I pulled the trigger (not audio)

joeparaski
joeparaski Posts: 1,865
edited October 2009 in The Clubhouse
The last time I bought a new snowmobile was in 1995. With all the change in technology it was time to finally upgrade.

May I present to you, my 2009 Ski-Doo GTX Le powered by a Rotax 1200CC 3-cylinder 4-stroke engine.

Just picked it up this afternoon. I had the track studded, and added the retractable wheels up front.

Now, if it would only snow!

Joe

2009 GTX.jpg
Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited October 2009
    That machine looks fast and comfortable.

    Joe, if that was a Harley I would call it a Geezer Glide. Hell I will call it that anyway.

    That Geezer Glide looks fast and comfortable.

    Enjoy and congrats
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
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  • mark090852
    mark090852 Posts: 996
    edited October 2009
    That looks like SOOOO... much fun! Enjoy it.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited October 2009
    That's a sexy sled. Congrats!
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited October 2009
    Nice! Now put some audio gear on it. :D
    madmax
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    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited October 2009
    Gonna mount some SDA's on that thing?


    Looks great...I've always wanted a snowmobile. They're lots of fun...
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited October 2009
    That is sweet :D...one of the few motorized vehicles I have never tried ( But would love to one day. ) Congrats.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited October 2009
    Sweet snow machine. How does it sound?:D
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2009
    I think its kinda ugly, looks like a transformer....
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited October 2009
    Lorthos wrote: »
    I think its kinda ugly, looks like a transformer....

    Thanks for your input, ****.
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited October 2009
    Yep, it's a geezer sport machine. I've been snowmobiling for 20 years, and I don't feel like hot-shotting anymore, now it's just cruise long distance and enjoy the scenery and the outdoors.

    The sound??...Ahhhh, what a relief!!! Quiet, compared to the 2-stroke I had. And no stinky smoke to choke on anymore.

    Joe
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited October 2009
    What is a "ski" doing in the middle of French Canada?

    Bill Sokoloski
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  • superjunior
    superjunior Posts: 1,632
    edited October 2009
    that is one bad **** ride, that rotax 1200 has gobs of power! be carefull and enjoy!!
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    pioneer elite vsx-92txh
    pioneer elite bdp-05fd
    emotiva xpa-3
    monster power hdp 2550
    sa 8300 hd dvr
    sda 2b's
    fronts - rti a9's
    center - csi a6
    surrounds - fxi a6's
    sub - polk dsw pro 600
    harmony one
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,447
    edited October 2009
    Sorry, it's a nice sled, but it ain't no Arctic Cat.:p Congrats and enjoy it well.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited October 2009
    Very nice looking sled Joe. I am not going to show my son that one. Safe riding.
    Michael ;)
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited October 2009
    1200cc's holy crap!
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2009
    Sweet-Congrats!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited October 2009
    joeparaski wrote: »
    Yep, it's a geezer sport machine. I've been snowmobiling for 20 years, and I don't feel like hot-shotting anymore, now it's just cruise long distance and enjoy the scenery and the outdoors.

    The sound??...Ahhhh, what a relief!!! Quiet, compared to the 2-stroke I had. And no stinky smoke to choke on anymore.

    Joe

    I am with you on the comfort thing.

    I ride a Geezer Glide.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited October 2009
    Sweet sled Joe, I had one a few years back and it was a blast!! Enjoy.


    -Jeff
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited October 2009
    Sweeeeet
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited October 2009
    Wicked machine bro, never rode one. If it goes fast then count me in. Enjoy the new toy.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited October 2009
    Very nice Joe. Be safe and enjoy it.
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited October 2009
    Congrats! Nice looking machine. Looks like alot of fun.:D




    Pat.
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,044
    edited October 2009
    Congrats on the new toy Joe! enjoy it!
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited October 2009
    Congrats! Snowmobiles are a blast!
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2009
    Demiurge wrote: »
    Thanks for your input, ****.

    Your Welcome:) You know, for somebody that tells it like it is on this forum, you sure get your panties in a bunch when somebody else does it....
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited October 2009
    One word. BOMBARDIER!!!

    That's quality.
    Panasonic PT-AE4000U projector for movies
    Carada 106" Precision Series (Classic Cinema White)
    Denon AVR-X3600H pre/pro
    Outlaw 770 7-channel amplifier
    B&W CDM1-SE fronts
    B&W CDM-CNT center
    B&W CDM1 rears on MoPADs
    JBL SP8CII in-ceiling height speakers
    Samsung DTB-H260F OTA HDTV tuner
    DUAL NHT SubTwo subwoofers
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-Ray player
    Belkin PF60 Power Center
    Harmony 1100 RF remote with RF extender
    Sony XBR-X950G 55" 4K HDR Smart TV + PS3 in the living room
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2009
    Very Nice enjoy, looks like fun :)


    BTW if it snowed here then I think Hell Froze over ;)

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    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

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  • jimmydep
    jimmydep Posts: 1,305
    edited October 2009
    Nice machine Joe, enjoy your new toy........
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited October 2009
    Used to ride a bit up in Michigan growing up. Between my dad and his two bothers, we had three John Deere sleds. They were pretty fast but loud and old.

    They've really come a long way since the early/mid-80s. Don't gun it and fly off the back like I did when I first road one solo at 8 years old, or hit a tree like when I was 10 :)
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited October 2009
    Congrats!
    Jake
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