glad we had that talk. You added a lot to the conversation.
153 or 162?
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glad we had that talk. You added a lot to the conversation.
I'm hoping I can maintain the level I'm at for another 18 years & still be having fun at 57... that would be cool!
I know I won't be in the shape I am now, at 57 (though I know a ton of guys around here that are in better shape than me and are older than that :face-icon-small-dis guess I need to work on that!)
Obviously I don't think I'll still be on a 141 or 146 at 60 or whatever, so clearly this is all relative. Either way, go ride a sled and have fun. The only sleds I haven't enjoyed riding have been 162's though, so when people ask... and they haven't had the chance to try for themselves, I think someone needs to tell them that yes, there IS a downside to going longer.
I think the 153 is more fun for ME and thats all that matters
Yeah... but we all know you're OLD, and you just ride in circles on the trail
Yeah... but we all know you're OLD, and you just ride in circles on the trail
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at the end of the day I think the 153 uses less energy to have fun :cheer2:
Next time I'm in Cooke can you please give me a clinic?
I would love to see some of these spots you talk about, that no one has ever seen before!
Have you ever been up here? First picture is from the top second is taken from the opposing Mt top showing where we just came from.
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We have on guy in our group in that is in his later 50's. and over the past couple of years of riding with him I have realized he's settled down a "little" bit. But this "old guy" sure still knows how to get just about anywhere he wants to go. And yes, he is on a 163". The only reason I went with the 162" this is is because if an old guy like him can throw his sled around like a pair of gloves, ride trees like some of the best out there, amd navigate through some of the toughest terrain? Then I think I can manage and anyone in that case can manage a 162" just fine. You can't go wrong either way. It's snowmobiling we are talking about here.... You're going to have fun!:face-icon-small-hap
Really, have I been there? weak
Yes I've been there, was up there in 05 on a mountain cat, and I've got there from multiple spots, the chute (middle right where your tracks are, there is a line up the wilderness boundary to the right, fun line (not in wilderness) and on the far end (left) where the avy danger is. I ride with cooke veterans and I know cooke, when I say I am getting into places no one else does its legit and those that say otherwise are nearly weak minded individuals that can't conceive pushing beyond the limits until someone else does, but apparently there is no way some guy on SW could do it. I have also never stated that anyone else can't do it, but they don't, why I don't know. Even though I've hit a lot of cooke there are still a places I find and know of that no one has tackled yet. Mostly because of the new sleds and the ability to go farther along with not being scared to try it, sometimes it results in a heII of a stuck in the trees. But what else you going to do go hit the same chit over and over agian, that just aint me. I would rather wind up in the trees.
One of the best riders around here is in his 50's or maybe close to 60, he rides a lot and right now would out do me on average but doesn't go to the extreme I do. He rides a 162 turbo and a 153 stocker and was quit impressed with how fun and capable the 153 was.
Good thing we have one thread to argue about. lol
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I added plenty above I just don't care to
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ive rode lots of both my 156 3'' competes with a 162 no problem the 153 is more fun but my next sled will be a 162 just for the fact is it takes less effort and trys to get somewhere in deep pow but then again the most fun I ever had on a sled was my 05 m7 141 it was interesting everywhere you went and I loved the challenge but in our area the trees are super tight and the extra floatation allows you to slow down a little more wich makes things easier after I ride a 162 for a year I might change my mind but in the end you wont be dissapointed
HUH? Try a complete sentence.
You make a point of being a douche & quoting my posts 4 times in a row... just to be a douche? If you've got nothing to ad, just go the F away.
It's a discussion, either discuss, or shut up. Being a tool for the sake of it serves no purpose.
My phone shut off while typing Kaleb. Jesus man you'd think I was sticking ur wife or something. I added plenty and provided some good input on what I have seen first hand. I did so with out having to talk about how rad I am. I also did not question anyones skills or ability because I don't have clue and I don't care. I am not hear to argue and insult or toot my own horn. Have fun doing what you doo.
Sorry... when you make a point of being a tool, and trying to be insulting, you're going to get it back.
I'm also not questioning anyone's skills, but unless you live in another dimension, skill IS a factor. Yes, I know I'm an above average rider...I'd hope that most folks who spend the time we do talking about sleds, also are spending the time RIDING them as well, and would also be in the same class.
I don't assume you're not a solid rider, and are somehow beneath me... I assume you ARE. It's unreal how much people have to dance around the reality of riding sleds.
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153...Because thats what I ride...So it has to be right :face-icon-small-con lol
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Well all of this has been quite entertaining, but I have always been the guy to run the 125 against the 250's, traded in my 450 to go to a 250 and so forth. I have always tried to go bigger better, but end up coming back to the smaller machine for the maneuverability. And besides if I really want to I will snitch rails and track up to the 162 later.
Thanks everyone for your input. I am going to stick with the 153.
Thanks everyone for your input. I am going to stick with the 153.
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Wyo im available on sat. It'd be nice to see you put me to shame instead of spouting all your nonsense behind your keyboard. I'm riding a stock 2012 800 153 with 13 updates, exit shocks and ti springs the only mod so this should be pretty even ...except for your riding skills. Lol
Where are we going, and a sticker doesn't count as a sponsor.
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Aren't you confident? What would a rider of your caliber accept as terms of sponsorship? I think a sticker might be a good place to start. Heck you should have no trouble turning that sticker into a full ride in no time with your mad skills. You've told us all way too many times how bad a%# you are.
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Almost forgot the important part, I'll be in washington on fri. where would you like to go? Might be fun
not trying to stick up for wyoboy or anything, but i can see where he's comin from when he's talkin about goin places no one else goes. i can honestly say the same thing about goin places no one else goes and i usually ride a pretty mellow area compared to alot of folks on here. it has alot to do with the "flock of sheep" mentality where everyone hits the same popular areas over and over because they refuse to have a bit of adventure. we've found some pretty sweet spots that we've never seen another track in just because of curiosity and wondering whats on the other side of this patch of trees or whats over that hill. we just pick a directiin, jump into the trees and see what we find. ya, sometimes it doesnt work out but either way its alot more fun than just hitting fhe "popular" spots. alot of folks would be surprised what they'd find if they got off the beaten path. as for my rider abilities, im no chris burandt but i can get into and out of some terrain that most the guys i ride with wont even try on my 153 but its mostly mental and they've already convinced themselves they cant do it before they even try.
p.s.-not sayin ya'll are sheep that just stick to the beaten path, but alot of folks dont know what they're missing by not tryin somethin new or pushin thereself like wyoboy is talkin.
p.s.-not sayin ya'll are sheep that just stick to the beaten path, but alot of folks dont know what they're missing by not tryin somethin new or pushin thereself like wyoboy is talkin.
