Tag: sleds

Ski-Doo 2015 Snowmobiles Announced (video)

Ski-Doo started their 2015 launch by announcing the second generation of their Response Angle Suspension (RAS 2) front suspension. The aluminum spindle is slightly taller, under a half-inch, but better matches the rMotion rear suspension in rough conditions. The new ...Read more

Published on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, sleds

Polaris Introduces 2015 Snowmobiles (video) (updated)

Polaris introduces nine new 2015 RUSH and Switchback models built on the AXYS snowmobile platform. (see updates at bottom) ALL-NEW AXYS CHASSIS The foundation for the AXYS platform is an all-new chassis. This all-new chassis is built from the ground up ...Read more

Published on Monday, March 3, 2014 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, sleds, tech

2015 Snowmobile Manufacturers' Sneak Peek

Polaris, Yamaha and Ski-Doo 2015 Snowmobile Manufacturers’ Sneak Peek is scheduled for March and April. Sit on a 2015 sled, dream about next year or take advantage of the spring deals and order a new sled. (Note: Arctic Cat will not be ...Read more

Published on Sunday, February 23, 2014 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, sleds

2015 Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Announced

The 2015 Arctic Cat snowmobiles were announced today to the beat of Ted Nugent’s Cat Scratch Fever ringing through fan boys’ ears. Much to everyone’s surprise (and relief), the Suzuki two-stroke 500 and 800 are still available. The Arctic Cat ...Read more

Published on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, sleds, tech, trail-riding

Yamaha Introduces 2015 Snowmobiles (video)

Yamaha beat everyone to the punch by unveiling their 2015 snowmobile lineup weeks ahead of what was expected, introducing four new Viper models. The SR Viper R-TX LE, the SR Viper L-TX LE, the SR Viper R-TX DX and the SR Viper L-TX DX. ...Read more

Published on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, press release, sleds

The Great American Ski Test: Part III (Jim Tucker)

Has a new king been crowned or is the Simmons ski still at the top of the heap? Read on loyal followers and you will soon find out what is the hot set-up this year. To recap, we have reviewed ...Read more

Published on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 in News & Updates, Snowmobile Tech
Tags: sleds, tech

Snowmobile Swap Meet at Sled Expo

Giant snowmobile swap meet. Sell and buy used snowmobile parts, accessories, trailers and related gear. Sell for as little as $20 a day! SELL: Sell your used snowmobile and motorsports parts at the Sled Expo in front of thousands of ...Read more

Published on Sunday, October 6, 2013 in News & Updates, Sled Expo
Tags: expo, sleds

Display Your Vintage Snowmobile at Sled Expo

See some of the best vintage snowmobiles in the area on display at the Sled Expo, October 19 and 20. Better yet, put your vintage sled on display in front of thousands of rabid enthusiast at the biggest snowmobile show ...Read more

Published on Friday, October 4, 2013 in News & Updates, Sled Expo, Vintage
Tags: expo, sleds, vintage

2014 Ski-Doo MX Zx 600RS

BRP’s 2014 Ski-Doo MX Zx 600RS features major changes: the snowmobile will turn quicker, stay straighter in the bumps, and have stronger starts. These changes come with the move from the REV-XP to the REV-XS platform and refinements to many ...Read more

Published on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, press release, sleds, tech

Arctic Cat 2014 ZR 6000 Sno Pro RR and M 6000 Sno Pro

Arctic Cat introduces 2014 ZR 6000 Sno Pro RR and M 6000 Sno Pro 153. The new machines are inspired by Arctic Cat’s cross-country racers from the 2013 season with similar suspension tuning. Lower A-arms mount at a 30-degree angle ...Read more

Published on Sunday, September 8, 2013 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, press release, sleds, tech

Canadian Military Test Stealth Snowmobile for Covert Operations (Dan Gould)

In a scene out of a James Bond movie, The Globe and Mail reports that the Canadian Department of National Defence has been secretly testing a “stealth snowmobile” to use for covert operations in the Arctic. The $620,000 hybrid-electric snowmobile ...Read more

Published on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 in In The News, News & Updates, Snowmobile Tech
Tags: in the news, opinion, sleds, tech

2014 Polaris Snowmobiles (video)

The Indy is back in force. For 2014 Polaris now adorns ten snowmobiles with the Indy name. The engines include the 800, 600 and 550 fan. Top of the line is the Indy SP 800 and Indy SP 600 with ...Read more

Published on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Snowmobile Tech
Tags: manufacturers, sleds, tech

2014 Arctic Cat Snowmobiles (video)

Huge news! For 2014 Arctic Cat introduces two new engines. As previously reported, Cat is now building and installing the 1049cc 4-stroke engine that was previously used in the Yamaha Nytro. That was part of the deal with Yamaha that ...Read more

Published on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates, Snowmobile Tech
Tags: in the news, manufacturers, press release, sleds, tech

2014 Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Announced (video)

