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SEMI-AUTOMATIC RETRACTABLE WHEEL SYSTEM

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Press Release –

Numbering well in excess of 9,000 SKIWHEELZ™ BY ROUSKI™ ALREADY IN USE AROUND THE WORLD, and well over 15 years of history and experience behind them; the newly re-designed models are manufactured and designed by Rouski Inc. and sold exclusively by SkiWheelz.ca throughout Central and Western Canada, The US, and abroad.

THE UNIQUE PATENTED DESIGN is constructed from only the highest grade steel, professionally laser cut and finished with a baked on scratch resistant black enamel coating.

“ENGAGE WHEELS WITH MINIMAL EFFORT” The fully enclosed spring mounted lever on most models, makes the job of engaging the “Wheelz” effortless and requires little or no strain on your part, unlike most other models on the market.

“IT RETRACTS AUTOMATICALLY!” once you get back on the trail. They are the only mechanical wheel in the industry that retracts instantly and automatically when you return to the snow covered trail, eliminating having to get off your machine a second time.

“GO AHEAD, PUSH IT” The quality and care taken in the construction, is the secret behind why SkiWheelz by Rouski Inc. are made to last longer and at higher speeds than any other wheel on the market.

Our wheel is the only one rated at a Max speed of up to 30 km/hr. (19 mph.) SkiWheelz by Rouski dramatically increase the maneuverability of the sled off of snow. They eliminate the strenuous pushing, pulling and maneu vering of sleds into and out of trailers and the unwanted scarring of paved driveways and garage floors with ski and carbide marks. They also extend the life of your skis substantially. Rubber Wheels Guaranteed for Life!*

“ON IN SECONDS”; most models’ installation consist of the removal and replacement of two nuts with one tool (13 mm wrench or “socket”) that literally takes seconds per ski, while other models can be installed with the same tools and a drill in less than two minutes. Simply the fastest installation of all snowmobile wheels on the market.

RATED AS A “MUST HAVE” by the pros & snowmobile enthusiasts. With the ever-changing and unpredictable environmental conditions, one ever knows when a stretch of exposed black top or gravel may come between you and your destination.

Whether it is a gas station, coffee shop, restaurant, hotel, road, crossing, parking lot, or just simply for storage, SkiWheelz and Rouski let you take back the control of where you want to go.

SkiWheelz will fit most current models of the following brands: Arctic Cat, Polaris, Skidoo, & Yamaha

Visit SkiWheelz.ca for more information.

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Grey Bruce Region: Ontario’s Best Kept Secret

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The good looking and fully deodorized SUPERTRAX Staff just concluded what we can honestly say was an amazing two days in Ontario’s Grey Bruce Region.

The region is officially OFSC District #9 but it’s often referred to as the “Bruce”. Let’s say this – this is the best snowmobiling we’ve done this year – including the mountains of Colorado. The snow is feet – many feet – deep.

The trails in the region are groomed like pavement and the scenery is staggering. If you’re suffering from too few miles, too little snow and burned up carbides, point your Snow Bullet west and hone the Bruce.

You can get four or five days of incredible snowmobiling within an hour of Southwestern Ontario. Just 1.0 hour from Kitchener, 1.5 hours from Toronto and the GTA. From Windsor/Detroit about three hours. 3.0 hours from Buffalo.

The lake effect snow here is so deep you are literally riding in tunnels. The grooming quality is 10 out of 10. We rode 200 miles at an easy pace and had maybe 10 miles of bumpy trails.

Oh, by the way, the fields in the more southerly areas are nothing short of amazing. Groomed 20 feet wide, staked and well marked, there is some serious fun to be had when you crest the tops of the hills and roller coaster your way to the bottom. Yahoo!

You can ride out of the Homestead Resort near Durham – Great food, rentals available, truck and trailer parking.

The Days Inn in Owen Sound is right on the trail with all brand name food services and dealers close by.

Want deluxe accommodation for you and the significant other? Go straight to Wiarton and check in at the Water View Resort. Modern, classy, Jacuzzi suites, great food, right on trail.

