I watch all of your vids. I couldn't ride this year due to a new hip replacement on Jan 11. I think I'm going to pull the trigger on a new 2025 skidoo 850 XRS I had the 2022 XRS 850 and absolutely LOVED it. I hear the release date is the 20th. Love to hook up with guys one weekend.@@Paisteboy
230 mi so far for the season. Looks like we'll be riding the couch for the next two weeks, until the snow catches up. What a heartbreaker of a season already...
At least you got out there. Did you ride OF? We went up a total of 4 days that week. This season could be as bad as 2015-2016 season. We'll just have to wait and see. Thanks for watching Craig.
We did end up riding Old Forge. Conditions were actually great. Went from enchanted Forest all the way out to cedar River flow on Moose River Plains, then back to enchanted Forest, and all the way out to the brantingham connector, and Stillwater reservoir then back down the trail one.
The weather the past 2 years has been just awful but boy the trails looked way better than expected. Heading up there end of Feb and tatying at Blue Spruce right next door, so hopefully the snow cooperates. Thanks for posting this and thanks for being an ambassador to the sport!
Ben,I rode for over 40-years. I live in Ohio and we haven’t had rideable snow here in years! So we ride in Michigan,so you need a truck,trailer and a 20k sled plus gas prices through the roof!! Ya Snowmobiling priced me right out of the sport I love!! Sad times for sure!!
It is expensive and I got out of it in January of 1998 to raise my kids and didn't get back in until 2010 but it keeps getting more expensive every year. Thanks for watching.
I remember when I was a kid we would just fuel them up ride around all day. No Trucks, trailers and local snow. The good old days. Traveling is nice to change the scenery but now it almost the only way to make it worth owning a sled.
@@Paisteboy Ya I’m 57 and have 3-girls! I honestly thought I would ride forever!! Our group had about 15 Guys that rode together every year. But with life changes the group got smaller over the years & that makes the costs go up. In 2021 I decided that was it since our group was down to me and my Neighbor. I miss it very much but guys like you keep me still loving it!! Thanks!!👍👍
We were up on Tug that weekend and conditions were pretty good except for the water holes. Took me 2 days the chisel all of the ice off the sleds. We were in Old Forge that Saturday and there was barely enough snow to ride. On Sunday the 14th is when I had the caliper lock up on my GSX 600 and caught fire. Luckily I got it out and was able to fix it trailside. I wish they would get some more snow up there because I want to ride!!
Nice for the ride but too bad about the fire. We went back Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th and conditions were decent and better on Sunday. Thanks for watching.
Paisteboy I picked up a 2018 mxz 600 blizzuke yesterday w 700 miles on it. 68 year lady owned it threw in new cover , new mirrors and extra windshield. I thought it was a great deal and a great 2nd sled for a guest
Man I'm jealous. I booked 10 days in old forge. 7 at Clark's Beach and 3 at stillwater. Starting February 16th. Praying for snow. I bought 2 new sleds and a new trailer. 2024 polaris xcr 850 36. And 2014 arctic cat zr 7000 limited sno pro 29. May have to go further north.island pond vermont or Pittsburgh new Hampshire. Or aristook Co. Maine. It's a wait and see aproach.
I think you'll be ok in Old Forge February 16th but you never know. The whole country and Canada is effected by this El Nino and there isn't much that we can do about it. Good luck with this season and thanks for watching.
Still have 0 miles on mine for the year.Glad you all could get out there!!! Point of interest regarding Zuke's glove box issue, something may not be seated correctly, I have yet to get a liner and I have extended box and had no issues with snow last year,?? Anyway, looking forward to your next video with you all there !!!
PB I enjoyed watching the video, I'm not encouraging you but other videos showed the lakes being ridden. Did you guys venture around to see how passable they were? Thanks
Thanks Scott. I really don't play much these days as I'm not in an active band since the lock down but maybe this summer and do some drum stuff once the snowmobile season is over and all videos are out. Thanks for watching.
We were there the same day as you guys and stayed at Steve’s as well. Did 275 miles that day , not bad for the conditions. Did you see the gas options at fast trac? Non ethanol/ 90 octane for over $5/gallon and 93 octane/ ethanol for about a buck less. Which did you pick? We went with 93 / ethanol because it more closely matches brp recommendations.
