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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

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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited October 2009
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    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
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  • mark090852
    mark090852 Posts: 1,002
    edited October 2009
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    That looks like SOOOO... much fun! Enjoy it.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited October 2009
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    That's a sexy sled. Congrats!
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited October 2009
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    Nice! Now put some audio gear on it. :D
    madmax
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited October 2009
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    Gonna mount some SDA's on that thing?


    Looks great...I've always wanted a snowmobile. They're lots of fun...
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
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    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: 2,564
    edited October 2009
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    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: 14,872
    edited October 2009
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    I think its kinda ugly, looks like a transformer....
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited October 2009
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    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
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    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
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited October 2009
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    What is a "ski" doing in the middle of French Canada?

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  • superjunior
    superjunior Posts: 1,632
    edited October 2009
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    that is one bad **** ride, that rotax 1200 has gobs of power! be carefull and enjoy!!
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 26,104
    edited October 2009
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    Sorry, it's a nice sled, but it ain't no Arctic Cat.:p Congrats and enjoy it well.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
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    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: 19,546
    edited October 2009
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    1200cc's holy crap!
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2009
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    Sweet-Congrats!
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited October 2009
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    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
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited October 2009
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    Sweet sled Joe, I had one a few years back and it was a blast!! Enjoy.


    -Jeff
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,675
    edited October 2009
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    Sweeeeet
    engtaz

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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited October 2009
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    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: 10,634
    edited October 2009
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    Very nice Joe. Be safe and enjoy it.
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
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    Congrats! Nice looking machine. Looks like alot of fun.:D




    Pat.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,339
    edited October 2009
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    Congrats on the new toy Joe! enjoy it!
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited October 2009
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    Congrats! Snowmobiles are a blast!
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,872
    edited October 2009
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    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
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    One word. BOMBARDIER!!!

    That's quality.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited October 2009
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    Very Nice enjoy, looks like fun :)


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

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  • jimmydep
    jimmydep Posts: 1,305
    edited October 2009
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    Nice machine Joe, enjoy your new toy........
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited October 2009
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    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 :)
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited October 2009
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    Congrats!
    Jake
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