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gytr done said:
Your right off topic, still doesn't excuse you from supporting the sport no different than someone riding the groomed trail without a permit. Don' fret you mountain guys will be paying soon enough.
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Here on the east coast ,our winter has been just downright terrible so far..Plenty of rain for sure,with minimal snow mobiling .May have to ditch the sled for the season and maybe consider the idea of investing in a Yamaha FxSHO waverunner at this point ,it may be more practical than the new sled concept.This winter has been a total washout and waste of money registering,insuring,trail passes ,for what ?,one weekend out on the sled and the rest of the season just sitting there !Maybe the right time to focus on the waverunner idea ,at least it's useable 7 months of the year and less costly to ride.This ElNino weather pattern ruined our season so far.
 
excallibur101 said:
Here on the east coast ,our winter has been just downright terrible so far..Plenty of rain for sure,with minimal snow mobiling .May have to ditch the sled for the season and maybe consider the idea of investing in a Yamaha FxSHO waverunner at this point ,it may be more practical than the new sled concept.This winter has been a total washout and waste of money registering,insuring,trail passes ,for what ?,one weekend out on the sled and the rest of the season just sitting there !Maybe the right time to focus on the waverunner idea ,at least it's useable 7 months of the year and less costly to ride.This ElNino weather pattern ruined our season so far.
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I hear ya,Its been hurting here as well maybe rode a half dozen times but I still bought a permit. Support the sport or lose it.
 
gytr done said:
F the mountains, all sleds will be replaced by snow bikes in the mountains they are a far better option. Less weight, way better handling, more and more people are going to the snow bikes they are better than a sled period.
Plus what do these mountain guys do for the sport, do they purchase some sort of season pass to ride the mountain like us trail guys do, I don't think so they ride for free. F the 2s Bombbarfdier and F that Knapp guy now he's a Yamaha fan again. That guy talks out of both sides of his mouth and deserves to be riding a lemonade stand.
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Myself and all my mountain riding buddies typically buy trail passes for 3 if not 4 states. Plus I have an orv and trail sticker on my snowbike though state law does not require it. Ill keep the trails paid for ya, why don't you go count your studs.

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yukon yamaha said:
Sorry I have not had a chance to chime in here..........However I have been fallowing the page every day......
I can comment on the snowbike craz first hand. You guys have seen my last two sled build "custom nyrto" and my" viper weight loss" thread. I have always been a die die hard sled guy, I have never settled for anything less that the best I could build or buy parts for. With that said I HAVE NOT RODE MY VIPER ONCE THIS YEAR! I have no intention of it and have it up for sale.
It is hard to explain how awesome a snowbike truly is. This year I have been up steeper mountains with a degree of technical riding that I never would have dreamed to go up let alone play on the steep slopes all day. In the trees, deep or skinny snow a snowbike will out ride any rider on a sled no question. They are nimble powerful for the size, easy to get unstuck, and very easy to ride. Yes they are not able to shoot up big hills but give me an extra few seconds and I can side hill up and down almost anything. If any of you guys get a chance to take one out in an open field with some good snow please try it. A snow bike is not for everyone but it is something that you all should try at least once for nothing else but the experience.
Again THIS ALL SAID............... if Yamaha comes out with a 2 stroke mountain sled I will have to re-think a bike.....or maybe both!
I for see one chassis with two power plant options 4 stroke w/ wide stance for the trail guys with a few common lengths and like you guys I believe Yamaha will build a 2 stroke for the mtx guys in the same chassis with a few length available and narrower skis. Money is tight and I don't think making an all trail chassis/ all mtx chassis is an option anymore. One chassis with two motor options makes more sense, and maybe a 2 stroke if a Yamaha and cat sled had it. Double the engine sales between two companies could justify the R&D $$$$$ (I can dream right)
I expect big things from Yamaha this year and believe they will deliver just like they did with the YXZ
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What he said.

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We live in the east so its the only way we are ever going to ride long distances. Permit costs are part of the sport, money well spent. It does suck when we have a bad year but at least you can chase the snow and be able to ride perfectly maintained trails. Mother nature is a bitch sometimes.
 
I think the 4 stroke turbos are doing well in the mountains. I think it's going to get bigger and bigger. They'll get lighter.

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