New sleds can be expensive, which made me wonder if buying a cheap used snowmobile is a solid alternative. Could an older snowmobile really deliver trail riding bliss on the cheap? The only way to figure it out was to play to my strength and look for a newer vintage sled to refurbish. Heck, I love to bring things back to life, so why not?As many of you know, I'm into … [Read more...] about Buying a Cheap Used Snowmobile
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2022 NHSA Super Raffle
WINNERS ANNOUNCED February 7Number one ticket selects from all prizes, second ticket from remainder, and so on. Winners will be contacted directly by the NHSA. Thank you to everyone who supported the clubs!1David Murphy2Terry Dunn3Peter Curtis4Bruce Mauro5Roger Wright6Dave Siedentopf7Larry Smith8Scott Inman9Shauna Kimball10Justin Craig11Chad Montminy12Kris Goodwin13Matt Rafuse14Colin Roach … [Read more...] about 2022 NHSA Super Raffle
History of the Snowmobile: Lombard Log Hauler and Model T Snowmobile
In part one of the History of the Snowmobile: The Lombard Log Hauler and Model T Snowmobile, we examine two unique machines that lend insight to the evolution of snow travel. The early history of the snowmobile is not very clear. There is a lot of speculation by snowmobile enthusiasts as to who built the first snowmobile and when that occurred. The most significant problem is the lack of … [Read more...] about History of the Snowmobile: Lombard Log Hauler and Model T Snowmobile
Snowmobilers Pack 2021 NH Grass Drags and Watercross
The numbers are in for the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association’s Grass Drags and Watercross, Race Into Winter. Three gorgeous days of sunshine over Columbus Day weekend greeted excited spectators, shoppers, and racers to the event, just as the foliage was reaching its peak.2021 NH Grass Drags and Watercross AttendanceAttendance on Friday set a record high, as over 7,000 snowmobile enthusiasts … [Read more...] about Snowmobilers Pack 2021 NH Grass Drags and Watercross
Snowmobile Sales Data for Winter of 2020-2021
The new snowmobile sales data for winter of 2020-2021 shows sales of new snowmobiles outperforming economic growth worldwide according to the International Snowmobile Manufactures Association (ISMA).The resilient economies of North America and northern Europe battled back from the International COVID Pandemic and brought many individuals outdoors to enjoy outdoor family recreation following social … [Read more...] about Snowmobile Sales Data for Winter of 2020-2021
Test Ride the Polaris Switchback Assault MATRYX
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 an … [Read more...] about Test Ride the Polaris Switchback Assault MATRYX