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Bud Dunn
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Username: Budtx
Post Number: 18
Registered: 11-2005
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As mentioned on another thread, let's make a run to Deepwater. I'll kick off the discussion by throwing out a few dates for consideration, beginning in a few weeks:
March 18
March 25
April 8
April 15
Last year we rode on the first Saturday in April, but I am booked on April 1 this year.
Are any of these dates better than others for y'all? |
Chuck McGhee
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Username: Chuck_050382
Post Number: 12
Registered: 01-2006
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Where is Deepwater? |
Jerry R. Nuss, Max Dealer in Illinois
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Deepwater is an area and town over in West Missouri. It is a good place to ride with lots of mud and water. Brandon has photos of rides there on his homepage. You can find it by doing a search for deepwater missouri. |
Jerry R. Nuss, Max Dealer in Illinois
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Here is Brandon's site www.realatvs.com Look under rides and you will see photos of the area. |
Chuck McGhee
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Thanks Jerry, didn't know it was a town. |
Jerry R. Nuss, Max Dealer in Illinois
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Post Number: 275
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Chuck have you been to St Joe State Park? It is not very far and has a lot of area to ride. |
Chuck McGhee
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Jerry, the only places I have rode are private properties. No offroad parks yet. Plan on going to bricks 4x4 farm next weekend. Probably on sunday. I have been waiting to go to any IL state funded ones that require a sticker until after Apri 1st, that way I dont have to buy a sticker that will only be good for a couple months. |
Jerry R. Nuss, Max Dealer in Illinois
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Makes sense. Paddy's Bluff was nice, Turkey Bay is very good, Haspin Acres is great. St Joe is very nice. All of these are within a couple hours of Mt Vernon. |
Chuck McGhee
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is this the place you all are talking about? http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/harryst/off_road.htm |
Rogersmith
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Username: Rogersmith
Post Number: 90
Registered: 01-2005
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Deepwater.. anytime but April 22-23 for me. March sounds good too. I can go on a week or two's notice.
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Rogersmith
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Post Number: 91
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Yes Cooper Creek is the state OHV park we call Deepwater. Deepwater is a tiny town off the highway.
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Bud Dunn
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I am going to just pick a date and head out with the family.
I'll post here once the date is finalized, in case anyone else wants to tag along. If nothing else, I'll see if any 4 wheelers want to play "follow the leader."  |
Missouri's Max and Argo Dealer
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I am getting close to planning a date for Deepwater. A friend of mine (rode a Swamp Fox at a previous ride) just bought an '02 Max IV 25hp last week. I have an '04 Max II lined up for purchase probably within the next week. This II is one I sold about two years ago to a local guy. It has all the goodies on it including a winch and all-weather package. I'll post back when I have it and we're ready to roll. I'm thinking March 25 or April 8. I'll do my best to keep this vehicle on hand at least all summer.
Anyone interested in camping overnight (on a warm night) out on the trails? I'm thinking the cliff on the lake would be a great spot. A Bigfoot might get us, and I don't mean an Argo. |
Steven Sullivan
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Brian, let me know when you want to go and I will be there. I have been in contact with a couple of people who have said they would like to go to Deepwater just to see a bunch of amphibs. |
John Hunter
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Registered: 03-2006
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Do you have to have an atv sticker for deepwater? |
Bud Dunn
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No ATV sticker needed at Deepwater. Just show up and hit the trails.
Let's hope for some rain, both for the farmers and for the mud! |
Rogersmith
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The 25th sounds good..
I'll probably stay at Sparrow Foot campground.
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John Hunter
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I'll try to make it, not sure though we have been working a lot of saturdays. I live in clinton so hopefully i will at least get to come by to watch a little of the action.
