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3 minutes ago, irv said:

No, I will admit, I can't take the cold like I use to so that definitely has something to do with it. 

Yeah my dad is not a cold lover anymore and can't handle like he used too. He was also bitching it was to hot in Jamaica where he spends half the winter.

6 minutes ago, irv said:

My zipper is covered by a magnetic flap that works fairly decent, imo. I run my e shield cord under it and it still stays closed. It's a strange one for sure and I thought once I got my Tek Vest, my problem would disappear but it hasn't.  

I I'm fucking sweating bullets when I where the trek best and to many layers on. I dunno IRV maybe its age, I kid I kid.

16 minutes ago, irv said:

Yeah, I got that but was curious what your thoughts were of wearing something similar/same underneath a jacket? Like I mentioned, I assume that would likely cause me to get too hot then sweat?

I haven't tried the Merino wool clothing from MWWH but have used, the past few years, their Dri-Wear stuff with decent results. The last few years, although nothing has been real cold out during that time, I've just stuck with just the Dri -wear, a thin turtleneck then a heavier sweater and it has worked out fairly well.

When I bought my FXR suit I honestly thought being cold would be a thing of the past dressing normally underneath it but that wasn't the case. My legs are never cold but they are never in the wind like my chest is. I could never figure out how those with the real small windshields never got cold but yet I did wearing the same gear? 

 

No it wouldn't make a good insert to a bigger jacket. FXR does sell more dedicated jackets for under a heavier coat. My fxr is a 2 in 1. It could be a bit of wind getting into your jacket through the zipper.

35 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said:

Any news west?

Need some snow. Next week things should start rolling real good up there. 

4 hours ago, smokin george said:

We usually wait till the TMSC opens up their trails before we head out from here. I just did a little run on the trail behind us to check it out and it has set up pretty good. 

Lots slowly opening up east of my camp now. Pumped to get up there tomorrow.

5 hours ago, irv said:

I have actually thought about getting a windbreaker jacket to wear underneath my coat to help block the wind but I'm afraid it will make me too hot? 

Like I mentioned earlier, I've tried a bunch of things and have it now where it is a lot less cold than what it use to be but on some fairly cold days, I still feel it in my chest. 

It's frustrating as my everyday coat that my wife paid $60 dollars for at Sears some years ago provides better wind protection than what my much more expensive FXR jacket does. 

The wind breaker I'm talking about is just a lite wearing out from the house to truck to store kinda jacket. 

For really cold days I layer good with a good merino wool long sleeve, sweater and a big fleece pull over. Never an issue to -25/-30c. Even I'm not interested in riding under those temps these days unless I have to.

I've had 2 FXR jackets and love them. Also have a smaller wind breaker jacket for wearing out and about at home and probably 3 sweaters. All quaility stuff with no complaints so far. 

4 minutes ago, bussman said:

If we are going to do it right let’s go all the way to the Ayahuasca.   

I don't think I can find that in Bantario.

Just now, bussman said:

I’m guessing y’all ain’t ready for the theory on how Trump got elected and it’s connection to Nikolai Tesla, Trump’s uncle John, remote viewing, Project Looking Glass and using something called the yellow cube and how it originally had Hillary winning.  

 

No I'm definitely ready to hear that drunk and stoned for sure.

Just now, Kev144 said:

I'd like to see you convince us nooks over a few beers in March why someone would shell out money for a cat.  That is what I struggle with to understand!!!!!1111

Nah man we don't need to go there. Let's keep it to absurd but somehow somewhat believable theories and hoaxes.

21 minutes ago, Kev144 said:

I won't ridicule you for your beliefs, just your choice in sled!!!!!!!

I honestly love listening to his theories and I'm intrigued a bit, I'm feeding him weed gummies for sure if he shows.

More snow in the forecast. I bet some trails open in the northern area of the MSR and maybe a near north club too. 

54 minutes ago, smokin george said:

I haven't gone into the utility room to check on the pumps and they haven't run yet but imagine they will eventually. So much for all the snow we had around here.

Hopefully that's the last of the warm up for weeks. 

6 minutes ago, smokin george said:

Morning! I'm looking into a snorkel kit and pontoons for the sled lol. The rain is brutal here and doesn't seem to be letting up anytime soon

Yeah its fucking ugly. Sounds like a river in my sump pit. Looks to get ugly for us in a few hours, I'm just heading to get gas for my gennies and help a buddy get his started. 

10 minutes ago, Kev144 said:

Wifes weather channel says 15 cm sat and 20-30 cm over night.  That would be good 

Yeah it's all over the place with the different sources and models. Hope its snow or ice pellets mostly. 

3 minutes ago, Kev144 said:

Warmest January so far and most amount of rain coming I've seen in a long time.  

Looks like mostly snow up north.

1 hour ago, frenchy said:

heard it was a 'targeted attack in a private home' that's it.

So not a terrorist. Got it. 

2 hours ago, ford_428cj said:

A Syrian refugee shot a bunch of canucks in Ottawa this morn eh ...

Not saying it wasn't a Syrian but they haven't even located the shooter yet I just read. 

1 minute ago, Anler said:

850? My buddy was riding up north with a chick who has an 850 Assault. I was like, "How do you like riding with a chick who has a bigger sled than you?"  

Yep her and her dad both have 20s. They both had 19s last year and put 4k miles on. 

7 minutes ago, bussman said:

I’ll never go back to a 129 after riding this 137.  

I feel the same way about AC in general.

1 minute ago, Anler said:

2.52 is faster, an assault will hand you your ass...

 

I'll have to race a friend that has one shes a big girl though I'm sure I can take her. 

50 minutes ago, Anler said:

I am done with shorties, the 137's just do everything better. I have jumped back and forth on the same models in different lengths and it is immediately noticable how much better the 137" is. I would even argue about the tight turning being better on shorties, I am just not seeing it. And I own and have owned both. 

My 128 2.52 for the win. The 137 indy feels pretty damn nice but it got beat by my XCR and had more break in miles. 

Just now, Anler said:

Its a pretty good all around sled, skidoo sells a shit load of them. 

First time I rode with someone with one. Most of us are short riders. 

2 minutes ago, SVT MXZ XRS said:

Yes , but they aren't as good as the MXZ and Renegade XRS    The CMotion rear skid is not even close to being as good as the RMotion.

 

Yea, I ride with someone who has one 

 

It was tippy in the corners but he rode it pretty damn well I will say. Wasn't enough snow to see what it could do off trail. Definitely comparable to an SBA for sure.

2 minutes ago, SVT MXZ XRS said:

They don't handle as well and they're geared lower 

If the G4 is anything like the XS the lights come on way early   Not to mention, the G4 only has a 9.5 gallon tank 

It handles amazing for what it was. Have you even been near one or on one before? 

1 minute ago, Anler said:

Oh no, not even close and we ride hard and the guy that owns this xrs is one of the fastest riders I know. He only used about 80% or less gas than us at fill ups. We would put in 10-11 gallons and he would put in 8. We check too.  

I'm talking the BCX the xrs guy was riding back of the pack most of time so he definitely used less. I had 2 bars left and the BCX had the light flashing.