If you use the NH snowmobile Trails Map on your phone, you just might want to consider an easy snowmobile phone mount makes trail map highly visible. 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 … [Read more...] about Easy Snowmobile Phone Mount Makes Trail Map Highly Visible
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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
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
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 … [Read more...] about Ski-Doo Oxygen Helmet Review