New addition to the Daze Family!!

  • arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    March 3, 2011 at 12:11 pm #1291363

    Got you wondering didn’t I Settle down!!

    It is Polaris Touring Edge 550, but it is our new BABY!!!! The Fishing Queen said it is very Cushy!!

    BOYS….We’re looking to add 1 more sled to bring us up to (4) 2-ups so groups of 4-7 people + Yours Truly will be accomodated without having to bring their own sleds if they prefer to use our equipment on ice trips.

    We are looking to add a 4 stroke 2-up; Bearcat, Panther, Pantera or Polaris. We are open to suggestions though; Tundra, scandic…..Doesn’t have to be a 4 stroke, but with gas prices it sounds attractive right about now!! Right now we’re running 3 polaris touring sleds, but wouldn’t be against putting a different manufacturere to the test!! Let me know if you might have something you don’t want to throw into storage until next year.

    trumar
    Rochester, Mn
    Posts: 5967
    March 3, 2011 at 12:26 pm #943297

    Chris, congrats on the new arrival

    Hopefully the delivery was painless for the Queen

    Jeff Bennett
    Lake Puckaway Wi.
    Posts: 1180
    March 3, 2011 at 12:40 pm #943303

    Nice addition Chris !

    cat dude
    Arlington, MN
    Posts: 1389
    March 3, 2011 at 12:54 pm #943309

    Sharp sled.

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    March 3, 2011 at 12:57 pm #943313

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    Chris, congrats on the new arrival

    Hopefully the delivery was painless for the Queen

    LOL!! Well she did have to open up the garage door and watch her toes!! In all honesty I THINK she’s a bit more excited to see “Sho Time”. She has some friends lined up for a few joy rides. Girls DO like sparkly stuff.

    Thanks Guys!! If that sled only new what was in the future for it. It would definately enjoy this rest period inside the heated garage!!

    I think I’m going to have auger racks made extending off the front suspension on 2 of our sleds. I’ve seen plently off back boxes on snowmobiles, but just don’t know if I want to add any more weight to the back suspsension. My back currently……SAY NO!! My thinking is pinned in arms off the front suspension that can be removed.

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    March 3, 2011 at 1:03 pm #943314

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    Sharp sled.

    Thanks!! Looking forward to getting her on the sheet!!

    Does a guy EVER have enough stuff?…..Regardless of what your wife says.

    cat dude
    Arlington, MN
    Posts: 1389
    March 3, 2011 at 1:07 pm #943316

    One never has enough toys or stuff.

    About a month ago my bride looked on the garage wall and said why do you need 22 open water rods, I said the same reason you need a pair of shoes for every outfit.

    Took care of that small issue.

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    March 3, 2011 at 1:19 pm #943344

    Congrats. I’m also searching for the “right” 2-up. If I come across anything I’ll be sure to point you in that direction.

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    March 3, 2011 at 1:23 pm #943353

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    Congrats. I’m also searching for the “right” 2-up. If I come across anything I’ll be sure to point you in that direction.

    Thanks Kooty

    I’ve got to believe there will be a few guys out there who don’t want to store it during the off season or want some $$ in hand to upgrade into new models next fall.

    twofish
    Rainy Lake
    Posts: 16
    March 3, 2011 at 1:58 pm #943395

    Very nice addition to the fleet Chris. I am sure you gearing up to get the new boat soon too. I am getting ready to order the new boat this week. I’m sure I will see you on the ice this weekend.

    r._kayle
    Cedar Falls, IA
    Posts: 205
    March 3, 2011 at 2:09 pm #943407

    Sweet deal!!! I guess I’ll get to try that out in exactly two weeks!!!!! Can’t wait!!!!!!!!!!!!

    mark-bruzek
    Two Harbors, MN
    Posts: 3863
    March 3, 2011 at 3:23 pm #943485

    Chris. Personally I would think parts availability and that you already have 3 other polaris sleds.

    Though you have a few different models there is still some parts swaping that can be done if you get into a “Bush Bind”.

    We run all ski-doo in the Mtns and having the same sleds has more than once saved the day.

    Probly just preaching to the chior. Haha

    One side note about fabricating an auger mount.I belive you mentioned pinning it to the suspension?

    I would not reccomend going off the suspension. The auger would be bouncing all over the place. Every bump you hit would transfer thus moving the auger. Fab it from the frame or a stationary point of the slead.

    That’s all I got…

    -Mark

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    March 3, 2011 at 3:50 pm #943502

    Hey Mark

    Valid points on sticking to a brand for part swapping should I ever have a breakdown!! LOL!! I probably will stick to Polaris at this point for that reason.

    As for the auger mounting I guess I meant of the front posts and not directly into the suspension as I too undertand that might be……..NOT GOOD!!

    Thanks for the advice Mark!! I figure I need 4 sleds to have 3 functioning!!

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    March 3, 2011 at 3:51 pm #943503

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    Sweet deal!!! I guess I’ll get to try that out in exactly two weeks!!!!! Can’t wait!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Oh No Ryan…….You’ll be riding in the Otter again!! Put on your helmet pal!! I still laugh just thinking about that!!

    wismitty
    Janesville wisconsin
    Posts: 149
    March 3, 2011 at 7:23 pm #943634

    I’ll be up there on monday. Can i break it in right for you??? Leaving in t – 14 hours for the big weekend. GET OUT FISHING CHRIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!No excuses for small fish.LOL

    r._kayle
    Cedar Falls, IA
    Posts: 205
    March 4, 2011 at 12:31 pm #943866

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    Quote:

    Sweet deal!!! I guess I’ll get to try that out in exactly two weeks!!!!! Can’t wait!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Oh No Ryan…….You’ll be riding in the Otter again!! Put on your helmet pal!! I still laugh just thinking about that!!

    Absolutely bud I’ll take one for the team again. May bring an extra rain suit. Call me back when you have time, I need to talk to you about our trip.

    rgoi812
    Good hour from whitewater
    Posts: 468
    March 4, 2011 at 11:25 pm #944175

    Chris you really need one of these!

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    March 5, 2011 at 3:05 am #944229

    Hey Ryan,

    PM me your number again. I lost my contact in my cell.

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    March 5, 2011 at 3:07 am #944232

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    Chris you really need one of these!

    LOL!! YES I DO!!

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