My wife hates my sled. This guy is lucky to have a wife that supports a sledding habit...especially one that would take the time to get him such a great Christmas gift! He needs to be straightened out for sure.
Need suggestions My buddy is pissed at me
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this guys missing whats important in life
I started riding in 1999 on a arctic lynx 292 from the 70's had a few other beaters and then in 2005 bought a brand new 700 rmk 151. later I had to sell the rmk to buy business equip. last year wanted a sled again but money was tight. I wanted something reliable ended up with a 500 cc yamaha fan cooled. only 136 x 1.5 track. long story short I had the same fun on all of these sleds. being out in the mountains with friends is what really matters. many times not having the greatest or newest sled is more fun because evey obstacle is a bigger challenge and it teaches you how to ride. not just how to handle the sled, but how to use your brain to figure out how to get across/ out of something. if this guy had a brain he would set himself a goal to become a better rider on a lesser sled. I just broke my ankle being an idiot and would kill to be able to ride more this year even on the lynx 292! This guy needs to reevaluate what really matters in life, before he loses a great friend and caring wife.
I started riding in 1999 on a arctic lynx 292 from the 70's had a few other beaters and then in 2005 bought a brand new 700 rmk 151. later I had to sell the rmk to buy business equip. last year wanted a sled again but money was tight. I wanted something reliable ended up with a 500 cc yamaha fan cooled. only 136 x 1.5 track. long story short I had the same fun on all of these sleds. being out in the mountains with friends is what really matters. many times not having the greatest or newest sled is more fun because evey obstacle is a bigger challenge and it teaches you how to ride. not just how to handle the sled, but how to use your brain to figure out how to get across/ out of something. if this guy had a brain he would set himself a goal to become a better rider on a lesser sled. I just broke my ankle being an idiot and would kill to be able to ride more this year even on the lynx 292! This guy needs to reevaluate what really matters in life, before he loses a great friend and caring wife.
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MAC29
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I did spend a lot of time trying to explain the basics and showed him the sled will do just fine that it takes practice. I traded him even for a while. He was really appreciative and said thanks many times until we got back from the mountain. that's when things went south
The sled runs fantastic starts first pull. His wife has never done anything like this I lost a lot of sleep last night over it. I know its not the latest greatest but look at it its nothing to be embarrassed about
Nice job. Thats a clean sled.
i wish i had a sled that nice. me and my buddies go out and i try to carve. i fall off mostly but i have a damn fun time doing it lol
i'd kcik him in the *** and tell him to grow a pair
i'd kcik him in the *** and tell him to grow a pair
I hope this dumbass doesn't lose his wife! Good thing his family is hammering him. Maybe he will wake up.
You are a good friend....remember there is no panic to try to resolve these kind of things.
Jeb
You are a good friend....remember there is no panic to try to resolve these kind of things.
Jeb
Tell him that I started out on a used 1978 Everest, so his first sled blows mine away.
WOW, seriously, I can't believe some people. Track length should be increased when he has the funds but in the meantime ride it hard and enjoy being outdoors with his buddies. Or invite his wife along with your crew and let him sit on the couch - technically since she paid for it, its her sled.
Edit - I wish I had friends like you and yes that is a clean looking sled AJ! Good job on the resto.
WOW, seriously, I can't believe some people. Track length should be increased when he has the funds but in the meantime ride it hard and enjoy being outdoors with his buddies. Or invite his wife along with your crew and let him sit on the couch - technically since she paid for it, its her sled.
Edit - I wish I had friends like you and yes that is a clean looking sled AJ! Good job on the resto.
hey AJ, you guys(his wife and you) did yourself proud...this guy is a moron...If he was my kid(38 or not) I would be pulling my foot out of his *** for treating his woman and his good friend like he has....I would still print a copy of this thread and hand it to him...let him read what his fellow sledders/men think of his actions..feel bad for his wife..could you imagine climbing into bed with him every night?
