Sled Talk

Who knew Latvia was a snowmobiling powerhouse, yet there they are. We love the fact that Sled Talk is reaching all parts of the world. 
We give Sun & Snow a nice shout out after Rob teases them. 
The Amphibex ice crushers are back on the Red River busting things up to prevent ice flows from building up and flooding the river. They’re saving Winnipeg. Does it reach all the way back to Minneapolis? 
Uber was offering sled tours to people at the Milan Olympics. We reminisce on a past snowstorm we had here and the great times we had helping shuttle people and riding in places that we normally can’t. 
Steve goes off on the look of the new sleds being released by all manufacturers and how boring they have become. He also rants about new electronic options that drive up the price that do not add any value or performance. He really got going. 
Rob gets wound up on the new Polaris line up and their focus on mountain sleds. He also expresses his opinion on the new Polaris Patriot and who in Canada will warm up to that name choice. 
The guys get into vintage sled trail pass costs and how a number of jurisdictions are finding it beneficial to drop pricing for these sleds. They see the advantages of having more of these sleds on the snow at a reasonable price. Steve has a couple of interesting suggestions. 
Steve’s Tech Tip is based on accessories their function and value. 
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We kick off teasing an old friend of ours about the issues he was having with his sled prior to going for a ride. 
The Quebec Provincial Police with the QFSC’s did a crackdown on sledders handing out 260 tickets including a bunch for intoxication from drugs or alcohol. There are more snowmobilers than bikers in Quebec. Who knew? 
Ontario is also cracking down on exhaust cans. Are the fines high enough? We debate the value of these cans, and fine amounts. 
The South Interlake Sno Riders have extended the groomed trail system into W. St. Paul. MB. Rob loves it! We also shared some of the activities the club does. 
Jeff Vinik owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning broke his leg while out riding. Goes to show that money doesn’t buy safety. We’d love to know more about this situation. Send us any verified info and we’ll share it. 
Steve has a fantastic Tech Tip about pulling your clutch. There are many ways to try to pull it, or you can do it the right way. 
Have you ever used a communicator while riding? We had them as younger guys, then share a few stories from our misspent youth. Is there anything out there worth wearing these days? 
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We dive right into the increased enforcement we are seeing right across the country. The tickets are flying and fines are no fun. 
Arctic Cat has made a purchase. Widescape in now a part of the family. They look cool, but will they draw a following? It is nice to see them investing in the industry. 
Journey For Sight has done their 40th ride. The start in Flin Flon and end up in down in the South West corner of the province near the Turtle Mountains. The ride is over 600KM. The money raised goes to local eye services in the north west of the province. 
There’s a snowmobile movie being shot in Beasuejour MB. If you have any racing experience, you should track them down, they are looking for riders and sleds. 
Wasaga Beach is doing a snowmobile parade in an effort to break the current Guinness Book record of 1047 sleds. You need a running sled with a valid trail pass to enter.  
Send us your warm up shack pictures, pictures, it would be nice to share pictures of your favorite place to warm up while out on the trail. Even the fugly shacks would be cool to see. Memories are created in many places. 
Lanigan SK has had a troubling incident. Four coyotes were run down by snowmobilers. Two were killed the other two left to die. If you have any info call the TIPP line and let these guys pay for their actions.  
Steve has a great tech tip. He also asks what was the best sled motor ever built. Chime in on this one. 
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Rob goes off on how many people have been killed or seriously injured this season. The stats he collected were from early January 2026 and far from complete yet very concerning. Then he and Steve get into an interesting community event in Elliot Lake ON. The town hall held a safety training course run by the OPP and made it an event with food, fun, and prizes.
They both get into suspension service and how critical keeping an eye on your skid before, during, and after the season can change the quality of your riding all winter.
Do you ride with people that put rules or restrictions on who can ride with them? Often, they make sense for the type of riding that group is doing. Share the rules and why they are in place. 
Wolf guy is in the news again and he continues to disgust us. https://wyofile.com/wolf-torment-defendant-cody-roberts-wants-animal-cruelty-case-tossed/
Do you need parts drop shipped to your Sled Cave? When you do, get in touch with Steve. He’ll expedite those parts and get you back on the snow ASAP.
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We try to be accurate when sharing news or telling a story, but sometimes we slip up. We’re fine with being corrected and will adjust as necessary. Free February from Season 1 Episode 2 is an example of an oops. Trail passes are always required in Manitoba.
Everyone has a Sled Cave that they are proud to work in. Cool caves usually attract a few more buddies to help work on your project or at least make sure the beer doesn’t get stale. We’d love to see pictures of yours.
BRP (Skidoo)makes a large donation to Ride Out Intimidation. It’s their way to shine a light on being bullied. They call it Yellow Day. It’s a good cause.
Safety has been a theme this season. We continue to talk about safety because people keep getting hurt, and worse, dying. Try to think before you go out.
The Yahoo’s are prominent in What Was He Thinking. The OPP caught some dumb asses shooting up the area around Muskoka. These guys were so stupid they actually posted video’s.
Steve has a great Tech Tip on JIS screw drivers.
We dive into exhaust systems and focus on can’s. Many people make changes to their exhaust systems, but are they doing enough to ensure their engine won’t flame out. Are rice cakes a better performance enhancer than a cheap exhaust can? Steve asks what’s more important performance, volume, or sore ears?
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