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    Battery maintenance in cold weather travel

    Any tricks on how to protect a battery from freezing if electric start sled is being transported long distances in icy weather on a trailer or sled deck? Is the only option remove the battery?
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    12 volt heated gear

    I rely on a heated jacket liner and heated gloves when riding my motorcycle in colder weather. Does anyone use this type of gear sledding? Not lithium battery powered but powered via snowmobile battery harness. Can a snowmobile charging system handle this extra load? Jacket is about 7 amps and...
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    Hauling sled in pickup box

    When I was a kid it was nothing to stick your 8.5 foot long sled into your 8 foot truck box and drive away. Could even raise the sled a bit and close the gate. Now of course sleds are longer and boxes are shorter and higher. If I were to want to haul my sled in a 76 inch box it would hang out...
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    What is our experience with the Skidoo 600R engine?

    I’m helping my bud research a new trail sled that he will be snow checking for Fall. He is a novice rider who will be riding almost exclusively the trail system in Manitoba……lakes and forests. He is on a budget. It seems like the 850 is pretty much the default, yet the 600R at 125 HP must have...
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    Why can’t we ride ditches in Alberta?

    In Manitoba and Saskatchewan ditch banging is a way of getting in a fast ride, going and grabbing fuel or supplies, or heading to your neighbours. I know a lot of guys will chime in with the cops look the other way up here in Albertaville, but that doesn’t make it legal. Thoughts?
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    Do snowmobile dollies work well?

    Newer guy here, never had these: https://www.gpbikes.com/kimpex-dolly-with-straps-1500-lbs Do they work as advertised? The whole track is concentrated on a 7" X 7" pad, is that okay for the lugs for a whole 7-8 months?
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    New guy no clue - Cataract

    Hi so I've never snowmobiled in Alberta, really have no idea. Is there people sledding at Cataract Creek trails yet? Is there a specific day it "opens"? Is there enough snow there yet? I'm curious but don't want to drive 200 km there and back just for basic information. I just want to get my...
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    New guy from Calgary

    Hi all, after an absence of close to 30 years I am hoping to ease back into snowmobile trail riding. I grew up in Manitoba and trails are what I'm familiar with and enjoy. I will be on the lookout for retired guys like me who may want to meet up and ride together, I could use some guidance and...
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