I do believe that he has gone on to summit all the 14 teeners in colorado solo.
not 100% sure though. guy is a stud, that is for sure.
tim
Tool to help when stuck alone
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I do believe that he has gone on to summit all the 14 teeners in colorado solo.
not 100% sure though. guy is a stud, that is for sure.
tim
Read all the posts. Got my highlift jack today, installed it, and very nearly had a chance to try it out in some very deep, wet snow I almost got stuck in. I live in the mountains of North Idaho and as soon as I got it on, I raced up the top of our land to make sure the jack stayed on.
It did, but the slush wanted me to stick around. Fortunately the FST had enough ponies to ride it out. When I circled back I noticed that I'd dug a 2-3 foot deep trench in that particular spot.
Had I gotten stuck and unable to get out - it would have been a 15 minute downhill hike to the house and a chance to make my wife laugh loudly...
Whew!
Really appreciate all the ideas and posts on this thread - I'm new to this and I own a very heavy sled (06 Polaris FST switch) - I'm sure the jack is gonna help keep me outta trouble.
Great forum - thanks guys!
It did, but the slush wanted me to stick around. Fortunately the FST had enough ponies to ride it out. When I circled back I noticed that I'd dug a 2-3 foot deep trench in that particular spot.
Had I gotten stuck and unable to get out - it would have been a 15 minute downhill hike to the house and a chance to make my wife laugh loudly...
Whew!
Really appreciate all the ideas and posts on this thread - I'm new to this and I own a very heavy sled (06 Polaris FST switch) - I'm sure the jack is gonna help keep me outta trouble.
Great forum - thanks guys!
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AlRevedUp
It looks like you mounted the base through the rear snowflap??
That's what I am looking at doing since I don't have space on the rear tunnel like the instructions say. Have you had any problems w/ it there?
KenS
It looks like you mounted the base through the rear snowflap??
That's what I am looking at doing since I don't have space on the rear tunnel like the instructions say. Have you had any problems w/ it there?
KenS
AlRevedUp
It looks like you mounted the base through the rear snowflap??
That's what I am looking at doing since I don't have space on the rear tunnel like the instructions say. Have you had any problems w/ it there?
KenS
The plate works well on the mudflap. The only comment is not to mount it too high on the flap. When the sled is trenched the mudflap is pressed against the rear bumper. And if the plate is wedged between the two it is difficult to get out.
High-Jacker Snowmobile Jack ice problem?
I've got one mounted on the left side of my '04 Arctic Cat 1M 900 159" sled. The problem I have is that ice builds up around the release part of the jack. It's a real pain to get the release lever to move to release the unit from the mounting brackets. Any ideas? Many wrap it to keep ice from forming or maybe some spray to keep ice off it?
I've got one mounted on the left side of my '04 Arctic Cat 1M 900 159" sled. The problem I have is that ice builds up around the release part of the jack. It's a real pain to get the release lever to move to release the unit from the mounting brackets. Any ideas? Many wrap it to keep ice from forming or maybe some spray to keep ice off it?
I use silicon spray on the shaft and jacking mechanism a few times a season. The spray improves the operation of the jack including releasing it from the the bracket.
jcb do you live and ride in minnesota or some where in the mid west?
No I live in the west. Its alot easier to get one guy on each ski and pull while giving some throttle. I'm not knocking the jack, to me its to much extra weight and the time it takes to get it off your sled, set it up, jack yourself out, break it down and put it back on your sled just takes to long. It just takes a minute with some help. If I was riding alone which is a stupid idea I would have one. As for the old saying if your not getting stuck your not having fun, well that's bull****. That's why I have a big track and a big motor. I hate getting stuck.
Sometimes it is not always possible to have your buddies haul on your skis. I've been stuck on climbs that I did'nt want other sleds or people loading up the snow pack. I've had to extract myself many times when my buds were busy unsticking themselves at the same time. The jack seems to work fairly well and it is on my list of items that would be nice to have. It is not a 2 minute operation but it might be nice when you've held the hammer down just a few seconds too long. I just wish there was a better mounting system.
jack
i just made a little hole in the footwell for the front of mine and used the bracket on the rear along with the quick release safety tie, never a problem in the 4000 miles I've ridden with it in place, (last season and a half) and it's much easier and quicker than yanking on the sled....I'll bet anyone on here that I can remove my jack, assemble, dissassemble and remount in less than 90 seconds,any money..... the jacking part depends on how bad your stuck
i just made a little hole in the footwell for the front of mine and used the bracket on the rear along with the quick release safety tie, never a problem in the 4000 miles I've ridden with it in place, (last season and a half) and it's much easier and quicker than yanking on the sled....I'll bet anyone on here that I can remove my jack, assemble, dissassemble and remount in less than 90 seconds,any money..... the jacking part depends on how bad your stuck
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I suppose when I squirt my lower intestine into my ball sack I'll want a jack
but not until then!
but not until then!
