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
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Ski-Doo Oxygen Helmet Review
We need oxygen to survive but do we really need the new Ski-Doo Oxygen helmet to ride? The first part is true but I'm not sure about the second, so let’s take a deep dive into BRP's latest entry into the snowmobile helmet wars with this early review. Buy the Best Helmet When I was involved in motorcycles back in the seventies Bell helmets produced an ad that stated "If you have a ten-dollar head … [Read more...] about Ski-Doo Oxygen Helmet Review
BiteHarder Carbide Sharpener Review
We all like to save money, right? That’s what this BiteHarder carbide sharpener review is all about. Our toys are expensive and we gear-heads try to save money anyway we can, a good thing no matter how you slice it. We spend lots of hard-earned cash to buy a sled, outfit ourselves, get the proper registrations, fill the tank with gas, buy a trailer, prep the tow vehicle and on and on it goes… … [Read more...] about BiteHarder Carbide Sharpener Review
Summer Snowmobile Storage
Do you have a summer snowmobile storage regiment? Spring is officially here and many of you have parked the snowmobile until next season or will be soon. Some sledders have a summer snowmobile storage ritual that borders on a religious experience while others simply leave the sled in the very spot they last hit the kill switch, maybe the front yard. Gas Debate Gas seems to be the one area of … [Read more...] about Summer Snowmobile Storage
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
Bitatibi Electric Snowmobile Concept
The Bitatibi is an electric snowmobile concept primarily designed to work around your cottage or farm in the winter. It would be powered by a hydrogen fuel cell and lithium-ion batteries and would introduce a series of innovative features to make working outside in winter more enjoyable. Bitatibi Background Bitatibi project began after the designer built a sugar shack and started producing … [Read more...] about Bitatibi Electric Snowmobile Concept