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How cold is to cold?

Started by ckf, Jan 15 2009 12:03 PM

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How cold is to cold to ride?

  1. 20 degrees (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

  2. 10 degrees (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

  3. 0 degrees (3 votes [5.45%])

    Percentage of vote: 5.45%

  4. -10 degrees (10 votes [18.18%])

    Percentage of vote: 18.18%

  5. -20 degrees (19 votes [34.55%])

    Percentage of vote: 34.55%

  6. -30 degrees (23 votes [41.82%])

    Percentage of vote: 41.82%

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#1 ckf

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Posted 15 January 2009 - 12:03 PM

The coldest I have ridden is -25. Anything below 0 and I hate to stop for breaks.
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 12:10 PM

Helga and I are good to go down to -30. Colder than that and we make arrangements to stay another day. :good:

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Posted 15 January 2009 - 12:20 PM

I've ridden at -20 and was OK. But I think that's cold enough.

I think +10 is just about ideal :good:
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 12:21 PM

i rode in pittsburg and it was -27 below , i was fine but the shocks on the clamshell blew out when i opened it ,lmao .

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Posted 15 January 2009 - 12:21 PM

Been out when the day starts at -40, in Bethlehem. Cars would not start, but the sled did. Can't go home, so might as well ride.

Can be done, but I thik you need to keep the speeds down a bit to stay warm.
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 12:23 PM

-40 in the Forks a few years ago, got in past the desirable 4:30. Respirator kept freezing up on the modular. Drank that night!!
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 12:25 PM

View PostPolarisCobra, on Jan 15 2009, 12:21 PM, said:

Been out when the day starts at -40, in Bethlehem. Cars would not start, but the sled did. Can't go home, so might as well ride.

Can be done, but I thik you need to keep the speeds down a bit to stay warm.


Isn't it crazy to think we go out and ride in this increasing the windchill factor and most people won't even go out in it...LOL
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 12:29 PM

We pay a lot of money for the right equiptment, it pays for itself on days like that. The season is too short not to ride because of tempurature!!
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 12:42 PM

I've also ridden with the tem at -20 and I was fine. It's the sled that might have problems at that temperature if your not jetted for the temp. Other than that, ride on!
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 12:44 PM

What do people do to keep their face warm? I find that even with a helmet and balaclava my face gets really cold with air that gets past the faceshield (vents closed) when temps are really low...

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Posted 15 January 2009 - 12:47 PM

View Postlotus_dbh, on Jan 15 2009, 12:44 PM, said:

What do people do to keep their face warm? I find that even with a helmet and balaclava my face gets really cold with air that gets past the faceshield (vents closed) when temps are really low...

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Posted 15 January 2009 - 12:51 PM

i have an arctic cat TXI helmet and its warm , so warm i have to crack it open from time to time...........choko jacket, doo bibs, doo gloves , cat boots .........i had an hjc hemet but that thing was cold !

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Posted 15 January 2009 - 12:54 PM

View PostTim, on Jan 15 2009, 12:47 PM, said:

New helmet!
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Ever since I started riding snowmobiles, I kept trying different things until I was comfortable at almost any temperature.

The Ski-doo BV2s helmet is one of the warmest I have ever used. :good:

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Posted 15 January 2009 - 01:26 PM

i don't have an issue getting cold with my HJC CL12 but mine has the wind curtain in it new ones you have to buy that separately, rode with that down to 15-20 below a couple times.

I'm going back and forth between a new HJC CL15 or an Arctic Cat TXI need to head to my dealer to try on sizes so I can have CKF order me one if I go HJC. I won't wear my MX helmet below zero although i see people that do.

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Posted 15 January 2009 - 01:41 PM

I always think "What if?"

If you are alone especially...what if the sled dies @ -20 and it's 20 miles to the truck / heat?
What if you have an accident @ -10 or -20? That's bad news.

I prefer riding in 0 and above. Damn, 0 is cold enough for sure. Call me a wimp.
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 01:45 PM

View PostOldtimer, on Jan 15 2009, 01:41 PM, said:

I always think "What if?"

If you are alone especially...what if the sled dies @ -20 and it's 20 miles to the truck / heat?
What if you have an accident @ -10 or -20? That's bad news.

I prefer riding in 0 and above. Damn, 0 is cold enough for sure. Call me a wimp.


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Posted 15 January 2009 - 02:29 PM

It's easier to put it off for a day when you ride from your driveway. When you have a three hour drive, and need to rent a room, you want to maximize time in the seat.

I am thinking that if your face is cold, you shoud consider a higher windshield. Even if you only install it on really cold days. Most take 10 minutes to swap.
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Posted 15 January 2009 - 02:32 PM

View PostTim, on Jan 15 2009, 01:45 PM, said:

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LOL!!! :rofl:

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Posted 15 January 2009 - 02:39 PM

View PostTim, on Jan 15 2009, 12:47 PM, said:

New helmet!


Looking at the GMAX 44S SPC Flip-Up Helmet. Would love a flip up helmet. Any idea if this one is as good/better than the BRP helmet? Is flip-up a novelty, or really useful? It's my BIRTHDAY this month, and want to give WIFEY a strong suggestion of what to get me. :good:

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Posted 15 January 2009 - 02:48 PM

View Postlotus_dbh, on Jan 15 2009, 02:39 PM, said:

Looking at the GMAX 44S SPC Flip-Up Helmet. Would love a flip up helmet. Any idea if this one is as good/better than the BRP helmet? Is flip-up a novelty, or really useful? It's my BIRTHDAY this month, and want to give WIFEY a strong suggestion of what to get me. :good:
I love the flip up, plenty warm too. It comes with a wind deflector I put on for cold weather. Wifey has one too. No complaints and we do not hesitate to go out when it's cold. I do not know any
thing about the GMAX.
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