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
2015 Model Snowmobile Release – Ski-Doo
Go Big or Go Home! When Ski-Doo invited us to take a peek at the 2015 model sleds, we half expected to see our dream-machine, the Mach-Z. That didn’t happen, but what we did see, we didn’t expect. Ski-Doo is pouring it on in the mountain segment this year, but that’s not all. What isRead 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
Ski-Doo Factory Venting Kits and Panels
As I was wandering through the Utah Snow Show a couple of weeks back I stopped by the Ski-Doo booth and these little gems caught my eye. Mountain riders have been fighting the under hood heat battle for a long time… up on a big hill, ground speed near zero, motor at full song makesRead More
46th Annual Hay Days – September 8-9, 2012
The 46th Annual Hay Days is upon us. It’s big, really big. It’s the premier event that kicks off the new snowmobiling season. I know last year the Midwest was not blessed with snow throughout most of the season. We hope that’s not the case this year. That doesn’t stop the excitement and enthusiasm thatRead More
Polaris Industries Inc. Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit against Bombardier Recreational Products
Polaris Industries Inc. today announced it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) in U.S. District Court. The lawsuit specifically details alleged infringements of patents by BRP that were issued to Polaris. The company is not disclosing specific details of the lawsuit at this time, but the patents in questionRead More
2013 Snow Shoot Rider Report – Dan Canfield
As the saying goes, the more things change the more they stay the same. Last year’s Snow Shoot in West Yellowstone afforded us some of the best snow conditions in years. So this year, as the season progressed and the snow was slow in coming I was thinking we might be in for another poorRead More