Grooming Winter Trails | Wildlife Thanked Me
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- čas přidán 15. 02. 2022
- I"m out enjoying a beautiful Canadian winter today in the woods where I've fired up my trusty Skidoo Skandic super wide track and homemade trail groomer. This old piece of iron sure likes to pull and pul and pull. As I hook my 2006 Skidoo Skandic to my groomer I begin making the rounds around my woodlot in order to knock down high spots on the trail and create a nice smooth track. With all the wildlife in the area they sure like having a nice spot to walk as opposed to the 2 or more feet of snow which makes getting around difficult. My dog also thanks me after a few passes of the groomer as that allows us to make our trips back into the backwoods that much easier. On today's episode I"ll show you the basic layout of my homemade steel groomer and how effective it can be for basic trail maintenance in the winter out at your wood lot or homestead. With only something needed to pull it, it sure gets the job done quickly and easily out here. Glad you're all along for the ride. Thanks for watching!
Here we go! - Zábava
It is always a good day when I get to watch and listen to you work, thank you.
Glad you’re like the videos!
Hey Sandy, get some agressive snow-tracker carbides for your sled. It will fix your turning issue! Love grooming...so satisfying! cheers!
Thanks for that Paul. Will look into it for sure
I just found your channel last night.
I'm not quite into all the sawmill stuff what I love is how much property you have in the country.
I find the tree farming fascinating and the snowmobiling fuck yeah.
Love these videos dude thank you so much, You're awesome!
Nice to see you out and enjoying the Canadian winter, Sandy! Glad to see you finally have some decent snow up your way. I totally agree that there’s no better place to be than outside in Mother Nature’s beauty on a cold crisp winter day! Another couple years of “the grind” for me and then I’ll be doing much the same all winter long 😁. Might have to look around for one of those sleds - our property in the Lanark Highlands gets similar snow to yours, and this year we have (unusually) had more than your area. This coming rain/snow storm is forecast to bring another 20-25cm in the next couple of days!
Yeah I did see that you guys have been getting a good amount this year. compared to us. A little on the light side here for sure. Nice area of the province you're in. Hope the upcoming storm doesn't cause too much damage. All the best!
In Florida, Grooming the trails means cutting off the limbs (Bushwackers) that grow into the trail. Nice to learn how Y'all groom the trails up north. Thanks Sandy 💛
Always good to hear how others do this like you mentioned down in Florida. The warm should would be a nice change right about now
You probably missed the final attempt to reach you about your vehicles extended warranty!! Great video keep them coming.
Hahah probably
How’s Kota doing in the snow thanks for show
Great tour on the olde sled Sandy! Gonna have to check out the sled vids now for the skandic! Drove sleds for most of life, so nice to see that they are part of your channel as well. Thanks for the drive around, it was nice sitting on back with ya! Take care! Andrew from NB :)
Good to have ya along for a rip
trail grooming...for me, definitely one of the most satisfying task on the woodlot. I really enjoy seeing the nice new trail appear and then the next morning take a walk on near concrete hard surface, with everything looking nice and clean under the snow. We use a similar groomer I fabricated. It is slightly wider than yours at 4 feet wide x 8 feet long. We do not use the snow blower on the trails but I will groom, double width, and this allows me to use the tractor on the trail all winter. However, this year we got kind of snookered when we had a dump of 18'' in one shot. Very difficult to get so much snow groomed solid enough to support the tractor. With a few cycles of warm, cold, rain, we are getting back on track to be able to use the tractor again. Enjoy the sludge my friend
Great idea doing the double track for the tractor and I do know what ya mean about getting things packed down. Sometimes that fluffy layer can be trouble if it comes all at once.
Ahh! So that's what the groomer does. Thanks!
