2011-2012 season

Fellow Sledheads!!

I hope all of you have enjoyed the great weather we had this summer but summer is giving in to Fall and that means
hunting season is in full swing and this is the time I start to get excited for the upcoming sledding season.

The 2012 sleds are starting to show up and my excitement to get going is high.
The new Polaris Pro's are showing up on the showroom and the "Retro" color package looks great and is becoming my favorite.
The 2012 Ski Doo's are suppose to be showing up mid October and I cant wait to get them out.

Now is the time I like to get my wish list together on all of the aftermarket products that I would like to try out.

 

I am going to share ride time on a 2012 Ski-Doo X 163 and the Polaris Assault 155 with the 5.1 powder track.

The Ski-Doo I am leaving stock and the Assault is getting a make over.

 

Top of the list is a Turbo.

 There is some "new and improved" on the Boondocker turbo kit.   Price $6740.00 installed
First off they are adding 2 secondary injectors to the air box to help with the fueling. This has to also help with the reeds life.
You will have 2 options with the air box. One is the new "Torque box" that looks like a rams horn and Boondocker is claim quicker response and more bottom end torque.
The other is an intercooler to help keep the charge temperatures down and keep the power more consistent. With this new intercooler you should be able to run more
boost.
Another new improvement on the kit is a variable sensor that adds and subtract boost with the Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) You set your boost at a max and it's set for full throttle.  So if you are at half throttle or 50% and you set your max boost for 10#"s you are only using 50% of that or 5#"s. In other words, when you are cruising through the trees your not needing full boost at half throttle. It will be a more stock power curve feeling all through out the power band.

 http://www.boondockers.com/turbo/prormk.html

Second on my list is...

Air Frame running boards from sled solutions.   Price $465.00 plus installation

These running boards are the ultimate in traction and keeping the snow from piling up.
I hope to get these installed before we hit the snow.

http://www.sledsolutions.com/store/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=981

Third..

The C&A Pro skis..   Price $525.00  This price includes the mounting hardware.

These skis have always been one of the best aftermarket skis for years. I have tried them out on friends sleds and have notice how easy they make the front end of the sled feel light on the snow. So I want to try them out this year on my sled.

http://www.caproskis.net/MTX_mountain_extreme_snowmobile_ski

Forth.. 

The Timbersled rear skid for the Polaris.   Price $2510.00 plus installation.  Full skid with new straight rails and the exit x 1 shocks.

The boys at Timbersled have really been working on 2 things for their suspension. One, light weight. They have cut out 

5#'s from the already light stock skid from the Polaris Pro. Second.. Improve the ride and the transfer to keep the skid from digging into the snow.

Timbersled is quickly becoming a favorite among the guys with the turbo sleds to help keep the front ends down while climbing the steep chutes.

 http://www.timbersled.com/mtntamerAbout.htm

 

 

 

These are just a few of the items I hope to try out this season.  I am sure I will find more.

As I get some time on the snow with these products I will write about my findings and let you all know about the pros and cons.

 

Reminder!!!

October 18th....  AVALANCHE SAFETY COURSE!!!  6:00 at Driven powersports.

This is a must for anyone and everyone.. Avalanches can and will happen when you least expect it...

Sign up NOW.. this class is limited to 50 people and we are over half way full.

 

I hope to see everyone up in Togwotee for the customer appreciation ride this year. January 28-29th. And rumor has it that Dan Adams Professional backcountry rider for Polaris will be there riding with us.

Check with the staff and sign-up early, because this does fill up quickly.

We will again break up in different groups.. ability and family, to keep the sizes where we can keep track of everyone and to be sure everyone has a great time.

(I promise not to break down again)

 

I will again be offering group rides down in the Sierra Madres once a month starting in January. I will keep you posted with upcoming emails.

If any of you have any questions or thoughts you would like to share please send me an email.

dcturbo  (soon to change)@karstmotorsports.com

 

Thanks for reading and let it snow!

Cheers

David Chadderdon

dcturbo

 

 

Pro RMK turbo build

All right let the fun begin!!!!

I finally took the plunge. I couldn't handle it anymore, I had to have some BOOST!!

