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BRP XP-R CARBON LIGHT HELMET LINE EXPANDED

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BRP XP-R CARBON LIGHT HELMET LINE EXPANDED

When it comes to lightweight helmets nothing matches the BRP XP-R Carbon Light which is 25% lighter than all other helmets in its category.

New this year will be two more colors, Blaze and Bronze, to compliment the popular Black.

The XP-R features Multi Directional Carbon Fiber (MDCF) construction using carbon and aramid fibers to form a super lightweight, yet extremely strong shell with the weight of a size large at about 1275g.

A tool less multi adjustable wide front peak incorporates an anti reflection sticker on the underside to reduce glare.

A large flexible nose deflector is included with each helmet for great wind protection and the integrated rear fin helps with stability at speed.

The surround comfort sanitized liner features Coolmax moisture wicking action which is removable for easy washing, and the Morpho System Plus ergonomic 3D cheek pads are removable, washable and available in different sizes to customize your fit.

With ten ventilation points, air flow through the helmet to keep you cool is a sure thing.

XP-R Carbon Light $449.99 USD/$499.99 CDN

QRS QUICK CHANGE BRP CLUTCH KIT

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QRS QUICK CHANGE BRP CLUTCH KIT

BRP will be offering a new QRS quick change secondary clutch kit for those riders looking to fine tune their sleds more easily.

The new kit also provides great value because it uses some existing parts allowing it to be priced very competitively.

Called the Floating QRS Short Shaft Conversion kit, it allows removal of the secondary clutch without removing the countershaft and makes changing helixes and springs faster and easier.

Now you can make a change to your clutch calibration and be testing it minutes later. Riders looking to squeeze the most performance possible from their snowmobile will appreciate this kit the most.

Included are all the parts needed: gun drilled lightweight countershaft, fixed clutch half, bearing mount, bearing and all hardware.

When installing the kit, the sliding half, spring and helix are re-used so the current calibration remains the same until the rider decides to change it.

Kit fits 600 Sport, 600 E-TEC, 800 P-TEK, and 800 E-TEC engines
# 860 200 565
$449.99 US/$514.99 CAD

Is rMotion Really True Rising Rate?

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Is rMotion Really True Rising Rate?

True rising rate? Whatever. In our books it’s all about the ride.

We discovered on our day-long blasts at both insane speeds and trail cruising velocities, the rMotion is competent at both disciplines with little, if any, adjustment required.

To date, we haven’t seen a suspension with such a broad range of plush impact response.

The secret lies in a number of elements. Most notably, in a late coupling moment combined with a rapid rise in shock rate as the skid compresses.

This late coupling moment provides an incredibly plush response to irritating stuff common on Saturday afternoon trails.

With the coupling moment moved later in the suspension’s stroke there’s another element of rideability added the current SC-5 cannot produce: Weight transfer on exit from corners.

For the past dozen years, weight transfer and resulting inside ski-lift on turn exit has been controlled by hard coupling, producing a level and flat response to turns.

Uncoupling the skid would, at first glance, infer the sled might stand up and wheelie on exit, increasing inside ski lift.

Why doesn’t the rMotion produce this response? It’s all about the skidframe’s front (torque) arm.

The rMotion uses the longest front arm we’ve seen on a sled. So long is this torque arm it actually intersects the rails at a point that’s more than 50-percent back from the rail tips!

This long front arm provides an amazing degree of control over ski-lift, control the pilot can modulate with his or her right thumb.

You can make it pull heroic wheelies, but only when you want them. This means the rMotion gives a vastly improved small and big bump ride, with less coupling, without increasing ride height, with more weight transfer and with the ability to control the weight transfer more precisely.

HAY DAYS IS THIS WEEKEND!

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HAY DAYS IS THIS WEEKEND!

Drop By and Visit Us While You’re There!

We’re at Hay Days again this year with our Supertrax and Snowtrax TV display but we’re on a mission while in attendance at the sport’s largest, premiere kick-off show, swap meet and grass drags.

Seems Luke and AJ Lester will be looking for a good, used Yamaha SnoScoot this year with Luke a new father since March and AJ waiting for the arrival of his first the end of September.

Hopefully, there may be a project Sno-Scoot in the SnowTrax Television Trail Tech Shop before the snow flies!

Stay tuned and be sure to drop by our booth this coming weekend and say hello!

If you have any leads on a SnoScoot for the guys, send us a message here!

2012 Ski-Doo Snowmobile YouTube Video

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Pretty sweet promo video for the 2012 Ski-Doo snowmobile lineup. Doesn’t matter what brand you ride, the videography is pretty epic and will get your heart racing.

VISIT FOX AT HAY DAYS

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FOX Factory service and upgrades offered onsite, learn about their new technologies and products, or simply come by to meet the crew and get some free swag.

FOX, the industry-leading ride dynamics company invites Hay Days attendees to stop by its display area to get their sled’s suspension ready for the upcoming season.