Gordon here, I dont know about you , But being a poor trapper in Alberta Canada, I use to use 2 logs behind the old double track ski doo. Each were about 4 feet long by 5 to 6 inches around .Then I would place one little ahead like grader blade one way while the other opposite with 2 quarter inch rope doubled. which made it half inch with eye hooks into each log then connected to the snow machine (with each log off set a little also) that way the first log move snow one way then the second one moved the snow back the other way. Next I could drive the trike with a ski off the double track rachet strapped to the front tire. then off to the races lol. I could pull a metal sled behind me no problem .With the twin track it used 5 gallon gas a day, verses the trike using 1 gallon a day.
Like that idea! The trike sure would be fun to zoom around on
glad to have found this channel. good stuff. Looking to rebuild an 87 Skandic 503, not the same machine but will be a solid second machine for the kids.
Hi Sandy, we groom our wet cedar swamp here in southeastern Wisconsin with an ATV and a 5’ wide groomer. It allows our families to walk on sidewalk like trails most of the winter. Great videos!
That would real well! Wider the better for sure. Mines a little on the narrow side at times.
Very beautiful country up there in the winter. Being born and raised in Texas, visiting a place like that is high up on my bucket list.
Thanks Wallace!
Good morning Sandy, that sure looked brisk outside! Great to see the snow machine again and the beautifull landscape. 👍👍
Been a bit of a rollercoaster lately for temperatures but was nice ot get out for sure
A great ride around your beautiful property!
Right on! Thanks for watching
Thanks for all the great videos! You're a great host and a wealth of knowledge, keep up the great work!
Tim F
Anytime Tim!
Nice fab work!
Thanks!
Good times! ❄
Always a good time in the woods
Awesome looking sled! Great countryside to take a ride in! have a safe and fun time riding. :)
Thanks Warren. Nice time to be out and about for sure
Good thing you didn't need to go fast. I could still feel my eyeballs freeze as you groomed the trails at only 7, 8k. Love walking on those trails during a really crisp day...invigorating.
Yeah it sure was a bit crisp out here but certainly wakes me up!
I like how you call it a snow machine and not a snowmobile.
I call it a bunch of things just depends on the day
Just did mine end of day yesterday. My dog was happier too. Minus 32 C two days ago, going to plus 4 today. Crazy temp swing but should bring more snow so it's nice to get the trails in shape now. Nice sled !
Absolutely! Sure makes it easier to get around
Very enjoyable video looks like a lot of fun and I do really love your snowmobile it is very capable and runs well and looks really good. I enjoy watching what your doing and I learn things from most of your video's. Thanks Sandy and I will be looking forward to your next video.
Always appreciate the well wishes
@@sawingwithsandy just letting you know that I had problem with my account and just started a new one under my name. Did not want you to think I was gone and still do enjoy your video's. Thanks Sandy
@@sawingwithsandy 4821jeffrow was mine before forgot to say that a minute ago. Have a good one
Looks like you are having fun grooming your trail. We are in Nova Scotia . Love your videos
Great to hear Bill. Hope the winter is treating ya well out in the east
@@sawingwithsandy Temps are up and down. We get a snow storm then few days later we get warm Temps and rain
I work oilfield… and those are defiantly the national boot of Canada…
Absolutely! They sure are worth the $300cdn
MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks
Always glad to have ya
Nice rig!
Thanks John! Does the trick
I had an old machine that would not turn worth a dam, I built an extension and made the skies slightly wider and down about 2 more inches . drives like a cadillac now. You can find different desighs on you tube. Well worth the effort, easy peasy to make
Thanks for that. I"ll have to have a look
New to your channel and I must say that you live in a beautiful part of the world… you should have answered that call though, it might have been about your cars warranty 😉
Welcome to the channel. I’d imagine if it wasn’t the cars warranty it would’ve been some radio satellite subscription haha
As for poor turning, I have an 144” track, it didn’t turn worth beans, I did some research and found out that if the limit straps on the track are adjusted up as tight as possible it transfers the weight to the front skis, it sure made a difference, now the radius to turn is about half of what it used to be.
