New sleds can be expensive, which made me wonder if buying a cheap used snowmobile is a solid alternative. Could an older snowmobile really deliver trail riding bliss on the cheap? The only way to figure it out was to play to my strength and look for a newer vintage sled to refurbish. Heck, I love to bring things back to life, so why not? As many of you know, I'm into … [Read more...] about Buying a Cheap Used Snowmobile
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2019 Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
Alpha One is the main talking point for 2019 Arctic Cat Snowmobiles. Sure, it’s a mountain only rear suspension but it drives home the fact that Arctic Cat is dead serious about snowmobiles and 2019 is going to be a big year. 2019 Arctic Cat Alpha One Suspension The new single-beam Arctic Cat Alpha One rear suspension took everyone by surprise, it’s unlike anything seen before. The center beam … [Read more...] about 2019 Arctic Cat Snowmobiles
2019 Ski-Doo Snowmobiles
2019 Ski-Doo snowmobiles feature new engine and an updated version of the REV Gen 4 platform. 900 ACE Turbo There's been lots of speculation about the possibility of a turbo 4-stroke in the Ski-Doo line-up, and they finally deliver with the Rotax 900 ACE Turbo. BRP claims 150 horsepower with instantaneous response, virtually zero turbo lag, combined with the reliability and efficiency of other … [Read more...] about 2019 Ski-Doo Snowmobiles
2018 Ski-Doo MXZ 600R E-TEC
We knew it was coming, the question was when would BRP release a new 600, specifically the Ski-Doo MXZ 600R E-TEC. As enticing as the Gen4 chassis is, many riders simply wanted a 600. Since the existing 600 H.O. E-TEC didn't fit the narrow chassis, it was just a waiting game. The ski dogs began panting when BRP introduced the 2018 race sled this fall, complete with a new E-TEC injected … [Read more...] about 2018 Ski-Doo MXZ 600R E-TEC
Polaris Indy EVO
Polaris just launched a new mid-size market segment with the 2019 Polaris Indy EVO. This tweener sled slots itself right between the smaller 120-200 segment and full-size adult sleds. It delivers the perfect blend of size and performance for young or smaller riders. Since the Indy EVO is lower and narrower than a full-sized sled, it provides new or shorter riders more confident control … [Read more...] about Polaris Indy EVO