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I'd say most riders on the site are more about getting to there far away destinations than worries about my pony beat yours across the potato field by 5 feet .... just a guess .

Happy Thanksgiving to All!! Or if I can translate this to Canadian.... "Happy Thursday..... Thanksgiving was a month ago...." Stay Safe GutZ

Grooming started around Les Escoumis and around Saint Zenon. Nice to see.

I agree that true studs will always hook up better than a pre-studded track. However for the kind of riding that many members on this board do an ice ripper track will provide the extra traction and confidence needed to ride safely on the perfectly groomed trails of Quebec. Agree 100%! Whether to run true studs or a pre-studded track depends a lot on your style of riding and what you consider to be a"normal season" trip and mileage wise. If you only ride a limited number of trips/km then true studs can work for you. However, if you are like myself and the guys I ride with and unload your sled and set off on 10 day plus rides in excess of 4000 km then true studs are not the answer. On my most ambitious trip of 19 days and over 6700 km I was on a sled that had true studs. I changed 7 yes 7 idler wheels a real pain in the butt not to mention the cost. I remember at one point in Hearst Ontario being bent over in a garage that belonged to the hotel changing an idler wheel and my so-called buddies were standing around drinking beer and laughing at me! It was at that point that Andyman made the decision that this was the last sled that would have true studs! Lol These are just my personal views and observations and I hope we get to enjoy this winter despite Covid! Andy

I was using the OTTP ski mounted. Not sure they dropped the temps any. I liked the idea of “reversible” . Do the Doo ones have to be raised when in reverse? I can just see myself forgetting in the parking lot at the Forestel...lol...there is always seems to be a crowd watching from the rooms.

Interesting take. I would like to snow check this spring and thought I was sold on the 1.25 ice ripper, but you bring up a good point about prevailing conditions depending on region/grooming schedule. Packed vs. powder. I have run the 1.25 ice ripper on the last 2 1200’s. The one before that had true studs with the 84 pattern on double backers each, so 168 down the middle. Definitely hooked up better than the ice ripper, but the wear and tear on idler wheels got sickening. Granted it was a 120” vs. a 137” skid. I believe Thinksno might have a good point about the scratchers if I do opt for the 1.5/1.6 whichever is offered next spring. Keep the cometary coming about 1.25 vs. 1.6. I would like to know what you guys are running on your 900T’s.

Hope is not a plan for sure, With that said hearing rumblings of a plan to re-open border to USA with a rapid Covid test required for entry. 24 hour quarantine while awaiting results, then good to go. cannot confirm this as solid but thought I would throw it out to you.

So you're telling me there's a chance

Hey .. our dozer was out yesterday (though not on a trail). We were trying out our new early Christmas present to ourselves .... !

A Very Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends! And happy bargain hunting tomorrow! (that particular mania has migrated north, by the way. I'm not sure if we'll get to return the favour with Boxing Day madness... !).

I can't imagine riding with a bunch of degengenerate GF's like that! However, I have heard of that type of behavior before, even seen where a rider would stand on a wrench and smoke cigars so another rider could not get his battery installed!

Thanks MrGutz. Hope everyone enjoys the day. I still recall the year where I celebrated 2 Thanksgivings, one on each side of the border. Sugar pie for dessert was a nice touch.

Real studs out perform pre studded on hard groomed or icy trails, however I have found I need the extra lug more often for fresh dumps of snow or drifted areas then icy conditions.

All good , No problem backing up with them down

The BRP rail scratchers work awesome

25 November -4c light snow most of the day. 3” new snow.

Yeah I’m willing to ride slow through there for sure, now if they could just get the stretch from Tremblant to labelle open we would be in great shape.

This area affects me in a huge way and although I usually set cruise control around 140km/hr , I will be more than happy to ride the 9km at 10km/hr to ensure many years of passage . 😁

What we have here is a classic example of “be careful what you wish for” all those who signed petitions and fought to close the P’tit train du nord trail are surely exactly like this group of unhappy campers, Now as the other people along the closed section of trail are hugging their trees and singing coom ba yah, This group of their companions will just have to deal with it. Remember it’s better to be pissed off than be pissed on. (Unless you are into that) I LOVE LOVE LOVE the fact that basically the MTQ told the residents to go kick rocks as it’s their right of way and they can do what they see fit with it. Surely will be a hotbed of police activity as was the former trail. Personally does not affect me as it’s not an area I would normally pass through anyway but for those who been waiting for it to make a comeback I am happy for you.

bonsoir !!! le soleil est de retour !!! sunshine is back !!! jean-guy

I could see the centre median being the last place a highway engineer would want this trail built. That would be space for a third lane in each direction and also the area where most car run offs will end up. From the pics I've seen they kept a good portion of the trail as far away from the traveled roadway as they could. I'm sure this was all vetted by highway engineering. Like the club rep said there is a small group that will never be happy. Let's all behave and not give them a legitimate excuse to complain about. I wonder what this means for the trail north of Saint Donat through the park. Do we get to keep it too?

Hi Gutz I swapped the ripsaw 1.25 out for a 1.5 ice ripper only available as a Doo part number 505154057. Fingers crossed it works out! LOL

Shoulda just put the trail back on the L' Ptit Train du Nord. Its idiotic! What a waste. Well I for one like this area so when ever we get back to Quebec it will help make starting in Lac Carling even better. Hopefully the club does some massive signage on either end of this trail. Funny to see that picture of the lady with that massive tow truck rolling behind her. Other than cans or extreme speed not much chance the trail will be louder.

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