Sault Snowmobile Association Official Website Forum

General Meeting and Elections

2008-10-05T10:12:00.002-05:00

Tuesday Oct 14th at 6pm we will be having our Monthly General Membership meeting along with the elections for the 08/09 season at the Applebee's on the I75 Buisness spur in Sault Ste Marie, MI.

http://locator.applebees.com/

We will be voting on both the officers and board members that evening. If you'd like to become part of the club, please fill out the application available on line and come to the meeting.

2008-10-01T10:20:00.001-05:00

August Picnic

2008-08-05T12:55:00.003-05:00

Sault Ste Marie Snowmobile Association would like to invite all old members and anyone interested in joining to the August Picnic at the Sherman Park Pavilion in Sault Ste Marie.

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Bring a favorite dish to pass and your drink of choice. If your last name starts with A-J, please bring a side dish; K-Z please bring a dessert. The club will provide burgers, brats and corn on the cob. This will be another great opportunity to bring friends or family who might be interested injoining the club.

For planning purposes, the next meeting will be Tuesday October 7th at 6pm, location has yet to be determined.

Monthly Meeting Tuesday 12 Feb

2008-02-10T20:17:00.000-05:00

Come out for some fun this Tuesday at 6pm at the Cedar Log on 9 mile and Mackinaw Trail. There will be the usual meeting agenda along with some time to socialize. Ride your sled and come have a great time! If your interested in joining the club, come on out and meet the people that make everthing happen in the area, we would love to have ya!

Radar Run results

2008-02-10T12:54:00.000-05:00

Results will be posted off of the main page shortly

Radar Run complete

2008-02-10T11:34:00.000-05:00

Sat Feb. 9th, 2008 Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Assoc Radar Run was a great success.. 213 runs were made throughout the day..It snowed most of the day and the winds were brisk...The temps warmed a little and the track became sticky..As the Radar Run proceeded, the track became worn to the ground and speed started to increase...With the top speed of 103mph and the slowest at 63mph..We want the thank all the people who participated in the Radar Run and all the spectators that stop to watch.. Special thanks to all the volunteers that work in the brisk winds to make the Annual Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile assoc. Radar Run a success..Another Radar Run will take place on March 8th. 2008...Go to SooTrails.org for more info and radar results

SNOWMOBILE EVENTS,Radar Run

2008-01-28T16:27:00.001-05:00

RADAR RUN
FEB. 14, 2009 and MARCH 14, 2009
South of Sault Ste Marie on Trail #49 and 6 mile
10 am till 4 pm
The Sault Ste Marie Snowmobile Assoc hosts a snowmobile radar run usually two times a year. It gives a sledder a opportunity to see how fast their sled really goes.
You are probably saying to yourself " my snowmobile has a speedometer", and you're right. But it may not be accurate and the spinning track may give a false reading of your speed. So you can bring your sled to a radar run, to really check your speed. And you can check your speed against other sleds in your class!!!
So here is how it works. When you show up to run your sled, you have to register in the tent. There you will sign a waiver, be put in a class by the number of CC's and the stroke ( 2 or 4) and pay a small fee to run your sled against the radar, usually $3.00. A small amount for so much fun. You can run your sled as many time as you want, each time for $3.00.
WHY MORE THAN ONCE. Well you see, after you run against the radar gun, another sled in your class may run a faster speed. The macho man or woman you are, wants to try to top that speed. And it goes on and on till someone gives up. Some keep trying even though there is no one in their class , just to see if they can top their own speed. And it really get interesting when a small CC sled goes faster than a bigger CC sled.
After each run, the speed is posted and you can keep your speed card for a souvenir or leave it posted so everyone can see. The length of the run is about 1000 feet and speeds run from 40 to 80 mph or more .
You always run the radar by yourself, never another sled along side or racing against you. Wear a tether switch, or know where your safety stop switch is located and how to use it. Make sure your sled is in good working order, especially the drive belt, brakes , track and idler wheels. And it shouldn't have to be said, but wear a helmet , face shield and gloves.
So you say " I don't have a fast sled". You don't have to be fast, just have fun. We post the slowest sled too!!
We will have some food and hot cocoa in the tent, so you can stay a while to watch all the fun.
Go to our calendar section on www.sootrails.org for more info. on dates and times.

SNOWMOBILE EVENTS IN EASTERN U.P.,rally-fun run

2008-01-13T16:53:00.002-05:00

MORE INFO FOR 2009 RALLY COMING SOON
So what is the Sault Ste. Marie Rally and Fun Run NOW AT DONDEE LANES!!!!!
. When you come into the DONDEE LANES to register for $25.00, you will get (2) two fun run maps. A short one that takes you around the city and the other that will send you out of town, around places throughout the country side. It can be done by snowmobile or car. As you stop at the business on your maps, you will get the maps stamped or signed by these places you stop at . Stop at as many places you can, for these are the people who donated many of the door prizes. And there is a All Stop Drawing Too. Look for Colored Golf Balls at these places too, they will give you additional prizes. Another thing to do while out on the trail and at the map stops, is to look for the Mystery Spot. Clues will be given though out your map stops . When you find the Mystery Spot, bring the special card back to the DONDEE LANES to be entered in a special drawing.
Back at headquarters in the DONDEE LANES, there is more fun. We have a Silent Auction table set up with kool snowmobile and non snowmobile things. Bid on the items on the table and you can go home with some great deals.
Also as you are waiting for the banquet to start, there will be a 50/50 drawing, raffle tickets for mini z snowmobile, a Price is Rite contest and a cash bar!!
And speaking of the banquet . We will eat , pasta, meatballs, , rolls, salad, and desert . All included for your $25.00 fee. This is a good deal.
But its not over yet..With your $25.00 registration fee, you get a chance to win a a GPS unit and a chance to win (3) $150.00 gifts certificates to the local snowmobile dealers, and a door prize for almost everybody. So this is what it's all about. FUN...FUN...FUN..Call 906-632-3301 or 906-632-3366 or just register at the DONDEE LANES, Friday JAN 30, 2009, between noon and 7pm or Sat. JAN 31, 2009, 8am to 10am
CLICK HERE TO GO TO SAULT STE. MARIE SNOWMOBILE ASSOC.