Not sure if you did but you should have said hello if you saw us. We always use the 90 octane non ethanol if it's available. We only use the 93 if non ethanol isn't available which is wasn't on Sunday the 21st. We don't ethanol in our tanks unless we know that we are going to burn all of that gas in the same day. We went back Friday and Saturday too. Thanks for watching.
We did not see you guys, if we did, we would have talked with you. I don’t believe you are correct in thinking that ethanol gas is bad for the sled. It clearly says “91 octane, 10% max ethanol” on the gas cap. 90 octane is not 91. I believe sleds are built to more automotive quality today and that the ethanol will have no negative effect. Storing it over the off season months with ethanol may be a different animal altogether. I’m no expert, and I’d like to hear from a manufacturer’s engineer on the truth to this topic. We chose the 93 because it meets the 91 half of the requirement and because the price of the 90/0 ethanol was outrageously priced.
What I don't understand is if they require 91 octane why did the whole state and maybe the country lower the non ethanol to 90 octane. It used to be 91 Octane. I really don't think 1 percent octane difference is going to make any difference. I also have also been using the 90 octane ever since it changed with no problems and that also includes my Blizzard. I just read an article and it says that most of the people using the non ethanol are for 2 strokes and older engines. the article was dated December 2017.
@@Paisteboy Yes, Non ethanol is more for older, carburated engines, to prevent gum up in the off season. While I dont think it can hurt, I also don't think you're getting any benefit over 93 octane when running. To be safe its a good idea to perhaps run 93 in season then put non ethanol at the end of the season. Since I have the 900 ACE, I can run 87 octane in season, then put non ethanol 90 along with some Sta-Bil int the tank for summer storage. Has worked out well so far.
I enjoy your videos! Know the area you ride well and use the same dealer as you. Just my opinion, ditch the 360 for something with a clearer straight forward view. It’s grainy/hard to follow on the trails. Either way, enjoy your videos!
I appreciate the feedback. I think I am going to do a poll on TH-cam about the 360 camera is see who likes it and who doesn't because it is a lot more work for me to use it if people don't like it. Thanks for watching.
I appreciate the feedback. I think I am going to do a poll on TH-cam about the 360 camera to see who likes it and who doesn't because it is a lot more work for me to use it if people don't like it. Thanks for watching.
I'm friends with Jesse and Mike and I've hung out with them on a few occasions. The main problem is that they are in Ontario Canada and I wouldn't be able to get the rest of the guys to go there. Maybe if they came here to New York State it could happen. They are good guys. Thanks for watching.
Nothing but couch banging not the good kind, no snow in North Dakota, it’s been record highs the last couple days in the 40s , I have a trip planned to the upper peninsula the beginning of March , I pray that they will have snow
Yes. Not too bad overall. I'm not sire why Moos River Plains is always better. Maybe their trail itself is flatter and less rocks to start with. Thanks for watching Stew.
I'm done watching Old Forge videos. Sorry but I'm used to Wi trails were they wind through woods and are more twisting. Just my kind of riding. No snow here but in the south but rain ruined it. Love to see you guys make a trip to Minoqua WI some year
I hear ya but it's one of the only placing to ride over here right now. When we get the snow we like to ride closer to home but Tug Hill was the only other place to go. Getting these guys to travel even to Old Forge is not easy. I'm trying to get them to go to Maine sometime but we'll have to see if that's even a possibility. Thanks for watching.
@@Paisteboy Little tip. If you would use a selfie stick and extend away from you, maybe toward your windshield. That would cut down on the fisheye look. This way you can fit more into the shot without having to zoom out/back in edit. That's mainly when the "fisheye look" happens. 360 cameras work the best when they are around an arms length away.
The camera is hooked up to the handlebars. You can't put a selfie stick on the handlebars. It already gets a little in the way when I have to lean into a left turn and having a swinging pole attached will make it worse. Do you have one of these cameras?
@@Paisteboy I do, I have the X3. I'm hopefully coming up next weekend to Old forge weather permitting of course. I'll test my setup and message you how it works out.
