Wanting some ideas!

[Armyguy0676]

So im new to this forum and pretty new for snowmobiling. I just recently purchased a very mint condition 2006 700 rmk 151" for about 2750! less than 1000 miles. guy just wnated to get rid of it. Now my dilemma and situation is. IM looking for the best kind of gear for a newbie into the sport Helmets/goggles/packs shovels trailers. Everyone on here i am sure knows a different website for nifty stuff that is an essential for snowmobilin!. Please include any advice rider tips websites or even upgrades to the sled that i should pursue. Any and all comments welcome!!!!

See ya on the slopes in wyoming

 

[FatDogX]

Wow, that's looking for A LOT of advice.

Helmet - spend as much as your budget allows, it's your head. Just make sure and try as many on as possible, fit is important. Personally I have a Troy Lee Designs but there's a lot of good helmets out there.

Goggles - wait and get after you purchase a helmet, in order to get the best fitment to your helmet and face. Again, try as many as possible, you would be amazed how different, goggles can fit.

Riding Gear - there's alot of good stuff out there with Klim, Motorfist and HMK being some of the best. I would suggest staying with goretex or something like it, in order to stay dry!!!

I could keep going, but we'll let some else chime in for now.

 

[cmill9]

10-4 on that fatdogx

Helmet: fly makes a great helmet for a reasonable price i think its the f2 or v2 carbon, If you can swing it, spend the dough on a shoei VFX... Best helmet out there IMO.

Goggles: get something that fits! Good brands I've found are; Smith, Oakley, Spy, 509... Heard good things about habervision but have not tried them. Again get one that fits great in the helmet and on your nose.

Riding gear: Klim, FXR, Scott, and Motorfist are great choices. However, Klim and Motorfist are the best in my book... Nothing beats being dry!
I prefer Klim boots BTW.

On a side note, spend the time now to go through your sled to make sure everything is in great working order... Suspension, clutches, etc... Not being a smart#%@ but, It won't matter what you are wearing if your machine is not running properly. Checkout increasing your IQ for great suggestions!

 

[cmill9]

Had to go back to see all you asked for and I did forget the most important items for backcountry riding. This is the stuff I use...

Beacon: Tracker2... Just make sure you AND your buds know how to use them! It may just save one of your lives.

Probe: black diamond guide probe 300

Shovel: ortovox... Just get one that will actually move some snow when you need it.

Pack: again I wear a Klim. Get one that fits you!

Also I carry a thermal bivvy sack, tinder kit, waterproof matches, a 2 way radio, extra batteries, a few power bars, an s.o.l. Med kit, flashlight, etc...
It's better to be prepared to spend a night out. Just my .02

 

[Ski-Dont89]

Cool man im in wyoming too, where are you at?

Helmet/goggle...personally i have 509s helmet and their sinisters and love them...have also had outstanding customer support from them...so i say 509 all the way.

Riding Gear...i wear klim radium gtx boots and love them...have never left me wet or cold. i also wear klim inversion gloves most of the time. they are really lightweight and allow me to hang onto the bars a lot better and my hands rarely get cold with them cuz i always have the bar warmers on. Its a good idea to always carry at least two pairs of gloves imo.

i think its really important to wear a base layer. i wear an under armour cold gear base layer and i really like it so far. Leave the jeans in the trailer. I wear castle x pants and coat and have had great luck with it so far and they are reasonably priced.

Avy gear is a must have...i have a tracker 2 beacon as well and its super easy to use and make sure you and everyone you ride with has one and can use it. i have an hmk probe and shovel that i carry in a klim nac pack and it all does its job.

 

[Armyguy0676]

Hey ski-dont im out of casper man how about you? plan on doing alot of traveling to get to some nice areas especially down in the snowies in laramie or up to T-pass! let me know were you go could meet up sometime!

And everyone else thanks for the advice on everything!! sincerely appreicate it!

 

[turbolover]

Dont be afraid to spend several hours trying on gear and jumping around on sleds before you buy it.

X2 on the avy gear. Beacon shovel and probe. Must haves. Always wear them. The time you think "Oh we're not going to need them" probably will be.
Find an avalanche course and practice with your stuff. The time to figure out how to use it is not when you really need it.

Definitely go over everything on your sled. It really does suck to not go riding because something as simple as a filter is stopping you.

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[Stilldraggin]

Everyone else has very good suggestions! However one thing I never leave with is water! Hydration is very important esp. at altitude. Even helps with the morning after headaches and I believe it helps keep you warm.

As far as trailers- how many sleds are going with you, what you have to pull it etc. A two place is an excellent choice because you can pull it with anything you probably drive right now- as long as it has a good hitch. Personally, it wouldn't even consider a steel trailer. Rust and corrosion will create many headaches that take time away from tinkerin on your sled! Also, aluminum is so much lighter- leaving more gas money for your sled!

Then if you have a need for a bigger trailer, then a 4 place is the way to go. Open trailers are half ton towable too. If you have this need, don't buy a 18' (20' with the v-nose), they are cheap because they won't handle 4 mountain sleds very well. I personally own with a buddy a 22' (24' with the v-nose) and we haul 4 155" sleds with goobs of room to stand (works great when youre fueling and adding oil).

Nonetheless, glad you joined this great sport! Might even see you in the Snowies this winter! BE SAFE and most importantly have FUN!!!

 

[Armyguy0676]

Hey stilldraggin thanks for the advice!. I have some buddies who come from nebraska all the time to sled down in the snowies. Majority are from north platte and kearney. **** im from scottsbluff so . most likely well run ino eachother down there !

 

[St0rm77]

the boys pretty much have it nailed but here's my gear;

klim gear for clothing...... as stated above, warm is one things; cold and wet totally another.

pieps DSP beacon - easiest one i've used
blackdiamond probe and shovel.
back-pack - snowpulse highmark II

and the number one thing --- get the proper training on how to use the avy equipment the way it should be used. took my AST level 1 last year through zac's tracks and would highly recommend it. the reason for the course is not for your benefit; it's for the guys riding with you, so take them with you... best 300 bux you'll spend and not have to use [hopefully]


i think that's it....

 

[miko700]

get over to the 900 forum

Also brother get over to the "900" section which is "almost" the same as your sled, and you will find a wealth of information and friendly guys to help ya cut some weight and tune yer machine up a bit or a lot! Once you get yer gear situated.