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GET YOUR TANKS TOPPED UP. THE SEASON IS ABOUT TO START!

you’re anything like me, you’re anxious for the winter to hit. Sled season is almost here, and there’s no time like the present to gear up and start spending a little more time in the garage. We’ve already been organizing our gear, and to be honest, I can’t wait for the sweet smell of race fuel. all te eratures a e set in and field e ents and s a s are the talk of the shop these days. These are great places to start tackling your season’s hit list. Sometimes it’s the only place that you can get your old parts and collectables, or great deals and bargains on the items you’ve been looking for. Of course we were again at Haydays in Minnesota for the yearly brew ha-ha. Temps were gold, dust was at a minimum and deals were had. Outdoor events such as Burl’s Creek and Haydays can be a tough visit when you have to factor in the weather. Don’t worry if you missed the above swaps, you can still get an old time swap in at the SLEDARAMA Snowmobile Show, Swap Meet and Show & Shine in November. This swap has grown and is continuing to grow and is only snowmobiles. The “Grass Roots of Sledding”. Last year on the Saturday before the show, a half-inch of snow fell. It put some in to their winter coats, and others in the mood to sled. Everything was melted by 10am and there was a huge turnout. Sledarama is set for Sunday November 18, 2018, gates open at 8:30am. Visit sledarama.ca for more information.

Our next stop on the way to the snow season is the 31st Annual Toronto International Snowmobile, ATV & Powersports Show, and October 19-21, 2018. This is the Worlds Largest Show of its kind, a true Powersports enthusiasts fantasy weekend. Everything in snowmobiling and ATVing all under one roof. If you’re needing anything for the upcoming season this is the easiest place to get it. From a new ride to a tow vehicle, to seeing the latest and greats products the industry has to offer. All the brand new 2019’s will be on display, it’s where you find out what’s new and what on sale! Manufacturers, distributors and dealer displays, even more tourism destinations, vintage snowmobiles and clubs, race teams, Snowcross, ice drags, grass drags and vintage racing… it’s the show you can’t miss. There’s even a huge Used Market, and let’s be honest, no one wants to drag their sled home on Sunday night.. deals are everywhere. NEW THIS YEAR is the One Day SUNDAY SWAP in hall 3, swappers will set up in the crisp early hours on Sunday morning and a sea of vintage gold will be on display at the show. The Ulitmax Live freestyle show has new headliners such as; Brett Turcotte, Brody Wilson, Scott Murray, and London’s Kassie Boone. Gearing up for the season couldn’t be any easier, and the parking is free! For more information visit torontosnowmobileatvshow.com

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WITH FUTURE IN DOUBT, 01 IRON DOG RACE IS BACK ON When the Iron Dog Board of Directors met this past summer, the fate of the long-standing cross-country race across the rugged las an us as in eo ard . u ors of cancellation or at t e er least te oraril sus endin t e race until additional finances could be secured seemed at the time to be a very real possibility. But at a follow-up meeting in late August, the board voted unanimously to resume the race. According to Iron Dog President Jeff Johnson the race costs more than $400,000 to put on each year. But thanks to sponsors who came on board this summer, and a commitment by more than 50 racers who said they want to be in the race this year, the race is back on for 2019. The board is also looking at adding more board members to help run the race and hiring a new executive director. While the race will stay relatively the same, some aspects will change. “More than likely we’ll not hold the ceremonial start in downtown Anchorage,” Johnson said. “We can spend our money in better places. The parking and maneuvering downtown wasn’t working out. We had a great turn out in Big Lake (last year) so we’ll just do other things there.” For more details on the race, changes in store, register or sponsor support, visit www.irondog.org

FXR LAUNCHES 2019 SNOW COLLECTION In the relentless pursuit of continuous improvements and keeping with the same passion for over 20 years which stays true to the bold styles that makes FXR who they are today, FXR has launched their 2019 Snow collection. Developed with performance and versatility in mind, this collection represents the blood, sweat and tears from a massive global team of designers, technical product specialists, manufacturers, test riders, racers, and ambassadors that are all dedicated to making sure every rider has the best experience on snow! To check out the complete 2019 Snow collection head over to fxrracing. com and enjoy!

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MORE COLOR FOR THE TASTY MEAT TEAM

With the dog days of summer behind us and the dust of Hay Days settled, snocross chatter and announcements have started to heat up. Other than Tucker Hibbert’s retirement announcement this past spring, buzz of impending rule changes, dri er s a s and tea s uf es have been quiet. However, our favorite meat snack race team Judnick Motorsports sent us an update with talk of bolstered support from Klim and more color pop to their rather mundane all black motif from year’s past. This is likely just the start of plenty more snocross chatter as the countdown to Duluth nears.

CURVE INDUSTRIES BRINGS IT ALL HOME

The crew from Curve recently announced they will be bringing all manufacturing capabilities in-house to their Waterville, New York facility. The move will allow the company to have better control over the process, bring products to market faster and greatly expanded their ability to develop new products. Paris Compression Molding Company will be the in-house manufacturer and will produce Curve Industries’ products as well UHMW products for other businesses. The company is considered to be at the forefront of the UHMW compression molding business.

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CAT ALPHA ONE NOW AVAILABLE IN SIX-HUNDO SIZE

Per usual, the Arctic Cat booth was the place to be this past Hay Days. The local maker not only unveiled two new race sleds, but they also pulled the sheets of an all-new series l a ne. utfitted it a trac it 3” paddles, the sled sports the same ProClimb chassis and other bits of goodness found on its bigger 800-cube sibling. However, this one will be powered by the potent and efficient orse o er series en ine. A new color scheme was also part of the mix and may we add, is the best looking Alpha to date. Quantities will be limited and if spring order sales are any indication, these will sell fast!

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If you haven’t taken the time to check out the new website from our pals at C&A Pro, now is the time. They have dramatically improved the site and you now have the ability to custom build your skis and see your color choices in action; get tech tips and answers to frequently asked questions; and learn more about some of the company’s brand ambassadors through a new sponsored rider section. The company now also accepts PayPal and PayPal Credit, making it even easier to get the ski of your choice before the snow hits.

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WINTER POISED TO RETURN WITH A VEGEANCE

If you’re over the sweltering heat and humidity that’s blanketed much of the country this summer, get ready for a rough winter. According to the Famers’ Almanac, the forthcoming winter season will be colder-than-normal with periods of “teeth-chattering” cold and best of all – the snow is predicted to be plentiful. The prediction further tells us the Northeast will be “cold and white” and the Midwest will have plentiful snowfall for most of the season. According to editor Peter Geiger, the company’s time-tested, long-range formula is pointing to ards a er lon cold and sno filled inter.

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DROPS NEW 129-INCHER ARO

Seems track length is becoming a very particular thing. Just a few inches can make all the difference and can deliver ideal alance ust ri t traction or o ti u otation. is o e ent isn’t just limited to traditional snowmobiles either. The crew at Timbersled experienced similar performance attributes which is why they have just announced the release of the new Timbersled ARO 129 LE for the upcoming season. The length should give riders the easy to maneuver capabilities of a 120 ut ser es u ore otation. e sno i e ill feature a new 129” Traverse track, longer rails, extended side panels and a new tunnel top that serves up expanded cargo space. The buggy will come dipped in Titanium Matte Metallic, has colormatched accoutrements and will feature the Traverse Ski 2.0 up front with its tri-keel shape.

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NEW RACE SEASON, SAME VENUES FOR ISOC 2019

e finall ot a loo at t e uc antici ated race sc edule for t e I Championship Snocross series for 2019. With Tucker retired, the anticipation for the new season seems to have new vigor as nearly every top pro approaches the season with a renewed sense of optimism. The venues and order will be a repeat of last winter, with the legendary Duluth National event kicking things off on the American Thanksgiving weekend in Duluth, Minnesota.

NOV 23-25 – Duluth, Minnesota DEC 7-8 – Jackson, Wyoming JAN 4-5 – Shakopee, Minnesota JAN 25-26 – Deadwood, South Dakota FEB 1-2 – Mt. Pleasant, Michigan FEB 22-23 – Salamanca, New York MAR 8-9 – Dubuque, Iowa MAR 15-17 – Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

RED WHITE 11 AND YOU Those sissy boys from the NFL can’t hold a candle to the patriotic pride you’ll feel when you pop for the all-new Patriot F3 lid from the kids at Klim. Decked out in stars and stripes with inlaid “In God We Trust” this will likely be the most wanted helmet on snow this winter. Don’t go taking a knee, see your local Klim dealer today to get yours before they’re gone.

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12 PUT TUCKER ON YOUR BACK WITH NEW RIDE COLLECTION

It was an incredible ride…no other snocross racer in the world has amassed as many wins, championships, and accomplishments than number 68. In short, Tucker Hibbert has likely created a record that will never be bested. While his familiar black and green Monster Cat won’t be on the line this winter, or more appropriately atop the box in the winner’s circle, you can still celebrate his accomplishments with a new Incredible Ride Collection of gear. “Since I announced my retirement from snocross, I’ve been looking back on my career and thinking about what an incredible ride it’s been,” Hibbert said. “A lot of people played a role in my racing, including Team 68 fans. They cheered for me during so many race wins, gold medals and championships. They’re a part of my racing history and I hope they’ll be excited about this new line-up I created for them.” Offerings include t-shirts, hats, pins, mugs and more. To get yours visit his online store at tuckerstore. mybigcommerce.com

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The unedited version of the video was long, disturbing and in some ways changed the landscape of music videos from that point forward. When Metallica released the long-awaited follow-up to Master of Puppets, mainstream audiences were just starting to catch-on to the energy and intoxicating music they were producing. The album ‘Justice for All’ transformed the and to ainstrea stars and t e sin le ne as t eir first top 40 single in the United States, and also earned the band a Grammy in 1990. Hardcore fans deem ‘Justice’ as the band’s “last pure album” before “selling out” with their follow-up selftitled album often, referred to as the ‘Black Album’.

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We suspect most young whipper-snappers will view the new l a ne onorail rear sus ension as an industr first. And while we certainly give Arctic Cat credit for rethinking the modern slide-rail design for deep snow applications, t is isn t t e first ti e a sin le rail as een e lo ed in a snowmobile. In 1972, the Alouette Villain also featured a monorail design. It was developed for racing, and while it wasn’t very successful in ovals, it proved to be a very formidable grass dragger.

SKI-DOO ALPINE

The Alpine hasn’t been the only single ski snowmobile in the industry, but it’s quite likely the most well-known and successful. The Alpine was Ski-Doo’s workhorse sled and enjoyed a spot in the line-up for 32 years, ending in 1995. The original Alpine was called the RD8, an acronym standing for Rotax Dual 8-horsepower. The dual referred to the dual track design of the later named Alpine, and the single ski was employed to reduce the chances of the sled getting hung-up on branches or brush while working off-trail.

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It ill li el e ie ed as one of t e ost si nificant developments in snowmobile design in the past 10-years. The single beam rear suspension known as the Alpha-One is poised to forever change how we ride a snowmobile off-trail, and has given Arctic Cat a homerun blast in dealerships across the Snowbelt. The Alpha One serves up intuitive control, less effort, reduced snow load and a dramatically lighter design…and it’s only year one. Alert the ride clinic instructors - wrong foot forward on both sides of the tunnel could very well be a thing of the past.

