Hauling Rope Soap and Dope

senorjeem · 02-18-2008, 05:52 PM

Ok seems like DOO has our number now. Absolutely no storage space on the new sled, and $200 + dollars for a bag, that seems to fall apart prematurely. What do you guys use for the little bit of cargo that you need to haul into the hills, besides a back pack.

catmando · 02-18-2008, 05:53 PM

Windshield bag works for me!
catmando!

Scotty · 02-18-2008, 06:11 PM

Funny how the so called "Ultra Light" sleds (Ski-doo xp, Polaris dragon) have absolutley no storage what so ever. The buyers of these sleds pay extra for the minimal weight and then end up having to pack (back packs, tunnel bags, windsheild bags etc.) to carry anything up the hill? Not to mention the extra expense of the bags, but also the inconvenience

So... pay extra for the weight reduction and then pay again to pack your crap?

I'd rather have the storage on the stock sled than have to pack it on my back or a cheap aftermarket bag?

162SKIDOO · 02-18-2008, 06:16 PM

HAVEN'T PLAYED WITH THE xp YET FOR STORAGE BUT I HAVE AN 04 AND USE THE SPACE IN FRONT OF THE CAN FOR STORAGE. GLOVES,BARS, ETC. USE A LIGHT ALUMINUM SHEET FOR A HEAT SHEILD AND CAN THROW A SMALLER BAG IN THERE OR MAKE A LIGHT ALUMINUM MESH BOX INSIDE.....I'LL POST A PIC LATER IF YOU LIKE. ALSO THE BAR BAGS IS AWESOME.

sumx54 · 02-18-2008, 06:22 PM

ya ya we all suck scotty, I use an SOS handle bar bag, its awsome. I also have a windshield bag that fits a spare set of goggles and my lunch. 162SKIDOO has a good idea, there is lots of space infront of the can except thats where I carry my juice bottle.

Scotty · 02-18-2008, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by sumx54

ya ya we all suck scotty, I use an SOS handle bar bag, its awsome. I also have a windshield bag that fits a spare set of goggles and my lunch. 162SKIDOO has a good idea, there is lots of space infront of the can except thats where I carry my juice bottle.

.... Nothing personal to you doo and polaris guys, but would'nt some sort of storage from the factory be expected on any sled? Especially a Mountain sled... if any of us need to pack essentials for the ride it is the Mountain riders! Pay for the extra bags etc. so you can pack your gear if you want to, it's your money... you're just paying twice and adding the weight back onto the sled? That's my point I guess.

2003Summit · 02-18-2008, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by senorjeem

Ok seems like DOO has our number now. Absolutely no storage space on the new sled, and $200 + dollars for a bag, that seems to fall apart prematurely. What do you guys use for the little bit of cargo that you need to haul into the hills, besides a back pack.

XP heated riser bag for the electronic gear and registration. Windshield bag to put the sun glasses and a little bit of stuff in, and I have the SKINZ short tunnel bag on the tunnel.

JoHNI_T · 02-19-2008, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by Scotty

Funny how the so called "Ultra Light" sleds (Ski-doo xp, Polaris dragon) have absolutley no storage what so ever. The buyers of these sleds pay extra for the minimal weight and then end up having to pack (back packs, tunnel bags, windsheild bags etc.) to carry anything up the hill? Not to mention the extra expense of the bags, but also the inconvenience So... pay extra for the weight reduction and then pay again to pack your crap?

I'd rather have the storage on the stock sled than have to pack it on my back or a cheap aftermarket bag?

what are you girls packing! leave your skirt and tampons at home!
theese ultra lite sleds are for the riders not the trail bang n, bring your BB Q to the top of the mountain to enjoy the fresh air type of riders.
If you are looking to bring all this weight then you are not looking to get to the TOP!
sorry for the RANT but they design these sleds like that for a reason! and just cause yours is fat! dont beat up on the guys that are in SHAPE!
there is no glove box in a formula car either Scotty just so ya know!

I pack a small cooler the size of a 6 pack that sits behind my seat on the tunnel and my stuff doesnt get crunched!

JoHNI_T · 02-19-2008, 12:10 PM

is scotty banned?
I just noticed on his name!

Shredder · 02-19-2008, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by JoHNI_BLaZe

I pack a small cooler the size of a 6 pack that sits behind my seat on the tunnel and my stuff doesnt get crunched!

