There was a lot of red, black, and chrome at the 2011 Midwest Vintage Snowmobile Show in Waconia, Minnesota, as they featured Rupp; one of the most legendary snowmobile manufacturers of the 1970’s.
MaxSled Snowmobile Review: 2011 Arctic Cat F8 EXT
We’ve raved about the Twin Spar chassis since its second year (the first year we were unsure), and the Cat 800 motor revs so quick it almost feels like a 600. All told the F8 is probably Arctic Cat’s best 2-stroke package, but they went one better for 2011 and put a longer track underRead More
MaxSled Snowmobile Review: 2011 Ski-Doo MX Z E-TEC 800R
And now, ladies and gentlemen, the engine you’ve all been waiting for…the one, the only, E-TEC 800R!! (The room fills with deafening applause, screams and whistles – the engine takes a bow). Yes, when the E-TEC 600 came out, we all asked “when is the 800 coming?” to which the representatives at Ski-Doo would sayRead More
MaxSled Snowmobile Review: A Home Run For Polaris
We were promised that the 800 Cleanfire we experienced on the 2011 800 Assault Switchback last spring would be the same exact powerplant offered in the production models and guess what; Polaris delivered and actually hit this one out of the park. The Rush is a great sled and we love the looks, but putting thisRead More
My 2012 Snowmobile Model Predictions
As sledders, we all dream of the future, even though today’s sleds are more than suitable for winter enjoyment. It almost seems ungrateful for wishing for more when our snowmobile cup runneth over, but it’s a curse of sledders none-the-less. So here are my predictions (and maybe some wishes) for the upcoming 2012 models (keepRead More
MaxSled Mods: 2010 Arctic Cat F8 Sno Pro
I can’t believe we have already got good snow here in central Minnesota. As usual I’ve got to get my sled just right for me. Personalization is important and making the sled fit me helps me enjoy riding it even more. This year I’ll be riding a 2010 F8 Sno Pro Arctic Cat. At 6’-5”Read More
MaxSled Review: 2011 Yamaha Apex
When Yamaha sets its sights, they aim high. There’s no doubt that the best-built sled on the market is a Yamaha, but the 2011 Apex takes it to the next level. We’re talking power steering and 4-stroke exhaust valve technology, and neither one should be taken lightly. We first rode the new Yamaha back inRead More
First Ride on the 2011 Arctic Cat F8 Sno Pro and Ski-Doo Renegade X E-TEC 800
It’s been a number of years since I’ve been able to ride much before Christmas, and equally a number of years since my friend was able to ride with me. We grew up riding snowmobile together and he recently moved back into the neighborhood after living a couple hours away.
What’s Hot and Not for 2011 – HOT – Turbo on the Yamaha Nytro MTX
It was announced at Hay Days this summer – Yamaha is offering a Turbo Kit and Supercharger Kit for their Nytro models. The FX Nytro MTX Supercharger is built by Mountain Performance and fits the ’08-’11 Yamaha Nytro MTX models. You’ll get 180HP on pump gas and it fits nice and neat under the hoodRead More
What’s Hot and Not for 2011 – Polaris 800 Assault Switchback 144 in Orange Madness
Take a Rush Pro-Ride hood and put it on a more conventional tunnel and you have the new 800 Assault Switchback. Paint it a dark metallic orange and you have one hot sled for 2011. This model is the one the Max Sled Crew was wishing for last season. Yes, we like the Rush, butRead More