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If you’ve ever ridden with one knee on the seat and a scarf partially sucked into the intake horn, then you know all about the original one-piece snowmobile suit. Adorned it atc es a as buckle around your waist, and smelling as if you had a two-stroke exhaust party in your pants, the onepiece was synonymous with snowmobiling in the 1970s. Today, clothing manufacturers have ushered in the return of the onesie; this time being brighter, warmer and more comfortable than the original.

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lawn ornaments The fever for Lawn Ornaments has never been stronger as your submissions keep filling up our inbox. From rusted and forgotten buggies behind the garage, to those purt-near-mint, center-of-the-lawn, almost modern rides just waiting for first snow, we want to see the lawn ornaments in your neck of the snowbelt. Snap a photo and send it in. If your photo is selected and published, you will receive a freshly screened OSM #RunsOnSpray t-shirt. Email your pics to info@osmmag.com. Remember, curb appeal is nice… snowmobiles are better.

We found this Alpin and couldn’t believe that someone left this fine buggy outside. We couldn’t help but notice the aftermarket ski skin…. or the bunny by the rear bumper!

Like a pack of rabid pit bulls protecting their yard, these RXLs are here for business!

Even when this sled was brand new in ‘88, the 340cc was never known to ‘throttle out of anything’. Buuuuurrrrrp Throttle out! Submitted by David Zahn

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Let’s give a shout out to James Cole for capturing the mood so perfectly with these sweet finds. A mint collection of 600cc Arctic Cats and Ski-doo’s from the early 2000s look like they are slowly being parted out…We’re positive James’s better half is enjoying seeing any progress.

Looks like this Moto-ski was parked at the end of the winter, long forgotten and left behind for another summer… lets draw our attention to the car with numbers in the background, yet again, stored for another winter. Stay classy Mr. Jason Watts, stay classy.

Here’s a guy that loved his sled so much he turned it into a wheelbarrow. It’s in transition right now with the skis removed awaiting the wheel installation. We have two suggestions for this yard waste moving tool. Remove the spare belt as that looks like it could fetch you a few extra bucks, and load the sticks after you’ve installed the tire.

This has lawn ornament written all over it. On display in such a manner, how could we not publish this beaut? Jason will receive this issues artistic award from shooting this fantastic ornament behind the dog trees. As we’ve heard before, “shooting behind trees is artistic man”. Enjoy the shirt!

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Dave Wahl Wahl Bros

My life has pretty much evolved around snowmobile racing since the 70’s so there really hasn’t been much time for the trail. It’s hard to narrow down to four machines that really stand out to me, but these are ones that are memorable, and I own with the exception of the John Deere. Lots of great snowmobiling memories!

1974 John Deere 295 S e first ac ine t at I raced consistentl as a unior as a o n eere . is was a fast machine, 40 plus HP with dual Mikuni’s and handling that was far from ideal. It had the laid back steering post/bars that made it more like steering a boat than a snowmobile. The machine had a slide rail suspension with a cleated track. The cleats had offset notches in them so the impending cleat breakage was pre-planned. Made for a pretty light machine of mostly aluminum construction, it even had aluminum skis. Riding this really made me wish I had a 340 S knowing I’d win all the races if I just had one of them!

1988 Ski-Doo Twin Track Life on the racetrack got a lot easier when I made the switch from a single track machine to the 1988 Ski-Doo Twin Track. It had the same 340cc Rotax but instead of burping the throttle with a front end push, you just put it to the bars. A cable from the steering post connected to a Can-Am motorcycle friction clutch disengaged the inside track when turning and lots of throttle made it turn. The A-frame suspension offered consistent front end ite fro t e start to finis . in rac ac ines ere reat in t e corner ut ou reall needed a deat ri on it fro t e a an to corner entr . est racin memories were on this type of machine!

1982 Ski-Doo Elite The 1982 Ski-Doo Elite was mint. This machine was a real cruiser having an electric start, reverse, stereo and a powerful type 454 liquid cooled Rotax. Black in color with gold pinstriping makes for great styling. It has dual 15” wide tracks that’ll go through almost anything. If you did get stuc o efull ou could find a o ardier to ull ou out. nsure of top speed but 35 MPH is plenty fast with the leaf spring front suspension. Stylish and functional!

1963 Snow-Trac ST-4 The 1963 Snow-Trac ST-4, another twin track machine but of a much different type. My life has for sure slowed down now with 15 MPH being a good safe speed and less chance of spilling your favorite beverage. Seating six se i co forta l is a terrific ac ine for tourin t e nort ern s a s it not much chance of getting stuck. Powered by a Volkswagen air-cooled engine with a 4-speed transmission connected to two large clutches they called “variators”. This allows it to be steered with a steering wheel, when turning the track slows down on one side and speeds up on the other not pulling the engine down. Made in Sweden by Aktiv and distributed by Arctic Enterprises in the 70’s. Good times…

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HIS, HERS AND THE GOAT WOOHA! Another Hay Days is in the books and if you weren’t thinking sleds, you are now! If for some reason you’re reading this issue of OSM and you haven’t heard of Hay Days, you best book a trip out to Minnesota next September because it is a snowmobile concoction that you must try at least once. It’s so good, I haven’t missed a a a s since er first one en I was only 8 years old! This year was one that I will especially remember because after not having the time to explore the swap for the past several years, this is the year I finally ade ti e to o find e so e treasures. I only had a little over an hour to visit the swap, which means I barely made a dent, but even in that short span I found 2 new microwaves in boxes; the same 1987 four-wheeler I grew up riding as a kid; Santa Claus; and multiple 1993 XLT Specials which still give me goose bumps! My goal for the future is to make a full lap through the swap because you can’t wait to see what’s next! One row ou ill find a ona isa and t e ne t ro ou find is and ers toilet seats It s fun overload!

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Just look at those studs… in Kyle’s hands ladies!

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LEVI LAVALLEE With the greatest snocross racer of all time!

Pumped on this gift from FXR, for being on the cover of their catalog.

How can you pass on “His” & “Hers” for only $2 a piece?!

Another fun adventure this year was my run in with the GOAT. I really wanted to get a picture with him, but I wasn’t sure if he was going to Ram me with his head or with his truck! ;) After much thought, I finally decided that my safest play was to come out of the closet with my “super fan” shirt. It worked! Thank goodness it did because after seeing him in those white lightning “retirement shoes”, I know for sure I wouldn’t have been able to outrun him if he started charging me! LOL It was great catching up with Tucker and Mandi, and I wish them the best as they start a new chapter in their lives. They say Hay Days is the “Official Kick Off to Winter”, and it sure does get a person excited for snow season. We have lows in the 30s coming in the 7-day forecast, which has me grinning. But before that, we have 80s tomorrow, and the lake is calling. Time to go turn lemons into lemonade. – Levi

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You know Tucker Hibbert is a big deal when even your uncle has a 68 pin.

I never thought to buy my appliances at Hay Days.

Another rip before it’s hibernation time for watersports.

The crew at FXR had the best cornhole game ever!

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TO MOD OR NOT TO MOD…

t’s getting to be that time of year when people are starting to get crazy about their sleds! Whether you have a new sled on its way, or your pride and joy is staring back at you in your shop, visions of the next new add-on consumes many people’s thoughts. I question I get asked a lot is, “What’s the first thing I should do to my sled?” This is a tough one for me to answer. As many of you know I love building lightweight, super sleds! It’s something that I thoroughly enjoy, and I’ve learned a ton from these builds, both on and off of the snow. However, in my opinion the new mountain sleds coming out these days are definitely more capable than most of the riders that are riding them. So, my answer in many cases starts with this approach: There’s no amount of money you can put into your machine that is going to make you a better rider. So, rather than initially spending money to make your machine better, why wouldn’t you spend that money to make YOU better? This leads me into talking about what we actually do here at Burandt’s Backcountry Adventure. Investing a little money into improving your skillset as a rider, (which, by the way, you’ll be able to take with you forever) will help you maximize your time on the snow, and enable you to get the most out of your ac ine et er it s stoc or odified. Too many times, I have customers show up on their completely modded out sleds, that still struggle with basic mountain riding techniques. In some cases, the modifications they made, actually made their sled harder to ride, not easier. As more and more riders are venturing off trail and or heading out to experience mountain riding, the single most important thing to focus on is rider technique! Our main focus at Burandt’s Backcountry Adventure, during the 3 days our riders are with us on the mountain, is teaching them how to let the sled do the work versus the rider doing the work. Most riders are selftaught, which leads to developing bad habits and working harder on the snow than need be.

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For all you readers out there who follow me on any of my social media outlets, you see that a lot of my posts are fun tree lines on turbo’d sleds, doing gnarly things in the backcountry. Now, while these are things I really enjoy, it’s not what my typical day at work looks like. Most of my days on the snow are actually spent riding stock sleds and pushing people’s riding skills, all while teaching them key techniques to help them master off trail riding. Here’s how it typically goes for our clients over their 3 days at Burandt’s Backcountry Adventure: Day 1: e first da on t e sno is seein where the skillset is for each rider in the group, and then focusing on breaking their bad habits, while incorporating new and proper techniques to make getting on edge and staying on edge easier on terrain ranging from open hillsides to gnarly treed slopes, depending on their skill set. At the end of day, we often hear the comment, “I thought I was doing it right and I clearly was not.” Day 2: On Day two, our riders are working on incorporating the techniques we learned the previous day, into their new way of riding, versus reverting back to their old habits. It’s important for them, in a pressure situation, to do what we are teaching, instead of what they used to do. A couple of examples of this is to rely on proper technique to go across a sidehill versus speed; ride with a finger on the brake at ALL times, be on edge more than you think, and eyes up is a big one, and asking yourself as you’re riding, if it feels hard, what are you doing wrong? When everything comes into place, riding should be easy with little to no effort. Day 3: This is my favorite day! On day three the riders in our groups are doing things they never thought they would do on a sled, and going places they never thought possible. Gone are the bad habits, and gained is the ability to have absolute control of their machine. Slow and in control is key, and having a plan B are all things that are becoming second nature now. One of the most rewarding parts about my job is seeing progression from my riders. It’s so awesome! So, am I telling you not to buy goodies for your snowmobile? Of course not! There are actually several products out there I use that will help make your riding experience better. But before you go all out on your sled, it might be worth it to ask yourself this, “Can I outride my stock machine the way it is?” If the answer is no, it might be time to look me up for an adventure of a lifetime, in Colorado, BC or Chile! Let it snow! Chris Burandt www.chrisburandt.com TORONTO SNOWMOBILE, ATV & POWERSPORTS SHOW • OCT 19-21, 2018 • TORONTO INTERNATIONAL CENTRE • www.torontosnowmobileatvshow.com

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turns out that 2018 has become the year to pay tribute to the legendary daredevil Evel Knievel. Despite it being more than 10-years after his death, (Evel died on November 30, 2007) the resurgence of the legendary motorcycle stunt man is due, in large part, to the History Channel’s live broadcast of Evel Live, a recreation of three of Evel’s most historic jumps, performed by Nitro Circus ring leader Travis Pastrana. The jumps included the famed Caesars Fountain jump in 1967; the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum jump from 1973, where he soared over 50 cars; and the 1975 King’s Island, Ohio jump over 14 busses. Travis nailed all three recreated jumps, but things were much different when Evel attempted them nearly 50-years prior.