Speaking of rain we did get about an inch saturday and almost a half inch today. we sure could use some more though. |
momobigfoot
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I want to go too. I'll stay at Sparrow Foot campground too. But I need to know what weekend it is going to be for sure. Right now I'm working every other weekend. And the dates that was minched I'm suppose to work. So Brandon decide on the one so that I can make the arrangement's I need to make. But I'm going for sure no matter what.Most likely Mark will come too. Rick |
Missouri's Max and Argo Dealer
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Post Number: 103
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, March 09, 2006 - 06:39 pm: |
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Right now it looks like March 25 will be the one. I want to wait until Saturday when I pick up my Max II before I start spreading the word. I am glad to see so many interested. I have told Recreatives about the ride and they seemed willing to spread the word and tell potential buyers in the area about the ride. That's a great way to show people what these machines will really do. No brochures or videos, just real good riding.
My Ride:
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mike martindale (Unregistered Guest)
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Rick, Roger, Brandon, and to all the rest.
I don't have a 6wheeler anymore... but i will still come to ride with you all. Everytime I've been to Deepwater/A.K.A. Cooper creek riding area.I have not seen a 6 or 8 wheeler in the last 5 months,and i think it's about time again.
As usual I will be staying at Sparrowfoot campground.Unless I just pack all my junk in country,and camp by the lake.
On a more somber note note... Bud,I was sorry to hear about TROY. We will miss him.Especially when it came to which machine was better,argo or max.My thoughts and my prayers go to you and your family. |
Jerry R. Nuss, Max Dealer in Illinois
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Post Number: 282
Registered: 02-2005
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I'd love to go on this ride. I doubt if I can get off work but I'll try and see hwhat happens. I expect my request to be denied but there is always a very slim chance it will get approved. |
Bud Dunn
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Brandon, I wondered when you would be able to buy back that sweet MaxII that you customized. 
I have the 25th on the calendar. If my son Josh can't make it due to his wrestling schedule, I might be able to talk my wife into coming out with me.
I am working on getting newer (bigger) trailer before then, but can make the old one work if I really shoehorn the MaxII onto it. |
Missouri's Max and Argo Dealer
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March 25 will be the official date for Deepwater. Let's hope for some good weather. I've sent a bunch of emails and have people to call. I picked up my Max II today. Here is the email I sent and the info for everyone on this site:
Maximum Off-Road is sponsoring a 6x6 ride at Deepwater off-road park on Saturday, March 25. This park is located just south of Clinton, Missouri on highway 13. It features 800 acres of the best trails, hills, mud holes, and lakes that all amphibious ATV riders are sure to enjoy.
All riders should plan to arrive at the park by 10am Saturday morning. We will be riding all day Saturday as well as Sunday for as long as everyone wants to ride. We will also have a Saturday night ride so plan to stay late!
Deepwater is public land for all ATV riders to enjoy. This park has no admission fee or any special posted rules. Everyone should ride safely and responsibly. It is located on Truman Lake and some of the park is flooded at different times of the year. This makes it a perfect place for our amphibious vehicles. All riders are encouraged to attend and to bring others interested in seeing these amazing vehicles in action.
Visit Maximum Off-Road’s website at www.RealATVs.com for maps and directions. Call or email if you need any additional information. Our 6x6 group should be easy to find in the parking lot so everyone can meet up. My name is Brandon Price and I’ll be driving a red Ford Powerstroke with Argo magnets on the doors and I’ll be riding a camo Max II with winch and roll bar. |
Bud Dunn
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I will be there with my son Josh in our Max II.
Bud |
John Hunter
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I should be there with my Attex tomahawk or my dads max 2. Were getting more rain all the time. |
Missouri's Max and Argo Dealer
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DEEPWATER is only five days away. The weather is trying to give us some trouble with cold temps. We might get six inches of snow tonight. That will probably be gone by the weekend so let's hope for at least 50+ degrees. Hot or cold, rain or shine, I'm ready to destroy that place. Many people are planning to attend. This should be a good one. |
Rogersmith
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It's got some decent rain this month, plus tonights... should be in good shape. Guess I better bring dry wood. Mike, you got any logs? I have about a cubic yard of carpentry scraps. |
mike martindale (Unregistered Guest)
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Oh I might be able to come up with 1 or 2.
I think me and Dave are going to go down Friday
ride alittle and hunt up some firewood.Roger, I guess you'll show up fri.night as usual? How bout you MoMo???? what time do you plan on getting there. |
momobigfoot
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I'll be leaving as soon as i can get done working Friday. I'll try to give some of my work to my buddy. But we'll see.I'm going to cut up some skids from work to bring. |
Rogersmith
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Sometime after dark.. you know, my usual story.
