If you want to increase performance and longevity, upgrade your snowmobile suspension with grease fittings, also known as Zerks. It’s a straight-forward DIY project that can be tackled on a weekend with basic tools. Where Did My Grease Zerks Go? I’m not exactly sure when they disappeared, maybe 2003? All I know is that some jerk omitted the Zerks from my snowmobile. Maybe not all of … [Read more...] about Upgrade Your Snowmobile Suspension With Grease Fittings Also Known As Zerks
Snowmobile Tech
Cardo PackTalk Bold Review
There is a strong case for having communicators as a vital part of your snowmobile kit and the Cardo PackTalk Bold review only reinforces this opinion further. As stated before, safety, security and convenience are the main reasons for two-way radios to be in the snowmobile arsenal. That said, what would be the ingredients for the Holy Grail of communications on the trail? To this writer … [Read more...] about Cardo PackTalk Bold Review
Snowmobile Phone Mount
If you use the NH snowmobile Trails Map on your phone, you just might want to consider a Snowmobile Phone Mount. Considering most of us have our phone mounted inside the truck, it only makes sense to do the same on the snowmobile. You certainly can stuff the phone in a pocket and launch the snowmobile map as needed but displaying it front and center is superior. There are dozens of phone … [Read more...] about Snowmobile Phone Mount
Ski-Doo Backcountry X-RS 850 vs Renegade X-RS 900 Turbo
In the ongoing quest to review the best snowmobiles and gear here is a detailed report on the Ski-Doo Backcountry X-RS 850 vs Renegade X-RS 900 Turbo I stopped in to Lemieux Garage in Colebrook NH on Presidents Day weekend and asked what was new and exciting from the brain trust up north in Valcourt, Quebec. Without hesitation they steered me to the 2020 Ski-Doo Backcountry 850 X-RS and a … [Read more...] about Ski-Doo Backcountry X-RS 850 vs Renegade X-RS 900 Turbo
BC Link Two-Way Radio Review
In the never-ending search to find the best of breed snowmobile accessories and gear I proudly present to you folks part one in a series of the Snowmobile Communicator Shootout Wars: The BC Link Two-Way Radio Review. Okay, so you may have some questions in regards to why you should get a communicator, such as: “I've never used one before, aren’t they expensive? If purchased today will they … [Read more...] about BC Link Two-Way Radio Review
Ski-Doo X RS Renegade 900 Ace Turbo Review
On a recent snowmobile trip to the Granite State I was the lucky recipient of an extended demo ride on a 2019 Ski Doo X RS Renegade 900 Ace Turbo for review. Life is good! I've admired the Ace motor tucked into the previous XS chassis when it came out in 2014 but like others I thought that it wasn't quite the complete machine that riders were looking for. Sure, the handling, ride, looks, and … [Read more...] about Ski-Doo X RS Renegade 900 Ace Turbo Review