Bring your FOX shocks to Hay Days for their seasonal service by FOX’s expert technicians. Whether your shocks need a simple recharge or a complete rebuild, FOX technicians will get them ready for winter—Seasonal Service = Peak Performance.

Increase performance of your existing FLOAT or FLOAT 2 shocks with our EVOL Upgrade kit. With the EVOL Upgrade kit, you’ll experience reduced harshness and improved ride quality without sacrificing roll stiffness or altering ride height.

Have an Arctic Cat M-Series mountain sled? Improve its ride dynamics with FOX’s exclusive Chris Burandt Backcountry Edition kit, developed with input from Chris in his Colorado backcountry playground.

You can also get a first-hand look at the latest FOX products for snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles, UTVs, and check out the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor.

WHERE TO FIND FOX AND MORE EVENT INFORMATION

– FOX Display Location: Adjacent to the Hay Days Expo 2 Freestyle area
– FOX Facebook Event Information: foxshox.co/haydays11fb
– Official Hay Days Site: foxshox.co/snobarons

About FOX – FOX redefines ride dynamics for ATVs, mountain bikes, motocross, off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, trucks, and UTVs. In 1974, Bob Fox redefined the world of motocross suspension with the FOX AirShox and for over three decades, FOX’s team of enthusiasts and professional athletes have been uniquely committed to redefining ride dynamics that improve your performance from mountain to desert. Global Headquarters and manufacturing operations are located in Watsonville, CA, with its Offroad Division and manufacturing in Santee, CA, and a Midwest Service Center in Brainerd, MN. FOX distributes its products in more than 40 countries.

NEW BRP GOGGLES SHOWCASE MOST ADVANCED FEATURES

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NEW BRP GOGGLES SHOWCASE MOST ADVANCED FEATURES

BRP is unleashing the most advanced goggle line up ever on the snowmobile world this fall.

Features like tinting with the touch of a button, heated dual lenses in both a wireless and wired configuration, plus construction of the highest quality materials for optimum performance will set these goggles apart from the crowd.

Integral to the design and development of all models were key performance aspects like wide field of vision, great fit inside Sno-X style helmets for warmth, and great optical clarity.

The goggles will be offered in five styles; the Advanced Tech and Helium series bring the cutting edge features while the Adrenaline, Holeshot and Trail goggles deliver the performance and features expected in a great cold weather goggle.

Advanced TEC E-Chrome Goggle $249.99/297.99

Advanced Tech goggles feature a patented E-Chrome dual lens that instantly tints dark when activated or returns to normal when deactivated for great vision in changing light conditions.

The lens is anti-fog treated and scratch-resistant for long lasting performance in a rugged environment. The large frame is constructed of urethane for flexibility with an integrated comfort flow ventilation system and the oversize triple density hypoallergenic face foam provides great comfort while absorbing shocks and sweat without irritating the face.

The Advanced Tec also has a premium dual hinged strap system to fit any facial geometry with silicone backing on the strap for no slip performance. Includes a clip on nose guard for additional protection in extreme conditions. Advanced TEC branded.

Helium Electric Wireless Goggles $229.99/274.99

The Helium Electric Wireless goggles feature a patent pending, scratch-resistant dual lens electric wireless design for maximum anti-fog performance in all conditions, while allowing unrestricted driver movement.

The rechargeable Lithium Ion battery pack can be installed on the goggle strap or the arm band provided. The large frame is constructed of urethane for flexibility with an integrated comfort flow ventilation system and the oversize hypoallergenic triple density face foam provides great comfort to absorb shocks and sweat without irritating the face.

They have a premium dual hinged strap system to fit any facial geometry with silicone backing on the strap itself for no slip performance. Includes a clip nose guard for additional protection, and a wall charger for the battery pack.

Helium Goggles $89.99/104.99

This high performance goggle for the most demanding riders and racers brings a wide view of the action, high flow ventilation and great fit in Sno-X style helmets to seal out the cold.

The mirrored anti-fog, scratch-resistant max flow dual lens comes installed while an amber lens with the same antifogging and scratch resistance features is included for changing light conditions or preferences.

The large frame is constructed of urethane for flexibility with an integrated comfort flow ventilation system and the oversize hypoallergenic triple density face foam provides great comfort to absorb shocks and sweat to reduce face irritation.

Premium dual hinged strap system to fit any facial geometry with silicone backing on the strap for no slip performance. Includes a clip on nose guard for additional protection. Available in white and silver.

Adrenaline Electric Wired Goggles $159.99/189.99

Featuring a patent pending dual electric lens system for the ultimate performance in the worst conditions – the Adrenaline goggles use a large co-molded urethane frame for strength, flexibility and style, with oversize hypoallergenic dual density face foam to absorb both shock and sweat and reduce skin irritation.

The hinged strap system provides a great fit on any face while the silicone backing on the premium strap prevents slipping. The anti-fog dual pane amber lens is scratch-resistant to provide long life. Includes a clip nose guard for additional protection, and the wire to connect to a standard RCA jack (as standard equipment on many Ski-Doo snowmobiles or supplied in kit 860 200 242).