Going to be good to see my friends! |
Michael Bookwalter
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I wish I knew about the Deepwater Meet eariler so I could have planned for it. I would love to come up and meet ya'all.
Is there any other meets scheduled in the summer months yet? If so, lemme know, as both my wife and I would love to come up with our Bigfoot.
We already have camping gear, so that's no problem at all. |
Henry Gresham
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I'm planning on coming up to Deepwater for this mudfest. Will bring the Max II. May not camp, but rather "camp" in a local motel.
Henry Gresham |
John Hunter
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Looks like im going to have to work saturday, so i may be able to get there for sunday. I was putting the gear on my Attex yesterday and found out the chain was shot too. So i ordered a 50' rool to replace all the chains. So its gonna have to stay home. I got a throttle cable for richard for my dads max II, but it is way too long. So i may just have to come down to visit.
So close  |
Missouri's Max and Argo Dealer
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Wow! What an awesome ride. I rode so hard that I'm all sore and tore up today. It looks like we had nine vehicles show up. Max II, Max IV, Bigfoot, Avenger, and more were all there. Nobody broke down but Rick managed to sink the front of his Bigfoot and flood the engine. He got it fixed up within a few hours and was back on the trails. Deepwater is sure a great place to torture our vehicles.
I have over 50 pictures of the ride that I'll be posting on my site soon. Anyone else with pics of the ride, send them over! |
Steven Sullivan
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I have to agree with you Brandon, WOW!!!!!!! I really had a great time. We will have to do it again soon. How was the night ride? I also have about 40 pics I will be posting on my website. |
Charles A. Eades
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Great time, great people, great machines. Thanks to all, good crew; Brandon,Steve,Rick Roger,Brian,Henry,Bud,Josh,Joe and friend. Let's do it again soon.
Charlie Eades |
Missouri's Max and Argo Dealer
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The night ride was lots of fun. Most people were scared of the dark. Roger and Rick stayed with us most of the time right up to dark. After that, Brian and I explored new trails and got lost out there until almost 8:30. It was a very clear night and nice out there. Once we found our way back to the parking lot we were the only two people left in the park. That is one awesome place to ride. My Max suffered only minor damage from a sharp rusty bolt that stuck in the left middle tire. The front left tire was also flat from an old wound. It was pulling left bad by the end of the night but those k-rims held tight!
I just posted eleven new pictures of the ride on my site. I'm still waiting for more pics from Bud and others. I really want to see the pic of me climbing over that big log. Woohoo! |
Eddie Beddingfield (Unregistered Guest)
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I still cannot get a post to go thru,Is it my computer or the moderator?? |
Eddie Beddingfield (Unregistered Guest)
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I still cannot get a post to go thru,Is it my computer or the moderator?? |
Eddie Beddingfield (Unregistered Guest)
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For the last week I cant seem to get any posts posted... |
Eddie Beddingfield (Unregistered Guest)
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Brandon, Glad everyone had a good time,I couldnt get that far away this weekend ,so I went to Rockport,I am also very sore,There are alot more trails now than the last time you were there.I will try to make the next ride,whereever it is. |
Eddie Beddingfield (Unregistered Guest)
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Went to Rockport yesterday,couldnt get all the way to Deepwater ride.It was a excellent time also,the trails were muddy and slick,plenty of water holes.I ended up taking the AV-4 and am still being impressed with this machine.For the money it goes as well as a 6- wheel drive,floats just as well,and climbs reasonably well.The only negative I have is it needs a full skidplate.I put a skidplate on the drain trough but it needs a full plate ,I contacted LIL CRITTER and they have one now so I will probably order this piece.The only other noticeable item was a little brake fade near the end of the day,took a little more effort to lock the brakes. I guess that is understandable since I put another 6 hours on the machine yesterday. Eddie |
mike martindale (Unregistered Guest)
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To all who plan to attend Brandon's little ride...Bring a change of clothes because your going to get MUDDY. Rick you going to bring the little woman and or Mark??? Roger as always...I'll leave the campfire on. Just listen for the LOUDEST tent. that will be us!OK me. see you all at least Sat.Safe trips to all of you. |
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Are there any other types of vehicles that show up besides Max's and Argo's? Just curious. |
Mike Martindale/aka WETSU (Unregistered Guest)
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I was not all that impressed.Brandon, you should have read your own E-mail, didn't you go home around 6 P.M. Saturday? What happened to your night ride? And did you even see Rick flood his buggy? or did you just happen to hear about it when you got back to the parking lot.I don't mean any disrespect,but i think you have a lot to learn about putting on a " RIDE ".And I don't think it is to much to ask for you to at least try to keep the group together so that everyone can enjoy the same things,at the same time. Try asking Bud Moore, or John schwaab,or John Hogue,just to name a few.You can ask anybody for input on how they would do it,and then make a decision from all of their ideas.Good luck with your next ride,I hope I can make it,I enjoy going to Deepwater any chance I get,especially when I can ride with old and new friends. Oh Rick... change your oil again!!! And don't forget the filter. Roger, good to see you again.You all take care and I'll check in on you from time to time. Once again Brandon no offense,just hopefully helpful criticism.
