19 DAYS OF NEW: 13 – SKI-DOO SHOT EXPANSION
While only available during Ski-Doo’s spring order program, the battery free, no weight penalty, push button SHOT starting system will be made available on Renegade Backcountry models. This marks the first time the technology can be found on a “trail” sled, and likely represents a harbinger of things to come. The technology eliminates nearly 20-pounds compared to a traditional...
19 DAYS OF NEW: 12 – ARCTIC CAT/YAMAHA 200 ELECTRIC START
The ZR 200 and matching sibling SnoScoot were the runaway hit of the season. Dealers sold out early, and kids were quickly becoming addicted to the sport. If there was one shortcoming of the homerun mid-sized sled, it was the difficult to start nature it exhibited when cold. A too lean condition from an undersized pilot jet (remedied for...
BRP CELEBRATES DESIGN AWARDS AS NEW REV GEN4 PLATFORM EARNS RED DOT DESIGN ACCOLADES
How do you know when you have a great design? Well for one your customers tell you so, but gaining the admiration of your peers is another. That's what BRP enjoyed again this spring as they took home more awards and honors from the Red Dot product design awards. BRP employs some of the best designers in the industry, and they...
MOST DOMINANT BRAND ON THE RACE TRACK FOR 2018? ARCTIC CAT WAS ON FIRE
While the old adage win on Sunday sell on Monday may not hold true as strongly as it once did, winning remains an important part of nearly every manufacturers marketing arsenal. If more wins mean more retail success in the years to come, Arctic Cat has set the table quite nicely this past winter. According to Cat brass, team...
NEED A SUMMER GIFT FOR THE SLEDDER IN YOUR LIFE? CHECK OUT THE SKI-DOO GOGGLE DRYING BAG
Hey we know the winter season is either over or dang near, but that doesn't mean we can start thinking about the season to come. What's more, if you have a snowmobile enthusiast on your gift giving list this summer, we found just the item. Be it a birthday, graduation, or just because you love your significant other being...
19 DAYS OF NEW: 11 – SKI-DOO SECOND GENERATION 600R ROTAX ETEC
If you’ve been paying attention, then you’ve already seen and read our initial review on the new, second-generation 600 motor from Ski-Doo. We had a chance to rally the new motor in MXZ trim this past winter and instantly fell in love. While the 600 engine of old was good, the new motor is one that is damn near...
GEAR UP FOR SPRING AND BE READY FOR NEXT WINTER WITH THIS DO-IT-ALL MECH JACKET FROM ARCTIVA
Yeah, we know the season is winding down, but the weather outside is perfect for one of those do-it-all mid-layer jackets like this attractive number from Arctivia. The all-new Mech Mid-Layer jacket is a multi-function item, working to add warmth under your shell without the bulk in the dead of winter, or as a simple jacket for spring and...
19 DAYS OF NEW: 10 – POLARIS REACT FRONT SUSPENSION
While the big picture view may not show much has changed with the Polaris PRO RMK line other than the addition of the 850 Patriot motor, in reality there have been a host of upgrades made to the mountain maven fleet. The biggest being the introduction of an all-new front suspension dubbed the React. Touting new geometry, a revised...
MAX TAILEFFER CROWNED CHAMPION OF THE INAUGURAL RED BULL SLEDHAMMERS
SNOWMOBILE LEGEND LEVI LAVALLEE CROWNS THE FIRST RED BULL SLEDHAMMERS CHAMPION The energy of the crowd was not dampened by the cold temperature at Ski La Reserve this past weekend for the inaugural Red Bull Sledhammers event, the first of its kind uphill snowmobile battle. The roar of snowmobile engines added to the heart pumping energy brought by spectators as...
19 DAYS OF NEW: 9 – YAMAHA BUY NOW OR GET LEFT OUT IN THE COLD
Every spring the manufacturers look for ways to attract customers into dealerships and lay down some fresh towards the purchase of a new model snowmobile. The early order program is a great way for manufacturers to gauge interest and more importantly adjust build numbers for the coming winter. Yet with fickle winters and an industry that at times thinks...