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In fact, it was the Caesars Palace jump that Evel failed to land that helped jump start his daredevil career. To this day, the footage of Knievel crashing at nearly 90mph and tumbling head-overheels will make grown men cringe. Evel crushed his pelvis, broke his left hip, right ankle, hands and wrist. He also suffered a concussion that put him in the hospital, and in a coma for nearly a month. Yet, it was this jump that prompted television promoters to stage other jumps for Evel, which eventually led to the 90-minute CBS live broadcast special Evel

nie el s eat efiers in . Robert Craig Knievel was born on October 17, 1938 in Butte, Montana. He was raised primarily by his grandparents Ignatius “Iggy” and Emma, and the big sky state would be his home throughout much of his career. e eat efiers s o as t e first time Evel was given the opportunity to host and perform stunts on his own show. The feature stunt had Evel jumping the distance of 90-feet, over a salt ater tan filled it reat white sharks. In addition, several other

Born in Butte, Montana, Robert Craig Knievel went by the name Evel and used the unusual spelling as he didn’t want people to think he was actually evil.

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up-and-coming daredevils would be performing stunts, and one of them was Ron Phillips, a trusted member of Evel’s crew and also a Butte, Montana native. Ron was tapped by Evel (and also paid $25,000) to perform a snowmobile distance jump in Chicago. Unlike Evel, who didn’t necessarily care for snowmobiles, and considered them noisy, smoky machines that scared wildlife, Ron had a long history of racing snowmobiles. He competed throughout the northwest, and traveled as far east as New York where he raced in the

Known for his motorcycle jumps, the orange painted Ski-Doo RV is the only known snowmobile that Evel ever owned.

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Weedsport World Championships. In addition to oval racing, he also raced a handful of cross-country races during his 9-year career. The 1975 Ski-Doo TNT RV used for the jump was originally purchased by Evel in Butte, Montana. The sled was equipped with a handful of tweaks for the jump, including different handlebars and a few engine mods. Always the promoter, Evel contacted Ski-Doo and began negotiations with t e for t e eat efiers s o . Ski-Doo offered Evel $10,000 to use the sled for the show. Evel scoffed at the offer, and countered with a more

robust $1 million counter-offer. Ski-Doo immediately declined. With that, Evel had the sled stripped of all decals (the 245RV decal now on the tunnel was added at a later date) and had the hood painted orange by a local Butte body shop. As fate would have it, Evel never performed his shark tank jump, instead crashing during a rehearsal run for the jump and breaking both of his arms. The stunt turned out to be Evel’s last motorcycle jump. However, the show did go on and Ron Phillips performed the snowmobile jump with mixed results. The sled launched nearly straight up from the ramp and tail landed with brutal

force, knocking Ron unconscious and delivering a spinal injury that never allowed him to ride a snowmobile again. After the jump, the sled was brought back to Butte, and was given to one of Evel’s relatives. They put the sled up for sale, and Dave Quick from Anaconda, Montana purchased the sled and rode it over the course of the next two winters. In 1979, Dave traded the sled to Maurice Eddie of Kalispel, Montana for a 1941 Plymouth 4-door. The sled remained in Eddie’s possession until 2001, when it was sold twice in one year and ended up in the hands of Jerry Kienbaum. In Jerry’s possession, the sled resurfaced on a few occasions, coming “home” to Butte for the town’s annual Evel Knievel Day’s summer celebration. Most recently, the Gottschalk family from Kimball, Minnesota purchased the sled to add to their fast growing and vast snowmobile museum collection. Scott and his sons Trevor and Travis have dived headlong into the vintage and antique snowmobile hobby after spending years collecting John Deere tractors and associated memorabilia. According to Scott, despite having some incredibly rare and desirable race sleds, the Evel Knievel Special is easily his favorite.

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STRONGER, TOUGHER, AND MORE POWERFUL, THE NEW 850 PATRIOT® IS THE TALK OF THE UPCOMING WINTER SEASON. The anticipation for this

JIM BARCZAK,

Polaris Senior Design Engineer (pictured) and Ricky Jaeger, Platform Manager for Snowmobile Powertrain, were our personal guides when we visit the Polaris assembly plant this fall.

motor from Polaris faithful is off-the-charts, and t ousands a e onied u to e first on the snow with the new big block rocker. With more than 500-miles on an early build version last winter, we can’t blame them. The new motor is smoother, pulls harder, revs quicker and legs-out with even more speed. But there’s more to the new domestic twin than just power and torque. After getting an exclusive look inside the Polaris engine manufacturing facility in sceola isconsin our confidence for rock-solid reliability is higher than ever. Each component and fastener is recorded and ated to a s ecific en ine e er ste in the assembly is checked and doublechecked; and the sound of a new engine coming to life just minutes after the last bolt is secured was music to our ears.

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The center drive water pump arrives in Osceola as an assembled sub-component. Here it’s installed into the crankcase and secured with a snap ring.

Every Patriot starts life with the en ine identification in sta ed into the crankcase.

3 4 Once the cross-shaft is in place, the impeller is installed. e i o design of the impeller ensures the big-pony 850 stays cool in the most demanding conditions.

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The new crankshaft arrives in special crates which cradle the all-new design. With a larger clutch taper for durability, the crank is visually robust, but is designed for low-inertia, with the weight kept near the center of the crank, in order to create the quick-to-rev nature we’ve come to love and expect from Polaris engines.

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Prior to installation, every crank is measured for “runout” to ensure it meets strict tolerances. We soon learned checking and double-checking is part of the assembly process at every station.

What quickly becomes apparent with the new engine is that Polaris engineers wanted to make sure they put the “beef” in areas where it mattered most. This massive PTO crank bearing is visual testament to this.

7 With the crank ready for installation, the case halves are prepared for assembly. Sealant is applied with a robotic arm that precisely positions the sealant in just the right location and quantity for an optimum seal.

8 The center gear which drives the water pump features an oiler integrated into the case for long-lasting durability. As an extra measure of “building it right”, the cavity is pre-oiled prior to assembly to avoid potential damage during initial start-up.

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10 With the crank lowered into the case t e fit ent is checked again, prior to the case halves being mated and secured.

With the case ready to receive the crank, the PTO bearing and seal are installed.

11 While it’s hard not to focus on the new 850 coming to life on the primary assembly line, there’s plenty of unique attributes taking place within the sub-components as well. The new VForce® reeds for example are an all-new design, unique to the 850 Patriot®. With car on fi er etals t e reed ca e features a secondary seal on the inner portion of the cage for an optimum seal and maximum durability.

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Unique to the 850, these new engine mounts caught our eye. The more robust design is coupled to a new location on the engine, making for improved integration into the AXYS chassis. The end result is reduced vibration to the rider, and a more consistent center-to-center for improved clutch performance and increased belt life.

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13 Jim Barczak, a senior design engineer for the 850 Patriot®, was one of our “tour” guides while we watched t e ne en ine co e to life. i as as roud as a first time father during our time in Osceola, and he proudly showed off new packaging, designed to keep the cylinders and pistons safe during transportation and handling. Not long after, he was handing out cigars in the cafeteria during lunch break.

14 Every 850 cylinder and pistons come as a matched set from the vendor to ensure perfect tolerances, maximum performance and long-lasting reliability. To ensure this perfect match remains, every piston and cylinder is scanned and recorded prior to assembly. If at any point the mated components happen to become separated, the system won’t allow assembly to continue.

Every station in the assembly process is linked and communicates the assembly process to a central computer. If an error or incorrect tolerance is detected, the assembly technician is alerted immediately. Here the pistons are scanned to ensure they are in fact the correct pistons for the mated cylinder, and have been installed correctly.

With all components erified to t is point, the cylinder is torqued to the crankcase. Once again, every nuance is controlled and checked by the system computer. The technician has no choice but to torque in proper sequence, and the correct s ecifications must be met.

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14 The new 3-stage electronic exhaust valve system is one of the areas where the new 850 has found additional power, thanks to a new design that touts fewer parts, has improved fit and seal and features a li t ei t a nesiu ase. Proper valve movement is critical for performance, and this entire exhaust valve sub-assembly is secured to this jig to ensure the valves are true, prior to cylinder installation.

16 en t e correct ated ead is affi ed to t e atc ed cylinder and piston set, a green code is displayed, allowing the technician to move on to the next step. Once again, e er ste of t e asse l rocess is erified ulti le ti es and every key component is paired with other matched components. When you want to build a high-performance two-stroke, exacting tolerances like these are required to not only make power, but more importantly, make it durable.

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15 Every engine is measured for optimum head squish clearance, (the distance between the piston crown and the cylinder head). While some manufacturers choose to achieve this tolerance through the use of different base gaskets, the Patriot utilizes matched cylinder heads.

17 Mated pistons, mono-cylinder and heads is so critical to performance, a second check is performed through a barcode scan after the deck to dome measurement is complete.

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With the internals of the engine completed, a crankcase leak test is performed.

18 With all systems green, the head is finall tor ued usin a tool t at simultaneously torques all fasteners in a s ecific se uence.

20 Another new component found on the 850 Patriot® is a lightweight throttle body assembly featurin a fi ed contact less t rottle osition sensor, (TPS) factory-set in the correct position upon assembly. The no-contact design won’t wear out, and the TPS will not inadvertently move, unlike previous adjustable versions.

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Another area of improvement on the new 850 is electric output. A high-output stator, unique to the Patriot engine, is part of the Power Boosting Regulator (PBR) system that equates to easier starts and maximum power output, even at idle.

The Patriot was built to be a very robust platform, and this means certain areas of the engine had to be made heavier, such as the cran . ut t ose ei t ains ere nullified in ot er areas. e eel asse l for e a le utili es a a nesiu recoil cu . ot only is it lighter, it also reduces rotating mass, which in turn allows the 850 to rev quickly.

24 The new recoil on the 850 (bottom) is noticeably larger, both in size and venting. The oversized openings deliver improved cooling for the high-output stator.

23 Durability and performance improvements are found within every component of the Patriot, including the e aust anifold. n e tra t ic si olt an e is ac ined at for i ro ed fit and less c ance of crac in after several seasons of abuse.

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The 850 is nearing completion when the recoil is secured. Next the engine will pass through a clear curtain and enter the initial “start-up” room where it ill co e to life for t e er first ti e.

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26 en t e en ine first enters t e start u roo t e technician connects all the necessary elements and scans the engine and the ECU. When the engine is scanned, the fin er rint of arious sorted co onents suc as fuel in ectors and oil u tells t e co uter ic s ecific fuel map program should be installed into the ECU.

27 The ECU is then plugged in and the correct program is installed. Once again, every step is double-checked through a fail-safe process.

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We have ignition. With a few quick pulls of the recoil via an automated arm, the 850 bursts to life. A quick diagnostic check of all the essentials and the engine is then given t e final seal of a ro al efore ein s i ed to oseau ere it ill e fitted to a sno o ile. o atc a s ort ideo of an co in to life for t e er first ti e visit our website osmmag.com. ON SNOW MAGAZINE • VOL 33 • ISSUE 2

Before the engine is wrapped for shipping, the engine serial number is applied. The number matches the crankcase number which was pinstamped during the er first o eration of the assembly process.