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Missouri's Max and Argo Dealer
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Mike I don't understand any reasoning behind that statement. My previous post says I left the park after 8:30pm, after the night ride, and my friend and I WERE THE LAST RIDERS IN THE PARK. Brian and I rode so hard that only Steve and Joe could even keep up at all. We had to slow down and wait for others all the time. It's common for the group to be split up and it happens at every real hard ride. This is no tender footing trail ride like others you refer to.
This was the best ride I've been to in years and everyone had an awesome time. Mike where were you and what were you riding? You were not at the same ride as the rest of us! |
Jerry R. Nuss, Max Dealer in Illinois
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I'm curious what a person would like to see to make a ride a fun safe time for everyone. I'm wanting to set up a ride at either Little Egypt or Paddy's Bluff or maybe Turkey Bay. I personally like a fairly unstructured ride. Basically a time and place to meet and a chance for amphibious ATVs to hit the trails together and socialize. I thought the ride at Deepwater would have been a very nice gathering and a fun time by everyone. Unfortunately I had to work all weekend with my normal patrol shift then at concerts in the evenings so I was unable to attend. I would think a location that doesn't require admission or restrictions on equipment, with camping and lodging would be good for most people. It has been my experience with setting up scuba trips to local and international destinations that it normally takes a full year of planning and advance notice for a trip to run smoothly. What was promised on the Deepwater trip and what was not delivered?
What do people like to see and do to make an outing fun and successful?
I thought Brandon took charge and set up a trip for people to get together and do some riding and socializing. There had been an interest in members of this board wanting to get together but no one was putting anything together, so he set something up.
So if I or anyone else sets up a trip what would people like to see and do? |
david berger
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two things that always seam to make the humphree (now olean or copperridge)rides work was:
(1)someone who knowes the trails lead the rides,
there were others who knew the trails mixed in just in case of a brake down and the groop had to split up then another took the second groop, that way knowone nead fear getting lost,
(had cell phones and F.R.S. radio's too!)
(2)in open non structured main event type rides the trail was compleatly marked all the way threw with colored paper arrows, ocationaly optinal arrows marked bypasses for rocky or steep grades, ect..ect..
i had ofered the idea to use diferent colors to also indicat shortest rout to or back to the main parking area, but any point of interest would do, such as bathrooms or snackbar that come to mind, |
Missouri's Max and Argo Dealer
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David our rides are not guided trails for people that are scared to go their own way. Mike was way out of line with that post and it is not based on fact. He was not even there Saturday with a vehicle to ride. I don't remember talking to or even seeing him. Myself and a few others ride harder than 95% of all 6x6 owners I've ever met. Some people on the ride like to see others ride hard or just go on another trail and ride their own way. Never before on any rides in this area that Bud Moore set up or any others has the group stayed together. That would be one lame ride. I show people what these machines will really do. I'm well on my way to setting up another one of the greatest rides ever at Rockport. Who knows, this one might be to good for some people also! |
Bud Dunn
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It was great to see everyone. Josh and I had a really good time.
