Luke is in Finland attending the snowmobile Expo and gets an up close look at the brand new Lynx Rave RS 600RS E-TEC Race Sled.
Fully insulated, waterproof outerwear is the only gear that lets you properly experience and enjoy high-speed trail snowmobiling, and KLIM is releasing new gear just in time for winter. Featuring the redesigned legendary Keweenaw Jacket and Bib, the Idaho company is enhancing the way snowmobilers experience the trails.
KLIM’s flagship updated trail gear for this season is the redesigned Keweenaw Jacket and Bib, featuring key improvements as well as the same key safety features found in all KLIM trail gear.
The risk of falling through ice on a frozen lake is very real for trail riders, so each bottom hem and sleeve cuff on the jackets, bibs and pants is made of open mesh. This allows water to quickly drain from the garment as you pull yourself out of the water, to keep from weighing you down and make egress from the water easier.
KLIM uses GORE-TEX waterproof materials, the best available option, combined with various durable exterior face fabrics as the front line against winter elements. Inside the gear, 3M™ Thinsulate™ synthetic insulation traps body heat to retain warmth, but allows moisture from sweat to escape and help keep you warm and dry. It’s highly resistant to water absorption, meaning that unlike down, it retains insulating properties when wet.
3M™ Scotchlite™ Reflective Material is also used on all pieces and is laid out in a pattern designed to help other riders identify you as a human shape. This is significant for night riding and other low-visibility conditions where you need the best possible chance at being seen to help avoid accidents.
The redesigned Keweenaw Jacket and Bib is KLIM’s most premium trail set with the greatest amount of storage, the most ventilation, the best warmth-for-weight advanced high-loft synthetic insulation and the most durable fabrics. This particular insulation package allows for a lower fill weight while achieving higher warmth levels. The Keweenaw is engineered to keep you riding as long as possible, through all winter weather conditions, as the warmest, most versatile trail gear that KLIM offers.
KLIM is again setting a new standard of performance insulated outerwear for snowmobiling. All KLIM outerwear is available now at KLIM.com.
Each of these 70th Anniversary Edition models pays tribute to the iconic Polaris snowmobiles of the 1990s, featuring signature colors and nostalgic styling with painted panels.
Patriot 9R INDY XCR 136 70th Anniversary Edition honors the 1997 440 INDY XCR, affectionately known as the “red rocket.”
Patriot 9R Switchback Assault 146 70th Anniversary Edition pays homage to the legendary XLT family of the 1990s, bringing back its signature purple and blue over black color scheme.
Patriot 9R RMK Khaos 155 70th Anniversary Edition pays tribute to Polaris’ first mountain-specific snowmobile, the 1998 Rocky Mountain King 700.
Available until September 28, 2024.
BRP is announcing that select models of Lynx snowmobiles will be available in season this fall to answer customer demand for what has been a Spring-only lineup until now.
Since being introduced to the North American market in 2022, the Lynx brand has captured the imagination and interest of hard-core riders across the continent with their built tough performance.
The Scandinavian heritage carries a never quit rugged independence known as Sisu that’s coupled with high performance designed for where groomed trails don’t exist.
This combination has an undeniable appeal – which is crystallized in every Lynx snowmobile.
Models available are:
Dealers will be receiving limited quantities of models they ordered starting in September. Customers are encouraged to shop early to assure they get the snowmobile they want.
About BRP – BRP Inc. is a global leader in the world of powersports products, propulsion systems and boats built on over 80 years of ingenuity and intensive consumer focus. Through its portfolio of industry-leading and distinctive brands featuring Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and pontoons, Can-Am on and off-road vehicles, Alumacraft and Quintrex boats, Manitou pontoons and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational aircraft, BRP unlocks exhilarating adventures and provides access to experiences across different playgrounds. The Company completes its lines of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and apparel portfolio to fully optimize the riding experience. Committed to growing responsibly, BRP is developing electric models for its existing product lines and exploring new low voltage and human assisted product categories. Headquartered in Quebec, Canada, BRP has annual sales of CA$10.4 billion from over 130 countries and a global workforce of close to 20,000 driven, resourceful people.
Here we go again! Once again, we’re staring down both barrels at the 2024 edition of HAY DAYS – the most iconic, longest running powersports consumer show anywhere on the planet.
That intro has been true for over 50 years without much debate whatsoever. Here’s what will be interesting in Long Branch, Minnesota this coming weekend.
Last season’s Hay Days was one of the strongest showings of the sport of snowmobiling in a few decades. To say the weather doesn’t affect Hay Days attendance would be a huge understatement. I don’t mean the weather for the day of the event – I mean the weather from the previous snowmobile season. In the case of last year’s Hay Days, pretty much the entire snowmobile market had an amazing winter, and it translated into a strong Hay Days event.
