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02-28-2009, 07:22 PM | #1 |
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Sledding in the slush
I have been a snowmobile owner for about 5 years. I do a lot of lake riding. I don't seem to have what it takes to "go" in the slush. I'm appealing to the experts here as to the proper method of operating the sled in significant slush. Both of my sleds are 2ups, a 570 Artic Cat and a 700 Ski-Doo GT. I've tried leaning forward, leaning backward, feathering the throttle, wide open throttle, nothing seems to be the "right method". I nearly got stuck today and it wasn't a good feeling. Thoughts and experiences???
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02-28-2009, 07:43 PM | #2 |
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Probably, a sled like the Ski-doo Scandic Tundra with a single cylinder 280cc engine, 450lb light weight, and wide track would do better in soft, slushy snow. Instead of digging into the slush, you'd be styl'n along on top of the crud in a low end, air-cooled sled.
And, if that don't work, then maybe a kayak and paddle, could be good on the slush.
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Not sure there is a method, I have 2 sleds and one is much better than the other. I only ride the slush when I have to, my advise is generally stay out of it |
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03-01-2009, 07:52 AM | #4 |
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Do you have picks in the tracks?
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03-01-2009, 10:26 AM | #5 |
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I was on my home turf, Sebago Lake, in Maine. Winnie and Sebago are eerily similar when it comes to conditions like that although yesterday the slush was widespread and deep to the point that I assumed I was hydroplaning (??) I tried slow speed first, 20-25mph, that didn't work so I tried to speed up and the best I could do was 40mph. The machine overrevved and the track just spun. I became so bogged down that I was really concerned that I would get stuck (in 6 inches of slush). I'm just looking to others for some fundamentals that I may be missing. I was crossing an area of the lake called the "gut" which is 8 tenths of a mile wide. Thanks for the response. BT
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You intentionally rode on slush???
I really dont think anyone would recommend that. I you have no choice but to cross a small patch, then try to get up to a good speed 30 - 40 MPH and maintain throttle until your out of it. If you find your riding on snow covered slush just try your best to ride out and get off on to a solid surface ASAP. If you have to speed up, do so very gently or you will loose what traction you have and just spin the track. Well that’s my 2 cents. George |
03-01-2009, 05:43 PM | #9 |
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BT,
If the entire surface of the lake or the entire width of the area you were crossing were slush I think you'd be advised not to even go there. I do believe you are correct in being worried about getting stuck. I would be too. If Winni had more that just occasional pockets of slush I would have headed for shore. If it's pockets of slush I think some pretty good advice was given here. Good Luck out there!! |
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