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30 As the engine leaves the start-up room, an exhaust valve stroke test is performed. This ensures the valves stroke fully, and there is no binding or friction.

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RICKY JAEGER - LEADING THE PATRIOT INTO BATTLE

driveline inertia. While we added mass to the crank for durability, we kept the inertia in-line with the 800HO engine. This makes the 850 Patriot ultra-responsive for cornerto-corner acceleration, straight-line pulls or ic a ilit in t e o der.

Ricky Jaeger, Platform Manager for the 850 Patriot

If you want to know the details behind the most powerful and most durable Polaris snowmobile engine ever built, Ricky is your man. As platform manager for Polaris snowmobile powertrain, Ricky has led the charge to bring the Patriot from war room battle plan to the snow-covered front lines. Having spent time at Caterpillar, Mercury Marine, and the past 12-plus years at Polaris, Ricky knows his way around an engine, and he’s especially proud of the new 850 Patriot. EDITOR - I think most everyone will agree that the latest generation 800 HO engine (introduced for model year 2015) was a home run. Aside from ushering in a host of run quality and durability improvements, it was the motor’s hit and quick-torev nature that everyone fell in love with almost immediately. When it came time to develop the 850, what were the primary objectives and performance targets? RICKY - The 850 Patriot primary focus was again durability. We took all the lessons learned from the 800HO development and further improved upon them with a clean-sheet engine to take the 850 to a new level of class leading durability. Obviously we also wanted to deliver on the same performance characteristics everyone loved with 800HO, so acceleration and response were the other two critical deliverables. To be honest, horsepower wasn’t a key focus of the program, but I think you’ll agree, the team did an outstanding job of delivering class-leading power as well. EDITOR - They certainly did. You mentioned a design goal was to mimic the 800HO in terms of how it revved. How did you go about doing that? RICKY - efinitel . ere as a si nificant focus on developing best-in-class

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EDITOR - Obviously, the motor was already deep into the development cycle when Ski-Doo/Rotax introduced their 850 motor a year prior, but why did you (Polaris) choose an 850? RICKY - Over 4 years ago, as we were launching the 800HO to the public, we already had several concepts on the snow e aluatin arious ore and stro e confi urations. In the end, we leveraged these on snow evaluations to determine the architecture that would take 800HO performance to the next level. Those parameters eventually became the 850 Patriot. If you do the math it’s actually an 840cc motor that over-delivers and is optimized for durability, performance, inertia and power. Of course, we had to let the marketing folks put their stamp on it too (laughter). EDITOR - Aside from the motor’s quickto-rev nature, we found another endearing quality was how the motor was inclined to “over-rev” on a long pull, something other new generation motors simply won’t due. How did you manage to gain this trait in today’s age of computer-controlled engines and high-regard for durability? RICKY - This engine has been tuned with a wide power band and a rich torque curve that allows the engine to pull hard through a very wide range of RPMs and vehicle loading conditions. This “over-rev” quality was just one of the traits we had in mind from the start as we engineered the components. Through it all we knew we wanted speed and a quick revving motor but it also had to be durable in a multitude of speed, load and performance conditions. EDITOR - Obviously delivering even greater performance is often the goal of any new motor, but after seeing an 850 come to life in Osceola, Wisconsin, it appears there was even more emphasis on engine durability. RICKY - No question, durability was our number one priority right from the start. This included improvements in how we design,

develop, validate and manufacture the engine. The Patriot really was a clean sheet for us, not just in the engine itself but all of the processes associated with it. When you ere in sceola ou sa first and o t e final asse l s ste controls rocess erifications and final testin of e er engine is extremely robust, all in an effort to reach our durability goals. Everyone on the team is extremely excited to get these into customer’s hands. EDITOR - Horsepower or torque…what matters most in a big bore snowmobile motor and where does the new 850 sit? RICKY - Boy that’s a chicken or the egg question! But honestly, they are forever lin ed it s all a out findin t e ri t balance between the two to achieve your performance goal. The move from triples to twins in the late 90s was driven by the torquey nature of twins and the feeling of that corner-to-corner burst or the instant hit you get when going through the trees in the mountains. Our testing of the 850 Patriot has shown we have both classleading power with a wide torque curve that doesn’t just show up on the dyno but more importantly in the sled. I think several riders found out over the last couple of winters that our 800HO would hang with competitor’s 850s…we expect the 850 Patriot to dominate. EDITOR - If you think it about it, no other vehicle on the planet has a more advanced two-stroke engine than a snowmobile. Where do you see the future of two-strokes? RICKY - Two-stroke engines will continue to thrive in snowmobiles. They have an incredible horsepower to weight ratio making them the perfect match for sleds. The Patriot is just another step in our commitment to innovate, enhance and improve the performance and durability of two-stroke engines. EDITOR - In 10 words of less, how would you describe the new 850 to someone who has yet to experience it? RICKY - Class Leading Durability, Unrivaled Acceleration, Ultimate Responsiveness.

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Check the calendar and fuel up the DeLorean, as the

success of the Polaris Indy is about to come full circle, and it’s even better the second time around. en t e Ind first ro e on t e scene in as a li ited uild racer it started t e wheels of the Indy legacy in motion. Over the next 20-plus years, the Indy would eventually become the poster boy for how a snowmobile should look, and more importantly, perform. It was the industry benchmark, was emulated by nearly every manufacturer, and propelled the company to becoming the market-share leader for nearly 15-years straight. No question, Indy was king.

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should be noted, the rise of the Indy to such lofty heights didn’t happen overnight. In fact, it was a slow and steady progression that took nearly 10-years to mature and eventually catch fire. it t e first roduction Ind appearing in 1980, it wasn’t until the late 1980s and early 1990s when the Indy effect exploded. Fast forward to 2019, and the same slowburn is happening again. The roots of the second-generation Indy can be traced back to 2008, when Polaris introduced the shockingly low-priced Shift. Similar to the early Indy, the Shift represented a sled that was pure performance, no frills, and most importantly, it just worked. For those who owned a Shift, they recognized almost immediately the appeal of this sled, but for the most part, it lived in relative obscurity within the Polaris line-up until 2013. This was the year the “bottom” of the Polaris line made the move to the

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then still new, Pro-Ride chassis and with it, the Indy name returned. From 2013 through last winter, the Polaris Indy has been increasingly gaining favor both within the Polaris fortress, and more importantly, with riders. Year over year the Indy gained performance, options, and appeal. Through it all, one thing remained consistent, the Indy was damn fun to ride. Then the 2019 model year sleds arrived, and suddenly the Indy bull-rushed the spotlight. Until this winter, Polaris was content to peg the Indy in both 600 and 800 (until the 800HO arrived) power offerings, as a little brother to the more elaborate Rush Pro S, Pro X, and XCR models. After-all, the outside the tunnel Pro-XC rear-suspension was visually assaulting, and since its introduction as Pro-Ride in 2010, was pointed to as the trail performance leader in the Polaris stable. Then along came the 2019 Indy XC 129.

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THREE-WAY PUNCH While we had been expecting the Indy to make the transition to the AXYS chassis to accommodate the 800HO motor, we never anticipated it would also incorporate the addition of an all-new engine and rear suspension. When combined, the 850 Indy is quite possibly the best trail sled for 2019…and it likely will get even better. If you’re a regular reader of our rants, you know we’ve had a soft spot for the Ind since it first returned. e si licit of e ecution and t e s eer s ile it can put on your face was truly a throwback to the roots of the sport. For certain, the more technically advanced Rush Pro S was a better performing sled, delivering more comfort, better handling and more of a wow factor at the local watering hole. What’s more, after continued improvements and tuning, the Pro S became our favorite trail sled, eventually besting the Ski-Doo MXZ when we felt team yellow took a handling step backward with their GEN4 chassis. But deep down, we still dug the Indy. It was the little sled that could, often did, and continually reminded us of how good the feeling of railing trails can be with the right sled. But with the Indy XC now in the mix, suddenly the Rush and Indy are on equal footing. Even Polaris views them as equals, with similar pricing and giving them each equal billing in the marketing spotlight. For now, the Rush still has an o so sli t ed e in co fort and at cornerin ut not for lon we suspect.

The Indy comes with new PowderTrac TR running boards, a robust design featuring more traction; an extended flat section of board more suitable for standing, and giving riders more boot placement options for comfort and control; and huge clean-out holes to greatly reduce the chances of snow build-up atop the running boards. They also look trick and could be spring ordered in an assortment of colors to further personalize your Indy.

Coupling certainly isn’t new to the industry. The idea to link the front and rear arms was first developed by the Karpik boys in the development of the legendary FAST M-10 suspension, and has been employed by every manufacturer in some manner since. The fixed forward moment of coupling and adjustable rear moment allows riders to control the weight characteristics of the new Indy.

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Nowhere does the new 850 Patriot show its visceral punch better than in the lightweight Indy XC.

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QUICKER, LIGHTER, FASTER There’s already been plenty said about the new 850 Patriot engine, and none of it disparaging. While powertrain engineers set out to develo an en ine t at as ullet roof first and ore o erful second see Birth of a Patriot this issue – Ed.), it appears they nailed both. While only time will prove the reliability of the 850, the much-coveted attribute of power has been assuredly delivered in ample portions. When the 800HO was launched a few years back, it brought a new kind of power to the Polaris fold. It wasn’t simply more power, it was the manner in how it was delivered. The engine revved quick like a twostroke dirt bike, and pulled like reindeer running late at Christmas. The new 850 Patriot does the same with even more gusto, smoother run quality, an addictive exhaust tone, and a top-end rush that busts past triple digits with ease. Of course, the 850 is nestled into an assortment of chassis options for 2019, including the Rush, but it’s the lightweight simplicity of the Indy and the assumed reduced rolling resistance of the new Pro CC suspension that suddenly has the Indy sitting atop the Polaris performance pecking order. Crack the throttle and your riding buddies will be jealous; groomer operators will curse you; and you’ll be handing out fat Cuban cigars and rubbing your belly with complete satisfaction. And what about that the new rear suspension? If there was any harbinger regarding the future of the Pro XC outside the tunnel suspension found on the Rush, the new Pro CC has spoken. For certain it is the worthier adversary when going to battle against big bumps and harsh terrain at race type speeds. We suspect the Pro CC will be the suspension of choice for cross-country racers from the USXC to the Iron Dog this winter. Polaris hung tough to the “short” and long-time industry standard 121” suspension, but there is no ignoring the improved traction, bump-bridging ability and stability of the slightly longer 129-incher now found in the Indy. The skid is bolstered with rail reinforcements; touts new rising rate shock ratio ideal for big bumps; and reintroduces coupling to the Polaris rear suspension arsenal. It’s the return of coupling that really sets the Pro CC apart from the Pro XC, giving it a near ideal blend of weight transfer and bump compliance. We found the suspension to be superbly balanced, providing transfer when needed for launch, front ite for cornerin confidence and a predictable and stable attitude when charging unpredictable terrain. If the skid has a shortcoming, it lacks the plush comfort the Pro XC has developed, as well as t e at and utter cornerin traits we’ve come to love with the Rush Pro S. But this is only year one, and we suspect this skid will get only better with time. So good, the outside the tunnel design of the Pro XC could very well be shelved in subsequent years.