This past winter was – by many enlightened observers, possibly the worst (lack of) snow year in recorded history. From the Atlantic and Maritime states and provinces through the central trail systems of the mideast to the expanse of the midwest and into the mountains, there was so little snow some buyers of new iron last year – actually more than some – didn’t even spin their tracks. The east’s iconic Quebec trails were snow-starved and run into the dirt while the western US market dealt with less snow than anyone we know has ever seen. In a word – how about three words – it was painful.
So here we sit on the cusp of another Hay Days. Our review of the site plan looks promising with exhibitor counts appearing respectable. What we or anyone else can’t predict is how big the crowd will be this weekend.
For sure, a lot of last year’s attendees cleaned the place out of carbides, oil, studs, helmets, suits and of course late model current and non-current sleds. After all, most riders this time last year actually needed to spend sizeable jing to replenish their stashes of consumable parts, garments and accessories in preparation for what was supposed to be another big snow year.
The question we ask is this: What is the temperature of the snowmobile marketplace as the 2024 edition of Hay Days rolls out this weekend? We’ll all know the answer to that important question when the gates close on Sunday night. Hay Days is the most influential predictor of the market year after year.
So, without further adieu, here’s wishing an awesome Hay Days weekend kicking off a winter that turns back the hands of time and provides snow in feet, not inches, everywhere you and the team here at SUPERTRAX and SNOWTRAX ride.
WHEN: September 7th and 8th, 2024
WHERE: 38740 Oriole Ave, North Branch, MN
INFO: haydays.com
In celebration of its 70th anniversary, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) today unveiled the first of three Limited Edition snowmobiles – the 2025 Patriot 9R Switchback Assault 146 70th Anniversary Edition.
This nostalgic edition pays homage to the legendary XLT family of the 1990s, bringing back its signature purple and blue over black color scheme.
The Patriot 9R Switchback Assault 70th Anniversary Limited Edition showcases Polaris’ cutting-edge two-stroke performance with the Patriot 9R engine, along with a color-matched front Sentry Bumper and RGB Handguards for enhanced 90s nostalgia and style, and a fresh design inspired by the classic XLT model.
Two additional 70th Anniversary Limited Edition Snowmobiles, which combine iconic 90s sled designs with contemporary innovations, will be revealed at Hay Days on September 7, 2024.
“To mark the 70th anniversary of Polaris, we set out to create truly special Anniversary Editions, drawing from 70 years of innovation and snowmobile history. The iconic sleds from the 90s emerged as top contenders. The 90s era influences are prominent in pop culture, and the nostalgia is also resonating within the snowmobiling community,” said Nels Eide, Polaris Snow Product Manager.
Visit the Polaris booth at Hay Days on Saturday, September 7 at 12:00pm CST in North Branch, Minnesota to learn more about all three Limited Edition snowmobiles offerings. Each snowmobile will be available in limited quantities and available on a first come, first-serve basis.
Orders can be submitted on www.polaris.com/snowmobiles beginning at 12:00pm CST on September 7 through September 28, or while snowmobiles last. Beginning at 12:00pm CST on September 7 through September 28, or while snowmobiles last.
For more information on these Limited Edition snowmobiles visit polaris.com/snowmobiles or by connecting with us on Facebook Polaris Snowmobiles and Instagram PolarisSnow
About Polaris – As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris’ high-quality product line-up includes the RANGER, RZR and Polaris XPEDITION and GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves nearly 100 countries across the globe.
Luke analyzes the effortless control and on-trail/off-trail performance of the turbocharged 2024 Polaris Switchback Assault 146 featuring the Patriot Boost engine and justifies the logic for selecting this sled as the 2024 SNOWTRAX Real World Sled of The Year!
In the TWELFTH episode of the 2024 season, the guys are in the shop debating this season’s highly contested Real World Sled of The Year recipient, discussing which snowmobile they’d jump on any day of the week because it is the most awesome sled of the season basing their choices on the following criteria: ride quality, handling, ergonomics, overall comfort, overall flexibility, fun factor and value.
Then AJ presents the recipient for this season’s Revolutionary Advanced Design (RAD) award which highlights new and innovative, game-changing technology introduced in the sport of snowmobiling.
On this episode of SNOWTRAX…
Luke and Mark kick off the episode celebrating the 70th anniversary of Polaris by highlighting some of the most iconic snowmobiles that have contributed to the company’s highly respected heritage.
Then Motorhead Mark spools up Yamaha’s powerful 998cc Genesis Turbo 4-stoke and attacks the trail with the versatile 146-inch Sidewinder X-TX LE.
AJ gets some help from MBRP’s very own Josh Barkey shaving weight and increasing the horsepower from our Arctic Cat ZR 600 CATALYST with the addition of MBRP’s latest exhaust offering.
Then AJ’s back on the trail and pushing the limits with Lynx’s RAVE RE 850, which is now faster than ever!
AJ’s pushing the limits of the 2024 LYNX RAVE RE featuring the ROTAX 850 E-TEC engine and this sled is now faster than ever!
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