Author Topic: Snow dog (Read 8700 times)

Ice pirate 74 · « **on:** Nov 20, 2018, 11:16 AM »

Just bought my snow dog can’t wait to use it ice fishing

Gunflint · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 20, 2018, 11:22 AM »

Please post photo! Love to see the Dog...

Ice pirate 74 · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 20, 2018, 11:26 AM »

NatefishNY · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 20, 2018, 11:29 AM »

I'm jealous... they look awesome!

Ice pirate 74 · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 20, 2018, 11:34 AM »

Need to ride it more, steering was a little tough in fresh snow, but I brought wood up to the house today and it steered awesome, snow was a little melted and packed think might be the ticket on ice

Gunflint · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 20, 2018, 11:55 AM »

Smokin...You might want to put some Kold Cutter carbide studs in the track. They worked great on my Dog.

Ice pirate 74 · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 21, 2018, 08:58 AM »

Dealer says if u stud track, warranty’s no good. Seems to pull fine,

Gunflint · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 21, 2018, 09:01 AM »

My dealer recommended that I stud the track. I wonder where that came from?

It should pull fine in any case.

touge30 · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 21, 2018, 09:21 AM »

i want one bad waiting to see one in person

Gunflint · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 21, 2018, 11:17 AM »

Quote from: Ice pirate 74 on Nov 21, 2018, 08:58 AM

Dealer says if u stud track, warranty’s no good.

According to Gamalot, "Not true! Snowdog sells ice screws to put in your track but twice the price of ones you can buy on line. Kold Kutter Ice Screws are in mine and just about the same as what Snowdog sells."

Ice pirate 74 · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 22, 2018, 11:05 AM »

Thanks for letting me know that, my dealer in ny, said if I stud track warranty would not cover. I don’t think I need to stud unless I was on glare ice, can’t wait to try it out .

Gunflint · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 22, 2018, 11:16 AM »

Quote from: Ice pirate 74 on Nov 22, 2018, 11:05 AM

Thanks for letting me know that, my dealer in ny, said if I stud track warranty would not cover. I don’t think I need to stud unless I was on glare ice, can’t wait to try it out .

I also found the studs useful for going up steep boat landings or lake access points that had gotten packed down or iced up. I never had any trouble, even with heavy loads on the flats when it was compacted or glare ice. The hills and access points, especially steep ones, seem nicer with studs.

EatenByLimestone · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 22, 2018, 12:39 PM »

So how much does Cuomo want in order to register it? Does it need to be registered?

Ice pirate 74 · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 22, 2018, 01:03 PM »

No registration, no insurance for ny yet, but u know NY will want to squeeze every cent out of there residence, so we will see how long that last

Stickhick86 · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 22, 2018, 01:12 PM »

Man, I wish these could be used down here in PA. No vehicles of any sort on the lakes I fish.

trapper2000 · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 22, 2018, 03:17 PM »

i was waiting for the registration war to pop back up ...last year it was better then the refilling propane bottles

Ice pirate 74 · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 22, 2018, 05:01 PM »

SALMONEMIA · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 22, 2018, 05:07 PM »

That is bad azz. Everytime I show people they think im better with a snowmobile. Thoughts opinions?

Ice pirate 74 · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 22, 2018, 06:43 PM »

;DI have both, the dog will fit my needs on smaller lakes and I don’t need a trailer to haul it around. If I put my wheeler or sled in the back of my truck there is no room for gear. With the dog I got room for all my gear. And not screwing around with a trailer is a win win for me.

Fishingelectrician · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 22, 2018, 07:25 PM »

bought a dog last season love it its top heavy so its a little tricky in deep snow but the ice is usually packed or blown pretty clean so it really wasn't a problem I studded the track with kold kutters that worked great they didn't hurt the track put a drop of super glue on them and screwed them in.you will want them when you get a couple inches of wet snow on slick ice. bought a cargo carrier for the hitch load it on there have the back of my van for the dog sled and 2 clams no reg. no ins. no helmets right now!!! love it

joefish · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 23, 2018, 06:05 AM »

Quote from: trapper2000 on Nov 22, 2018, 03:17 PM

i was waiting for the registration war to pop back up ...last year it was better then the refilling propane bottles

Gee Trapper Do you really want to start the registration bull up again ?

trapper2000 · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 23, 2018, 11:14 AM »

lighten up joe it's a joke ....

Liljiggerboy · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 23, 2018, 03:43 PM »

I just got a Snowdog myself and I can’t wait to get it out on the ice. So far it’s been the perfect machine for me

mkiburz · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 25, 2018, 07:14 PM »

I bought a snowdog this summer. they are worth the money. Less maintenance then a snow mobile, lighter to move around, You dontneed a trailer they fit in a SUV or in a pickup bed. no registration, you can chain sleds together and you can not get the snowdog stuck! For ice fishing it it better then a snowmobile. plus they are $3500 versus $5,000 for a sled.Down side is don't get caught using them on Snowmobile trails. Encon made it clear they do not want snow dogs on snow mobile trails period, unless accessing a ice fishing location. Plus you can use it during the summer.

Gunflint · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 25, 2018, 07:29 PM »

They are allowed on snowmobile trails in Minnesota.

pmaloney86 · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 27, 2018, 02:17 PM »

Who are these "dealers" that you keep referring to? Hoping there is one semi close to MA.

mkiburz · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 29, 2018, 06:51 PM »

Here is the snow dog webpage dealer locations https://snowdog.com/map

Ice pirate 74 · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 05, 2019, 01:10 PM »

Pray for some cold weather

fullThrottle · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 05, 2019, 07:46 PM »

In ny state the lake is considered part of the trail system... if you can’t register it and get insurance you can’t use it on a lake. Another down side is they only go like 15 mph lol

wildlifer100 · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 05, 2019, 07:59 PM »

i'm sure you can get insurance. they do 20mph. only in ny can you not run them on trails. other states you can. you can still use in trails if you are going fishing.

throw lights on it and register it as homemade. the state doesn't need my money that bad

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Author Topic: Snow dog (Read 8700 times)