Well isn't that a handy sized cooler to carry along.

sumx54 · 02-19-2008, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by JoHNI_BLaZe

what are you girls packing! leave your skirt and tampons at home!
theese ultra lite sleds are for the riders not the trail bang n, bring your BB Q to the top of the mountain to enjoy the fresh air type of riders.
If you are looking to bring all this weight then you are not looking to get to the TOP!
sorry for the RANT but they design these sleds like that for a reason! and just cause yours is fat! dont beat up on the guys that are in SHAPE!
there is no glove box in a formula car either Scotty just so ya know!

I pack a small cooler the size of a 6 pack that sits behind my seat on the tunnel and my stuff doesnt get crunched!

LMFAO!!! You kill me JoHNI, rok on brotha

JoHNI_T · 02-19-2008, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by Shredder

Well isn't that a handy sized cooler to carry along.

it actually fits 7 beers shhhh dont tell anyone

ps is scotty banned

JoHNI_T · 02-19-2008, 01:55 PM

hey SUMX54
so its your spot we are all coming to this summer for the camp out! should be good!

what trips do ya have planned. are you coming to golden or fernie area any time soon?

sumx54 · 02-19-2008, 02:12 PM

No its not my campground its my father-in-laws and yep its going to be a blast. I'm heading to McBride on thursday for the weekend then Revy on March 25-28. I'd like to fit one in-between might be Golden or maybe south to Fernie. I'll have to see what kind of carnage I doo this weekend first. I might be too broke if I have to fix too much.

senorjeem · 02-19-2008, 07:45 PM

Not exactly the response I had in mind, from a bunch of bonafide mountain riders. Hope I don't end up spending the night on the mountain with any of you guys that don't even haul a spare dry pair of gloves, cause you aren't getting mine!! Thanks to all who actually gave a response that wasn't absolute macho crap!

Summiteer · 02-19-2008, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by senorjeem

Ok seems like DOO has our number now. Absolutely no storage space on the new sled, and $200 + dollars for a bag, that seems to fall apart prematurely. What do you guys use for the little bit of cargo that you need to haul into the hills, besides a back pack.

I ride an '06 doo which has a big trunk...plus a tunnel bag....plus a backpack...One look at me and you'll see that light weight machinery isn't my biggest priority.

02-18-2008, 05:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
senorjeem Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calgary area Posts: 108 Casino Cash: $165421 Thanks: 11 Thanked 93 Times in 31 Posts	Hauling Rope Soap and Dope Ok seems like DOO has our number now. Absolutely no storage space on the new sled, and $200 + dollars for a bag, that seems to fall apart prematurely. What do you guys use for the little bit of cargo that you need to haul into the hills, besides a back pack. __________________ Higher...Steeper...Deeper...OOOPSY!! "You're Gonna Love My Nutz"

02-18-2008, 05:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
catmando Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Edmonton Posts: 3,885 Casino Cash: $1644771 Thanks: 1,391 Thanked 1,372 Times in 797 Posts	Re: Hauling Rope Soap and Dope Windshield bag works for me! catmando! __________________ 05 900 Kingcat 08 110 Giovanni Mini Hummer 08 Arctic Cat M8 05 Kawasaki 650 Brute 96 Polaris Scrambler 400 Arctic Cat in The Snow/Confused in the Mudd Member Of Team Slim

02-18-2008, 06:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Scotty Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sherwood Park / Ardossan, Alberta Posts: 1,170 Casino Cash: $588040 Thanks: 561 Thanked 444 Times in 285 Posts	Re: Hauling Rope Soap and Dope Funny how the so called "Ultra Light" sleds (Ski-doo xp, Polaris dragon) have absolutley no storage what so ever. The buyers of these sleds pay extra for the minimal weight and then end up having to pack (back packs, tunnel bags, windsheild bags etc.) to carry anything up the hill? Not to mention the extra expense of the bags, but also the inconvenience So... pay extra for the weight reduction and then pay again to pack your crap? I'd rather have the storage on the stock sled than have to pack it on my back or a cheap aftermarket bag? __________________ Scotty. "The Litter" '04 AC F6 efi 144" '01 AC M Cat 600 efi '02 AC 500i '01 AC Z120 '01 AC Z120 snopro '04 AC Z120

02-18-2008, 06:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
162SKIDOO Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: on my sled Posts: 682 Casino Cash: $342666 Thanks: 34 Thanked 247 Times in 151 Posts	Re: Hauling Rope Soap and Dope HAVEN'T PLAYED WITH THE xp YET FOR STORAGE BUT I HAVE AN 04 AND USE THE SPACE IN FRONT OF THE CAN FOR STORAGE. GLOVES,BARS, ETC. USE A LIGHT ALUMINUM SHEET FOR A HEAT SHEILD AND CAN THROW A SMALLER BAG IN THERE OR MAKE A LIGHT ALUMINUM MESH BOX INSIDE.....I'LL POST A PIC LATER IF YOU LIKE. ALSO THE BAR BAGS IS AWESOME.

