Recent content by Polar Express

…Continued from above. Some pics of the furnace that show where it is in the trailer. Note the helmet in the pics to show relative size. More detailed info about this is on the furnace thread I did. Here is a pic of the ‘v’ wall with the toolbox and cabinets. Floor space is a...

I already posted up some detailed info on how I put my furnace in our trailer. What I didn’t include was the exact location, why, and what else I did to the empty box that we recently picked up to support this obsession we have. My wife and I (no kids yet) have had a sled deck for a few years...

My take on the BCA Float 30… so far. Since the BCA pack is new, and we’re early on the list of folks that have received theirs, I thought I’d submit a review. I chose these packs for several reasons. 1) An additional level of Avy safety 2) Design allows for training and practice 3) Cost -...

Hey Pam, we're going up to Revy for the ride, we'll be arriving wed evening, just how late will depend on the driving conditions. I've made arrangements to get a Demo pack from BCA, and I'll have my tanks and fill valve if you're interested in taking a look at the process. Davy 425.941.9800...

I'm kinda spoiled, because my very first sled was an M7. Only been riding 4 years. I went with the M7, because I got some advice from a local guy that worked on all of them, and he said if I like carbs, go Polaris, if I want EFI, go 'cat. I hate carbs, so that made my choice clear. I have...

Yeah, the the oil will burn slower and could very well give you a chance to get a larger fire going. I haven't tried that with 2-stroke oil cuz its so darn expensive but I need to try that too. I think I have a can that's contaminated, so that might be the perfect stuff to try that with. Out...

Last Sunday, Coyote Girl took my wife (Tall Chick) up to the hill for some educational riding. (huge thanks to CG for that!) I'm recovering from arm surgery, so I couldn't take her, and Modsledr is waiting for repair parts for his sled, so he couldn't go either. So, after we all met for...

I've been in contact with BCA, and the vendor we ordered them from: SnowBigDeal. I paid for ours in full, when I ordered them, hoping as you did they would be under the tree for Christmas. BCA has had several setbacks with the manufacture of the packs, (duh!), and I know they recently...

ha! yeah, I heard a couple similar stories around here too. I can see how it could be done, especially when loading on snow/ice; I do have to get enough running start to essentially coast far enough up the ramp so the track not touching the ground any more. After that, I can just gently bump...

Fellas, Thanks for your concern, I appreciate it. That cross bar is at the right height to push the ski up, if it ever does get forced into the front railing. Yes, it would scratch the heck out of the top of the cab above the window, but it would clear and save the window. I designed it...

the total cost, buying aluminum stock from Everett Steel, in Everett WA, in Feb 2007 was right about $1300 USD. That included the cost of the led running lights, the cargo lamps, wire, hardware, plywood, welding wire and gas, everything. Metal costs have changed since then. I think I had a...

I decided to bring this post over as well.... I'm very excited to see all the interest in the inflatable packs! And I agree that with the new, lower price-point BCA is offering, more folks will be wearing them. I like the idea enough that my wife and I will each have one as soon as they...

Might as well jump right in headfirst, right? I respect ABS for bringing their product to market a long time ago. Good for them. I like how Snowpulse uses a bag design that can offer some head/neck protection from trauma. They are also easier to recharge than ABS. I just purchased 2 BCA...

I looked at them both, and I went with the Fastrax mod. I'm glad I did. This was my first D&R, and I was certainly nervous cutting into a near-new sled, but I wanted more track clearance, so it was my best option. PE

...continued from above. Studs in the risers : I could not find studs of the exact length and configuration I wanted, so I found grade 10.8 bolts (Fly risers use metric threads) cut the heads off, and chased the threads. I used 271 threadlocker to secure the studs into the risers, then flanged...