Ski-Doo announced new 2014 snowmobiles that feature chassis and suspension upgrades. The big news is a new four-stroke Rotax 900 Advanced Combustion Efficiency (ACE) engine that achieves 23 MPG. The inline 899cc triple is an outgrowth of the existing 600 ...Read more

Published on Sunday, February 24, 2013 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: in the news, manufacturers, sleds, tech

2014 Snowmobile Sneak Peak

The 2013 sleds have just hit the snow but the march of progress never stops. The snowmobile manufacturers are already getting ready to introduce the latest and greatest sleds and have announced the 2014 Manufactures Sneak Peak Tour. See the ...Read more

Published on Friday, January 18, 2013 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: in the news, manufacturers, sleds

Sled Expo Slideshow (Friday)

Saturday, October 13, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday, October 14, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ...Read more

Published on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 in News & Updates, Sled Expo
Tags: expo, family, sam, sleds, volunteers

Sled Expo Exhibitors Announced

The Big E Grounds in West Springfield. The largest selling snowmobile show in New England, featuring Manufacturer and Dealer displays and aftermarket accessories. Great deals on new and used sleds, trailers, oil, clothes and accessories. Vintage display. Sell your sled ...Read more

Published on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 in News & Updates, Sled Expo
Tags: clubs, education, expo, sleds, tech, volunteers

Used Sled Corral at the Sled Expo: Sell for $10

Put your sled in front of thousands of enthusiastic buyers for only $10 per item! Sell your Snowmobile, Dirt Bike, ATV or Personal Watercraft at the Sled Expo, October 13 and 14, 2012 Serious sellers and buyers know that nothing ...Read more

Published on Sunday, September 30, 2012 in News & Updates, Sled Expo
Tags: expo, sleds

Sled Expo October 13-14

Don’t miss the largest selling snowmobile expo in New England. Sponsored by the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts. Saturday, October 13, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday, October 14, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM At the Big E grounds, West Springfield, MA. Just ...Read more

Published on Sunday, August 12, 2012 in Featured, General Announcements, News & Updates, Sled Expo
Tags: clubs, education, expo, family, sleds, tech, travel, vintage

New 2013 Arctic Cat Snowmobiles (video)

The big deal at Arctic Cat for 2013 is the new ProCross F RR (Race Replica) with either the H.O. 800 two-stroke or the four-stroke 1100 Turbo. The suspension calibration is tuned to the cross-country crowd, not unlike the Sno ...Read more

Published on Sunday, March 4, 2012 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, press release, sleds

Arctic Cat Diamond Drive – Fact or Hype? (Jim Tucker)

The wizards from Arctic Cat had a simple idea – create a lighter more efficient drive train for the transmission of power from belt to track. After much R&D, Arctic in 2004 released the now famous Diamond Drive on the ...Read more

Published on Sunday, February 26, 2012 in News & Updates, Snowmobile Tech
Tags: opinion, sleds, tech

Ski-Doo Unveils 2013 REV-XS Snowmobiles (video)

BRP released information about the 2013 line of Ski-Doo snowmobiles that feature a new REV-XS design. The new hood and windshield offer better wind protection and a fresh look. A new dual headlight and LED taillight are also part of ...Read more

Published on Monday, February 20, 2012 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, press release, sleds

Yamaha introduces 2013 FX Nytro XTX 1.75

Press Release: Imagine a sled that you can ride from sea level up to 10,000 feet without having to change clutching or gearing, and it’s equally at home on the wide spectrum of snow conditions you’d encounter. Imagine no longer-you ...Read more

Published on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, press release, sleds

Polaris Early Release of 2013 800 Pro-RMK 155

Press Release: Polaris Announces Early Release of the Best Selling Sled in the Mountains, Updated to Be Lighter, Stronger & More Flickable. Weighing in at Just 417 Pounds! – the 800 Pro-RMK 155 The very definition of Terrain Domination® in ...Read more

Published on Friday, February 10, 2012 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, press release, sleds

Ceramic Bearings for Snowmobiles (Jim Tucker) (video)

Ok, I admit it – I like speed. The feel of the wind whistling past my helmet, the relentless pull of the motor, the scenery whipping by, it all gets my adrenaline flowing and describes a multitude of motorsports but ...Read more

Published on Friday, February 3, 2012 in News & Updates, Snowmobile Tech
Tags: opinion, sleds, tech

Arctic Cat, Polaris and Yamaha to introduce 2013 Sleds

In a series of 22 locations across the snowbelt, Arctic Cat, Polaris and Yamaha will give snowmobilers a “Sneak Peek” at their new models for 2013. Each manufacturer will display 15-18 sleds. That’s 50+ new snowmobiles for 2013 displayed on ...Read more

Published on Sunday, January 8, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, press release, sleds

SAM Vintage Rides Announced

The Mass Vintage Snowmobile Club (MVSC) has selected three clubs to host the 2012 SAM vintage rides. The events, which have become extremely popular the past few years, allow SAM members to ride their vintage sleds in a parade-like atmosphere. ...Read more

Published on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, sam, sleds, trail-riding, vintage

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