I decided to go with the Boondocker Turbo kit, because the ease of the install and the simplicity of the kit.

The kit itself comes in 2 boxes and was the easiest installation of all.

I have helped out in several installations of "Superchargers" and "Turbo kits" in the Yamaha's
And this Boondocker kit was a breeze.

With the help of Matt Desch and Matt Frisby we had the turbo kit itself installed  in about 2 hours.

The installation of the EGT's and the EBC. (Electronic Boost Control) took another 4 or so hours.

The first day out.
On the first day we were in the Madres and Barry and I didn't have very good luck on trying to tune this kit and we were actually talking about bagging it and going back to the trailer.
We were having a tough time cleaning out the bottom end and not hit the "DET" sensor on every pull up a hill.
With the help of Sean Mortenson from Rawlins we got it cleaned up somewhat.

That night the light bulb went off in my head and I remembered that the instructions called for a "calibration of the EBC to the Boondocker box"  I wanted to check that and make sure I did that correctly during the install.
Well I didn't.. So good news, once I got the boxes talking to each other correctly the sled came to life and now we have a sled that rips!!!
Great low end response and strong mid range.
The clutching was a little off and I was not getting the full RPM's that I needed. So time to reclutch.

I have not been back out since then and now Boondocker has a new program that is suppose to make it even easier to tune and also will let you run up to 11.5 pounds of boost!! That's around 75 horsepower added to the stock 150 hp.


We will have this sled up in Togwotee on the customer appreciation ride Feb. 5th to show you and if you dare to take it for a spin.

So here is to the boys in the back, the unsung heros that keep our sleds rocking!
Thanks boys. I owe you a beer!

If you have any questions on the kit let me know or give Barry a call.

As always thanks for following my blog,
and Happy Sledding!
DC Turbo


enjoy the pics.

The Matt's working hard.

Barry, I don't know what he was doing???

 This is all of the kit.. Simple

The turbo is nice and low to keep the center of gravity low.

Matt Desch

 Installing the EGT's

Wiring time... not so fun.

Finished...

Nice clean look.

This is what you need to expect with the Boondocker Turbo kit!!
Oh yaa it is that much fun!

Sundays Ride Jan 9th Sierra Madres

Here is a cool look at the trail that the "Spot" tracking did for the ride we had yesterday.

We adventured out to a new area that we hadn't tried before.. Some of the coolest tree riding areas I have ever seen or done!

 http://www.spotadventures.com/trip/view?trip_id=238378">Jan. 9th  Cow Creek Res. and drainage ride.
Check it out!

Once you get on the site exit out of the black box "speed" and zoom in on the "go" sign.
Hopefully this works. If not let me know and I can post another way to see the ride.

The terrain was anywhere from blast up through the trees to a sidehill that was close to 200 feet long that was not for the weak of heart..  "Picture above"
This was after 3 people had already cut into the hill.
I would love to do this ride again on one of my monthly rides. This ride will be for experts only.

Dont forget to sign up for this months ride.. Jan. 22nd
If you have any questions please give me a shout.

As always thanks for following my Blog.

Lets Ride!
David Chadderdon

What to carry in your sled for survival

Some friends asked me the other day, "What should I carry with me in case I have to stay the night while snowmobiling"?
I told them what I carried and then I thought I should write this down and put this info on my Blog..

First off you need to make sure you have a couple of different ways to start a fire.
I pack a good wind proof lighter along with a magnesium striker.
Matches always seem to break up and are worthless if it's windy.
To start the fire I carry "Fire Paste." This comes in a tube like toothpaste and is easy to carry. Put a little on some sticks and light it. It's as easy as that.
To keep warm I always carry the shake hand warmers, which work great to warm your fingers back up when you have your gloves off to start the fire.
As for space blankets I use "Heatsheets" I carry the Emegency Bivvy and the Survival Blanket.
The Bivvy is similar to a sleeping bag and you can get into it. These will hold up to 90% of your body heat.
As for the blanket, I would use this for either a roof or a floor depending on what I may need it for.
Candles, If you either make a windproof shelter or end up in a cabin it's nice to have light.
A saw,  A lot of today's shovels have a saw inside connected to the handle and they work great.
A multi-purpose knife... Leatherman..
A small flashlight.
A signal mirror. If you need to signal someone the mirror works great.
A whistle.
An aluminium cup to melt snow if you run out of water.
I went to Sportsman and I spent less than $50.00 on all of this.
Make sure you pack all these items in some kind of protected bag or case.