Brandon, I am out of town for a week, but will email you the pics when I get back. That log climb shot looks good!
My favorite is that guy in the Yamaha Rhino that learned that his ATV could not travel in the same circles as an AATV...
Bud |
Runningwstorms
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What if others near the Deepwater area were to go out, and mark all the trails the day before?
Use flagging tape, tied around trees, and after the meet was over, a simple drive thru removing them would be easy. Lowes sells flagging tapes in many different colors, in rolls that measure 1" x 600' for only a cpl of bucks per roll. Why couldn't that be used?
Use orange tape to mark extreme trails, yellow tape to mark semi aggressive trails, and green tape to mark all other trails and blue tape showing the trails that lead directly back to the parking lot for those ppl who do not know the park. How hard would it be to do that?
Just making a suggestion....
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Runningwstorms
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Just saw the pics on your site Brandon.
Looks like ya'all had a blast!
I can't wait till ya have another Deepwater meet scheduled, so me an my wife can come up and join ya'all! |
david berger
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hmmm, i just finnished a responce i realy wish i could have posted, but the explorere windo cloased siteing ileagle error or something, i did try to copy but wasent able too,
prahaps it is just as well, maybe tomorrow if i still feal this way i'l atempt to put into words again!
it's a shame i used this pc today, my other one would not have hicuped, and spells better too! |
Missouri's Max and Argo Dealer
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David, none of us need to waste any more of our time on such a ridiculous subject. Mike has not replied to back up his statement and several people I talked to did not see him there. Maybe next time he'll bring his 6x6 along with others he knows to make it a bigger and better ride, instead of just complaining at a keyboard.
Deepwater is nothing like the trail rides in New York. It is a big area with trails everywhere and we ride anywhere we want. There is no way I will ever set up a slow moving, easy riding, 'follow the leader' trail ride. Everyone who was actually at the ride this weekend knows how awesome it was. END OF STORY |
Missouri's Max and Argo Dealer
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Yamaha Rhino with Outlaws:
Arctic Cat 4x4 stuck deep:
The Avenger made many great steep climbs out of mud holes:
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Fred Sowerwine, Montana's Max dealer
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Eddie and others who have trouble making a post: If you will register using your real name,valid email address, etc. (and remember your username and password) you can post with out any problem. It is only unregistered posters that have this trouble.
If you allow cookies on your computer, (and aren't worried about someone else posting under your ID) you can have your computer remember your user name and password - then all you have to do is post. |
Steven Sullivan
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Wow! Just got home from work and read the above posts about the ride. Well, as I stated earlier, this was a fantastic ride. Mike, I did not get to meet you and talk to you at Deepwater. What were you riding? I got there at about 9:30 am and we started riding around 10:00 am and I didn't leave until after dark. Sorry I missed you. There were experienced riders and also a first timer there and as far as I know, everyone had a blast. Maybe we can set up another ride in April or the first part of May and you can come and experience it for yourself. For the most part the group stayed together most of the time but the hard riders did go on thier own some also. Anyhow, I had a great time. |
Steven Sullivan
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Mike, were you there when the helicopter landed? |
Eddie Beddingfield (Unregistered Guest)
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Brandon, I registered but didnt understand all the garbage to activate password and log in . Did anyone else get confused.I also dont hide behind anything ,I always post with a name,My name. |
david berger
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weird it wouldent alow me to type a mesage at all this time without cloaseing?
is it my pc?
took a few tryes opening new ones,
anyhoot rides like you mention are only managable from say 12- 20 machines, or there abouts,
(like petes in NJ)
rides like i thought ideas were asked for such as the ny jamborees draw from 80 - 120 registered drivers, they do not compair then, or did i just compair them? |
Henry Gresham
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Hey, guys, I had a great time on this Deepwater ride. Brandon, you can't please all the folks all the time. I ended up having to leave early Sunday, but that was for personal reasons, nothing to do with the ride. Hope to see you guys on other rides. Henry |
Missouri's Max and Argo Dealer
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I just learned that Mike was one of those guys riding those off-road go carts. I guess he expected to follow our amphibs with a cart. That's just funny. If a Yamaha Rhino with 28" Outlaws couldn't hang with us, you know what a go-cart can do. Mike, get another Bigfoot and come back to see what an awesome Deepwater ride I can put on.