Oh yeah, this might be Ontario’s best kept secret in the winter of 2007.

Waterview Resort in Wiarton (519)-534-0921
Homestead in Durham. (519) 369-3771

Go to SnowmobileInOntario.com

2007 F Top End Performance Tips

Here’s some stuff we learned about the new Arctic Cat “F”‘s.

F6
MPH: 85-105
RPM: 8000
Fuel: (no premium) 87 Octane only

F8
MPH: 90-110
RPM: 7900
Fuel: (no premium) 87 Octane only

F10
MPH: 95-115
RPM: 7350
Fuel: (no premium) 87 Octane only

• Frame front arm straps (up ½ inch up)
• Dully runner to single (1 to 2 mph w/arm strap up ½”)
• Rear coupler blocks in lowest position (improves traction)
• Low windshield 2-3 mph faster than mid and 5-6 mph faster than tall
• Additional Idler wheels in frame 2-5 mph (based on snow conditions) saves on hifax
• 96 studs (minimum) is recommended to stop track spinning at low, mid and top speeds in marginal traction conditions (huge difference in acceleration)
• 2 gram heavier drive clutch weights may improve speed in a straight hard flat drag condition, but will generally pull down bad in deeper snow

Update Bulletin

ECU update eliminates 5500 rpm lean spot also improves backfiring & exhaust flame up.

Misc. related Specs

• Ck belt alignment and deflection adjust to spec
• Ck track tension and adjust to spec.
• Confirm 12 oz lube in gear case.
• Confirm exhaust valve cable length

Caravan Canada Has You Covered

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FIRST IMPRESSION: Polaris IQ 700 Dragon

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Here’s a light rundown of our impressions on the 2007 sleds we’ve been racking miles on this winter.

There isn’t anything sweeter than a modern-day Indy. The 700 Dragon captures eveything we could dream from the IQ chassis and more.

This CFI mill rips, producing serious grunt when you lead-thumb it. The odd burble both the 600 and 700 CFI mills produce when the second injector hits is smoothed by tipping-in progressively.

Although not as smooth as an SDI Ski-Doo, the CFI’s hauls donkey way, way harder.

We were wondering if Walker Evans shocks would ever be shipped from Roseau with a plush valve code. These are perfect and are easy to adjust and come set up like a ditch banger should be: reasonably plush at low settings with firmness just a few clicker turns away.

Overall appearance of the Dragon is flat out cool. The black windshield looks mean paired with the black hood and EuroCal bloodshot embossed eyes.

Our only gripe is the triangular foam wedge called the seat. It can be somewhat intrusive on the loins after a long ride.

FIRST IMPRESSION: Yamaha Attak GT:

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Here’s a light rundown of our impressions on the 2007 sleds we’ve been racking miles on this winter.

Our expectations for this sled were admittedly high and the new Attak GT has completely exceeded them. It exudes quality, performs impressively and rides like the Pillsbury Dough Boy is strapped inside the skid.

The electric adjustable Ohlins rear shock is responsive to on-the-fly tweaks while its front SOQI clickers are great for dialing in bump and handling response.

Also, we think the Attak may be the prettiest piece we’ve ever laid eyes on – but that’s just our personal feeling.

A 136-inch footprint lets the track get up and run hard on Kevlar Lake while bridging moguls in a way only a crossover sled can.

Its 150 4-stroke ponies are more than adequate for either lake honing or brisk trail carving and, get this, the Attak has as much and more under thumb than the new 1000 Cats.

Economy appears as good as last year’s Apex 121, regularly over 18mpg.

POLL RESULTS

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See the results of our last poll which asked you if the late arriving snow this winter has caused you to:

50.52% – Make no changes in riding or purchase plans. (196 votes)
23.20% – Refurb my old sled in lieu of buying a new one. (90 votes)
14.43% – Wait until next year to make a new sled purchase. (56 votes)
09.79% – Get out of the sport. (38 votes)
02.06% – Cancel an order for a new snowmobile. (8 votes)

Scroll down and cast your vote in our latest poll.

