This will be my first trip to the mountains and first snowmobile trip in 10 years. Trying to decide between kilm gtx adrenaline, fxr renegade tall, and fxr x cross with BOA boots. Also what gear do you pack in your backpack and tunnel bag. What is the best tunnel bag for a 04 summit.
First time to the mountains, what's your opinion
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snowmobiler
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klim boots and carry everything incase you have to spend the night.food,water,tent,blanky,lighter,condoms.ect...
I have a buddy who said he likes to wear insulated work boots sometimes... How important is the extra ankle support from the klim boots?
I have had Klim and HMK boots and now am wearing the Motofist boots. I like them the best. I believe a good pair of boots and good moisture wicking socks and two good pair of gloves can make or break your weekend. Thats where I would start.
BTW why did you take a 10 year break and what brought you back? Good to see a returning sledder!
I sold the sled cause of kids and don't like riding around on the rock hard drifts and cold wind of the Prairie that much.
Mainly trying to decide on the klim gtx adrenaline, or the new fxr renegade tall, which is half price of klim. First time to the mountains so not sure what will be best.
Mainly trying to decide on the klim gtx adrenaline, or the new fxr renegade tall, which is half price of klim. First time to the mountains so not sure what will be best.
Depends on budget. Klim is the best IMO and will keep you dry. But it is intended to be layered. There are some thermal versions but it's mostly made for riding. So if you expect to not be in a physical workout, you might bring some other warm gear to layer up with.
FXR and HMK can be had in a breathable version as well but not near the quality of Klim or Motorfist.
FXR and HMK can be had in a breathable version as well but not near the quality of Klim or Motorfist.
I'd go with the Klim boots. Mountain Addiction bags are great and your stuff will not get wet.
Make sure you drink plenty of water.
Second pair of Klim Adrenaline Boots for me. They work great, keep your feet DRY and I have never been cold or too hot in them. The new pair I just got, I went with the new BOA's. I have two rides on them and the BOA system is a nice upgrade. You can tighten them down pretty good and you are in and out of them quick!!!
Not very important IMO. I've rode almost exclusively with insul hunting boots for the last 15+ years. Use my snowboard boots once in a while too.
If you're going to be doing 40' drops then yeah ankle support is a really big deal but otherwise , meh. As long as your feet are dry and warm that's 90% of the battle.
Not needed if you buy Klim
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jerrydecoy
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Whatever brand clothing/boots you get... Dress in layers, carry essentials/
prepare to spend the night out, understand the area you ride and have fun!
BTW I also like Klim gear.
prepare to spend the night out, understand the area you ride and have fun!
BTW I also like Klim gear.
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