On extra clothing I like to carry 2 extra pairs of gloves and an extra hat.
The experts suggest also another pair of socks.
Food, Snacks and water. I always carry a big bottle of water and a small bottle of Gatorade.
On snacks I like to always keep a snickers bar a couple of trail bars, ie.. Cliff bars, Granola bars,
and lots of beef jerky.
You need to remember that the beef jerky is loaded with salt and will dehydrate you so if you are stranded you may not want to chow down on lots of jerky if your water supply is limited.

Radios are a must with big groups. My group uses the Rhino 120's. These have the GPS functions, so if I can talk to them the GPS will show me where who ever I am talking to is on the monitor.

You can never have enough equipment to ensure your safety for any situation but with this info you should be able to survive a few of the things that Mother Nature may throw at you.

I am not an expert survivalists.
But I do believe in being as prepared as possible.

If you have any questions you would like me to address send me an email.

Thanks for reading, and happy sledding!
David

15 Questions with Karst Motorsports newest team member David Chadderdon

Name,  David Chadderdon

Age,   44

Family.. Wife Rachel married for 15 years 2 boys Griffin 14 and Reegan 9.

Years riding.. 35

How many sleds have you had?   WOW.. hmm  I think 15

What did you ride last year.. an 08 Yamaha Nytro with an Impulse race kit turbo and 174" track

What kind of horse power was that capable of? ..  oh 350  I would guess.  More than you need most of the time. (laughter)

Favorite riding place.. The Sierra Madres

How long have you ridden the Sierra Madres?    Let's see I started going down there in 1995, So 15 years

Any secret spots..  Now they wouldn't be a secret if I told you..  I may have one or....two? (laughter)

Best day of riding?  It was 2 years ago and we were in the Sierra Madres on a Wednesday after it snowed 2-2 1/2 feet the night before and we decided to stay another day and when we woke up and started to head up the mountain to the parking lot we were pushing new snow with the bumpers of our trucks. We had to play leap frog with each other to break trail We had our heads out the windows trying to find the road...
So needless to say when we finally got unloaded the sky was blue and the new snow was honestly 5 feet deep!!
It took us 4 hours to make it 10 miles to the top of the peaks.. That was some serious fun.

Hero's in snowmobiling?  .... Hero's..  hmmm I would have to say my group of guys I ride with first off. They all are a blast to ride with. Secondly I would say I have one "Hero".
Bart Butcher. He has pushed me to be a better rider every year. He seems to have the no fear and some of his lines are just out of this world. Bart still claims a chute down in the Madres as the only one to make it over the top. Maybe this year!! (laughter)

What's this years sled?  I am going back to Polaris and riding the new Pro RMK 163.  I can't wait!!

Any mods?   I may have to see how a turbo would do..(laughter)  I have a problem with boost. (laughter)

Goals for this snowmobiling season.. I am looking forward to working with Karst Motorsports and helping them in promoting their business.
I have plans on having organized rides at least once a month maybe more if need be, To take their cliental down to the Sierra Madres and show them everything from basic side hilling to the more advance carving and how to control your sled like never before. I also want to show people what the new Pro RMK is capable of doing and let them get on my sled and see for themselves and feel the improvement that Polaris has made on this years mountain sleds.
I also want to take the groups to the chutes we climb and see if anyone wants to tackle the likes of "Turbo Chute" "The Wall" or my favorite "Grande Huevos"
I plan on having a hot lunches and prizes to give away on each of these rides. I know everyone will have a blast and I think they will fill up fast.
Who knows I might even give up a "secret spot" (laughter)

Thanks David for your time. We at Karst Motorsports are looking forward to this year with you on board with us and riding the new Polaris Pro RMK!