2016 back together and ready for tomorrow

[summ8rmk]

Steering is way more with mod on 16.

Is that a gripper ski on the 16?
Dimensional, How does the gripper ski compare to the 16 cat ski?

I really like what u are doing.

Los frijoles estan muy caliente dijo la mama osa!

 

[WyoBoy1000]

Yeah on the gripper the 16 ski is better but it bites hard so I borrowed a set from co2 for a backcountry competition hoping it will give less bite and more front end play for tech riding

 

[CO 2.0]

Kick some azz down there today Mac. Wish I could have taken the time off work to compete as well. Looks like they might have got a few inches of fresh snow which should help.

 

[High Country]

For those of us riding low elevation, do you feel the 21/49 gearing would be the better option? I would be looking at the 2.6 track with this setup as the 3in would be too much for the amount of trail I have to ride.

As far as the belt drive, I have done some initial research, after you set the tension is it pretty hands off or do you find it is something that needs a lot of monitoring/adjustment? Seems to be lots of good kits out there now, I would be one that would like to retain the oil injection tank too. I just don't want something that I would be constantly adjusting, after driving 8 hrs to get to the riding spot I prefer to limit the wrenching!

Thanks,

-Stack

Boards are solid.

The tki on my 14, put it on and haven't touched it. 300 miles

On the low elevation gearing I would run the 2.33 gears, high elevation 2.42 to 2.52

I'll have to measure a few things on boards etc...

Is there a way too post videos from Facebook?

I'm running that set up with my 153 x 2.6 ....TKI belt drive with 2.33 ratio for 0-5000 feet. Seems to be spot on !
I played around with several other ratios after talking with Tom at TKI ...we both decided that the 2.33 (21/49 equiv.) seems to work the best.
I am running the 85 Duro track as well ...I too have some extended trail riding to the play areas

 

[WyoBoy1000]

The snow at the competition sucks bad, really bad. can't really tell anything on handling other than it feels heavy! and nothing I can really do for that in the stock class. The setup works but man this snow is rough.

 

[CO 2.0]

ROUND ONE RESULTS - Crested Butte, CO Backcountry Comp
STOCK CLASS
1 - Mac
2 - Matt Entz
3 - tie Josh and Blaine
4 - Cameron
5 - Darwin
6 - Scott
MOD CLASS
1 - Ben
2 - Mac
3 - James
4 - Adam
5 - Matt Entz
6 - Tim
7 - Blaine

Wyoboy1000 is Mac. Keep it up Mac! His 16 is in the stock class and his 14 is in the mod class.

Kicking myself for not going down now!!!

 

[boondocker97]

Pictures or video or else it didn't happen haha.

The Cat should definitely shine in poor snow conditions over the Pros.

 

[snopromod]

What is this competition all about? More details..

 

[CO 2.0]

There are two comps. One is the hill climb like they had last year. New this year is a backcountry comp showing off your skills in the trees/steeps. They have a bunch of judges staged at certain points along certain areas.

 

[snopromod]

There are two comps. One is the hill climb like they had last year. New this year is a backcountry comp showing off your skills in the trees/steeps. They have a bunch of judges staged at certain points along certain areas.

Sounds like my kind of competition, have to look into this for next year! Wish I knew about it, any pics?

 

[kidwoo]

Kinda sounds like ice dancing.

Do you get judged on outfit originality?

 

[Stack]

Kinda sounds like ice dancing.

Do you get judged on outfit originality?

I think extra points should be awarded for anyone wearing the 1 piece suit!

Back to the results; awesome job Wyo!

-Stack

 

[High Country]

I think extra points should be awarded for anyone wearing the 1 piece suit!

Back to the results; awesome job Wyo!

-Stack

lol....absolutely....I love my onesie.....my mono suit is bad azz

 

[knifedge]

- #1 Place Stock Backcountry Comp went to a rider on a Cat

--#2 Place Mod Backcounrty Comp went to a rider on a Cat

--The Cat rider left his Pro in the garage

UPDATE

--King of Backcountry went to rider on '14 and '16 Cats

 

[Chewy22]

FINAL RESULTS - Crested Butte, CO
STOCK CLASS
1st Mac Grant
2nd Blaine Klawiter
3rd Matt Entz
MOD CLASS
1st Mac Grant
2nd James Finstwald
3rd Ben Leben

Let the poo excuses begin!

Way to go Wyo!!!

