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
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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
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
Inexpensive Snowmobile Phone Mount with Wireless Charging
New Snowmobiles with built-in color screens that display navigation are slick but what if you already have a sled and simply want to view the map on your phone? I found a DIY inexpensive snowmobile phone mount with wireless charging.The following outlines an inexpensive way to deliver a GPS level function that would likely work with any brand or model of sleds. The wireless charging feature … [Read more...] about Inexpensive Snowmobile Phone Mount with Wireless Charging
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
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