The AXYS chassis and front suspension are known commodities to Polaris faithful, and the Walker Evans compression adjustable shocks feature needle valve technology to deliver improved ridezone comfort, without sacrificing harsh bottoming resistance. Unless you have a very smart butt, the Walker units require several clicks to generate tangible results to your bottom side.

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Both the front and rear shocks feature an improved clicker location that is easier to access for quick adjustments.

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Standard rail beam reinforcements on the new Pro CC suspension speaks to the performance nature of the skid.

Polaris engineers tell us the Pro CC tips the scales only slightly lighter than the more complex and cumbersome Pro XC. We don’t have numbers yet, but we can tell you the new suspension feels more nimble with less rolling resistance than the outside the track design of the Pro XC.

Everything about the new Pro CC suspension speaks “big bump capable” such as these oversized motion ratio control rods.

The Rush Pro S still holds a slight edge in flat, buttery cornering on smooth trails, but we suspect the Indy will be just as good with a season of tuning and refinement.

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Perhaps the biggest nag associated with the Rush platform was the lack of storage options. The new 129-incher Indy has plenty of open tunnel, and features the same accessory attachment slots used by RMK models, opening the door for a large assortment of already developed attachments.

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Polaris customers will have a choice this winter, the plusher, flatter cornering Rush with Pro XC suspension, or the quicker, faster, big bump ready Indy XC.

The office space of the new Indy in AXYS trim is narrow and comfortable. Just like the “old” Indy just felt the way a snowmobile should, the same holds true with the next generation Indy.

A BETTER INDY The original Polaris Indy truly built the Polaris brand. It el elevated the company from time spent under the ownership of Textron, to become the unequivocal leader of the snowmobile industry. The Indy in some ways gave the company the concon fidence and ere it al to e and into ot er areas includin off-road and motorcycles. The Indy was more often than not, the best sled on snow year after year, delivering front of the pack performance, tough as nails durability, and most imporimpor tantl fun on t e sno . It as t e sled t at defined an era of snowmobiling history, and it might just do it again. uc li e t e first Ind t e ne eneration Ind as slo l crept its way into the hearts and minds of snowmobile enthuenthu siasts. In our opinion, the 2019 850 Indy XC 129 is the best performance snowmobile for 2019. The 850 motor is a rocket, the Pro CC suspension does it all, and the sled puts a smile on your face you simply can’t wipe off. The Indy is back, and it’s better than ever. TORONTO SNOWMOBILE, ATV & POWERSPORTS SHOW • OCT 19-21, 2018 • TORONTO INTERNATIONAL CENTRE • www.torontosnowmobileatvshow.com

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DAN ADAMS of Next Level Riding Clinic is not only an expert rider, but also a helluva mountain man. To learn more about his clinics and other services, visit his website at nextlevelclinics.com.

THERE'S nothing better than a

day in the powder, but as any seasoned backcountry rider will tell you, once you leave the parking lot, anything can happen. Most of us have learned about the more obvious “must-haves” such as an avalanche beacon, probe, shovel and extra fuel, but what else should you bring? We went to our pal and backcountry riding expert Dan Adams, owner and operator of Next Level Riding Clinics, and here is his top ten list of things you need to be backcountry ready.

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A PLAN HAVING A PLAN EACH DAY YOU HEAD INTO THE BACKCOUNTRY SHOULD ENTAIL THE FOLLOWING: Where you’re riding (based on the daily forecast and experience of the riders); who you’re riding with (similar ability levels, proper gear, good communication); and what ti es ill ou e ridin fro start to finis and a in so eone o on t e ridin with you, aware of those times.

A FIRST AID KIT a in a first aid it eit er in your backpack, (recommended) or somewhere on your sled is definitel a ust a e. irst aid its have improved a lot over the years, but there are still a few items that I add to make them more robust for backcounbackcoun try riding. Throw out things like bug spray and include the following: super glue to close small wounds; a tampon (it makes a reat fire starter as ell as a first aid ite atteries for radios as li ts transcei ers etc. uic lot a powder used to stem bleeding, it’s also available in a gauze form); duct tape (a small roll is excellent for small re airs ou ill e a a ed at at ou can fi oc et are used to el ot ers locate ou en ot er for s of co unications don t or fire starter t ere are a nu er of co anies offerin different t es of fire starters ut t e one I reall li e is ade etfire. e startin tinders or reall ell e en it da ood making them a must have when out in the backcountry.)

PROPER TOOLS Going into the backcountry without tools is scary! Don’t pretend it won’t happen to you or your group, accidents happen, sleds break, it’s just part of the sport. Having the right tools isn’t hard, but it’s often overlooked. I make a tool list based on the following repairs: • Handlebar and control adjustments such as throttle and brake levers. Be sure to include a variety of screwdrivers and needle nose pliers. • Front and rear suspension; this should include a variety of open-end, sockets and Allen wrenches. • Engine, clutch and drive system tools; this may include similar tools needed elsewhere on the sled but it’s worth giving your sled a once over to ensure you have what’s necessary to make small repairs.

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WOOD SAW Packing a saw is an essential tool that every mountain rider should have. Whether you need it to get your sled out of a jam, or to assist in startin a fire en li es de end on it a ood saw is an absolute must. I personally really like the saw from Frankensled. Even though in most cases, a saw like this is overkill, I’d rather have more saw than not have one at all.

RADIOS

Communication within a riding group is, in my opinion, one of the most important elements to riding safely in the backcountry. The BC Link two-way radio from Backcountry Access (BCA) has set the benchmark for easy to use, handheld radios, and we use them every day throughout the winter season. Whether I’m teaching a riding clinic, or just out for a rip with friends, I’m usually asking the group about radios about the same time I’m asking about avalanche equipment. They are just as important and a must have!

LAYERING

Companies like Klim have put a ton of research into their gear, and have really helped the snowmobiler become more aware of the type of clothing they should use when riding in the backcountry. Beyond all the tough, waterproof, functional outerwear that exists in the marketplace, having the right layering underneath is crucial to staying warm and dry throughout the day. My advice is to dress for warm weather, but have the gear along for colder temps. As a mountain rider, my intentions with my day are to get really aggressive with my sled, and that often means I’m working hard and probably sweating. I want layering that will aid in keeping me dry, especially at skin level, so as the day goes on, I can stay dry, even once the sun starts going down. Keeping your riding gear as light as possible, but still providing the necessary warmth is key, and layering is a fundamental component to that.

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STRETCHING Stretching before you ride is very important. Putting together a short routine each morning prior to riding will greatly improve your mobility and reduce your chances of injury. At NXT LVL we try and stretch before every clinic and have come up with a reat series of s ecific stretc es t at tar et uscles used ile ridin .

MUFF POT or HOT DOGGE Having a hot lunch while riding in the backcountry is amazing, and although it may not be a must have, it’s a great way to keep the body warm and provide a nice substitute to the typical PB&J.

SATELLITE PHONE, SPOT, OR INREACH

Today’s technology has really helped the backcountry traveler stay connected to the outside world beyond our cell phones. Companies like Spot, InReach and even Garmin have developed communication devices to save your butt when it matters most. At NXT LVL we carry a Spot tracking device as well as the Spot Global Phone each and every day. The tracking feature is a great way for anyone not riding with you to keep an eye on you via their computer or smart phone. Having the ability to stay connected is a must in the backcountry, and will greatly improve your chances of survival in the event of an emergency.

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TRAINING

Wearing a backpack, shovel, probe and transceiver are only the beginning. Taking the necessary training courses to really understand your avalanche equipment is a must before heading into the backcountry. An avalanche Level 1 class as well as a ilderness first aid class are reat stand-alone courses. Remember, know before you go.

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hat if you were faced with the choice of having to buy just one snowmobile to ride for the next 10, 15, maybe even 20-years? What sled would you choose? Frankly, it’s a proposition we’ve never given much thought to around the On Snow offices. Seems we’re a bit spoiled, thanks to a fleet of new iron arriving at the start of each snow season - some courtesy of the manufacturers for long term evaluations, others arranged through local dealerships, and still others we’ve purchased. Yet, when a good friend started talking about buying one more new sled before hanging it up and finding a warmer place to roam during the winter months, we gave the notion of “one last snowmobile” a long hard look.

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With so many makers opting to burst their showroom fresh snow machines with huge splashes of color, we found the black and grey Viper to be one of the best-looking buggies on snow this winter.

hen the SRViper arrived in 2014, Yamaha had already proven to the world that a performance four-stroke snowmobile wasn’t just possible, they shattered expectations. The 2003 RX1 proved it could e done t e e refined it and t e i er ro e do n t e final arrier. e arria e et een a a a and rctic at allowed the four-stroke engine expert to lower their high-performance Genesis triple into a race proven chassis developed by a company that prides itself on winning terrain races, and plenty of them. For 2019, Yamaha has made the tough (but right) decision to reduce production, get their loyal dealers healthy, and in short, do the right thing for the good of the industry (hopefully other makers follow suit). In doing so, much of the focus on the 2019 line-up was in boosted Sidewinder models – but the one Viper model that remains, (at least for now) is in our opinion, one of the best all-around snowmobiles for 2019. The SRViper L-TX is one of those sleds where nearly all the ieces fit ust ri t and it t e sli tl lon er inc trac the versatility of the Viper adds bonus points to the mix. Stable, planted and serving up ample traction on-trail, the longer footprint allows the Viper to delve off-trail as well. But it’s the proven and robust construction of the chassis and the faultless performance and durability of the Genesis triple that gives the Viper the nod for long-term ownership. We’re talking way long pal; the Genesis motor is capable of racking up 50,000 miles easily. Turn the key and the motor instantly settles into a steady

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Unfortunately, the Viper wasn’t privy to the updated handlebar controls found on most other Yamaha models for 2019. No matter, they function as expected and the layout is roomy and comfortable.

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staccato idle. Once warmed, the deep rumble is matched by a torque laden powerband that is perfect for trails. It hits and pulls with linear consistency and does so with a laid back, easy to manage demeanor. Any rider of any ability will love the Viper. What’s more, so will your wallet. After an initial break-in service, the cost of ownership is slim, thanks to virtually no maintenance, no need for oil and great fuel economy. Of course, every sled has room for improvement and the Viper is no different. The one-dimensional Tuner III skis do a great job at eliminating darting, but lack bite for performance burns, and also exhibit heavy steering effort in certain conditions. A swap to the Yamaha Mountain skis is good alternative if you want to keep things in the tuning fork family; otherwise there are several aftermarket options that will improve overall handling in a wider range of conditions. We know the Viper is no featherweight, and if dancing dirty ditch-lines or bombing wind lipped drifts is more your thing, lighter

two-stroke alternatives will better suit your fancy. But if logging trail miles in comfort and it confidence is ere our assion ta es ou t e i er ill fit t e ill li e a well-tailored suit. For 2019, the Viper L-TX comes with few changes over the 2018 version, other than new colors, new graphics, a sporty window, and revised idler wheel and rear axle design. A trip through the Yamaha accessory book will take care of the rest.

Smooth, that’s the Viper in action. The Genesis triple is about as predictable as they come, and ideal for squeezing out smiles and miles on groomed, twisted trails.

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EVERY SLED HAS ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT AND THE VIPER IS NO DIFFERENT.

The Dual Shock 137 skid is tuned with high-pressure gas shocks on both arms. The SRViper lacks quick turn clickers, and out of the box calibrations skew to the softer side of things.