02-18-2008, 06:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
sumx54 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Alberta Posts: 2,626 Casino Cash: $2115050 Thanks: 1,084 Thanked 1,333 Times in 806 Posts	Re: Hauling Rope Soap and Dope ya ya we all suck scotty, I use an SOS handle bar bag, its awsome. I also have a windshield bag that fits a spare set of goggles and my lunch. 162SKIDOO has a good idea, there is lots of space infront of the can except thats where I carry my juice bottle. __________________ http://www.AbsoluteAdventure.ca ATV Rentals and Guiding Services 08 Can-Am 800 (not stock) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U52TPkKTDs

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02-18-2008, 06:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Scotty Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sherwood Park / Ardossan, Alberta Posts: 1,170 Casino Cash: $588040 Thanks: 561 Thanked 444 Times in 285 Posts	Re: Hauling Rope Soap and Dope Originally Posted by sumx54 ya ya we all suck scotty, I use an SOS handle bar bag, its awsome. I also have a windshield bag that fits a spare set of goggles and my lunch. 162SKIDOO has a good idea, there is lots of space infront of the can except thats where I carry my juice bottle. .... Nothing personal to you doo and polaris guys, but would'nt some sort of storage from the factory be expected on any sled? Especially a Mountain sled... if any of us need to pack essentials for the ride it is the Mountain riders! Pay for the extra bags etc. so you can pack your gear if you want to, it's your money... you're just paying twice and adding the weight back onto the sled? That's my point I guess. __________________ Scotty. "The Litter" '04 AC F6 efi 144" '01 AC M Cat 600 efi '02 AC 500i '01 AC Z120 '01 AC Z120 snopro '04 AC Z120

02-18-2008, 09:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
2003Summit Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Calmar, AB Posts: 358 Casino Cash: $222274 Thanks: 33 Thanked 285 Times in 136 Posts	Re: Hauling Rope Soap and Dope Originally Posted by senorjeem Ok seems like DOO has our number now. Absolutely no storage space on the new sled, and $200 + dollars for a bag, that seems to fall apart prematurely. What do you guys use for the little bit of cargo that you need to haul into the hills, besides a back pack. XP heated riser bag for the electronic gear and registration. Windshield bag to put the sun glasses and a little bit of stuff in, and I have the SKINZ short tunnel bag on the tunnel. __________________ 2003 ZX Summit 600HO 144 2008 XP Summit X 800 154

02-19-2008, 12:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
JoHNI_T Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chestermere Posts: 3,093 Casino Cash: $2042280 Thanks: 1,779 Thanked 2,542 Times in 1,057 Posts	Re: Hauling Rope Soap and Dope Originally Posted by Scotty Funny how the so called "Ultra Light" sleds (Ski-doo xp, Polaris dragon) have absolutley no storage what so ever. The buyers of these sleds pay extra for the minimal weight and then end up having to pack (back packs, tunnel bags, windsheild bags etc.) to carry anything up the hill? Not to mention the extra expense of the bags, but also the inconvenience So... pay extra for the weight reduction and then pay again to pack your crap? I'd rather have the storage on the stock sled than have to pack it on my back or a cheap aftermarket bag? what are you girls packing! leave your skirt and tampons at home! theese ultra lite sleds are for the riders not the trail bang n, bring your BB Q to the top of the mountain to enjoy the fresh air type of riders. If you are looking to bring all this weight then you are not looking to get to the TOP! sorry for the RANT but they design these sleds like that for a reason! and just cause yours is fat! dont beat up on the guys that are in SHAPE! there is no glove box in a formula car either Scotty just so ya know! I pack a small cooler the size of a 6 pack that sits behind my seat on the tunnel and my stuff doesnt get crunched!

