces peanut butter cups...mmmm

 

[i'llDooit]

Just ordered the 8fidy with shot, today...

 

[89sandman]

I want your job...

 

[live2beel]

Today I was ski-touring off a test sled i have 2018 Summit 850 G4 175 with SHOT, I am super impressed by the SHOT starter. Arrived at destination, Shut off sled, unloaded skis, skins in pack etc, then skied down and skins on, jackets off and ski-toured back up 1400 vertical about an hour or hour 15 minutes, and got ready to ski again then thought hey I should check if it will turn on. Pushed the button and voila. Like I said after 35 minutes SHOT is 95% and at an hour is is 80%, I might be out tomorrow and if so i will check in two laps...anyway here is the vid.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/u5IuzkaKe-k" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Photos of Run
The Top

Touring Up

Pano Shark Fin is where top is

1/4 the way up

Half Way

Fuelling up for 3 of 4 runs...reeces peanut butter cups...mmmm

You sure live a rough life

 

[Mafesto]

That looks like a great way to spend a day!
I doubt that I will ever get to check it off my bucket list!

Here's my question... Do you always ride to top?
I would like the idea of having snowmobiles at bottom, just in case of injury or whatever. That way I could still easily and quickly reach snowmobile.

Also, I could see skiing well beyond my ability to climb.

 

[Norona]

That looks like a great way to spend a day!
I doubt that I will ever get to check it off my bucket list!

Here's my question... Do you always ride to top?
I would like the idea of having snowmobiles at bottom, just in case of injury or whatever. That way I could still easily and quickly reach snowmobile.

Also, I could see skiing well beyond my ability to climb.

There are many days lately I arrive at early dark and go to the bottom and skin up in the dark so I have first light before I hit a run, however mostly from the top and when on my own it is all a balance of easier lines for avy control and safety, not to say this eliminates all hazards that are unforseeable but as I say you don't have to go to 11 for something to be fun. In my past life of racing big adventure events I did enough of that. And doing anything beyond your ability is a sure way to end up in a bad spot, especially on your own, some days you push it some days you don't. cheers dave

 

[DavidR400]

Ski rack

Norona, what rack are you using on your sled for your skis? Thanks

 

[Norona]

Norona, what rack are you using on your sled for your skis? Thanks

I use the ski-doo linq system rack, I helped design it, I love it, however the Cheetah Factory Racing Rack is cheaper and works awesome as well. Dave at Cheetah makes a new rack that fits right into the linq system too and is about 600 canadian for 2 ski or snow board brackets and the rack with all attachements. The ski-doo linq rack is about 900.00 with two sides and the bumper. Cheers dave skidoo.com or www.cheetahfactoryracing.com

 

[mountainhorse]

Helluva cool system.




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[fredw]

Now that's a cool promo video..

 

[Norona]

Ski toured again today same zone, did 2 laps, and it started roughly just over 2 hours...I was pretty shocked...outside temp was minus 2

 

[noob]

that's pretty sweet. debating on trading my 17 in(have had no issues) or keep it. these sleds are so much fun.