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ost know the kids from Curve for their industry changing ski design, but over the years the company has expanded into other areas including suspension, performance, protection, and customization. Yet, at the company’s core, they remain “The Handling Experts.” Most recently, the company hired marketing whiz kid Cody Schuster to further expand Curve’s reach. We caught up with Cody before the pre-season, show season madness hit, and got up to speed on the latest happenings at Curve for this issue’s 411. OSM - Tell us about the initial idea that sparked Curve Industries and how the company came to be? CODY ur e Industries s i ed its first set of s is in but the story goes back much further. It all began when Nick Pryputniewicz (CEO/Founder) and Sean Stumvoll met in college in 2002. Both were avid snowmobiling enthusiasts and eren t satisfied it an of t e current s i offerin s. Being engineers, they thought that they could do better. e e an de elo in t e idea and rotot e of t e first Curve ski as their senior project at the Rochester Institute of Technology. The “idea” was a ski with variable geometry that would manipulate the snow to create a “rail” beneath it, in essence a ski that acted as if it were on rails resulting in vastly improved handling and reduced darting. After graduation, and many years of development, Curve Industries officiall ca e to e. OSM - Skis are your “bread and butter” product, what is your best seller and why? CODY - We are best known for our XS ski model; this is our trail performance offering and the original “Curve” ski. The XS is unlike any other ski on the market. It has a parabolic design, much like a downhill ski. This design paired with our “variable geometry”, the continuously changing diameter of the pockets on either side of the keel, allows the ski to manipulate the snow, giving you the most accurate

Everyone at Curve is an avid rider. This gives them insight into the riding experience, and to better understand the performance characteristics customers are looking for. Here, Cody himself is ripping some fresh near the company’s headquarters in Waterville, New York.

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predictable handling, with very little steering effort involved. OSM - It seems everyone has a “better ski” solution, what sets Curve apart from the rest? CODY - It’s our iconic parabolic shape; unlike other skis, we don’t have a traditional square keel. Our ski is really a onetime solution. You can take them from sled to sled to sled. I’ve spoken with customers who have put tens of thousands of miles on their Curve skis. If that’s not a testament to durability, I don’t know what is. All of these things work together to really give you a cornering experience unlike any other. The proof really is in the pudding, you have got to try it to experience the difference for yourself. OSM - When riders buy a product, they want to make sure it works. How do you go about testing your stuff? CODY - We have a 100% money back guarantee, that’s how much we believe in the product. However, customers simply don’t send them back. Once they try them and get their sled setup properly, they love them. We also do a bunch of demo rides during the season. Pull your sled up, and we’ll swap out your stock skis for a set of Curves and let you try them for yourself. We receive a lot of great feedback at those events, and more times than not, people end up leaving #curveequipped.

Racing is an important element in the development, testing, and marketing of Curve products. Here cross-country racer Dustin Dohrn is flashing the Curve XS ski.

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industry 411 OSM - Curve now offers more than just skis, tell us about some of your other product offerings. CODY - Curve Industries offer a slew of accessories for skis to custo i e our ride and el fine tune our I XDP skis to your riding style and the snow conditions. We also distribute some other products such as Elka suspension products and Racewerx protection products. As The Handling Experts, we really focus on products that improve the handling performance of your machine. OSM - What’s the best way to purchase your products? CODY - You can purchase our products online at curveindustries.com, or simply visit your local dealer, we have distribution set up all across the US and Canada. The product is available through Western Power Sports and Parts Unlimited dealers here in the States, and in Canada we have distribution setup in Ontario through Mike Island, Manitoba with Sun and Snow ENT LTD; in Alberta we’ve got Don’s Speed Parts; and in Quebec/Maritime DL Perform is carrying the product. OSM - Do you offer any type of warranty or guarantee? CODY - We do, we have a 100% product guarantee. We warranty any product where the integrity of the product is compromised. Obviously, we won’t warranty negligence, but if something out of the ordinary were to happen, we’ll take care of you. I think I’ve seen one ski come back that we had to warranty. Our skis are incredibly tough, you’ll have a really hard time damaging them.

OSM - What new Curve product has you most excited and why? CODY - I think our new XSX loop is going to be a huge hit this year. For years, customers have been asking for colored loops and e e finall ot t e not to ention t e addition of a couple of new colors like fuchsia and high-vis. The XSX loop also features a ore er ono ic andle fittin erfectl in our hand. OSM - Tell us something about the company that you wish more people knew. CODY - We’re just a very small group of hardcore snowmobilers just like you. We’ve got a product we truly believe in and we want to share our passion with the customer. OSM - What is something you are sure to find inside Curve headquarters bathroom? CODY ee I can tell ou at ou on t find t ere lol. We’re not too good at remembering to reorder things like toilet paper until it’s too late. OSM - Where is your or Curve employee’s favorite place to ride? CODY - Whenever we can ride locally that’s the best, we’ve got some really diverse terrain right in our backyard. We’ve ot rollin ills o en fields so e tec nical ooded areas and of course lots of trails.

OSM - You recently moved manufacturing “in-house”. How will this benefit the company and your customers? CODY - This has been a long time coming. We’ve wanted to get into manufacturing for some time now, and an opportunity presented itself that we jumped on. Manufacturing products in-house will allow us to expand our product line and even explore some new industries as well. Stay tuned, because we’ve got some exciting stuff coming in the future.

OSM - What’s next for the company? CODY - Once we have our in-house operation all sorted out and processes streamlined, we can begin development of our next great handling product, I guess you’ll just have to wait to see what it’ll be.

Just this past summer, Curve announced they would be moving manufacturing capabilities in-house. These two hydraulic presses will soon be in action, and the Curve crew will have even greater control over current products, and the flexibility and freedom to develop new ones.

Visit the Curve Industries site and you can purchase a chance to win this custom build Arctic Cat ZR8000. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold, and you can see the sled in person at a number of fall shows. www.curveindustries.com

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OSM - In 10 words or less tell me why someone should choose Curve? CODY - For the most accurate, predictable, durable cornering solution, choose Curve.

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Race team support and testing goes far beyond Curve’s stomping grounds in New York. Team Maine sported Curve skis when they competed in the arduous Cain’s Quest race.

The Thruster is a Curve accessory designed to deliver added flotation, improved side-hilling, and increased cornering performance.

Branching out from trail skis, the Curve crew also offers speed and drag skis. The XDP has been in the winner’s circle with many top teams including D&D, Bikeman, and Excell Motorsports. The XS ski is the one that started it all for Curve, and it remains their top seller and a top performer. Available in a wide range of colors, the ski is priced right and is ready to customize with mounts, loops, wearbar, and other Curve accessories. We’re looking forward to railing another pair this winter.

The “Leading Edge” was developed to address slow speed and deceleration tracking and darting on rutted or hard pack trails. It can be installed on any Curve ski with stunning results.

The XSM Ski is designed for off-trail and mountain riding and features a parabolic keel profile specifically for powder.

This year the company will offer the new XSX ski-loop. With a more comfortable shape, you can choose from 10-different colors to give your buggy a custom look.

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Skinz From startup mountain bike company, to one of the biggest aftermarket performance and protection hardware designers and manufacturers in the snowmobile industry – Jeff Hawksworth and the family owned and operated Skinz has become a household name for snowmobilers around the globe. More recently, the company moved their operation from Minnesota to Arizona, a bold step even for a company known to push further and take the risks necessary to challenge the status quo. Constant evolution has led to some of the most advanced and significant products the industry has seen in the last 10-years, and they’re just getting started. OSM - Let’s start with the elephant in the room, Skinz moved from the heart of snowmobile country, Minnesota, to Arizona…what gives? SKINZ - The biggest reason for our relocation is the labor issues in innesota. e found innesota ust asn t a ood fit for a s all usiness li e ours. or ears e stru led to find and retain viable labor. In addition, the political culture in Minnesota wasn’t conducive for growing a company like ours. Skinz is a company that creates, designs and manufactures every single item we offer, or anufacture for ot er co anies. It s i erati e e find and retain quality labor and work in a state that understands small business. Arizona might be the desert, but we found we can build product here with a solid labor force in a right to work state. The move was and has een difficult ut t e future of t e co an as ne er loo ed ri ter OSM - Last time we checked in with the crew at Skinz it was the fall of 2016, the company was on quite a roll thanks to an arsenal of in-demand products. It’s safe to say innovation is your calling card. What’s new in terms of product? SKINZ - As the snowmobile continues to evolve, we’re constantly bringing new items to the market as well. We continue to develop our Helium line of lightweight panels which also helps to make the ac ine sli er and ore efficient. e also de elo ed a ne silencer that is very quiet. In fact, the exhaust note is equal to OEM levels. Other items include new geometry on front suspension components for the Polaris 850 along with Tri-lite running boards. We

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Skinz

Skinz designs, builds and manufactures their products in-house.

also have aggressive, mountain styled gauntlets designed in cooperation with Chris Burandt. We just have all kinds of ne ite s e re al a s on fire en it comes to new ideas. OSM - You know, many companies ould e content to find so e success and then ride the wave. But Skinz is different, you keep looking far forward and taking risks. Why do you push so hard? SKINZ – Our ambitions can be traced back to the origins of the company. We started as a very small bicycle company building accessory products in 1996. In 2003, we moved back to Minnesota to work in a snowmobile related business with my wife’s family. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out as planned, and we found ourselves in a dire situation. Instead of throwing in the towel, we did the unthinkable and pushed Skinz into the snowmobile industry, and as they say, the rest is history. In some ways we absolutely knew this was

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what we were supposed to do. Once you have your calling, it’s very easy to stay motivated and it still drives us today. Our momentum continues to get stronger year-after-year. OSM - One of the biggest reason’s the crew here at On Snow is a big fan of Skinz is that you design and manufacturer everything in-house. You very likely could have the same component produced for less and much faster if you outsourced. Why is doing it all important to Skinz? SKINZ - It’s paramount to us at Skinz to build our own product. Because of this we’re able to develop our own identity with the product. There’s no way we’re going to hand over something we designed and developed and let someone else take it from there. As we see it, it was given to us, and it’s our o to finis it. e custo er is at e cherish most. The customer is the very essence of why we do this. For some

it’s about the money, but we believe if you do things the right way, the money will take of itself. You can’t recover from a bad product. There are a lot of U.S. businesses that send product overseas to get built, we won’t do that. That’s not who we are. Skinz products have a special feel to them, a level of quality that goes unspoken. We have this because we’ve maintained who we are and our identity. OSM - You have some of the biggest names in the sport as ambassadors for Skinz. How valuable is their role in the development, testing and marketing of your products? SKINZ – We’re so fortunate to have the relationships with the riders we have. They’re not just business relationships to us…we all work for the same results and things are very reciprocal…their input is invaluable. While we ride in the backcountry too, they have an insight that we sometimes don’t get. From all this we discover areas and products

Chris Burandt and Skinz developed these removable Grizzly Rider Gauntlets which allow the use of thinner gloves for improved grip and control.