02-19-2008, 12:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
JoHNI_T Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chestermere Posts: 3,093 Casino Cash: $2042280 Thanks: 1,779 Thanked 2,542 Times in 1,057 Posts	Re: Hauling Rope Soap and Dope is scotty banned? I just noticed on his name!

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Shredder Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Grande Cache AB Posts: 1,121 Casino Cash: $592288 Thanks: 375 Thanked 364 Times in 271 Posts	Re: Hauling Rope Soap and Dope Originally Posted by JoHNI_BLaZe I pack a small cooler the size of a 6 pack that sits behind my seat on the tunnel and my stuff doesnt get crunched! Well isn't that a handy sized cooler to carry along. __________________ It's always easier to ask for forgiveness; than permission.

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sumx54 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Alberta Posts: 2,626 Casino Cash: $2115050 Thanks: 1,084 Thanked 1,333 Times in 806 Posts	Re: Hauling Rope Soap and Dope Originally Posted by JoHNI_BLaZe what are you girls packing! leave your skirt and tampons at home! theese ultra lite sleds are for the riders not the trail bang n, bring your BB Q to the top of the mountain to enjoy the fresh air type of riders. If you are looking to bring all this weight then you are not looking to get to the TOP! sorry for the RANT but they design these sleds like that for a reason! and just cause yours is fat! dont beat up on the guys that are in SHAPE! there is no glove box in a formula car either Scotty just so ya know! I pack a small cooler the size of a 6 pack that sits behind my seat on the tunnel and my stuff doesnt get crunched! LMFAO!!! You kill me JoHNI, rok on brotha __________________ http://www.AbsoluteAdventure.ca ATV Rentals and Guiding Services 08 Can-Am 800 (not stock) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U52TPkKTDs

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JoHNI_T Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chestermere Posts: 3,093 Casino Cash: $2042280 Thanks: 1,779 Thanked 2,542 Times in 1,057 Posts	Re: Hauling Rope Soap and Dope Originally Posted by Shredder Well isn't that a handy sized cooler to carry along. it actually fits 7 beers shhhh dont tell anyone ps is scotty banned

02-19-2008, 01:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
JoHNI_T Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chestermere Posts: 3,093 Casino Cash: $2042280 Thanks: 1,779 Thanked 2,542 Times in 1,057 Posts	Re: Hauling Rope Soap and Dope hey SUMX54 so its your spot we are all coming to this summer for the camp out! should be good! what trips do ya have planned. are you coming to golden or fernie area any time soon?

02-19-2008, 02:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
sumx54 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Alberta Posts: 2,626 Casino Cash: $2115050 Thanks: 1,084 Thanked 1,333 Times in 806 Posts	Re: Hauling Rope Soap and Dope No its not my campground its my father-in-laws and yep its going to be a blast. I'm heading to McBride on thursday for the weekend then Revy on March 25-28. I'd like to fit one in-between might be Golden or maybe south to Fernie. I'll have to see what kind of carnage I doo this weekend first. I might be too broke if I have to fix too much. __________________ http://www.AbsoluteAdventure.ca ATV Rentals and Guiding Services 08 Can-Am 800 (not stock) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U52TPkKTDs

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senorjeem Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calgary area Posts: 108 Casino Cash: $165421 Thanks: 11 Thanked 93 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Hauling Rope Soap and Dope Not exactly the response I had in mind, from a bunch of bonafide mountain riders. Hope I don't end up spending the night on the mountain with any of you guys that don't even haul a spare dry pair of gloves, cause you aren't getting mine!! Thanks to all who actually gave a response that wasn't absolute macho crap! __________________ Higher...Steeper...Deeper...OOOPSY!! "You're Gonna Love My Nutz"

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Summiteer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Whitecourt, Ab Posts: 2,737 Casino Cash: $228240 Thanks: 166 Thanked 1,359 Times in 817 Posts	Re: Hauling Rope Soap and Dope Originally Posted by senorjeem Ok seems like DOO has our number now. Absolutely no storage space on the new sled, and $200 + dollars for a bag, that seems to fall apart prematurely. What do you guys use for the little bit of cargo that you need to haul into the hills, besides a back pack. I ride an '06 doo which has a big trunk...plus a tunnel bag....plus a backpack...One look at me and you'll see that light weight machinery isn't my biggest priority. __________________ Regards, mitch '06 800 Summit '05 400 Outlander http://www.whitecourttrailblazers.ca

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