Do you REALLY need to spend thousands of dollars on a new snowmobile? How does a $1,000 snowmobile compare to a $20,000 snowmobile?
I bought a 20 year old snowmobile (2003 Polaris RMK 700 151 track) and we're going to truly put it to the test to see where you can actually go on a cheap snowmobile vs an expensive snowmobile. Snowmachining doesn't get any more fun than this!
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I have my first sled I bought new a 97 Yamaha 600 SX and it runs great! I also have a 2002 Yamaha SXViper 144" and a 2004 Yamaha SXViper and finally a Yamaha Vector four Stroke 136" 2005! I ride every year and they never fail me! I have never even blown a belt on one of these sleds! Maintenance my Man!
❤ dude I am showing my age😂 I live in the south, so cold is not for me! But I was there when the first water jet ski’s, came out 🎉never bought one but always had access to one ❤ I can only imagine the fun of it in the snow❤😂 Keep on Rocking
Good lord. People getting all angry about this stuff are hilarious. Rock on, Timmy.
I have a 2003 600HO Rev Beavertail the one that started the modern sled revolution. Still jams in the trees.
I lived in Anchorage from 64 to 2002 and Are you drove past Turnagonarm on the way to kenai hundreds of times , but sadly never got to go back that far, my loss. Thank you so much for making this video.
THAT WAS AMAZING OUT HERE IN CANADA THATS THE BRAND IN THE EARLY 90S👌
Right on haha!
Now that's what winter is all about........livin the dream
So much fun! Nice to know if you're on a budget, you can still ride out in the snow & have a good time out snowmobiling.
Your riding ability made that RMK look go. Not everyone can do that.
lowkey think it’s just your own ability 😅 i can do that on an old sled like this
I’m a landscaper on seasonal break and I’m just now finding this channel, I think I passed over it because I’m a VanCity Van Life guy and I know I’ve passed by a few times over the years,but yeah man epic sweet channel I’m digging it.
Old sleds rule. Have 2 old triples myslef and they are soooo much fun.
Powder heaven. Wish I were there, especially for a thousand bucks. That sled looks light and maneuverable, perfect for that deep powder. As an answer to the post preceeding mine. This is the third time I've purposely watched this particular video. All mountain deep snow sleding looks the same if you ask me. That's fine.
Great group of guys on the mountain. Reminds me of my friends. Good times
The pinnacle years for snowmobiles.
the old sled were cool, buts its pretty amazing how effortlessly the new sled go anywhere
Nice footage❗ old 700 still got it💯🏆👍
💯
I miss skidooing! We used to have so much fun!
Looks like you go a deal! Truly spectacular day out there!
Yes it was!
Looks like you got a great deal. Over here in the Telluride Co area we have got tons of snow this year. I might be moving back to Washington. Alaskan Marine ferry fishing trips again! I might hate the Anchorage area but the rest of Ak is amazing. Haven't had a good fish to eat since I left.
For many of us, that would be the ride of a lifetime (: We'll Done.
Love it! I ride the same sled but '05. I need to ditch my Simmons skis hardcore. for this type of riding.
I have 16 sr viper mtx 162 winded ( 400hp ) 15 sr viper ltx 137 winded ( 240 ) and i preffer my mod sled 02 Sno Pro bulkhead , m cat 144 tunnel, custom skid , 12 xf rails , 02 sno pro components, 700 Redhead Yamaha triple motor ... 97 zr body ... carves like a dream in 3" of snow
That is an awesome sled I owned one of those 700’s with a 144 20 years ago and really liked it. Super reliable plenty of power to go and seriously ride the powder and mountains. Takes a little more skill than these new sleds take to ride but it will take you pretty much anywhere u want to go and be a blast getting there. The 700 was really better than the 800 of the time. Highly highly recommend one of these to get into the sport or even if you have been riding a long time
Yup they rip!
Give me reliable vs $15k sleds that break cranks/clutch bolts and ruin everyone’s weekend any day!! Great video 👍🏿
Makes me miss the XC 700 I had a few years ago. Loved the way it sounded and it ran fantastic. Unfortunately life got in the way and I sold it. Hopefully I’ll get another in the near future.
Once again your scenery videos, adventures, such awesome content. They make me happy and i feel like we're buds. So glad i found this channel. I hope to visit Alaska one day soon and experience just a few things youve done. So awesome and much respect for your grind and hustle.
Thanks man
Wow Timmy what a rush. Awesome man . Thanks .
That 700 edge will run circles around any modern sled in a race on flat ground, probably more…. , sleds made in the present are mt only imo the 02 polars xc so will decimate all
I had one of these (but it was an 800). It was an okay sled but it didn't handle nearly as well as the M7 I also rode. I didn't keep the RMK very long.
No worries Timmie.....I watch re runs of your videos all the time ( the haters can hate all they want......I wont be on that train thats for sure (beside I figured you tube was envolved....(no brainer)....and still love that PINK Sled....Cheers, man!!! Kayak season coming in the spring!!!
Yup stoked for boating season!
