Snowmobile Product Test: Curve Industries Leading Edge
Andy Swanson
April 16, 2012
The Curve Industries Leading Edge reduces ski darting. Follow a snowmobile that has Curve XS skis with the Curve Industries Leading Edge accessory and you’ll notice quite a groove — or row of snow — has been laid down by those snowmobile skis. We ran this package on our 2011 Arctic Cat F8 LXR demo... Read more »
Replay XD Video Camera System
John Prusak
March 15, 2012
Replay XD Video Camera System I’ve tried different video camera setups in the past — most involving a tangle of wires that ran between cameras, recorders and powerpacks — and I have admired my co-worker’s GoPro setups. I wanted something small, light and easy to use. Enter the Replay XD Video... Read more »
Snowmobile Product Test: BRP Carbon Light Snowmobile Helmet
Andy Swanson
March 12, 2012
I’ve been testing a BRP XP-R Carbon Light Blaze snowmobile helmet this snowmobile season and realized a few great features about it. Lite-Brite: The BRP XP-R Carbon Light Blaze snowmobile helmet is super light and really bright. Bright Orange Color: You can’t miss this helmet’s blazing... Read more »
Avalanche Beacon Buyer’s Guide
Andy Swanson
March 2, 2012
There’s nothing more important for mountain snowmobiling than having an avalanche beacon. The second-most important thing is to know how to use it. All modern beacons are digital and most of them have multiple antennae that cast a triangular pattern so searchers can quickly find the victim. Digital... Read more »
Snowmobile Product Test: Speedwerx Clutch Kit For Arctic Cat Sno Pro 500
February 10, 2012
Speedwerx says a special alloy makes its H5 springs last longer and perform better than conventional springs. A Hypershift clutch kit for the Arctic Cat Sno Pro 500 includes Speedwerx’s exclusive H5 alloy springs for the primary and secondary clutches that the company says offer the benefits of titanium... Read more »
Snowmobile Product Test: Between The Lines Designs Trac-Link
December 15, 2011
Snowmobile trail conditions can change from one hour to the next. Head out for a ride in the morning and groomed trails might be tight and firm, causing sleds to handle well because the skis can really bite. But by early afternoon after traffic and warmer air has loosened the snow pack, handling might... Read more »
Snowmobile Product Test: Heavy Hitter Clutch Weights
December 13, 2011
Heavy Hitter clutch weights ($229/set) allow a tuner to dial in a clutch by placing screws and washers in the arm where it will yield the best performance. Need a little more tip weight to tune top-end engine RPM? If you add the right amount, your sled’s tach will be pegged right where the engine makes... Read more »
Extreme Max – Platinum Series Studs
March 7, 2011
As proponents of studs in snowmobiles, we install the metal picks in most of our sleds each winter, especially the performance models. We’re big advocates for not only better braking performance — safety! — but for sure-footed handling through the woods and rivers, and quicker, more positive acceleration. We... Read more »
OtterBox Commuter Series Protectors
February 7, 2011
I caught hell from a few co-workers and friends last winter when they found out I was testing an OtterBox Commuter Case for my cell phone and planned to run a story about it in Snow Goer. “What business does a phone case have being featured in a snowmobile magazine?” they said. My reasoning was twofold:... Read more »
Fox Factory Evol Upgrade Kit
January 7, 2011
Fox Factory / Evol Upgrade Kit / $350 The Fox Evol Upgrade Kit includes everything required to upgrade a FLOAT or FLOAT 2 air shock into a FLOAT Evol. The kit adds a reservoir to each shock, allowing the air spring to hold more air volume. Extra air capacity makes the shocks more plush and resistant... Read more »
