The Arctic Cat Blast test lends insight into a number of innovations by Arctic Cat since the Textron merger. The marketing gurus at Cat/Textron have produced a smaller, lighter, mid-size sled we know as the Arctic Cat Blast. Yes, they raised the bar of our beloved snowmobile universe yet again. Learning to Snowmobile It's always been a conundrum for parents who want to teach their … [Read more...] about Arctic Cat Blast Test
Technology
2022 Lynx Rave RE First Ride and Review
The 2022 Lynx Rave RE first ride and review draws comparisons between the Ski-Doo X-RS and Arctic Cat RR in the big-bump snowmobile segment. These race-bred sleds feature premium suspension technology that demanding riders desire. Buying a New Sled By the time you read this spring orders for snowmobiles will have been well under way for the big four and by my calculations it should be a … [Read more...] about 2022 Lynx Rave RE First Ride and Review
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
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
Digital Snowmobile Trail Map Planned
The NHSA Trails Committee is working on a new digital snowmobile trail map for our members. It will consist of two offerings: an interactive web map and a mobile map app that can be downloaded to iPhones and Android devices. It is hoped that the maps will be introduced this winter. EDIT: MAP NOW AVAILABLE Web Map Features Free to use Plan routes and trips Share with friends … [Read more...] about Digital Snowmobile Trail Map Planned