Here is an interesting solution to a compromise that Ski-Doo Summit riders have been faced with. Even though the longer Summit models (kind of) have a third LinQ position at the tail of the sled, it can ONLY be used with Ski-Doo’s latest version of their LinQ Slim Waterproof... Read more
Best Value in Snowmobiling! Great winter experiences with friends and family don’t have to cost a lot. Riders looking for a comfortable, confident ride down the trail or off the beaten path need look no further than the new Renegade Sport. With its hard-to-miss sweet spot for riding comfort... Read more
INSIDE THE HALL OF FAME: MAN AND MACHINE – By Greg Marier Photos: Wayne Davis, Rick Bates, Christer Dahl, Greg Marier The Man – Tim Bender: One of snowmobile racing’s most successful modified class drivers, Tim Bender raced Yamaha and Polaris snowmobiles at the start of the IFS development... Read more
Ski-Doo’s rMotion X Rear Suspension
Tech Shorts
October 27, 2020
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The current reference point in snowmobile rear suspensions is the rMotion, but the new rMotion X takes the bump absorption and anti-bottoming capabilities of the rMotion to the next level. Every part of the rear suspension has been analyzed and revised to optimize performance in an effort to increase... Read more
One of the popular options in aftermarket skis comes from Curve Industries – the Curve XS. Previously previewed in SnowTech Magazine several years ago, the Curve XS skis continue to gain attention as being one of the preferred replacement skis for those seeking more predictable and precise handling from... Read more
One of the most popular boots ever offered to snowmobilers has been the Adrenaline GTX boot from KLIM. This boot, while seeing redesigns over the years, has been a favorite of riders everywhere simply due to the versatility, comfort, grip and overall performance. While KLIM has offered several other... Read more
Ride Sag and Rear Suspension Preload Settings
Service & Tuning Notes
October 23, 2020
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So we all know we want the rear of the sled to squat some when we hop on it. But many times we don’t really know how much is enough, or how much is too much.
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Magnum Force Ultra Clutch Weights for Ski-Doo 850 Turbo
HOT Products
October 21, 2020
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With a brand new engine package comes brand new opportunities to customize and improve upon the performance. One such opportunity before us is the incredible new 850 Turbo package found in Ski-Doo Summit and FreeRide models this year. With the limited build introduction last winter, performance shops like Starting... Read more
Patriot 650 Engine
Tech Shorts
October 17, 2020
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Outstanding Durability Smooth and Quiet This new engine approached competitor 4 strokes mpg at 25/45 mph. Calibrated to run its best on 87 Octane 10% more power and 14% more torque than the 600 HO 20%+ mpg improvement @ steady state 45mph 50%+ mpg improvement@ steady state 25 mph... Read more
Deep Lug Track Failure
Service & Tuning Notes
October 16, 2020
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As we were riding down the Bill Nichols Trail in the Keweenaw Peninsula the other day, I first noticed a small chunk of track laying in the middle of the trail. It was pretty easy to see the deep lug paddle on the chunk of track as we passed.... Read more