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Two new mobile phone apps from Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) have hit the market for Apple iPhone/iPad and Android phones/tablets. Developed in partnership with Broadcast Weather, LLC, the new mobile apps combine Weather Nation’s interactive weather services with Google-based maps to enhance the riding experience for snowmobilers (the “Snow Trails” app) and Victory MotorcyclesRead More
Arctic Cat will be celebrating it’s 50th Anniversary with a two-day party in Thief River Falls on July 29th and 30th. Here’s what’s going on! Arctic Cat’s 50th marks a major milestone which began in 1961 when Edgar Hetteen founded Polar Manufacturing in Thief River Falls. There he began producing snowmobiles that reflected his dreams.Read More
Snow Shoot 2012 brought us some of the best snow ever, some of the most incredible sleds ever and what has become one of my favorite locations for mountain riding. With that being said, let’s get started with all of the highlights you have been waiting for. The first area that I would likeRead More
Yamaha’s FX Nytro has been their star bump sled and deep snow sled for a few years now, but the 2012 model sees some improvements. Last year the MTX model got a super lightweight all-air sprung rear suspension that shaved pounds from the mountain version. Now you can add a choice of either a SuperchargerRead More
One aftermarket item that no boondocking, ditchbanging, sled should go without; this all aluminum gauge pod lifter bracket is a must for every freestyle rider. The Gauge Cage, manufactured by MadSigntest, is one hot product in 2011. This gauge pod lifter offers the freestyle riders easily-to-see tach and track speed. The history of the GaugeRead More
If you tuned in last year for my rider journal from Snow Shoot 2011 you will remember that the snow conditions in West Yellowstone, Mt were less than optimum. So this year, when Snow Shoot 2012 was scheduled for West Yellowstone again I was hoping for better conditions. I really like the West Yellowstone andRead More
I approach my Snow Shoot Rider’s Report by covering the models that stand out in each segment rather than going brand-by-brand. Each manufacturer approaches these segments in their own way, so I’ll do my best to fit the models in the correct category. I will cover Sport/Trail, Crossover and Touring. I’ll mention the Mountain segmentRead More
Each year, Max Sled writes our Snow Shoot Rider’s Reports to give our readers some insight into what the snowmobile manufacturers have to offer the coming season. Each manufacturer has great machines to offer with technology and durability so much more advanced than even five years ago. Snowmobiles are made to last longer, go faster,Read More
When spring arrives, I think of Easter eggs, fishing, no mosquitoes, grilling out, enjoying a beer and a cigar; but mostly it’s seeing what the snowmobile manufacturers have to offer next season. Spring also means ordering next year’s models under the manufacturer’s best deals and guaranteeing getting the sled you want instead of hoping yourRead More
Valcourt, Québec, March 16, 2011 – Nick Musters covered an amazing 3,069 kilometers (1,907 miles) aboard one of BRP’s Ski-Doo MX Z snowmobile powered by a Rotax E-TEC 800R engine to establish the world record for the greatest distance traveled on a snowmobile in twenty-four hours. Musters’ feat breaks the official world record (2,372 km)Read More
