Back in March I reached out to Polaris Ambassador Kim Bergeron for a chance to test ride the Polaris Switchback Assault MATRYX with the mighty 850 under the hood and a 146 skid-frame out back. Due to deteriorating conditions later in the season I wasn't able to test the 650 version of the 2021 Polaris Switchback Assault Matrix, as planned. Suffice it to say, riding the Polaris MATRYX was truly … [Read more...] about Test Ride the Polaris Switchback Assault MATRYX
Technology
Arctic Cat Blast Test
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
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
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