Or when you decide its not worth the time or effort to dig and pull the sled out.
As snowmark said, takes about 90 seconds to pull off, assemble, take down, reinstall. Add 60 more seconds onto that and thats how long it takes from the time you get stuck to the time your sled is out and ready to ride.
Weekday warrior great reply I laughed out loud. cheers
I've seen a lot of people have to cut off their snowflap on the hill while stuck cause the flap is pushed up agianst the bumper and forces the shaft of the jack out too far from the strap and at an angle too steep resulting in the jack just sliding. WOW, what a run on! On my 162, I have the plate mounted to the tunnel. On my 141, I just throw it in the seat storage. Lots of people carry the base plate in a tunnel bag. Anyone who says "when you need a jack, sell your sled" just doesn't GET IT and never will. To each their own I guess.
An XP really is easy to lift and move around, but only been stuck twice in 500miles- good for solo riding!
I'm not fool enough to go the same back country places solo as in a group, but luckily I have plenty of good riding within 5 mile radius of the truck, cell phone and radio reception, good knowledge of the area, fairly busy area, early in the day start, shovel , beacon, food, bivy clothing. You just have to stack the odds in your favor, be careful, and have fun!What me worry?
When I don't have anybody to ride with on a nice day I do my tweaking,adjusting, testing in the parking area, mixed in with short rides.
Makes for a nice day.
I'm not fool enough to go the same back country places solo as in a group, but luckily I have plenty of good riding within 5 mile radius of the truck, cell phone and radio reception, good knowledge of the area, fairly busy area, early in the day start, shovel , beacon, food, bivy clothing. You just have to stack the odds in your favor, be careful, and have fun!What me worry?
When I don't have anybody to ride with on a nice day I do my tweaking,adjusting, testing in the parking area, mixed in with short rides.
Makes for a nice day.
Every single time I ride, without exception, I use the jack to extracate someone who is just plain tired of lifting thier sled out for the umpteenth time, and not in our group. Not once have they complained. Generally it's something to the effect of " I GOTTA get one of those!"
At the end of the day, I'm less tired than the others in my group who ride without one. (and they all are hardcore riders, who want one now.) While they are waiting for someone to assist in the lift, or digging out 10 minutes later, I'm out, and riding again. Getting stuck? Who cares. I can self extracate, without the strain.
If your one on here that feels so strongly against it, I have yet to run into any of you that will refuse the assistance when your worn out.
Next to snow eliminators, for the money, it's the best "mod" I've ever made.
Weekdaywarrior: Thanks for the laugh. That was awesome btw.
Frankly, I could care less if your for it, or not. All I can say, is once you've seen it in action, you'll be thinking about it next time your seriously stuck, and working hard to free your sled. Or waiting for extra muscle.....
At the end of the day, I'm less tired than the others in my group who ride without one. (and they all are hardcore riders, who want one now.) While they are waiting for someone to assist in the lift, or digging out 10 minutes later, I'm out, and riding again. Getting stuck? Who cares. I can self extracate, without the strain.
If your one on here that feels so strongly against it, I have yet to run into any of you that will refuse the assistance when your worn out.
Next to snow eliminators, for the money, it's the best "mod" I've ever made.
Weekdaywarrior: Thanks for the laugh. That was awesome btw.
Frankly, I could care less if your for it, or not. All I can say, is once you've seen it in action, you'll be thinking about it next time your seriously stuck, and working hard to free your sled. Or waiting for extra muscle.....
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Been dodging this thread because I did not want to talked into buying one.....BUT after todays good stuck I read through it and will order one in the AM. Like someone said pages back I have had some real reservations about the mounting and weight but seems like it will be worth a try. Thanks to all for the comments. Except for those who so quickly call people stupid amoung other things.
Not sure what it is about the riding alone topic that brings up the name calling so fast in people. I dont get it. As some have said different strokes for different folks, Some of us are just more at home in the woods I guess. seems like all who posted about riding alone do it responsibly and well.
I know some would like me to stay home and watch TV tomorrow BUT
Tomorrow I RIDE ALONE
O yea I cant stay home and watch TV caus I choose to live without it! Hows that for a choice.
Not sure what it is about the riding alone topic that brings up the name calling so fast in people. I dont get it. As some have said different strokes for different folks, Some of us are just more at home in the woods I guess. seems like all who posted about riding alone do it responsibly and well.
I know some would like me to stay home and watch TV tomorrow BUT
Tomorrow I RIDE ALONE
O yea I cant stay home and watch TV caus I choose to live without it! Hows that for a choice.
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