I am working on a date for the next ride at Rockport, Illinois. I am calling the owner of the park tomorrow to see what kind fo deals we can get for riding. Remember this is a privately owned park so this is the future of our rides once all the communists close our public parks. I'll post the date soon so everyone can plan. Also, this is not "MY" ride. It is team effort by lots of 6x6 friends to get everyone together to have fun and show off our amphibs. |
Missouri's Max and Argo Dealer
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Here is a picture Steve sent of me climbing over a log. I just leaned out over the front and the Max pivoted over like a teeter-toter.
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Rogersmith
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Here's the infamous Mike Martindale at Deepwater.
Oh wait, that was a couple years ago. He was disguised this weekend in a cart.
By the way, I test drove his friend's cart, and it was a blast! It has something wonderful, called suspension, and a lot of travel in it too.
Mike was perhaps somewhat blunt and crude in his critique. Maybe the wife chewed on him and he had to vent where it was safe  I think the meat of Mike's post is:
"And I don't think it is too much to ask for you to at least try to keep the group together so that everyone can enjoy the same things, at the same time."
I had a good time, camping and riding. It didn't bother me that Brandon and Brian took off in the lead and didn't always wait for the pack. I know my way around the place so I don't need a guide. I didn't feel like leaving the guys behind me though, some without a winch, etc, not knowing if they would be alright on their own and make it back to the parking lot. As long as someone has at least one buddy, it's ok, but broke down/injured/lost on your own could be trouble. Maybe we could have crude maps and a compass, going NW would have brought anyone back to the parking lot. Exchanging cell phone #'s and choosing a channel for the handheld radios before we leave the parking lot. Splitting into two groups, etc. When I go to Haspin, I act like I have so many mud puddle credits. Each one buys me play time at the groups expense, ie the group is waiting on me. After a couple of those and holding up the group, I'll bypass obstacles and stay caught up, letting someone else have their moments. There's no easy choices, everyone either rides like they want to, or the wagon train stays in formation with radios front and back, or something in between. I'm not complaining or suggesting, just thinking out loud. Ok more pictures, still shots off of video.
This was the steep slippery slope that Rick dunked the LF corner of his Bigfoot in. Water in the cylinders, intake, carb, etc. |
Rogersmith
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Oh well, now the pic's have a 450x450 pixel limit. I'll work on that tomorrow. |
philip w.cox
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Roger, Please try again tommorrow. Would love to see the pics. |
Rogersmith
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Mike in past years
Mike and Dave in carts this weekend
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philipatmaxfour (Unregistered Guest)
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Roger, Please try again tommorrow. Would love to see the pics. |
John Hunter
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I finally got the attex all in good shape (changed all the fluids, cleaned out the inside, lubed everything, put on all new chains, even adjusted the brake. So, when is the next deepwater ride??
Signed
Dollar short day late |
mike martindale/aka/WETSU (Unregistered Guest)
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Yep you caught me. I was the renegade in a cart. I'll bet if I had MAX painted on my buggy you would have noticed me.
Roger, nice pics.... both old and new.
Look everytime I go deepwater(which is quite often) I have a good time.All I was trying to say was... I was expecting more.I guess I missed the part about group free-for-all ride.
Steven,I was there since friday,rode most of that day,rode most of saturday,and left sunday morning.and got the chopper on film lifeflighting the old dude out that cracked up on his 4 wheeler. |
Steven Sullivan
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Mike, I just hope you had as good a time as I did. Hope your film came out good as we were waiting for the chopper to set down in the parking lot. Did not get any pics. Next time I am at Deepwater I will look for a renegade in a cart. |
Eddie Beddingfield (Unregistered Guest)
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Brandon,Did you get any dates for Rockport yet? I will try and make the ride if it is one of my weekends off.I will even bring the AV-4 so if someone wants to look at it they can. Eddie |
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