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
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
Polaris Owners Get X-tra with RiderX
If you enjoy the outdoors, whether on a snowmobile, ATV, or motorcycle, the RiderX web site, and companion App, will surely benefit you in many ways (read our top 10 list here). However, if you are an owner of a newer Polaris vehicle, you will get even more out of RiderX. Some of the newRead More
Top 10 Things RiderX Can Do For You
I am a gadget person and love new technology. Yes, I could live in an unconnected world, but until that need arrives, I want to stay connected like everyone else. I also like the idea of going out for a ride, and coming home safe. I’ve been lost on the trails before, unprepared, and itRead More
2015 Model Snowmobile Release – Polaris
The time is now. The 2015 Polaris Snowmobiles are here. Well, at least the information is released. You’ll have to wait until next fall to pick one up. Polaris is upping the ante and going all-in to take the snowmobile world by storm. They are celebrating 60-years of Terrain Domination and it all starts withRead More
MaxSled 2015 Model Speculation
Once again it is time for the MaxSled crew to put their heads together and create a wish list of prediction on what the OEMs will offer in the upcoming model year. Last year we predicted that Arctic Cat would offer a 600cc 2-stroker, and they did. We predicted Polaris would come out with anRead More
2014 Snowmobile Manufacture Spring Promotions Ending Soon
There are only a few days left to take advantage of each of the OEM’s spring promotions. Each year Arctic Cat, Polaris, Ski-Doo, and Yamaha offer the best deals to get you into a brand new 2014 sled next season. We’ve had a tremendous winter season and the manufacturers have streamlined their builds. We anticipate next seasonRead More
2014 Manufacturers' Sneak Peek Dates Announced
All Four Manufacturers Will Showcase New Models Beginning March 1st! See them, touch them, and even catch a whiff of that new sled smell as Arctic Cat, Polaris, Ski-Doo and Yamaha unveil their 2014 models and showcase them from coast to coast as part of the 2014 Sneak Peek Tour. Touting all-new models, new technology, new colors, and the latest spring early order programsRead More
Max Sled 2014 Model Pure Speculation
Every year we gaze into the headlights of our sleds and try to peer into the future to guess what the OEMs will bless us with the following year. The snowmobile industry has a history of coming out with something new or different each and every year. Sometimes we hit the mark and sometimes weRead More
Polaris Acquires KLIM Technical Riding Gear
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced the acquisition of Teton Outfitters, LLC, a privately owned, Rigby, Idaho-based company which designs, develops and distributes KLIM Technical Riding Gear. Calendar year 2012 sales for KLIM are anticipated to approach $30 million. KLIM is an industry leader in technical riding gear. This acquisition adds KLIM to Polaris’Read More