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that are new. Some are small wins, other are huge. When Dan Adams, Chris Burandt or Bret Rasmussen get together with us, it almost always leads to a new or better innovation. In addition to these guys, we have so many others who are part of our family for the same reason. They ride, test, give us input and we improve. It’s one of the biggest assets to our manufacturing. Since we build everything, we’re constantly making running changes to products throughout the year. We don’t have to sell out of something before we can make a c an e it is done on t e . ur riders are t e best anywhere and they’ve done so much for us through their contributions. We couldn’t do it without them. OSM - Two years back, Skinz teased us with some “crazy surprises.” What words can you leave us with this time around? SKINZ – A lot has changed since then. We’ve moved from Minnesota to Arizona, and we’ve moved our manufacturing in-house. I think we’re just as excited and curious what the future holds. Now that the move is over and e re finall feelin settled its ti e to cut loose and work on some ideas we’ve had bouncing around for some time. Stay tuned, it could get interesting.

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The New Brunswick Federation of Snowmobile Clubs

President’s Report…

New Trails Action Plan

With the June 2nd, 2018 release of Government’s new Trails Action Plan (TAP), the New Brunswick Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (NBFSC) were made aware of a very new direction that our Government partners were taking regarding all trails in New Brunswick. The TAP demonstrates that financial Investments into trails will be made based on return on investments (ROI) versus public funding for all trails in every region, every community or every club (snowmobile). This presents challenges for the NBFSC as well as opportunities. The Trails Action Plan was largely developed in the summer-autumn of 2017 without the input of the three trail communities (NBTCI, NBATVF and NBFSC). Government created, mostly, a plan for us, without us. The TAP is not all negative however. I want to thank the Government of New Brunswick and Minister John Ames team at Tourism, Heritage & Culture. Their recent release of the TAP is a key component of the province’s new Tourism Growth Strategy is an important tool for the NBFSC. And we congratulate and recognize that the financial investment being made into all New Brunswick’s trails is at an all-time high by our Government. In the TAP recommendations there are (11) eleven Signature Trails to be completed in New Brunswick. Nine (9) trails are in the Greenway community, one (1) ATV – OHV network of trails in the ‘Sussex Region’ and for snowmobile trails, the Signature Trail recognized is the developing Christmas Mountains trail network based from Mt. Carleton Provincial Park. Our Provincial Government’s own stated economic impact numbers as of season end 2015 measured snowmobile tourism impacts at $32.7 million annually. We believe the actual dollar figure to be much more significant than reported and also believe that snowmobiling’s return on investments (ROI) will exceed all other types of trails in New Brunswick and possibly some other tourism sectors as well.

The new Greenway EIS which was conducted independently by the Sentier Conseil New Brunswick Trails Council, is regarded as the new template to measure all trails economic impact. We trust the template will eventually be utilized for all types of trails in New Brunswick; Greenway, Off Highway and Snowmobile. Thus, snowmobiling and the volunteer’s ‘old’ number of $32.7 million is now misstated and very possibly greatly understated. So, in the winter of 2019, the NBFSC will be undertaking a new Snowmobile Economic Impact Study. Our goal is to have the snowmobile EIS completed for the autumn of 2019. We will strive to include the volunteer’s hours in the EIS as well as all the hard financial data that snowmobiling generates. It will be based on the same template as was used to measure the significant impact of Greenway Trails this past year. Our EIS should confirm and establish our leadership position, accurately reflect snowmobiling’s ROI, demonstrate that financial investments for trail infrastructure give back more than is spent and strengthen our recent and ongoing recommendations to both the Provincial and Federal Governments. The new numbers will bear out that the small investments made by the GNB are woefully short for the returns they and our communities receive. Our planned snowmobile EIS will seek to reinforce the government’s direction to prioritize investments into those trails that provide the highest return on investments. Snowmobile trails and the volunteers contributions should be, can be, and must be, a larger part of the Trails Action Plan. Surely, snowmobiling has earned more than a single Signature Trail in New Brunswick. We have been the vast majority and leader of New Brunswick’s trails growth and success for more than 35 years now. And we are still a solution, not a burden for investments. Scott Ralston, NBFSC President, “A Volunteer Organization”

The new economic impact numbers (EIS) that were adopted for all New Brunswick Greenway (walking, hiking, cycling, running, horseback riding, etc.) trails are significantly higher than many would have thought. Government has acknowledged Greenway Trails in New Brunswick contribute $15.4 million annually (as of January, 2018).

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Rapport du Président… Plan d’action sur les sentiers Étant donné la publication du nouveau Plan d’action sur les sentiers (PAS) par le gouvernement le 2 juin 2018, la Fédération des clubs de motoneige du Nouveau-Brunswick (FCMNB) fut mise au courant d’une très nouvelle direction que prenait nos partenaires du gouvernement concernant tous les sentiers au Nouveau-Brunswick. Le PAS démontre que les investissements financiers dans les sentiers seront basés sur les retours sur investissement (RSI) versus sur le financement public pour tous les sentiers dans chaque région, chaque communauté ou chaque club (motoneige). Ceci présente des défis pour la FCMNB, ainsi que des opportunités. Le Plan d’action sur les sentiers fut essentiellement mis au point durant l’été/l’automne 2017 sans la contribution des trois communautés de sentiers (CSNB, FVTTNB et FCMNB). En large partie, le gouvernement a créé un plan pour nous, mais sans nous. Le PAS n’est cependant pas complètement négatif. Je veux remercier le gouvernement du Nouveau-Brunswick et l’équipe du Ministre John Ames (Tourisme, Patrimoine & Culture). La publication récente du PAS est une composante clé de la nouvelle Stratégie de croissance du tourisme et un outil important pour la FCMNB. Et

nous félicitons et reconnaissons que les investissements financiers qui se font dans tous les sentiers du Nouveau-Brunswick sont à un niveau record par notre gouvernement. Dans les recommandations du PAS, il y a onze (11) Sentiers Signature à compléter au NouveauBrunswick. Neuf (9) sentiers se trouvent dans la communauté des voies vertes, l’un (1) dans le réseau de sentiers VTT-LVH dans la région de Sussex et, pour les sentiers de motoneige, le Sentier Signature reconnu est le réseau de sentiers en développement dans les Monts Christmas basé à partir du Parc provincial du Mont Carleton. Les chiffres de notre gouvernement provincial sur les retombées économiques, en date de la fin de la saison 2015, estimaient les impacts de la motoneige à 32,7 millions de dollars par année. Nous croyons que la valeur monétaire est bien plus importante que rapportée et nous croyons également que le retour sur investissements de la motoneige (RSI) va excéder tous les autres types de sentiers au Nouveau-Brunswick et possiblement aussi par d’autres secteurs du tourisme. Les nouveaux chiffres sur les incidences économiques (IÉ) qui furent adoptés pour tous les corridors verts du Nouveau-Brunswick (marche, randonnée pédestre, cyclisme, course, équitation, etc.) sont beaucoup plus élevés que plusieurs l’aurait pensé. Le gouvernement a reconnu que les corridors (voies vertes) au Nouveau-Brunswick contribuent 15,4 millions par année (en date de janvier 2018). La nouvelle étude des incidences économiques (ÉIÉ) des voies vertes, qui fut effectuée indépendamment par « Sentier Conseil New Brunswick Trails Council », est considérée comme étant le patron pour mesurer toutes les retombées économiques des sentiers. Nous osons croire que le patron sera utilisé éventuellement pour tous les types de sentiers au NouveauBrunswick : corridors verts, véhicules hors-route et motoneige. Donc, le « vieux » chiffre de 32,7 millions de dollars contribués par la motoneige et les bénévoles est maintenant erroné et fort possiblement grandement sous-évalué. Donc, durant l’hiver 2019, la FCMNB va entreprendre une nouvelle Étude des incidences économiques de la motoneige. Notre but est

d’avoir l’ÉIÉ de la motoneige complétée pour l’automne 2019. Nous allons nous efforcer d’inclure les heures des bénévoles dans l’ÉIÉ, ainsi que toutes les données financières concrète générées par la motoneige. Elle sera basée sur le même patron qui fut utilisé pour mesurer l’important impact des corridors verts durant la dernière année. Notre ÉIÉ devrait confirmer et établir notre position de leadership, refléter exactement les RSI de la motoneige, démontrer que les investissements financiers pour l’infrastructure des sentiers redonnent plus qu’il en est dépensé et renforcer nos recommandations récentes et courantes aux gouvernements provincial et fédéral. Les nouveaux chiffres vont démontrer que les petits investissements faits par le GNB sont lamentablement limités pour les retours reçus par le gouvernement et nos communautés. Notre ÉIÉ planifiée sur la motoneige va tenter de renforcer la direction du gouvernement de prioriser les investissements dans ces sentiers qui fournissent les plus grands retours sur investissements. Les sentiers de motoneige et les contributions des bénévoles devraient être, peuvent être et doivent être une plus grande partie du Plan d’action sur les sentiers. Certainement, la motoneige s’est méritée plus qu’un seul Sentier Signature au Nouveau-Brunswick. Nous sommes leader et responsable pour la vaste majorité de la croissance et du succès des sentiers au NouveauBrunswick depuis maintenant plus de 35 ans. Et nous sommes encore une solution, non pas un fardeau d’investissements. Scott Ralston, Président de la FCMNB, « Un organisme bénévole »

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Superclamp II

It’s always a hassle when it comes to tying down our sleds and pulling out the straps that are all tangled up and it’s -30, especially after a long haul and all you want to do is get warm. Superclamp has changed the tie-down ways by making a high-engineered composite construction bar that goes over the top of the skis to prevent movement. The centre portion of the bar hooks onto the middle anchor and by pushing down on the handle it puts pressure onto the skis creating a strong hold. No more dealing with 4 straps for one sled! For complete details go to www.superclamp.net

DS Women’s Monosuit Ladies are you looking for a new suite for the upcoming winter? Looking for one with style but with all the latest protection features… Then check out Scott’s DS Women’s Monosuit. This one-piece suite provides the rider with ultimate protection from wind/water while still being breathable, soft to touch, and comfortable. You also have the added protection for you cell phone with Scott’s insulated mobile device pocket with napoleon pocket that keeps your phone dry and warm. Keep stylish and comfortable while hitting the trails or side hilling the mountains with Scott’s DS Monosuit. Further details and colour designs at www.scott-sports.com

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Our 4 season resort has groomed trails to our door. Located in the center of A107C and the south end of L136 (north shore of Gowganda Lake) or drive directly to us on Hwy 560. We have 6 deluxe cottages, 5 which will hold up to 6 people, and 1 cottage that will hold up to 10 people. All units are fully furnished with 4 pc baths, full kitchens, wi-fi and satellite TV. General store, LCBO, beer store, wood burning sauna, and fuel are all on site. Meal plans are available with reservation. Accomodation as low as $30 pp/pd.

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49 Trails End Rd., Corbeil, Ont. P0H 1K0 Phone: (705) 752-2085 • Toll Free-1-877-752-2085 www.cozycampcottages.com Lct 18 miles south-east of North Bay on Lk. Nosbonsing, just off TOP Trail A102D. Modern housekeeping cottages. Fully equipped including free wifi and satellite, microwaves, coffee makers, gas BBQs. Rentals by the season, weekly, weekends or mid-week when riding is the Best! Ice Fishing Packages also available. Snowmobilers serving snowmobilers. Check us out on the web! Your hosts Brian & Diane.

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Sudbury’s Best Motel Accomodations Cruise the E105A trail and pull in for a meal or for the night at the Calabogie Peaks Hotel.