Thanks for posting this William
I love the sound of a snow machine
I just wish I didn't smell of 2 stroke smoke afterwards haha
@@sawingwithsandy that I agree with lol
trails that are well groom make it easy to haul heavier load without getting stuck or being ruff on the machine because of all the humps and holes in the trail enjoy the good time have a great day
Very true. Thanks for coming along for the video
That looks like it would be fun to ride on while your grooming the trails 😂
Wouldn’t hurt to try….(or maybe it would) haha
I would build a weight box on the groomer to add cement blocks or take them off to what the weight is you want
Think that may be a good idea!
sandy : "wait there would ya"
us : no problem". lol.
haha
Hello Sandy ,good job !!! HERE some friendly words from me to you.You have a nice life your are talent person with skills,So nice watching you and the quality of your videos.You are a very lucky person and a hard working man i'm sure.
I don't know where you work, but you are very good and esthablised. You have a nice place,Vtt ,skidoos tractor etc.And your are healthy.Man you got it made and gradulations !!!!!!!
Its make me sad a little bit without any complaints from me, i have notting, no land ,no equipment ,no job , ,,,,can't make a grocery bag at the end of the month but when i see people like you Succeed it gives me courage to continue
Be careful ot to hurt yourself and lo g life to you
Bye ( from Mtl )
As long as you're feeling ok and as healthy as you can be, that's all that matters. All of this stuff I have here is just material things and so feel good about what you have and enjoy those around you. Thanks again for watching.
Get some wildlife pics for us! Thanks!
I’ll try to grab some
They wanted to tell you your car warranty is expiring. Lol
I very seldom use low range it’s to slow. To make sharper turns you have to lean forward over the handle bars to get as much ski pressure as possible good video
I'm up in Mattawa.We got about 2 ft in the bush.I like to keep my bush trails useable all winter also.I did notice the wolves have used the trail last week to move in on the deer yarding up here along the Ottawa river.Put deer feeder out at my shop,they come almost every nite.Everything needs a little help this time of year.Love that Skandic SWT,built like a tank.
Those deer feeders are popular for the deer I can imagine. Sure helps them get through the long winters.
Jesus you're likable.
Very relatable dude it's like I'm hanging with one of my buds.
How's the snow this year I'm in Maine and it has fucking sucked.
Great to have ya along! Snow this year hit real hard all at once but the weather has been so warm our lakes aren't even froze yet. Not good for winter activities
@@sawingwithsandy I know it's bullshit all of our ice fishing tournaments had to be canceled.
I've never seen that happen I live in Maine and ice fishing is a part of life and we haven't had three consecutive below freezing days yet.
Fantasy Forrest. Boy a guy could have a day full of fun there. May I ask you something. Are you Married Sandy. I've always wondered. You defiantly live in a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing. We finally got some warmer weather here in Iowa. 35 degress this morning, that's like summer after all the negative temps we have had. Be safe out there, catch you later. 🙂
Hey Gene! Thanks for watching. I do have a family here that help me behind the scenes. Sure was a nice afternoon out there grooming trails. Hope all is well with you down in Iowa!
My vote is to bend the front tube rails up, to give more of a sled look, and it'll make the towing angle less vertical. Right now, the front of the groomer is coming up off the snow when you accelerate.
Good points
Your rear suspension in set to high for your snow conditions. Thats why you have issues steering.
Fantastic little drag. Your Skandic pulls it with ease. How much land do you have trails on?...beautiful land👍
I was grooming about 30-40 acres I’d imagine in this video
Nice spot you got there ,how many acres you own??
When I was younger in the 60s, I raced Scorpion snowmobile, the Scorpion never turned great but the Ski-Doo were worst, the deer loves those trails, we had miles of trails in a huge swamp. You be tapping maples this year? I will not be tapping due to last year dryness here
I know what ya mean about the deer Larry. They love the trails here normally too once it gets closer to spring. I haven't decided on the maple syrup season to be honest. I do have a lot of wood still ready to be milled so that may end up taking my time but I'll have to think more about it soon
To aid in turning on my old work sled ,i welded new carbides too an old set . If you can picture two your fingers together.
Yeah that would work too!
Hey Sandy Question. Have you ever goin hunting ? Really enjoy your videos. Thank You. Craig. Pa.
