10-06-2021, 02:00 PM
Bob I didn't ever talk to you and find out why you switched from the snowmobile? You had a really nice sled, what caused you to switch from it? I really like my snowmobile and it seems to me to be the best option, but I was a snowmobiler in a previous recreational life, and I do realize that snowmobiles take some experience to keep them running and know how to keep from getting too stuck... They are heavy and usually require a trailer... (Especially when you need room for your ice gear) But man nothing is near as fast or has the range that a snowmobile does and they can take so much gear with you, it's hard for me to think of any other method that can do what a sled can... At least for snow camping or fishing a ways away from the ramps... I do realize there are days when I go light and just pull a jet sled by hand because of thin ice or wanting to simplify my trip, but when I need gear, there's only one way to make it through slush or deep fresh snow and it requires lots of HP and paddle tracks... I realize there aren't too many days that fall into that category, but when they do, you're not left watching from the ramp... Maybe the snowdogs can still make it out, but they are probably following a snowmobile track... Just my take on the issue... Later J
When things get stressful think I'll go fish'en and worry about it tomorrow!