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10-27-2016, 02:34 PM
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I want one of these. Funny, I was thinking about something like this for ice fishing since I'm out of space to store a quad/snowmobile much less a trailer to haul it.
Still pretty heavy though. Not sure how I'd get it into the SUV.
Any idea on prices?
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10-27-2016, 03:29 PM
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More than 50 yrs ago I rode a unit called Passpartout? made in Quebec. Very similar power tracks in front and had a sit down attached seat(trailer).
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10-27-2016, 03:48 PM
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10-27-2016, 04:50 PM
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I say do it (very bad advice)
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10-27-2016, 05:58 PM
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So ........... it carries lot's of stuff as you ride behind it in a sled and hope not to have the unit suddenly stop as you loose your chicklets on the handlebars? where does all my stuff go?
I don't know about anyone else but I need to bring a tent, auger, mats, shovel, camera, flasher, rods, tip ups, tackle, lunch, heater, propane tank, etc..., etc...
Sounds like a snowmachine with a tow behind sled might be a better option for me.
Not sure I see the huge benefit to this other than price - but you can get a decent used sled for around the same money I think?
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10-27-2016, 06:35 PM
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Looks to me like they have a seat for you to ride on. Then you attach your sled to haul your gear.
EDIT: Nope. I'm seeing things. Definitely sit in the sled. How the hell I didn't notice this at first...
Maybe you have to tie multiple sleds, lol?!?
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10-28-2016, 07:44 AM
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On the website OP has posted, if you click on the models link, it shows prices on the different models.
$2500 US to $3500 US. Or once converted to CAD around $3400 to $4700 Canadian.
At that price, a used snowmobile found on Kijiji nowadays would be the best bet IMO.
I NEED lots and lots of gear when ice fishing. No sense having your gear sitting at home when you're on the ice.
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10-28-2016, 07:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Deep
More than 50 yrs ago I rode a unit called Passpartout? made in Quebec. Very similar power tracks in front and had a sit down attached seat(trailer).
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10-28-2016, 08:38 AM
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Same brand name- but like the "snowdog" it had an engine and tracks in front with a pivot point of attachment where the driver sat on a padded seat on runners.
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10-28-2016, 10:41 PM
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If I ever decided "to make a stand" and get an expensive toy it would likely be tracked mini truck. Costs less than a side by side and way more carrying capacity for packing out a moose or hauling my ice fishing gear around.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OemK3Rp90I
It would be worth sleeping in the garage for a week ...
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10-30-2016, 06:17 PM
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Being a SnowDog, just tell your wife it followed you home
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10-30-2016, 06:33 PM
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Argo DNA, before morphed into hideous plastic beast
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10-31-2016, 08:06 PM
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Intial thought - "wow that is awesome" after watching the video though I am thinking "why not just invest in a snowmobile?" I guess the obvious thing is price size, weight and portability. It is a really cool machine and looks to get the job done quite well. I hope the wife gives you the answer you hope for. In my case I would invest in a sled so I can do more recreational stuff with it outside of fishing but that is me! Hope the machine serves you well if you get the blessing from the boss!
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10-31-2016, 10:17 PM
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A friend had one of thee when I was younger, pretty neat
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11-01-2016, 09:23 AM
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The name "snowdog" is making everyone steer towards ice fishing but it says use all year round. Get a little ramp for your truck and this thing could save your back a lot. Wood, dead animals, hauling camp in somewhere,etc. Says the cheapest version hauls 300lbs on dry land, how much gear are you guys taking on the ice! modern version of a dog sled, pretty cool little unit.
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11-01-2016, 09:35 AM
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It's an interesting machine for sure. But I wonder: -could you use it on dry land as well if you pulled a wheeled device?
-seems to work well on a flat lake. What grade of hill could you take? And how much would capacity go down? Seems you could pull yourself and a deer across flat ground, at least with highest available horse power.
-and how do you hack it so you can get above that crappy 20 mph? LOL If you have transport capacity, a second hand snowmobile still seems to be more versatile.
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11-01-2016, 12:17 PM
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Cross country skis and a sleigh! A workout and can carry lots with a backpack on as welll
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11-02-2016, 02:21 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Okotokian
It's an interesting machine for sure. But I wonder: -could you use it on dry land as well if you pulled a wheeled device?
-seems to work well on a flat lake. What grade of hill could you take? And how much would capacity go down? Seems you could pull yourself and a deer across flat ground, at least with highest available horse power.
-and how do you hack it so you can get above that crappy 20 mph? LOL If you have transport capacity, a second hand snowmobile still seems to be more versatile.
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Look on YouTube there's a video of them using it on dry ground. After looking into it I'm seriously considering buying one. Easier to transport than my quad. Anyone wanna buy a 2006 Polaris scrambler? ?
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