Author Topic: Official New Years Day Open Run Tread (Read 5392 times)

WhiteOut · « **on:** December 20, 2009, 10:24:14 PM »

Im leading this run, we're gonna try out one of the new trails that just opened up. If you meet the requirements you can come

Min requirements will be:
Waivers will have to be signed by any non members present
Valid drivers license and insurance for anyone who plans to drive
TIRES --> 31" or bigger MT or AT tread, if in doubt PM me ( MUST BE IN GOOD SHAPE)
Proper tow points front and rear, stock tow points, aftermarket or aftermarket bumpers with recovery points
Enough food and water for every person in your vehicle for one day
Warm clothes and a change of clothes
Recovery gear, this mean a recovery STRAP
Full tank of gas, tanking up in Cochrane is probably a good idea

Highly recommended stuff :
Tire chains
Winch
CB or FRS radios
Lockers

As long as you meet these requirements and weigh less than 7,000 lbs you are welcome to come. Just be aware that some people might not be able to go at the same pace as you and we don't leave anyone behind on the trail. If it takes 4 hours to get someone back on the trail, it takes 4 hours. Please tread lightly and remember that these are new trails that SRD and GAMP gave us so long as they don't get ruined.

raf2379 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 20, 2009, 11:14:59 PM »

i'm down for this, if i get back from Ghana before new years. anyone know how much is a set of chains for 31's

Alak · « **Reply #2 on:** December 21, 2009, 12:33:02 AM »

Greggs distributors for all your tire chain needs. I think they run about $70/pair in a nifty little carrying case.

Rubi03 jef · « **Reply #3 on:** December 21, 2009, 05:11:07 PM »

ill be there ..

OffRoadNewbie · « **Reply #4 on:** December 22, 2009, 09:37:57 PM »

i thought i was gonna make the boxing day run looks like the old girl will still be in the shop then so im hoping to make this run can you post a meeting place and time please

Alak · « **Reply #5 on:** December 26, 2009, 12:06:57 AM »

Im in - pending new battery (should be here the 28th.)

WhiteOut · « **Reply #6 on:** December 26, 2009, 12:48:29 AM »

Sooooo, since I want to keep this run as newbie friendly as possible I'm going to wait to hear back from the guys heading out tomorrow on the condition of the new trails. If it looks like they might be a bit too interesting we'll just do the falls, nice drive and there are a few tricky spots that keep it fun.

Meeting place will be the Smittys parking lot at 0830, planning on leaving at 0900.

NUXJR · « **Reply #7 on:** December 29, 2009, 09:45:31 AM »

Looks like the kidlets & I are IN for this one as long as weather is half decent. Will not go out with the kids if it's really cold...just a case of risk management. Ya think tire chains will be necessary?

JackstandJohnny · « **Reply #8 on:** December 29, 2009, 10:15:40 AM »

so whats the plan Fras?
out to the falls?

Crunch · « **Reply #9 on:** December 30, 2009, 08:10:00 AM »

I'm in what time and where do you want to meet?
soory just need to read all that was posted

raf2379 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 30, 2009, 04:56:13 PM »

I picked up some chains, so i'll definetly be there. I went to greggs distributors and they are $146 a pair, but I found another place called Titan Supply LP and i got them for $100 a pair. not bad will test fit them tomorow morning.

see ya all at Smittys friday morning 8:30am

Alak · « **Reply #11 on:** December 30, 2009, 07:01:54 PM »

$146? Thats crazy. I paid $70 2 years ago for a pair. Mind you, that was 2 years ago, and they are probably smaller than what you would have purchased. Is the set you got from titan the ones with the barbs on them?

raf2379 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 30, 2009, 10:20:05 PM »

the one from Titan has the V-links on them or barbs sticking out on traction side.

Crunch · « **Reply #13 on:** December 31, 2009, 10:24:32 AM »

My work deals with Titan and I just bought a pair for my 33's and my price through work was
$180.00 for the pair-this is for a good pair of chains mind you

w squared · « **Reply #14 on:** December 31, 2009, 11:59:04 AM »

$100 a pair is not bad at all for a set of good V-bar chains, even if you're buying for 31's.

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