Question:

My next sled will have:

1. More horsepower.
2. Less horsepower.
3. Same as I’m riding now.
4. Same, but cleanest emissions possible.

Young New Brunswick Sledders May be Out of Luck

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Exclusive Report By Kent Lester

New legislation completely banning riders under the age of fourteen from using snowmobiles, ATVs and dirt bikes in New Brunswick went before Provincial Parliament on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 for its second reading.

There’s much anger from the public on this issue and although the opposition (Conservative) stands firmly against it as presented, the Liberal Government is railroading ahead with the legislation.

There are already demonstrations being organized and the thousands of parents and enthusiasts in the province, especially those with children who ride with the family, are clearly upset that the Liberals have moved ahead without thought or consultation from the many trail volunteers and powersport users throughout New Brunswick.

Similar legislation has been passed in Nova Scotia and has netted a 30 percent drop in ATV sales there. Also, ten powersport dealers have folded in the wake of this shallow and short term thinking.

It’s interesting that the so-called experts who drafted this proposal have not suggested mandatory driver education, supervision or the legislated use of age appropriate off-road vehicles. Doesn’t sound like they’re really all that interested in the safety of children, does it?

A better proposal would be that young riders up to age twelve would require adult supervision and mandatory safety training for all kids up to age fourteen who then could be granted off-road licences once they qualify. Seems like a much more democratic way of doing things to us.

Canada is still a democracy isn’t it? I’ll guarantee the clubs and volunteers would have been glad to participate in this if anyone had asked.

If you’re fried with government on this issue, check out LetThemRide.ca and start hassling those deep thinkers the province elected.

Press Correction From WPSA

CORRECTION: The February 18th WPSA release from Valcourt erroneously identified Brett Turcotte has having won the Semi-Pro Stock final. Turcotte actually won the Semi-Pro OPEN final. We apologize for any confusion this might have caused. A corrected version of the release follows.

GULLA AND MORGAN NET PRO SNOCROSS VICTORIES AT VALCOURT

Press Release –

TJ Gulla and Blair Morgan won the Pro portions of Sunday’s WPSA PowerSports Snowmobile Tour Ski-Doo Grand Prix de Valcourt. The pair were competing as part of the two-day event being held at the Circuit Yvon Duhamel.

Gulla (No. 44 Pirtek/Polaris) won his first Pro Stock race of the season, and netted his second victory overall this season. DJ Eckstrom (No. 25 AMSOIL/Polaris) broke out of an early-season slump to finish second, ahead of Carl Schubitzke (No. 6 Speedwerx/Arctic Cat). Both recorded their first Pro Stock podium finishes of the season.

Morgan (No. 7c Blair Morgan Racing/Ski-Doo) gave the hometown crowd something to cheer about as he rode Ski-Doo’s newest racing sled to victory in the Pro Open final. The winning run marked the 11-time WPSA titleholder’s first victory of the season. Ross Martin (No. 837 Judnick Motorsports/Polaris) was second, ahead of French Canadian second-year Pro rider Mathieu Morin (No. 27 XPS/Ski-Doo).

Martin continues to hold the lead in both the Pro Open and Pro Stock Riders’ Championship standings.

Chris Kafka (No. 991 Pirtek/Polaris) won his second consecutive Semi-Pro race, taking first in the Semi-Pro Stock final, ahead of Katejun Coonishish (No. 101 Warnert Racing/Ski-Doo) and Mathew Piche (No. 518 Speedwerx/Arctic Cat).

Brett Turcotte (No. 196 Blair Morgan Racing/Ski-Doo) finished first in the Semi-Pro Open final, followed by Andrew Johnstad (No. 255 Avalanche Racing/Polaris) and Dan Ebert (No. 602 Speedwerx/Arctic Cat).

Coonishish continues to hold the lead in the Semi-Pro Open standings, while Ebert holds the top spot in Semi-Pro Stock points.

The next race for the PowerSports Snowmobile Tour, the double national Eagle River Snocross National, is scheduled for this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Eagle River Derby Track in Wisconsin.