Like a kid on Christmas Day, I was excited when the box was delivered from Qualipieces. For those of you who don't know Qualipieces, they are a manufacture of high-quality snowmobile products located in Drummondville Quebec, of particular interest are the Qualipieces Rollerski snowmobile wheels.I’ve been using their specialty carbide runners for years and found them to be … [Read more...] about Pound the Pavement with Qualipieces Rollerski Snowmobile Wheels
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Love or Hate the Electric Snowmobile Idea: Taiga Tests
When I saw the emailed invitation to demo the new all electric Taiga snowmobile I jumped at the chance. Love or hate the electric snowmobile idea: Taiga tests were only offered to customers who plunked down a deposit. I know, as I've been trying for the last two seasons to get a ride. Quite frankly I believe there weren’t enough units to host demo rides at the outset, as Taiga was on the … [Read more...] about Love or Hate the Electric Snowmobile Idea: Taiga Tests
Pick The Best: Arctic Cat Catalyst 858 vs 600
As new snowmobile introductions go, interest is high in a comparison of the Arctic Cat Catalyst 858 vs 600. The unveiling of the all-new Arctic Cat Catalyst was much anticipated and is gaining even more momentum as the all-new 858 Stroker engine and the integrated Garmin G8 display become available.The past few years I've demoed and reported on a number of Ski-Doo and … [Read more...] about Pick The Best: Arctic Cat Catalyst 858 vs 600
Does Polaris Indy XCR Live Up to the Hype?
I finally had the opportunity to trail test the Polaris Indy XCR. I’ve been wanting to ride the Matryx-based XCR for a long time, to see how it stacks up against other sleds in its segment, not to mention to figure out exactly where it falls within the Polaris lineup.Polaris markets the 2023 Indy XCR series as a hard-core racer inspired big bump machine. Does the Polaris Indy XCR live up to … [Read more...] about Does Polaris Indy XCR Live Up to the Hype?
Cardo Packtalk Long Term Durability Test Results Surprise
After three years of use in harsh conditions, the Cardo Packtalk long term durability test results surprise tough snowmobile critics. The last time the SledNH crew field-tested the Cardo Packtalk communication devices was in November 2020.Cardo Packtalk Bold for Snowmobile HelmetAfter three seasons of snowmobiling, it is time to give an updated performance review of these sled-to-sled helmet … [Read more...] about Cardo Packtalk Long Term Durability Test Results Surprise
Polaris 650 VR1 MATRYX Test
Like a gunfighter coming down the trail, the Polaris 650 VR1 MATRYX test proves this chassis is ready to fight its way to the top of the heap in the mid-size sled segment for 2022 and beyond.Just how does the VR1 MATRIX chassis, powertrain, and suspension stack up? Is it all the Polaris faithful had hoped for? Stay tuned to find the answer to these questions and some special insights about the … [Read more...] about Polaris 650 VR1 MATRYX Test