I would put on a sidehilling clinic.....let that thing do the drillbit. explain that it is a lot more painful on a $10k sled. if the guy can't have fun he can't have fun......you did your best.
you might remind him that it was not too long ago that sled was one of if not the best around. and it still prolly hands it to many on the trail.
you might remind him that it was not too long ago that sled was one of if not the best around. and it still prolly hands it to many on the trail.
I ride an 02 summit 800 with a 156".
By todays standards its underpowered, heavy, and plain old technology. But Its mine and I love it. Everyone I ride with has newer better equipment, new XP's, IQ's, M's etc. I go everywhere they go, It might take more work, more runs at the hill. But thats how you learn how to ride.
Take him out on day where the snow might not be so deep. Nothing is more frustrating than getting stuck every 10 feet trying to follow your buddies while they carve up the meadow and hills.
At this point, as a new rider, won't make much difference between a 151 and 136, besides how deep he is gonna stick it. He needs to be patient and learn the basics, if he is to stubborn. F him, sell the sled and tell him he can come riding again when he buys himself a big sled thats up to his standards.
By todays standards its underpowered, heavy, and plain old technology. But Its mine and I love it. Everyone I ride with has newer better equipment, new XP's, IQ's, M's etc. I go everywhere they go, It might take more work, more runs at the hill. But thats how you learn how to ride.
Take him out on day where the snow might not be so deep. Nothing is more frustrating than getting stuck every 10 feet trying to follow your buddies while they carve up the meadow and hills.
At this point, as a new rider, won't make much difference between a 151 and 136, besides how deep he is gonna stick it. He needs to be patient and learn the basics, if he is to stubborn. F him, sell the sled and tell him he can come riding again when he buys himself a big sled thats up to his standards.
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Zachcreek
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Lay into him like a spider monkey on mtn dew. Like ollie said, feel sorry for his wife. What an ungrateful prick.
Merry Chrismas sweetheart, I got you a sled!!!!! I dont think I would ever hear that. Although, one year I bought my x-wife a new YZ490 for our anniversary.
Merry Chrismas sweetheart, I got you a sled!!!!! I dont think I would ever hear that. Although, one year I bought my x-wife a new YZ490 for our anniversary.
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Zachcreek
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But if he bought a beacon, wouln't he be part of the problem?
does the word "Hijack" ring any bells LOL
Someone's gotta tell your buddy he's being an ungreatful dick
so here`s my 2 cents. maybe he`s not 8itch`n about what he has..or putting people down,maybe he`s just one of them guys that just gotta have the best of the best. im sure his wife would have put him in his place if he was that big of a a$$.i would take him out for some one on one riding.(show him the ropes and tricks without presure from more friends) not too many guys like to be last at everything all day long.dude needs to see we all started somewhere. and most of us wanst at the top.
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JHG
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I'm with EricW and a couple others on this. I'm willing to front the cash for the sled just so this guy doesn't become a sledder. We have enough a**holes already, we sure don't need another one. You might want to tell him riding isn't always about who's on top or how fast you're going. We ride to be out with friends having a good time. Some of my best memory's are laughing and digging a buddies 98 670 out of places he had no business being. He knows his sled isn't the best on the mountain but he compensates with his sense of humor and balls out attitude. I'd rather ride with him than several other guys on brand new 162's.
so my wife just read this. the first comment out of her mouth was "what a f----n baby"
we did this exact same thing with a friend. bought an old 600 xc, in the wifes price range. stretched it out to a 136. hooked him for life. he thanks us every day for introducing him to the sport, he never once *****ed about not being able to climb as high or when he got stuck more than anyone else.
screw the sissy bed wetter, if he cannot love what his wife has done for him!!!!!!
we did this exact same thing with a friend. bought an old 600 xc, in the wifes price range. stretched it out to a 136. hooked him for life. he thanks us every day for introducing him to the sport, he never once *****ed about not being able to climb as high or when he got stuck more than anyone else.
screw the sissy bed wetter, if he cannot love what his wife has done for him!!!!!!
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