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  1. Dakine879

    3rd Annual Sledz and Treadz Poker Rally : Saturday Feb 27 2021

    Hello, shameless plug for local charity event this Saturday: Good way to safely get the family out on a weekend and only approx one hour from most of Edmonton. credit: pipestoneflyer.ca: ".... 3rd annual Sledz and Treadz Fundraising Poker Rally that is taking place this February. Last year...
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    UBC Orthopaedic and Injury Biomechanics Dept Helmet / Spinal Injury Survey

    Hello, i thought i would post here. The good folks at UBC Orthopaedic and Injury Biomechanics have a survey for sledders / powersports folks and helmet use. https://ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1Ao0nElr8WPwv8p Stay Warm this weekend!
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    Primary Clutch Removal with water and 14mm bolt

    Hello all, not sure if this has been covered by another thread, but I wanted to verify i was able to remove my primary with a bolt and water Need to remove clutch bolt with a T60 torx first Bolt is M14x1.5 by 90mm with about 10 wraps of teflon tape. Primary was stock clutch off 2011 M8...
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    Shout out to the boys @ Westerncontext.ca podcast

    Hey all, if you'd like to get a weekly current events / news commentary podcast minus the bias of the CBC and large Canadian corporations give the Western Context podcast a listen. https://westerncontext.ca I was able to d/l the feed on my pod-catcher app if you prefer.
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    Stupid Question: Can I air down my 'E' rated tires?

    Hello, after going out this winter on more back roads, and seeing folks recommend air their tires down to like 10psi in deep snow, can I air down my BFG A/T 2 'E' rated to 15 psi without damaging them? I was not sure with the extra couple plies of steel in the 'E' tires. I'm obviously not that...
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    Anyone else a fan of Matt's Offroad Recovery Youtube Channel?

    1. Watching this channel just makes me feel good. It's just plain old good family fun, you can watch it with the kids around, no swearing and obscenities every three seconds. Kinda like how the Dukes of Hazzard was fun. 2. My favorite episodes are the ones where the german lady got stuck by...
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    Snow Conditions Update - Dec 26 2019 - Edmonton --> Edson --> Hinton

    Hello everyone, i just wanted to give an update i just drove back from Jasper on Xmas Day and the most snow i saw anywhere was just East of Edson. I would guess it is about 16~18in. I should have stopped to measure. At home around Thorsby there is 14 in. We drove home through Cadomin -->...
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    My neighbour, single mum, looking for 125cc 4 stroke dirt bike to ride with her son..

    Hey guys, i'm just throwing this out there, my neighbor is looking to pick up a 125cc 4 stroke so she can go dirt biking with her son, in the $1000 price range, hopefully not too far from the Edmonton area. not too much on the kijiji.ca machine in that lower price point. he rides a 70cc honda rn...
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    Get Those Machines out this weekend!! (Edmonton And Area)

    Just came back from 1hr blasting around Thorsby area. Lots of drifts and perfect temp to keep the snow in good condition. Lie, cheat, ...do whatever you have to and get out of your prior plans and get those sleds blasting this weekend! ;);)
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    Rivian Pickup/SUV ....Thoughts?

    Hello All, i don't post here often, but was just wondering what some of you all thought about this new EV truck and SUV Rivian models that will be released (if their promises are not just smoke and mirrors) in 2020 I think the grill must be the ugliest thing i have ever seen, but besides that...
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    Thought You Ladies of Motorcross might enjoy this Youtube Link

    Found this link on reddit this evening. Thought you ladies might enjoy it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umwLvbEB2mQ
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    You rednecks will like this! Good Ol' Boys pulling out the National Guard in Houston.

    Imagine how great it feels to go home to the wife and say, I told you it was worthwhile to spend 40K on the lift!!! I was helping the National Guard!!! (hey, i have to admit, i stole that from a reddit comment...)
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    Drayton Valley - Lodgepole - Brazeau Dam Conditions

    Howdy All, just thought i would provide an update. I frequent the Drayton Valley - Lodgepole area looking for snow. Seems to always have more snow then my local area. Today was my first trip out there for the year. I busted around the Elk Valley road in the ditches. I measured 16"...
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    Top Gear (UK) : Polaris sleds vs VW Dakar rally car on ski hill

    Hello, not sure if there are any Top Gear (UK) fans here at S&M, but i love this show for its cars and humor. Please pardon me if there was a previous thread on this, i searched and could not find anything. Anyways, in an Episode from 2011, they race 2 polaris sleds against a VW Dakar race...
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    HNIC has reached a new low....

    Sorry just a rant... between watching two ultra boring games ending in 5-1 and 5-0 and then having to put up with George Strombowhatever try to be buddies with the real hockey guys.... i just can't take it any longer. PS i usually don't agree with Cherry, but he was spot on tonight. The NHL...
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    New Sled Warranty ...Do you purchase a new sled for the reassurance? And Why?

    Hello All, just thinking about the sled industry as a whole, nothing brand specific, and also not just regarding this forum, i like to bump around and view threads from other forums like : hardcoresledder arcticchat dootalk amsnow there are others... I see threads with people claiming to...
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    We have a lot to be thankful for in North America....

    Hello All, Just surfing around youtube tonight and came across a russian (i think?) sled... it has 10HP so i don't think it will be pulling the big highmarks, but the best things are the liquor storage and the stick shift...WOW .... we really doo have it good in this country...get it...
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    Help Identify Plastic Part found in 2011 M8

    Hello, while poking around under the hood last night, i found the a black cylindrical piece of plastic lying on the bottom underneath the brake rotor on my '11 M8 SnoPro. it was completely loose just sitting there. Everything seems to be working OK. I thought it might be #32 on the parts...
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    How many grease points on M8 (2011)

    Hi all, getting the M8 ready for season, just wondering how many grease zerks (total) on the sled. The service manual i managed to find did not list how many grease points there are on these sleds. Just don't want to miss one. Thanks!
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