Adrenaline Quick-Strap Goggles $69.99/84.99

Using the clever Quick-Strap system for easy on and off this goggle also has an amber anti-fog, scratch-resistant max flow dual lens for long lasting clear vision in the toughest conditions.

The Adrenaline goggle uses a large co-molded urethane frame for strength, flexibility and style to fit any Sno-X helmet while providing a large field of vision and sealing out the cold.

Oversize hypoallergenic dual density face foam is used to absorb both shock and sweat and reduce skin irritation. Available in red and black, the goggle also comes with a clip on nose guard.

Holeshot Goggles $59.99/69.99

The Holeshot goggles are priced for exceptional value, but deliver more on the key design elements like field of vision and sealing out cold.

Using a large co-molded urethane frame for strength, flexibility and style, with oversize hypoallergenic dual density face foam to absorb both shock and sweat and reduce skin irritation – this goggle has the features to perform.

The hinged strap system provides a great fit on any face while the silicone backing on the premium strap prevents slipping. The anti-fog, scratch-resistant amber max flow dual lens delivers long lasting clear vision in tough conditions. Available in red and black.

Trail Goggles 39.99/49.99

Trail Goggles feature an anti-fog scratch-resistant amber dual lens for clear vision. This goggle also uses a large moulded urethane frame for flexibility and style with hypoallergenic face foam for long lasting comfort and performance. The silicone backed strap provides slip free performance. Available in white, yellow and black.

Junior Trail Goggles 34.99/39.99

Using the same construction and features as the Trail Goggle, these are designed to fit a smaller face. They feature an anti-fog scratch-resistant amber dual lens, a large moulded urethane frame for flexibility and style with hypoallergenic face foam for long lasting comfort and performance. The silicone backed strap provides slip free performance.

Visit store.ski-doo.com

Snowmobile EPS Benefits From Yamaha ATVs

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Snowmobile EPS Benefits From Yamaha ATVs

Yamaha’s development of the EPS system for ATVs has been a huge success and copied widely in that industry.

Since the company was first to market it on 4-wheelers, it seemed a logical progression for the engineers to add it to a sled.

The fact is, the idea was presented to the inner sanctum of Yamaha product people several years ago but was shelved to make way for other projects.

It wasn’t until the unparalleled success of the EPS system on ATVs was firmly established that the brass gave the nod to adding the technology to the Apex last year.

Turns out, EPS has been a revolution for Yamaha and makes a substantial improvement in the way the Apex handles.

If you’ve been a Supertrax reader very long you know we’ve harped unrepentantly about the darting issues all Yamaha snowmobiles have struggled with this decade.

For several years we’ve been recommending owners change either the stock skis on their Vector, Apex, Nytro and Phazer models to less aggressive aftermarket units or go to a dual carbide skag setup to get a handling improvement and reduce the tendency of the skis to react to ruts in hard-packed snow, making them twitch right and left.

Yamaha had not been ignoring the issue but was working on methods to improve the handling while skirting legal issues on about a bi-jillion ski patents existing in the industry.

The engineers feel EPS is not a mere band-aid solution to a problem that has existed but constitutes a change in direction for snowmobile design.

Keep in mind, EPS has become the single most desirable feature on an ATV and nearly every major manufacturer in that business now offers a comparable version of it.

2012 Polaris 800 PRO-RMK Walk Around

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Experience a detailed walk around of the 2012 Polaris 800 PRO-RMK by engineer Marty Sampson.

Why Polaris Stretched the RUSH

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Why Polaris Stretched the RUSH

The worst kept secret last fall was the potential for Polaris to stretch out the Pro-Ride RUSH platform and in doing so re-invent the popular Switchback 136 formerly planted in the IQ chassis.

When we first laid eyes on the new 136 Pro-Ride Switchback we had to squint a few times to understand how Polaris had accomplished the inclusion of an external shock system with a 136-inch skid.

Simply put, the Roseau braintrust did not do the simple thing and extend the rails, simply keeping the Pro-Ride’s external shock in the same position under the seat.

Instead, they actually inserted seven inches of length in the chassis and mid-way down the rails, effectively moving the Pro-Ride shock rearward, out from under the seat, while keeping the rear cantilever system located in the same position as it is on the 121-inch Pro-Ride RUSH.

The “over structure” holding the upper rear shock mount is now significantly longer. This mid-chassis lengthening provided some distinct advantages for the re-packaging of the Pro-Ride system.

Very important was the ability to extend the running boards without creating interference with the shock leverage system.

The execution of the stretched chassis has accomplished this nicely allowing boondockers an effective place to plant their feet when sidehilling or powder hooking.

A side benefit of the Pro-Ride architecture when melded into a 136-inch platform is the sled’s ability to dig into snow before getting hung-up on the running boards.

Since there’s no unnecessary extra running board material extending to the rear of the sled the naked Pro-Ride can now dig deep into fluff and keep the Switchback moving.

We experienced this trait in Togwottee, Montana in January and can verify the Pro-Ride 136 likes deep snow.

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