 

[WyoBoy1000]

Any cat besides ones with narrow boards and added steering wouldn't have stood a chance!
Pro's where kicking *** really and there is no way in heII I would go against some of these guys on a totally stock cat on this terrain. Hard pack, very small area, icy in spots, some crusty break through stuff in one set of trees. The terrain was nasty with conditions. No one in there right mind would ride it with any other options. I was the only non turbo in mod class against pros and one XM (ben) all good riders. But all the pros had stock tracks, not good but they still had some great pulls.
I built my sleds for this, didn't get deductions and rode my azz off. Rode hard, but clean.
Also, one lady on a turbo pro rode, she can ride! Very impressed!

Look on Facebook. Back Country Riders Association BCRA
There looking to do at least 10 events next year. It's a points overall race, and a place race, ,, and if all goes well they will have 5 digit payouts.

You want to see if you have what it takes, come ride.

Great group of guys cheering each other on and going for it. Good time

 

[Iceman56]

Anyone have a vid of this kind of racing? More Details?

 

[Chewy22]

For those that don't have Facebook! From BCRA Facebook page.


Format for this event will be as follows
This will be a two round plus a final format.
Each rider will have two five minute runs per round in two separate sections. Each run will be scored by the judges. These two runs will combine for the round score. After the two rounds are complete we will tally scores combined from those rounds to find the top five riders in each class, those riders will move on to the finals.
Judges
Four panel Judges- 1-25 points per judge
Five panel Judges- 1-20 points
If a rider gets stuck and must get off the sled to free them selves or get bucked off there will be a 1 point deduction from each judge.
Crested Butte Event Schedule
Wednesday April 8th rider meeting/check in at 8 pm Grand Lodge
Thursday April 9th 8:30 am meet at staging area to head up the mountain as a group. Hot lap around sections to place judges.
Competition starts 10 am both sections will run at the same time. Rider meeting to follow completion of round one at the Grand Lodge.
Friday April 10th same start time for base of mountain, hot lap and competition. Finals will follow round 2. Top 5 from each class will compete in the finals.
Class rules on sleds.
Amateur Stock
Sled must have a stock motor through exhaust and CAN!!
Tunnel, bulkhead, plastic, seat must be stock. Headlight deletes will be allow at this event only.
Aftermarket suspensions, skis, track, boards, bumpers, bars are allowed.
Pro Stock
Sled must have a stock motor through exhaust and CAN!!
Tunnel, bulkhead, plastic, seat must be stock. Headlight deletes will be allow at this event only.
Aftermarket suspensions, skis, track, boards, bumpers, bars are allowed.
Pro Mod
Anything goes!!
Equipment to be worn while competing
Tether, Helmet, Shin Guards, Tek Vest or similar, Beacon, Air Bag (will have some on hand for riders to use), Shovel, Probe.
Entries
Entries are open at this time. Fees for this event are $250.00 per class entered.
$100.00 goes to Crested Butte, $150.00 goes to the pot.
To enter call 307-413-5275, please have credit/debt card ready.
This is the number to call to book rooms at Crested Butte. $114.00 all inclusive double occupancy. 855-733-3570

 

[d1100t]

Awesome

Any cat besides ones with narrow boards and added steering wouldn't have stood a chance!
Pro's where kicking *** really and there is no way in heII I would go against some of these guys on a totally stock cat on this terrain. Hard pack, very small area, icy in spots, some crusty break through stuff in one set of trees. The terrain was nasty with conditions. No one in there right mind would ride it with any other options. I was the only non turbo in mod class against pros and one XM (ben) all good riders. But all the pros had stock tracks, not good but they still had some great pulls.
I built my sleds for this, didn't get deductions and rode my azz off. Rode hard, but clean.
Also, one lady on a turbo pro rode, she can ride! Very impressed!

Look on Facebook. Back Country Riders Association BCRA
There looking to do at least 10 events next year. It's a points overall race, and a place race, ,, and if all goes well they will have 5 digit payouts.

You want to see if you have what it takes, come ride.

Great group of guys cheering each other on and going for it. Good time

Great job.
I'm really liken the way you build your sleds up to your riding style and expectations.
Nice work

 

[High Country]

Way to go Wyo,you were up against some heavy hitters !!...I recognize a couple names ! and you obviously did your homework !
I wished I lived closer !....I doubt I would have even placed ....but it would have been fun trying !!

Someone please post some pics (no FB...it's the devil ...lol )