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Polaris has always offered a complete line of innovative, well-designed OEM snowmobile accessories. They have also gone above and beyond in forming partnerships that add to their wide range of accessories. Polaris has become well known for seeking out high-quality accessories that complement their OEM products. They evaluate and test potential new entries into their […]
Recently my colleague Denis Lavoie has offered several articles documenting and remembering long gone snowmobile manufacturers and historic snowmobiles of the past. It seems like a great time for a throwback to a heartwarming experience I wrote about back in 2017. I hope that you enjoy it and recall your own special memories. Thanks Grampy! […]
Today’s accessory highlight focusses on Polaris’ Lock & Ride Flex waterproof bag. Find it on their online shop by clicking here. With the support of Polaris’ PGA team, a particular emphasis on many of my Polaris Long Term Trials has always been their available Lock & Ride storage options. I’ve experienced almost all available Lock […]
No glitz, definitely no glamour. It’s not about me; it’s always about the ride. First 1,000 Km With the 2026 650 INDY VR1 Dynamix Typically, I’m well past the first service when I become confident in my long-term trial impressions. I’ve always said that I’m a little slow and like to be certain of my […]
As the calendar got closer to the first planned rides of my season, my anticipation grew, as did more than a little anxiety. Getting close to Christmas, my new ride had not yet arrived. Not panic, but concern was definitely in the increasingly snowy air. But then, the all-important call came from Laquerre’s Power Sports. Peace and […]
FXR Recon Heated Gloves Review: The Real Deal for Snowmobilers Get excited, because I am! If you are, like me, endlessly searching for your perfect pair of snowmobiling gloves, this text is for you! For over 40 years, and 140,000+ miles, I’ve tried all types of gloves, mittens, and claws with and without liners, as […]
It’s true! Another quality product from BiteHarder Over the past 10+ years, thousands of snowmobilers have come to know the BiteHarder brand as offering, well thought out, quality-built tools and products. Better traction performance from their original and professional series of carbide runner and stud sharpening tools or increased rider visibility offered by a full […]
A great snowmobile season may end like the photo above. But for Polaris SnowCheck customers, the excitement and anticipation begin with a computer-generated photo of what is to come. For the “soon to come” snowmobile season, I’m proud to present the 2026 SledMagazine.com Polaris Indy VR1 that I will be experiencing, for what is certain to […]
Over the years, I have made significant efforts to report on a variety of models and motors. I have experienced both personal satisfaction highs and some lows. 2025 was extremely high, possibly the highest satisfaction experienced in any previous trial. That says a lot! The Goal The main focus of this year’s long-term trial of […]
