BRP introduces the 2016 Ski-Doo MXZx 600RS racing snowmobile designed specifically to attack North American snocross tracks. The sled will feature a radically updated engine, new clutch, and suspension changes that result in better acceleration, traction and rider control. The MXZx 600RS already has a proven track record of durability, great handling and low maintenanceRead More
2016 Polaris Race Sled and Team
Cross-Country & Hillclimb Racers to Use Sleds Featuring AXYS® Chassis Optimism for a winning 2015-2016 race season runs high throughout the Polaris Snowmobile Racing program thanks to an infusion of new young talent in the Pro snocross ranks, the winning momentum of cross-country racers on Polaris-exclusive AXYS® sleds, and the fact that already-dominant Polaris hillclimbersRead More
2016 Spring-Only Models – What Should I Order And Why?
2016 sleds are revealed and you’ve seen the choices. Each manufacturer has spring-only models you can order, and if you want to guarantee a standard model, you will have to order it in the spring. In fact, you only have a couple weeks left to decide. Not only will ordering one now guarantee you’ll haveRead More
2015 Polaris Switchback AXYS 800 H.O. Year End Review
The season came to an abrupt end for testing on our 2015 Polaris 800 HO Switchback. This was a tough year to find good snow in the Midwest. That being said, the MaxSled crew racked up some miles and now we’re ready to lay it all out for you with our thoughts on the 2015Read More
2016 Snowmobile Release – Polaris
It’s exciting when a company can reinvent itself. Polaris is such a company, and even though snowmobiles are only part of their powersports offering, it is the heartbeat. Without snowmobiles, Polaris wouldn’t be Polaris. We’ve seen the company’s offerings through many phases. During the ‘70’s was the era of the “TX”. During the ‘80’s andRead More
2016 Snowmobile Release Brief – Arctic Cat
MaxSled was not given enough time to write an extensive article on the 2016 Arctic Cat model release. As such, we offer our brief overview of what’s coming from Cat in 2016.
2016 Snowmobile Release – Yamaha
Yamaha has always been in a league of their own, and Yamaha riders are much the same way. The smell of two-stroke oil exhaust nearly nauseates Yamaha riders, and if you can’t just turn the key and go, you are wasting trail time. Say what you want about the other brand riders, Yamaha riders areRead More
2016 Snowmobile Release – Ski-Doo
Ski-Doo is the first out of the gates with their 2016 model year launch, lest we forget who continues to be first in the marketplace. Ski-Doo continues to gain “snow” in most areas. They have been running strong ever since they changed the way we ride sleds – shortly after the 2003 REV when Ski-DooRead More
2016 Model Sled Release Dates
The release of the 2016 model year sleds from each of the manufacturers is just around the corner. The snowmobile engineers have been working overtime to make 2016 tweaks and adjustments to offer the best sleds since, well, last year. Max Sled will cover most of the new models coming out on the following dates:Read More
Polaris Early Release – 2016 800 PRORMK 155 in AXYS Chassis
There’s no doubt Polaris makes great, if not the best, mountain sleds overall. We love the AXYS chassis, and what better way to make the RMK better than building it around the AXYS chassis? This from Polaris… The all-new Polaris® 800 PRO-RMK 155 answers the question: How does Polaris make the world’s best mountain sledRead More