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Regular bolts sometimes don't shear all that well, which leads me to believe the sellers a bit of a numpty. Although shear pins are a fail safe, what was he trying to ram through there. Obviously oblivious to his surroundings. What else didn't he maintain.

Doesn't take much to bust a shear pin.

One piece of gravel caught in the auger will do it.

I have a bunch of spare shear pins in stock just because.

My driveway is gravel and early in the season I usually go through one or two before the ground freezes hard and a bit of a snow base builds up.

And no you don't want to use a bolt as you run the risk of destroying the transmission should another jam occur.

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Notice where the bulk of them come from.

13 years til retirement.

http://www.fishwithjd.com/2014/11/21/10-mind-blowing-giant-steelhead/

I'm partial to Frabill huts myself.

The Thermal Commando would be the 1 man you would want in their line.

If you are going to be hand pulling you will want to build yourself a Smitty Sled to make the job easier.

You are not going to heat them with a candle unfortunately but they do hold the heat better and will also cut down on the dripping off the roof.

I don't have dripping problems as it's too freaking cold!!!!

I end up with frost over almost the entire inside of my non-insulated 2 man hut.

As I noted. It may have been bought new last year.

​Can't really say without the receipt.

He very well could have bought it new in 2013, so it may be misleading using the model #/year.

Does he have the original bill of sale?

Also if it is in fact older you did agree on a price based on the condition.

If you agreed to a price you must think it's worth that price, no?

Couldn't hurt to bring up your concerns though.

I build mine from cut down solid fiberglass saltwater blanks.

They are IMHO the best big laker and pike rod around.

Caught most of the 2nd period when I went home for lunch.

Got to see St. Louis get his 1000th point.

I would like to take mine out this weekend for a run.

Not sure it's going to be warm enough though.

They are calling for -46C wind chills tomorrow.

Maybe on Sunday when it should be in the -30's somewhere.

Next weekend look out as they are calling for warm temps and snow.

The Diamond Back aluminium covers are near bullet proof and easy to install and remove if you need to carry something large.

They are also strong enough to carry a 4 wheeler on top so you can still carry the rest of your ice fishing gear under the cover.

They are over your budget though.

http://www.diamondbackcovers.com/lt/

They come in bright and black bedliner covered options.

ATV carrier add on.

http://www.diamondbackcovers.com/atv-carrier/

Me thinks he had to sign a non-disclosure agreement!!!

Here are a couple that get good reviews.

Zebco has been around forever in the spincast reel market.

The Omega Pro has some pretty good reviews: http://www.basspro.com/Zebco-Omega-Pro-Spincast-Reel/product/10210694/

The BPS Extreme also has some good reviews and looks pretty cool too. Unfortunately it's only available in right had retrieve unlike the Zebco which is convertible left or right. http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Extreme-Spincast-Reel/product/1209270506431/

There are also some decent offerings from Shakesphere and Diawa.

I use Tuf-Line Duracast for my cold weather fishing.

It is coated and sheds water much better than non coated lines.

Been using the same line for 3 or 4 winters now and it still performs well.

Cliff in government terms surplus means end of life or gear/products/assets that have been replaced by current/new items.

For instance when we replace computer equipment here @ the college it goes to the GNWTs surplus warehouse where it is either used in another department or donated to those in need. If the equipment is not usable it is sent to be recycled.

In the past equipment has been donated to schools in Mexico so the under privileged children can use it for learning purposes.

In the case of this arctic gear it may have been replaced by newer gear and thus has become obsolete.

Rather than throw it out it has been donated.

The first Monday of every month here in Yellowknife there is a sale open to the public of surplus goods that have not been donated or recycled.

Everything from chairs and desks to printers and computers is available depending on current stock.

170 KMs on a hard packed lake is pretty scary but 120 in waist deep power is pretty relaxing.

Under inflated Matt.

Check the PSI rating on the sidewall of the tire and inflate to that pressure.

My snowmobile tires are 55 PSI and my popup camper tires are 65 PSI.

Under inflating wears the outside edges while over inflating will wear out the middle.

i must be brain damaged.

 

no way I got 117 on my dads sled

 

now im questioning my whole existance lol

 

nice vid simon!

Maybe it was 117 KMs

Tool boxes are on sale as well Dave! You can never have enough roller units! lol

Got a roller cab, mid cab, top cab and 2 side cabs.

No room for any more.

I live in a trailer!!!!

If I didn't already have enough sockets to outfit 3 NASCAR teams I would be all over the 235pce Stanley black chrome set.

Got a few things on my list for tomorrow though.

 

it certainly isn't easy on gas i get around 150 miles to a tank but the way she pulls is definitely worth it

i have had it to the bar more times then i can count, in perfect conditions with my fat arse on it my best pass was 112 mph

not bad for a 600 dollar barn find and a couple extra tweaks to it

That is a wicked deal you got.

It goes pretty good too!!!

I have chickened out riding my Yamaha @ 105 on hard pack.

It was still pulling when I let out of it.

Have been able to get 85 out of it in virgin waist deep powder though.

BOZAK!!!!!!

Free vodka for all!!!!

I also grew up going to the Danforth Greek restaurants on late Saturday nights.

They just opened Astoria in the Coppa's plaza on Rutherford and we went as a family a while ago. Brought back some memories.

I remember having to wait in line for a table @ Christina's at 3 or 4 AM on Sunday mornings.

The place was always packed.

Used to love going to Christina's on the Danforth after getting out of the clubs.

A big fan of Asian cuisine as well as Italian.