Snowmobile events,What's a MSA Ride In?

2008-01-01T15:06:00.001-05:00

So what's a M.S.A. Ride In? 2009 INFO COMING SOON
Michigan Snowmobile Assoc. (MSA) has a snowmobile Ride In at the Kawadin Casino Sault Ste. Marie
Check in is on Friday and there you pick up your meal tickets .. Meal tickets can not be bought at the door. They must be purchased from the M.S.A. office at 1-800-246-0260. They cost $60.00 and include Friday night hors d'oeurvres . Sat breakfast buffet , Sat dinner buffet/entertainment and Sun breakfast buffet, and door prizes
Friday from 7-10pm is the get- acquainted party, with a cash bar. On Fri. night participants sign up for guided rides through out the Eastern U.P. There are about 10 -15 different guided rides and you pick one that best matches your riding style. There will be 15 - 20 people in each guided ride. Each "Guide" will introduce themselves on Friday night and describe their guided ride. The evening will conclude with time to catch up with old friends , make new ones and meet with other MSA members dedicated to the sport.
On Sat morning, breakfast will be served from 7-9 am and the guided rides begin around 9:15am..Out in the parking lot will be your "Guide", on their sleds with a pre-determined colored ribbon you picked up Friday nite. Once the group assembles, the ride will start. Be responsible for the rider in front and back of you during the ride, use hand signals, fill your tank and check the condition of your sled before the ride. As always ZeroTolerance Ride is the rule. Lunch will be on your own, as the "Guide" usually picks a good place to eat!
After a fun days ride, return to the Casino for a Dinner Buffet starting at 6pm. After dinner there is always some type of entertainment, camaraderie with fellow MSA members, door prizes, raffle and a cash bar. After a good ride, food and prizes, it's time for a good nites sleep. Call the MSA office 1-800-246-0260 to get a control number for room discounts.
Sunday morning breakfast buffet will be from 8-10 am. Tradition dictates that someone from each riding group share their fun of Saturday's rides. Who fell off, who stayed on, who got stuck, who broke down, and a recap of the ride.
Then stick around for more riding on your own, or join the Canada ride set for the week. The Sault is a true snowmobiling heaven, with an average of over 115 inches of snow and 100's of miles of connecting trails.
Have a safe ride home and return next year for more fun.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO M.S.A.
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Thinking about Snowmobile Safety

2007-11-06T19:04:00.000-05:00

UP HILL

When going up a hill, give the sled in front of you plenty of room. It may be good to add a little speed at the bottom of the hill, to give you momentum to get over the hill. But a novice rider may not have the skill or desire to add speed. So always know the skill of the rider in front of you and give them plenty of room for all type of riding conditions.
If you wait till the sled in front gets over the hill, you will avoid being hit by a sliding sled going backward down a hill, if traction or momentum is lost .
I don't think there is a good way to go backward on a sled down hill. Sliding backward down a hill may cause the sled to flip or turn over. If you can stop the sled before it goes down backward, dismount and stay on the high side of the hill . Try to turn the skis so the sled will move at right angle to the hill .You may get it turned around so it can be ridden down forward.
If you can't stop before it goes down backward, try to keep the skis straight as possible. If you have to turn your skis to avoid a hazard, try small movements. Full lock, turned skis may cause the sled to flip. Brakes or small amounts of throttle may slow you down, but there is no good way of going backward down a hill.
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When reaching the top of the hill, back off the throttle a bit, always be on the lookout for oncoming sleds and stay on your side of the trail. Some people feel standing up and looking over their hood, may give them a better line of site going up hill. This practice may not be a good idea. Know your skill level and sleds capabilities.
Studs and traction product may help going up or down a hill. This is something you might consider if there are lots of hills and problems climbing them.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON SAFETY

SNOWMOBILE SAFETY,taking a curve

2007-11-06T18:57:00.000-05:00

While we are waiting to go snowmobiling, we got time to think about how we might have a safer riding season.
Curves are one of the most dangerous places on the trail. When entering a curve, slow down and cut across the curve through the woods, WITH YOUR EYES. Look far ahead through the curve at the exit, looking for the curve to become a straight away..
Looking for the exit of the curve may be difficult because of trees, hills and how sharp the curve is. But don't fix your eyes on the entrance or the center of the curve. Keep your eyes moving. As your sled moves, the exit of the curve moves ahead too, until it becomes a straight line. Keep looking ahead in the curve at the farthest point..
Slowing before the curve also gives you more time to look and sets your sled up to make the curve at a safer speed. SLOW, LOOK, AND KEEP TO YOUR SIDE OF THE TRAIL
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SAFETY INFO

Good Point Mike

2006-12-21T20:03:00.000-05:00

Good point Mike. And remember, even though there isn't a line down the middle of the trail, one side is yours and the other is mine.

Posting to the Blog

2006-12-20T10:32:00.000-05:00

Ok, we have had some problems with people getting their logon to the blog. First, you need to email prouthier@c6bs.com and request an invitation. Within 48hrs, you will receive an invitation in your email. Click the link: You will need to have a google login and password. If you don't, you can get one on the login page. Once you sign in, you will be able to post. This blog may look a little confusing, but if you read the pages carefully, you shouldn't have a problem.

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