Sled Talk

Can you imagine, an argument about who’s more reliable Skidoo or Polaris? That’s how it began.Are barn finds a myth? Steve’s a believer. Rob’s not so sure, he thinks there are ulterior reasons. There might be some junk in barns, but a true barn find must have some value.Jimmy makes a couple of appearances. He found out the hard way that slush is a tough slog, and the rules we had to create for rides with him.What was he thinking, is James Bond a sled thief? We also have an update on the wolf guy.Polaris make some serious donations for trail support in both Canada and the USA.Should you buy used sled that advertises fresh top end? In Tech Tips we go deep into this hot topic.Sled Talk on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@SledTalkMBConnect With Ushttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057548599398

We get right into a couple stories from our misspent youth. We learned at the school of hard knocks.We discuss Polaris moving away from motorcycles to focus on off road vehicles.We review our off-camera conversation with Terris Baran of Safety Services Manitoba. We missed a lot when the camera was off.Jimmy is never far from our thoughts, and he once again provides some entertainment.Steve is exploring the idea of hosting a vintage Poker Derby. Give us your feedback on this. It might be the push Steve needs to make it happen.Front suspension boots are the Tech Tip. Steve explains why keeping them in good condition is important for a great day in the snow.Sled Talk on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@SledTalkMBConnect With Ushttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057548599398

We sat down with the show’s first guest Terris Baran of Safety Services Manitoba. He was fantastic!!!Terris has a large amount of experience with sleds as a 40+ year rider, and years on the drag racing track.Are you dressed for success on the snow? How about your helmet? We take a dive into the different brain buckets out there.There is never a downside to additional training. No matter your age or skill level you will always learn something new.When riding as a group with different experience levels do you assign a leader and a tail? It’s the best way to ensure the group stays together.Terris has some great drag racing stories. He’s a Yamaha guy and has done some very cool mod’s to his sleds.Steve and Terris go on a rant about their sled collections they both have some incredible collectibles.Sled Talk on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@SledTalkMBConnect With Ushttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057548599398

We started out trying to define vintage sleds. This is a topic we want to hear from you on. The first ever Turtle Mountain grass drags (both sleds were evenly matched), slider lube, and the hazards of hay bales on the strip. What could happen for future events. We captured a drag and put it up in the Tech Tips and Relaxation playlist. Check it out! https://youtu.be/kP8qxCyTnrc We cover a concerning topic. Trail closures are happening across Ontario for several reasons, but as always funding plays a big role. Ste. Agathe announced a new warm up shack after the summer forest fires destroyed the original shack. They have a fantastic trail system the ends in Woodridge connecting to the South East Snow Riders trail system. Add this to your list of rides this season!Tech Tips cover cylinder compression. Don’t let bad compression lead to sled depression. Do your homework before buying. Even as a preseason check it’s a good idea.What was he thinking? A club president was asking poorly. If your club doesn’t have an AGM, HAVE ONE! We have an update from Winters Coming on the guy who killed the wolf. If you didn’t hear about that go back to that episode to check it out.Sled Talk on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@SledTalkMBConnect With Ushttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057548599398

Because everything after Thanksgiving is a little stretched, we felt we best keep with the times.We cover a lot of ground in this episode. Starting with the great debate. Which manufacturer is the best….. We even talked about manufacturers who were ahead of their time and many that are long past. In Tech Tips we go comfortably into suspensions from inspection to set ups. The conversation goes into new tech and to riders getting ripped off by trusted professionals.You won’t want to miss a second!Sled Talk on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@SledTalkMBConnect With Ushttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057548599398