Ok. So you have one but haven't used it yet. You may have to get used to the fish eye look because getting certain views without being many feet away, it's your only choice. There are many different choices when editing but none will get rid of the fisheye without focusing on things that are far away from the camera. Test out your rig and let me know how that goes. Maybe you might see something that I'm missing. Good luck and have fun on your ride.
we need more appearances of the "INFAMOUS DAVE" what a character and great addition to the group!
Thanks. He only rides with us on occasion as he lives closer to Tug Hill. If we get anymore snow we may ride with him again.
Thanks for watching Ed.
I watch all of your vids. I couldn't ride this year due to a new hip replacement on Jan 11. I think I'm going to pull the trigger on a new 2025 skidoo 850 XRS I had the 2022 XRS 850 and absolutely LOVED it. I hear the release date is the 20th. Love to hook up with guys one weekend.@@Paisteboy
New sled, Awesome! Maybe we'll see you up in Old Forge next season. I really appreciate you watching the videos Ed.
my pleasure, you guys ae great!!!!@@Paisteboy
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No snow and none in the forcast.north western PA. peace!
That stinks but I'm not surprised. This season is not looking good at this point. Thanks for watching.
230 mi so far for the season. Looks like we'll be riding the couch for the next two weeks, until the snow catches up. What a heartbreaker of a season already...
At least you got out there. Did you ride OF? We went up a total of 4 days that week. This season could be as bad as 2015-2016 season. We'll just have to wait and see. Thanks for watching Craig.
We did end up riding Old Forge. Conditions were actually great. Went from enchanted Forest all the way out to cedar River flow on Moose River Plains, then back to enchanted Forest, and all the way out to the brantingham connector, and Stillwater reservoir then back down the trail one.
Nice! It's been better but it's rideable at least. Moose River Plains was the best of it for us.
The weather the past 2 years has been just awful but boy the trails looked way better than expected. Heading up there end of Feb and tatying at Blue Spruce right next door, so hopefully the snow cooperates. Thanks for posting this and thanks for being an ambassador to the sport!
Thanks drbobvs! Much appreciated. Have fun and be safe on your trip!
I wish I could afford to ride again
Ben,I rode for over 40-years. I live in Ohio and we haven’t had rideable snow here in years! So we ride in Michigan,so you need a truck,trailer and a 20k sled plus gas prices through the roof!! Ya Snowmobiling priced me right out of the sport I love!! Sad times for sure!!
It is expensive and I got out of it in January of 1998 to raise my kids and didn't get back in until 2010 but it keeps getting more expensive every year. Thanks for watching.
I remember when I was a kid we would just fuel them up ride around all day. No Trucks, trailers and local snow. The good old days. Traveling is nice to change the scenery but now it almost the only way to make it worth owning a sled.
@@Paisteboy Ya I’m 57 and have 3-girls! I honestly thought I would ride forever!! Our group had about 15 Guys that rode together every year. But with life changes the group got smaller over the years & that makes the costs go up. In 2021 I decided that was it since our group was down to me and my Neighbor. I miss it very much but guys like you keep me still loving it!! Thanks!!👍👍
I'm glad that watching my videos can help keep the sport alive for you and I appreciate you watching!
We were up on Tug that weekend and conditions were pretty good except for the water holes. Took me 2 days the chisel all of the ice off the sleds. We were in Old Forge that Saturday and there was barely enough snow to ride. On Sunday the 14th is when I had the caliper lock up on my GSX 600 and caught fire. Luckily I got it out and was able to fix it trailside. I wish they would get some more snow up there because I want to ride!!
Nice for the ride but too bad about the fire. We went back Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th and conditions were decent and better on Sunday. Thanks for watching.
Very nice !
Thank you! Cheers!
Paisteboy I picked up a 2018 mxz 600 blizzuke yesterday w 700 miles on it. 68 year lady owned it threw in new cover , new mirrors and extra windshield. I thought it was a great deal and a great 2nd sled for a guest
Nice! We just chatted on Facebook.
Thank you for sharing the video.
