Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice
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02/11/19 10:01 PM
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danny clifton
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that would likely work in OH honda.
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice
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02/11/19 10:31 PM
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Zim
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I'm looking for a outfit that I can get around in hilly, heavy snow area for winter months. Of course I don't want to spend a lot on a machine, will only be using it for a few months each year when the going gets tough.
So, what would you suggest I'm not big on snow machines so that option is out. I was thinking of an old pickup and installing tracks on it, a good side by side etc.. Give your best take and keep in mind cost of the unit. You can get a darn good pair of snowshoes for less than a couple hundred bucks, they use no fossil fuel, heart healthy, leave no track on the land and with a good compass you can get most any where. Zim
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Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice
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02/11/19 10:34 PM
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red mt
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Snowy a wheeler and put tracks on it best of both worlds go across bare ground in drifty country and deep snow ...use the wheels until you can't,,,, last 2 winters no need for tracks Side ×side is pretty spendy with track on it.
Last edited by red mt; 02/11/19 10:36 PM.
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Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice
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02/11/19 11:28 PM
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You can get a darn good pair of snowshoes for less than a couple hundred bucks, they use no fossil fuel, heart healthy, leave no track on the land and with a good compass you can get most any where.
Zim
I snowshoed into a beaver flowage set the other day. I guess I put on about three miles in my travels. I have three different styles of snowshoes with the Ojibwa being my favorite. Ya, I did that today also, and had 4.5 miles recorded on the phone. LOL I really do enjoy traveling with snowshoe's but as I get older the snow seems to get deeper and the trips seem to get longer. It is more the packing in, then just the walk and eventually will have to find an easier way to commute in winter months any way.
Give me a fish, I will eat for a day. Teach me to fish, I will eat for a lifetime
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Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice
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02/11/19 11:40 PM
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Ya, I did that today also, and had 4.5 miles recorded on the phone. LOL I really do enjoy traveling with snowshoe's but as I get older the snow seems to get deeper and the trips seem to get longer. It is more the packing in, then just the walk and eventually will have to find an easier way to commute in winter months any way. I'm fifty-nine and don't get around like I used to. Bitter about it, too! Let us know when you make a decision on your ride.
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Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice
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02/12/19 01:09 AM
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Law Dog
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The nice thing about snowshoes is after a few trips you can walk the hardpacked trail then like a sidewalk!
Was born in a Big City Will die in the Country OK with that!
Jerry Herbst
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Re: Need a machine in winter what do you advice
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02/12/19 01:43 AM
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200+ horsepower? You can check traps awfully fast
If you take care of the land the land will take care of you
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