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  1. firstdoo

    Multi manufacturer campaign for GPS

    I’m thinking of starting an online campaign for the manufacturers (BRP, Polaris, Yamaha, Arctic Cat) to see if they will collaborate on their head units for GPS partner tracking in future models. This shouldn’t be sled specific. Not sure if anyone has started anything yet. If there’s nothing...
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    Used sled parts pricing.

    What’s everyone thought on the used sled parts price? Messaged a guy that’s parting out a ‘17 G4 to see how much he wanted for front KYB’s. Seem like he wants about double what I’d be willing to pay (and he thinks they’re 1500/pair new lol. 929/pair from doo new). If anyone’s looking to sell...
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    Appliance life span and our throwaway world

    Well, I had to fix another appliance in the house today. Washer bearings chit the bed a while ago and finally got around to replacing them. Second time I’ve repaired the washer. Last fix was the drain pump. Got to talking to the wife, and she started reminding me how many times I’ve had to fix...
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    UCP leadership results

    Smith leading the first vote with just over 40%. 1 drop off. Waiting for the redistribution of votes for the 2nd ballot. Toews in 2nd. Might be 4th or 5th redistribution before we have a winner depending on what the Jean supporters did.
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    Jason Kenny stepping down as UCP leader

    Kenny just announced he is stepping down as the UCP leader after only receiving 51.4% of the leadership review.
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    Polaris Industries Recalls Snowmobiles Due to Crash Hazard (Recall Alert)

    Didn't see this posted anywhere yet (May have missed it though). https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Polaris-Industries-Recalls-Snowmobiles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert Name of Product: Model Year 2022 MATRYX RMK, INDY, SWITCHBACK, VOYAGEUR, and NORDIC PRO snowmobiles Hazard: The throttle...
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    2023 Polaris release and changes.

    2023 Polaris Snowmobile Launch. Feb 28 - 3PM MST https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-ca/snowcheck/
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    Calgary Flames 50/50

    Guess I should let those that don't already know, the flames 50/50 is selling online (just like the Oilers 50/50). I would never hype up the Flames for anything, but its for a good cause, and the take home prize isn't too bad. There last few draws have been ok, not Oilers epic (yet), but...
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    Edmonton Oilers 50/50

    It's 12:20 and the Edmonton Oilers (Charity Foundation) online 50/50 draw for tonight's game is already at $2,914,605,up 200K from 10 minutes ago and 650K from 45 minutes ago. Monday's draw (Aug 3) got to $3,259,445 with a lot of people not being able to buy a ticket. The draw was claimed today...
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    Energy bills getting out of hand.

    Got my power and natural gas bill today. I'm floored by it. My bill is $345.56 total. I calculated my actual consumption charge for electricity and natural gas. $102.30 (Before GST). Unbelievable. I live in Stony Plain, AB for reference. Here's the breakdown. Electricity Electricity Used (Jan...
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    How will EV change back-country snowmobiling?

    How will the introduction of EV into the snowmobiling sport change back-country snowmobiling. More specifically in BC. Will the environmentalists leave us alone? They're the ones pushing EV cars. Will the caribou closures for snowmobiles go away? No noise, no fuel, no oil? If they get the EV...
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    Helmet light with case.

    So I’ve been thinking about importing a good quality, bright, rechargeable tactical helmet light for the snowmobile/off-road community. It would be a rechargeable lightweight tactical flashlight with both a handlebar mount and a helmet GoPro style mount. Completely waterproof (IP68 rating) with...
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    Thinking about a big move.

    Do you like living in Sparwood? Thinking of moving the family to BC Wife and I have been talking about the Alberta economy, and what the future housing market in our area (Stony Plain) might do. I was born and raised here, my wife is from Rocky, and both our boys were born here. We've been...
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    Canadians using RRSP's for expenses.

    http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/rrsp-retirement-savings-1.4538878 It sucks to here of people needing to do this. One of the DUMBEST things that this personal finance expert suggests in this article is: "She recommends looking at other ways to access money like taking a short-term low-interest...
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    What a waste of taxpayer dollars

    http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/g7-security-spending-cannabis-1.4532493 You'd think they'd just pick a secret bunker and not tell anyone where the meetings were until after it's all done. A detailed cost breakdown of other recent G7/G20 summits...
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    I need some clutching (kit) and gearing advice.

    Got 1100 miles on my 2014 summit sport 800 (carb) and its prob time to do a full service on the clutches so I'm thinking of doing a clutch kit while I have it apart. Sled is pretty much stock with an mbrp can. I'm trying to keep the cost within a reasonable amount and will be doing all the work...
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    Weekend Alberta getaway with downhill Luge (during the week of course)

    So the wife wanted to do a weekend getaway with the family. I'm fortunate that it can be during the week. She decided on Calaway Park west of Calgary. Drive down yesterday and check in, get setup, and have a nice evening. Go to the park today and have a great time with her and the boys (7 & 9)...
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    When will it ever end????? (Need to add a political thread to S&M)

    Liberal bill would automatically increase user fees for federal services by rate of inflation - Politics - CBC News Fees, taxes, levies, and still deep in the red. This is getting completely out of control
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    Thinking of selling my '14 XP - What's it worth

    Thinking of selling my 2014 XP. 2014 Summit Sport 800 PTek 154" 1100 miles Almost stock with a few extras. -electric start -MBRP trail can -Skidoo adjustable bar riser -Skidoo bar bag -Mountain addiction tunnel hard bag (large) and 2 Mountain addiction 5L jerry cans. -Skidoo skid plate -Spare...
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    What have you needed to do to get off the hill?

    I've see some interesting things that guys have needed to do to get off the hill. On Saturday, one of my rear axle bolts came out while getting into the Holy Grail/Big Blue. Was pulling up the avy chute just before the entrance. The rear axle came apart, lost all my wheels, spaces, all of it. We...
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