Looks like a lot of fun.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
It was! Thanks for watching.
Hopefully February looks better for some more snow, I just wanna get back out on the sled again!
I hear ya! We need it to stay cold and stop with the warm ups until spring. Thanks for watching.
Man I'm jealous. I booked 10 days in old forge. 7 at Clark's Beach and 3 at stillwater. Starting February 16th. Praying for snow. I bought 2 new sleds and a new trailer. 2024 polaris xcr 850 36. And 2014 arctic cat zr 7000 limited sno pro 29. May have to go further north.island pond vermont or Pittsburgh new Hampshire. Or aristook Co. Maine. It's a wait and see aproach.
I think you'll be ok in Old Forge February 16th but you never know. The whole country and Canada is effected by this El Nino and there isn't much that we can do about it. Good luck with this season and thanks for watching.
Up there last weekend corners icy some trails ok still better than sitting on the couch.
I agree. It was good enough to make it worth riding. Thanks for watching.
Great video- Thanks for doing the work!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Still have 0 miles on mine for the year.Glad you all could get out there!!!
Point of interest regarding Zuke's glove box issue, something may not be seated correctly, I have yet to get a liner and I have extended box and had no issues with snow last year,??
Anyway, looking forward to your next video with you all there !!!
That's too bad. I think he has a damaged glovebox gasket and that's why it's not sealing. We'll have to look into that. Thanks for watching Joe.
So want to ride with u guys awesome 👌
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Most of the trails here in southern Ont have closed.🙁
I believe it. They are not much better in Old Forge.
@@Paisteboy Hope it turns around for next weekend!
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PB I enjoyed watching the video, I'm not encouraging you but other videos showed the lakes being ridden. Did you guys venture around to see how passable they were? Thanks
Thanks Mark. No. We didn't ride the lakes on Monday or Tuesday but we did ride 4th Lake when we went back on Saturday and Sunday.
🙏🏻 🤞🏻For another Polar Blast !
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Looks like you guys had ok conditions. Did you guys make it up to Stillwater or Noridgewock?
Conditions were decent. No. We didn't go to those places this time.
January 28 and our first storm is coming tonight. Maybe get a ride in this week. Fingers crossed 😂😂❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️👍👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Good luck and thanks for watching.
Great vids. How about a drum solo in-between vids
Thanks Scott. I really don't play much these days as I'm not in an active band since the lock down but maybe this summer and do some drum stuff once the snowmobile season is over and all videos are out. Thanks for watching.
Hey paisteboy how did you get to moose river what trails Tia
Trail 5 to inlet to old barn then the road to Moose river Plains.
Sweet!!
Oh yeah! Thanks.
Liking the style of vids slight change very nice!! @@Paisteboy
I appreciate the feedback!
We were there the same day as you guys and stayed at Steve’s as well. Did 275 miles that day , not bad for the conditions. Did you see the gas options at fast trac? Non ethanol/ 90 octane for over $5/gallon and 93 octane/ ethanol for about a buck less. Which did you pick? We went with 93 / ethanol because it more closely matches brp recommendations.
Not sure if you did but you should have said hello if you saw us. We always use the 90 octane non ethanol if it's available. We only use the 93 if non ethanol isn't available which is wasn't on Sunday the 21st. We don't ethanol in our tanks unless we know that we are going to burn all of that gas in the same day. We went back Friday and Saturday too. Thanks for watching.
We did not see you guys, if we did, we would have talked with you. I don’t believe you are correct in thinking that ethanol gas is bad for the sled. It clearly says “91 octane, 10% max ethanol” on the gas cap. 90 octane is not 91. I believe sleds are built to more automotive quality today and that the ethanol will have no negative effect. Storing it over the off season months with ethanol may be a different animal altogether. I’m no expert, and I’d like to hear from a manufacturer’s engineer on the truth to this topic. We chose the 93 because it meets the 91 half of the requirement and because the price of the 90/0 ethanol was outrageously priced.
What I don't understand is if they require 91 octane why did the whole state and maybe the country lower the non ethanol to 90 octane. It used to be 91 Octane. I really don't think 1 percent octane difference is going to make any difference. I also have also been using the 90 octane ever since it changed with no problems and that also includes my Blizzard. I just read an article and it says that most of the people using the non ethanol are for 2 strokes and older engines. the article was dated December 2017.