Another Awesome vid. Thanks!
Great video!! you are right as long as your out there riding dont matter if you have a new sled . not many people can afford 25 or 30 grand on a toy!!
Oh dang, sweet to see you recommended pug! Dude is awesome!
Sure is haha!
Makes me rethink buying a 20k sled indeed!! Thanks Timmy
You and me both!
0:03 1 PUG Life is my sister and brother in laws neighbour hahaha
Old anything is still fun
Enjoyed again Timmy
I got the douce down Spot. Timmy time yay
Keep the adventures coming brother!
always!
Have u ever drove the sweet 16 hy from Buffalo WY to ten sheep
It sure is nice not to see old sketchy when ya load the sleds. 👍👍👍
right?!
hell yea brother
SPASBUCANON!!!
Timmy you trying new everything wow
Had to reupload because it got demonitized for cussing, re-edited without cussing:)
Maybe use to tow jetsled for ice fishing?
Cool
I went riding in Cooke City in 2015 and the one guy had an F7 Firecat 12 or 13 years old at the time that guy outrode everyone on brand new sleds. guys on brand new ski-doos and polaris would make high marks and he'd beat them every time.
How many hours are on it?
Larry Enticer be like: bruh you call this sled old?
lol
That’s what I’m saying 3 of my snowmobiles are older than Larry enticers 2003 is like brand new to me
I want one bad. But hard to find in good condition
i just paid 270 for 2 snowmobiles non running got one running within 2 days
nice!
Prety much every sled in that year range has a nada of about $1k..but everyone thinks they have gold.
700 is a good power plant but definitely not their most reliable engine that is by far the fuji 500cc have had multiple fuji 500s cross 9500 miles and never rebuilt none of my 700s made it past about 6000 miles
The 700 is every bit as reliable as the 500 and makes 40 more hp , don't be stunned like Willard
Tim, Did you get any video of the northern lights today?
yup!!!
@@TruckHouseLife Wow!!! Lucky!!!!💛
There is no way you bought that 03 RMK for 1000$ in that good shape
nada as I mentioned, didn't mention what I paid;)
Ps that windshield is hard as frig
lol
11:48 muskoka freerider?
hahah!
This looks like the same video posted for the third time.
Only posted this video once last week, it got demonitized by KZhead for having cussing in the first 8 seconds of the video (KZhead's new rule they just came out with a few weeks ago...the one time I have cussing in my videos lol)... so I had to re-edit and re-upload the video with no cussing.
@@TruckHouseLife wtf. That is whack.
I have never seen it so🤷♀️
@@TruckHouseLifecussing is the least harmless out of all the nasty content out of there.
@@indyjoy5780but transmissions can dance in drag in front of kids. This site is woke
If Timmy gets 500k subscribers he will ride this machine in the Irondog!
lol
In my head I kept hearing Metallica as the background music for this video. Nice to see old sleds grinding, what speeds did you get up to.
I wish I could use some epic mainstream music sometimes, I just use what I have a license to.
Timmy 🌈
Find it funny how all you vloggers like to say how not everybody can afford them new snowmobiles but yet all I ever see when I'm out there every single winter is everybody on a brand new snowmobile and I'm always on a 10 year old one only because I can't justify 16k for something that sits more then I ride and when it snows I am riding everyday except weekends.
Reupload?
Had to reupload because it got demonitized for cussing, re-edited without cussing:)
It should say editing
Only posted this video once last week, it got demonitized by KZhead for having cussing in the first 8 seconds of the video (KZhead's new rule they just came out with a few weeks ago...the one time I have cussing in my videos lol)... so I had to re-edit and re-upload the video with no cussing.
Why’s happening with CRAAMBAAM?????
Next one coming really soon! We are scheming an overall plan
Repeat?
Had to reupload because it got demonitized for cussing, re-edited without cussing:)
Timmy I watches you camping in a snowpile with no fire bit of advice get you some cotton balls and Vaseline. ( best fire starter and last about 8 minutes
Isn't this a repost ?
It was demonitized a few hours after releasing, how to edit out the cussing and reupload.
Is bro wearing a skiing helmet 😂
So I could talk to the camera all day and not have to take off my full face 500 times lol
Ski helmets are just fine on sleds.. Full face is overkill
…and then we cheeched!
Why rap!? Just sad :( love how you’ve always been unique..
Just switching it up for an episode
Smoke cigarettes!
next time
Jesus Christ if you’re going to red-load a video several times for whatever reason you owe it to put a reason in the description to avoid the plethora of the same comments asking why🤦🏻♂️ Unless you’re being shady and looking for comment metrics….
Only posted this video once last week, it got demonitized by KZhead for having cussing in the first 8 seconds of the video (KZhead's new rule they just came out with a few weeks ago...the one time I have cussing in my videos lol)... so I had to re-edit and re-upload the video with no cussing.
@@TruckHouseLife thank you. I like cussing so I’m sorry for the “Man” holding you back.
get over it boring
unsub
lol
Was great
@@fluids3 your mad