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Right on the D111 trail, free continental breakfast, Royal Distributing close by, special rates & park’n’ride packages, rooms include fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and we offer extended stay kitchenettes.

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ALWAYS A RACER

The scene at the start of the second-coming of the International-500 cross-country race when competitors battled from Thunder Bay, Ontario to St. Paul, Minnesota.

he passion for racing has never waned for current United States X-Country (USXC) owner and president Brian Nelson. Racing snowmobiles was in his blood as he began racing during his early teens, and joined the pro ranks with a spot on the John Deere Cross Country team in 1975 at just 22 years. Brian not only had passion, he had talent, winning the famed International-500 cross-country race one year later. He would go on to win many more races, including a repeat of the I-500 in 1978. Even when he was no longer racing, he couldn’t stay away and became intimately involved in race snowmobile development, and was a key player in the now legendary Arctic Cat ZR series. From there he continued to stay engaged as a team owner and R&D consultant. In later years, Brian would occasionally dust-off his race gear, compete and not surprisingly, win. He won the I-500 senior class in 1995, and competed in the iconic race again in 2011, in the vintage leaf portion of the race ere e finis ed second. Through it all, Brian’s passion to race continued to burn, and it prompted him to resurrect the United States Cross Country (USCC) series, after the untimely death of its founder Pat Mach.

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The renamed USXC series dropped its first green flag in 2012, and almost immediately after the first race was held, Brian started planning for the resurrection of the sport’s most iconic and many would argue, most important race, the I-500. Not surprisingly, he was successful. Despite several years of set-backs, the return of the I-500 was celebrated in 2013, with Ryan Simons taking the win. However, over the next several years, the race would continue to face challenges, and would not run again until returning for back-to-back runs in 2017 and 2018. But the challenges of running a race of this nature are daunting. The financial commitment was massive, and the number of volunteer hours Brian and his staff spent on the race were greater than what was required for all other USXC events combined. So, when Brian informed the snowmobile race community this past summer that the circuit had made the difficult decision to cancel the I-500 for the foreseeable future, everyone was saddened, but also understood and accepted the challenges the series faced…almost. Snowmobile club members of the small northern Minnesota communities of Goodridge and Grygla weren’t about to

let the I-500 go silently into the night. They called Brian up in the middle of their club meeting and told him the show would go on. They had a plan, they understood the commitment, they knew the hours it would take, but most importantly, they knew their passion to race would not rest. Just like Brian, many members of this club and the community are die-hard race fans, committed enthusiasts, and some even former competitors. They simply love snowmobile racing, and through hard work and passion, the famed cross-country race would go on. It’s this same passion for the sport that ensured the iconic Iron Dog snowmobile race in Alaska would continue this winter as well. Earlier this summer, the board of directors were on the verge of cancelling the event due to lack of manpower and financial su ort. ut ust li e t e I the snowmobiling community came together and the racer inside each of them pushed on. In just a month’s time, the board of directors voted unanimously to hold the 2019 event. Snowmobile enthusiasts are special people, but snowmobile racers burn with a passion for this sport unlike any other, and thanks in part to that passion, the race is on.

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Scott Fleming Timken Belts

Timken, manufacturer of Ultimax Belts, has been on the throttle the past few years bringing not just the snowmobile industry a high-performance alternative for drive belts, but the off-road crowd as well. Designed and anufactured in t eir rin field issouri facility, Timken knows exactly what it takes to make a durable and reliable belt. From raw ru er to a finis ed roduct t e co an s Ultimax Belts have become the hot performance ticket for today’s demanding, high-horsepower snow rockets. Earlier this year, On Snow took a trip to the company’s belt manufacturing plant to see just how the belts were made. While there, we met up with sales manager and avid enthusiast cott le in to et is first ords for t is issue’s Last Gasp.

Last ride you took? I took my 5-year old son for an extended ATV ride out in the bush in the Kawartha’s. It’s never too soon to learn survival skills. Favorite Band in your iTunes play list? George Jones and Chris Stapleton. Last thing you raced? A snowmobile while cruising down to Eagle River, Wisconsin for the World Championship snowmobile races. We started our ride in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and didn’t want to waste any time getting to the action. We made t ose sleds Last time you saw a bear? At the Toronto zoo.

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Last time you pulled an “All-Nighter” Eagle River - the nights at the cabin get a bit crazy. Lasting riding memory? Well there was this one time when I got lost. We were testing a belt and giving it all we had. I wasn’t paying attention to the route and discovered I didn’t have clue how to get back. It’s all fun and games until your phone can’t get a signal. Last beer you’d consider drinking even if it was served ice cold? Anything in a plastic cup – you never know where it’s been. Last project you worked on that had you truly excited? I’m really pumped about Ultimax

sponsoring the Heroes Festival and the Motorcycle Rally in Wasaga Beach. Heroes is a tribute to Canada’s military and first res onders. e ll e set u on the beach in the middle of the action. Last time you laughed so hard you nearly wet your pants? Doing this interview and editing my answers as we go. Last New Year’s resolution you didn’t keep? I don’t like to break things so let’s not go there. Last words of advice? Never drink alone. At least not out of a plastic cup.

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Whatever you’re looking for, it will be at the show. If you’re looking for a Snowmobile or ATV, it will be there. Accessories, clothing, helmets, gloves, suits, goggles – it’ll all be there. Looking to plan a great ride? You can plan your trip at the show.

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FREE PARKING… SPONSORED BY FREE PARKING… Once you arrive, not only will you have Free Parking at the International Center, sponsored by STV Snowmobiler Television, but after you hop out of your car, you’ll be able to catch a ride to the doors in the free E-Z-GO shuttle service. Free door to car service provided by E-Z-GO will be a aila le for s o attendees on a first co e first ser e asis.

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GREAT FEATURES You’ll be blown away with the incredible roster of exhibitors and the feature events taking place around the show, not to mention the new incredible Indoor Events Hall 4, Sponsored by Royal Distributing. ou ll find u e anufacturer is la s showcasing all of the 2019 Sled and ATV line-ups. With more corporate manufacturer displays at this snowmobile and ATV Show than any other across North America, you’ll be sure to see: Arctic Cat, Can-Am, Dodge, Honda, John Deere, Kubota, Textron Off-Road, Toyota, Kawasaki, Cub Cadet, Polaris, Ski-Doo,

CFMoto, Ford, HiSun, Suzuki and Yamaha. All of these machines under one roof, over one weekend, you can’t miss it! The Toronto International Snowmobile, ATV & Powersports show, presented by AMSOIL, has the unbeaten track record for bringing attendees more to see and more to do each year with features that are all included in the cost of admission to the show. Take a snowmobile Driver Training Class provided

by the OFSC, or register for the CASI ATV Rider Course. Try out the ZR 200cc and ZR 120cc Snowmobile test track and take a demo ride. Take in Freestyle shows with Brett Turcotte, Brody Wilson, Scott Murray, and Kassie Boone, or watch Nick and Ernie demonstrate unbelievable motorcycle stunts with Team Empire. Ride in a E-Z-GO from your vehicle to the front door, there’s always more to see and more to do at the World’s Largest Snowmobile and ATV Show, October 19-21, 2018!!

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Thinking about a new trailer this season? reat ou ll find railer anufactures and retailers on site and available with every type of trailer you’ve considered for moving your ATV or snowmobile. Whether you are in the market for an enclosed or open bed, single or four bed, budget or top of the line, you name it, it will be at the Show. Now what will you pull it with? Ford, Ram Trucks and Toyota will all have their factory displays showcasing their trucks and towing packages.

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There are so many products from so many different suppliers, distributors and manufacturers. The Toronto International Snowmobile, ATV & Powersports Show is an Industry Show featuring the latest products being launched to the market. There are many deals to be had at the show with discounts, closeouts and non current products being featured in large dealer and distributor booths. Major retailers include Royal Distributing, Factory Recreation, Quinn’s Marina, Country Corners Rent-All, Cat Shack, Aberfoyle Snowmobile, Peak Performance, Spoiled Sports Polaris, Yamaha of Newmarket and Dewildt Yamaha.

It’s 2018, and Performance products are continuing to grow at the show. No matter what type of performance you’re looking for, be it; suspension, engine, traction, clutc in li t ei t or custo ou ll find plenty of everything to choose from.

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Tourism is another focus at this Show, and with a whopping 10,000 sq. Ft. of tourism booths, you’ll get where you need to you go! Tourism regions from across North America will have representatives available to provide helpful information, handy pamphlets and useful maps on regions from across North America.

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Are Custom Sleds your interest? Check out the amazing Custom display presented by OSM and ATV World Magazines. The amount of action surrounding the Custom Sled and ATV Village would be impossible to miss. Check out these custom vehicles from across North America and take advantage of the sights, and feel free to bring your camera.

Not only will you see the amazing exhibitor displays, and tourism booths, there will also be special events and features that are included with Show admission. The Royal Distributing Indoor Events Hall 4, will be full of “must see” events for the entire family. Show Attendees will have the chance to see some of the greatest and well-known powersports athletes, like Brett Turcotte, Brody Wilson, Scott Murray, and Kaddie Boone, put on an amazing s o s full of i s and tricks. Check out the Octob amazing shows by er team from TMR Custom Jeeps at t Internahe Rock Crawler. tiona

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The market will be back to accommodate snowmobile and ATV owners looking to sell their machines. You can register to sell our ac ine on t e s o oor cto er 19-21, 2018. $25 registration fee per vehicle, or $35 registration fee includes one adult day admission ticket. Registration forms can be found at www.torontosnowmobileatvshow.com. Located in the Used Snowmobile & ATV ar et ou ll find t e sed no o ile & ATV Parts Salvage. New for the 2018 show is the ONE DAY SUNDAY SWAP Meet. located in Hall 3. For more information and to be part of the swap, contact info@torontosnowmobileatvshow.com or call 888-661-7469

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Book your trips, plan your rides right at the show. Looking for an adventure, visit the many interesting and exciting tourism pavilions and speak to the representatives from various resorts and lodging locations.

ONTARIO FEDERATION OF 2 SNOWMOBILE CLUBS HALL

The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs will once again be attending the show. Show attendees will be able to visit their corporate booth featuring all of their programs including permit sales. All OFSC Districts will also be exhibiting and providing their trail maps. OFSC driver training classes are available at the show for everyone 12 years and older. If you are interested in obtaining your snowmobile driver’s licence at the show you must pre-register.

For more information please call the OFSC at (705) 739-7669 Or Visit ofsc.on.ca

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Good, because there is so much to choose from. Not only is all of the latest clothing and styles on hand for you to see, but there are closeouts from last year at incredible prices. Look at it all, compare it all, and purchase what you need for the upcoming winter season, right at the show. There are huge deals and savings to be had!

If you’re looking to join your local ATV Club, clubs around Ontario will be at the show with their Clubs maps and draws. No matter where you like to ride, there’s a club that’s perfect for you!

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The speeds are incredible…. Check out the Ontario Snowmobile Oval Racers in hall 2 and see the 20 plus race sleds.

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The CASI ATV RiderCourse is the most current, hands-on ATV safety program available in Canada. During the half-day session, students learn skills and understanding required for safe and responsible ATV operation. Sign up today for the ATV Safety Course at the Toronto International Snowmobile ATV & Powersports Show.

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