@@Paisteboy Yes, Non ethanol is more for older, carburated engines, to prevent gum up in the off season. While I dont think it can hurt, I also don't think you're getting any benefit over 93 octane when running. To be safe its a good idea to perhaps run 93 in season then put non ethanol at the end of the season. Since I have the 900 ACE, I can run 87 octane in season, then put non ethanol 90 along with some Sta-Bil int the tank for summer storage. Has worked out well so far.
Thanks for the insight bob. The sleds have been sitting so I'm glad I got non ethanol in it now.
I enjoy your videos! Know the area you ride well and use the same dealer as you. Just my opinion, ditch the 360 for something with a clearer straight forward view. It’s grainy/hard to follow on the trails. Either way, enjoy your videos!
I appreciate the feedback. I think I am going to do a poll on TH-cam about the 360 camera is see who likes it and who doesn't because it is a lot more work for me to use it if people don't like it. Thanks for watching.
Ya have to agree the 360 was cool at first but now just gives me a headache. Love your videos.
I appreciate the feedback. I think I am going to do a poll on TH-cam about the 360 camera to see who likes it and who doesn't because it is a lot more work for me to use it if people don't like it. Thanks for watching.
You guys should collaborate with the @sledaddicts in Ontario
I'm friends with Jesse and Mike and I've hung out with them on a few occasions. The main problem is that they are in Ontario Canada and I wouldn't be able to get the rest of the guys to go there. Maybe if they came here to New York State it could happen. They are good guys. Thanks for watching.
Nothing but couch banging not the good kind, no snow in North Dakota, it’s been record highs the last couple days in the 40s , I have a trip planned to the upper peninsula the beginning of March , I pray that they will have snow
Lol. It may be a couple of weeks before things turn around.
We must have left right as you guys arrived.
Perhaps. Thanks for watching.
How did Zuke like his new ride?? I had the same sled in 800..
Nice! He absolutely loves it! I think the only thing better would have been if it was an 800. Thanks for watching.
Trails didn't look to bad. Moose river plans is always better. Sure do miss snowmobiling .
Yes. Not too bad overall. I'm not sire why Moos River Plains is always better. Maybe their trail itself is flatter and less rocks to start with. Thanks for watching Stew.
Also is this 2024 or what year
Yes. It's in the title and the thumbnail.
What state is this ???????
It's New York State.
I'm done watching Old Forge videos. Sorry but I'm used to Wi trails were they wind through woods and are more twisting. Just my kind of riding. No snow here but in the south but rain ruined it. Love to see you guys make a trip to Minoqua WI some year
I hear ya but it's one of the only placing to ride over here right now. When we get the snow we like to ride closer to home but Tug Hill was the only other place to go. Getting these guys to travel even to Old Forge is not easy. I'm trying to get them to go to Maine sometime but we'll have to see if that's even a possibility. Thanks for watching.
That 360 camera is giving me motion sickness
Sorry to hear that. Most people like the 360 cam better. Thanks for watching.
@@Paisteboy Little tip. If you would use a selfie stick and extend away from you, maybe toward your windshield. That would cut down on the fisheye look. This way you can fit more into the shot without having to zoom out/back in edit. That's mainly when the "fisheye look" happens. 360 cameras work the best when they are around an arms length away.
The camera is hooked up to the handlebars. You can't put a selfie stick on the handlebars. It already gets a little in the way when I have to lean into a left turn and having a swinging pole attached will make it worse. Do you have one of these cameras?
@@Paisteboy I do, I have the X3. I'm hopefully coming up next weekend to Old forge weather permitting of course. I'll test my setup and message you how it works out.
Ok. So you have one but haven't used it yet. You may have to get used to the fish eye look because getting certain views without being many feet away, it's your only choice. There are many different choices when editing but none will get rid of the fisheye without focusing on things that are far away from the camera. Test out your rig and let me know how that goes. Maybe you might see something that I'm missing. Good luck and have fun on your ride.