19 DAYS OF NEW: 18 – SKI-DOO GEN4 WIDE BODY
In order to make room for some of the 2019 goodness introduced by Ski-doo, most notably the 900 ACE Turbo, the maker also introduced their second generation wide-body design. This time featuring GEN4 plastic, the new look gives room under-hood for the turbo as well as the air-pump for sleds with the air-shock suspension outback. The design is also...
19 DAYS OF NEW: 17 – YAMAHA/ARCTIC CAT HAYES STEALTH BRAKES
With new controls on both sides of the handlebars, Arctic Cat improved another rider touch-point with the introduction of a new Hayes Stealth master cylinder and lever. You’ll instantly notice the improved bend and reach of the lever but it’s likely the details you won’t see that perhaps represents a bigger deal, especially for mountain riders. A more robust...
STV Exclusive: Red Bull Sledhammers
The rumble of snowmobile engines invaded the Lanaudière Mountains this spring, as Red Bull crowned its first Red Bull Sledhammers Champion at Ski La Reserve. Watch as we go behind the scenes as 64 athletes face off in the first head-to-head snowmobile hillclimb competition.
ANTI-MOTORISTS SUFFER DEFEAT – NEW YORK SUPREME COURT APPROVES ADIRONDACK SNOWMOBILE TRAIL
The plan for a 22-mile snowmobile trail between Indian Lake and Newcomb within New York's Adirondacks has been in the planning stages for the better part of two years. Construction of the trail, which has overwhelming local support, was originally planned to commence in 2016, but a lawsuit filed by an environmental group has halted the project. Protect the...
19 DAYS OF NEW: 16 – TIMBERSLED IMPROVED RIPPER
Even the little guys are getting love for 2019 including the Timbersled Ripper conversion kit designed for 110cc bikes. Updates include a new 93-inch tack with 1.25” lugs; a new dual arm rear suspension for improved lift in deep snow; 2.5-inches of adjustable ride height to fit more riders; and easier installation for Dad on Christmas morning.
19 DAYS OF NEW: 15 – POLARIS LIGHTWEIGHT XT HYFAX
They say the devil is in the details, or in this instance, weight reduction. What you’re looking at is a new hyfax design Polaris is calling XT Hyfax. There’s no rocket science going on here kids, just a smart and simple idea to eliminate material that is simply not needed. You’ll find the design on several models including PRO...
SNOWMOBILE HALL OF FAME CLASSIC SLED ROUND UP READY TO KICK-OFF NEXT WINTER NOW
Think the season is over? Think again; in the heart of snowmobile country, the hardcore enthusiasts are already gearing up to kick-off next winter with the Classic Sled Round Up in St. Germain, Wisconsin. Held on Sunday, May 27, and hosted by the Snowmobile Hall of Fame, the ever growing swap meet and judged show has become one of...
ROCHESTER TO HOST 13TH ANNUAL VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
The vintage and antique snowmobile scene has become so popular and prolific, the seasons just don't matter anymore. There are shows and gatherings happening throughout the year, and many are attracting more enthusiasts than many of today's modern sled shindigs (Hello OEMs, are you listening?) Case in point is the fast approaching National Championship Show slated for Rochester, Minnesota,...
19 DAYS OF NEW: 14 – POLARIS SLS SPRINGS
If this photo looks like someone may have stretched a ballpoint pen spring a bit too far, you’re sniffing down the right path. The spring represents a new technology Polaris is utilizing in their premium deep snow sleds their team first discovered on mountain bikes. The patented technology creates a stronger steel spring that delivers the same ride characteristics...
WILL TRUMP STEEL AND ALUMINUM TARIFFS IMPACT SNOWMOBILING?
President Trump recently announced new tariffs on aluminum and steel imports to the United States. The proposed 25% on steel and 10% on aluminum tariff is intended to boost domestic production of these materials and put the United States on a level playing field with countries like China, which has been accused of “dumping” these metals into the global...