Hey Craig, just done some dog pointing stuff in the past
Wide tracks are notoriously hard to steer, use of full body weight to either side helps, tighten limiter straps will move weight forward to skis, which will help with turning also. But beware straps do break when tight
That's good to know about the tightening of the strap. That's for sharing Richard
Sandy your property is beautiful! How many acres is it, hard to gauge from the vids. Making trails for the animals is great too, I'm not a fan of feeding deer/animals, but I'm all for clearing trails and helping them out in the winter. A healthy deer herd makes for a better hunt! Cheers!
Hey Steve! I'd have to go have a look at the survey to know for sure but in the video I probably was making my way around 30-40 acres or so. Thanks for watching! All the best
@@sawingwithsandy very nice, its beauty country out that way. Your sled and grooming vids are wanting me to get fixing up my old Oly's. I've got a 72, 69, and a 66. They were at the cottage on Manitoulin Island for the last 40+ yrs, brought them home this summer but haven't had a chance to get them going. Lots of good memories on those things!
I don't think I've ever heard you make mention of a Mrs Sawing with Sandy? Is there one?
Yes there is
A question about the groomer. Should the hitch be a low as possible to keep the groomer flat on the snow? Maybe use a spring assisted arm down from your sled to allow for this arm to swing up when hitting something. Also an small angled plate at the front tips of the sled to help it stay on top and not dig down too deep? Just a thought. Cheers!
I think a longer front connection to the groomer would help out for sure. Thanks for the ideas Reno!
Hey sandy! Love your channel! 🌲😁 What camera/cameragear do you use? :)
Thanks for watching! Glad you like the channel. I mostly use go pro's for my camera setup
@@sawingwithsandy I Just bougt a frontier sawmill and was thinking about making almost the same hideout as you! Great videos you got! Always fun to watch!
Tanks for answering :)
14:45 I am thinking Fox tracks. They seem to make that straight line track.
Yeah you may be right
Sandy what camera are you using - video quality is superb.
Go pros
Thanks for watching by the way!
Hey Sandy, how about a 411 video of you? What you do for work, some about your property? Get closer to your viewers!! I started watching you due to your sawmill videos, you inspired me to purchase one, but I've been watching your informational videos and am interested in learning more about you!!
Hey Jason! Thanks for ongoing support. I’ll for sure keep that in mind for the future
Hi. Really like your video editing. Would you let me know your video editing software. Just having a hard time deciding. Thanks!
I’ve used a variety of software including iMovie, premiere pro and Final Cut Pro
@@sawingwithsandy Thanks and much appreciated!
A light on a snowmobile during the day? You could use the generated electricity for a sludge warmer instead.😊 Any Sasquatch footprints or signs of their visitation?
haha isn't that the truth. I've been looking for the ole sasquatch but no sightings as of yet haha
I know what you mean that it doesn't turn too good , i have a 2005 SWT skandic 550 F but no handle in on steering like yours. My machine has a small hose on the steel pipe that hooks on to the steering I'm assuming that it is for a vent ( not sure) but not running yet this year Where do you live in central Canada. I live in Ontario Val Gagne,Lots of snow here and cold
Sure can be a struggle some days! I’ve been riding a lot off trail lately and hoping the day doesn’t come where I get this buried. Yikes!
Ahhh the smell of twostroke in the morning?
haha it sure is thick smelling
Trails must be groomed.
For sure
How much land do you have?
How much property do you have? We use acres in Louisiana, what do you use?
Acres or hectares is common here. I probably toured around about 30-40 acres in this video
How close are you to actual designated snowmobile trails
I don't have any around me unfortunately
How big is the property?
In the video I was covering about 30-40acres I fogire
How big is your property
It's pretty big. In the video I probably covered 30-40 acres of trails
a yellow racket..
It’s a solid puller for sure
Never had heated grips nor a bad ass machine like that.n what's 11kl in mph.don't getter stuck buddy.
Sure keeps the hands toasty. It’s about 7mph