Sizing Up Your Helmet

Posted by Jerry Bassett on September 30, 2009 under Uncategorized | Comments are off for this article

When it comes to helmets - snowmobile, motorcycle, bicycle or ski - my advice varies. Being a thrifty sort and one who can heat up the inside of a snowmobile helmet simply by strapping it on, my a...

2010 Polaris 700 & 600 RMK Review

Posted by Matt Allred on September 28, 2009 under Uncategorized | Comments are off for this article

If you are trying to figure out where Polaris' 700 RMK belongs, you are not alone. As for the Snowmobile.com Mountain Team, we know; it fits nicely in our hands and on a sick mountain with a doze...

Snowmobile Trade Shows Events List Canada & US

Posted by Zenwaiter on September 26, 2009 under Uncategorized | Comments are off for this article

Canadian & American
Snowmobile Trade Show List

EAST 2009 - 2010 snowmobile shows

Sept 26, 2009: Snowmobile ATV & Grass DragsSanborn New York
for more info: http://www.snochiefs.net

Oct 2-4, 2009: Maine Snowmobile ShowAugusta Civic Center, Augusta, Mainefor more info: http://www.mesnow.com

Oct 2-4, 2009: Big East Powersports ShowOncenter Convention Center, Syracuse, New Yorkfor more info: http://www.agievents.com

Oct 9-11, 2009: New Hampshire Grass DragsFremont, New Hampshirefor more info: http://www.nhgrassdrags.com

Oct 17-18, 2009: New England Powersport ExpoEastern States Exposition Grounds, Springfield, Massachusettsfor more info: http://www.sledmass.com

Oct 30-31,2009 & Nov 1, 2009: PA Snowmobile & ATV ShowLebanon Expo Center, Lebanon, Pennsylvaniafor more info: http://www.pasnowmobileandatvshow.com


MIDWEST 2009 - 2010 snowmobile shows

Sept 12-13, 2009: Hay DaysForest Lake, Minnesotafor more info: http://www.snobarons.com

Sept 18-19, 2009: Vintage Snowmobile & Grass Drag ShowEagle River Derby Track, Eagle River, Wisconsinfor more info: http://www.derbytrack.com

Oct 4, 2009: Grass Drag Nationals & Vintage Snowmobile ShowDouglas, Minnesotafor more info: http://www.byronsnowbears.com

Oct 9-11, 2009: Michigan Snow ShowBarry Expo Center, Hastings, Minnesotafor more info: http://www.msasnow.org

Oct 16-18, 2009: Milwaukee Snow ShowWisconsin Exposition at State Fair Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsinfor more info: http://www.snowmobileusa.com

Nov 6-8, 2009: Novi Snowmobile ShowRock Financial Showplace,Novi, Michiganfor more info: http://www.snowmobileusa.com

Nov 13-14, 2009: Green Bay Snowmobile ShowShopko Hall, Green Bay, Wisconsinfor more info: http://www.snowmobileusa.com



WEST 2009 - 2010 snowmobile shows

Sept 25-26, 2009: Idaho Snowmobile ShowBoise, Idahofor more info: http://www.intermountainshow.com

Oct 10-11, 2009: Rocky Mountain Snowmobile ExpoDenver Merchandise Mart, Denver,Coloradofor more info: http://www.agievents.com

Oct 17-18, 2009: Washington Snowmobile ExpoWestern Washington Fairgrounds, Pullyaup, Washingtonfor more info: http://www.wssa.us

Oct 23-24, 2009: Intermountain Snowmobile ShowSalt Lake City, Utahfor more info: http://www.intermountainshow.com

Nov 14, 2009: Spokane Winter Knights Snowmobile ShowSpokane County Fairgrounds, Spokane, Washingtonfor more info: http://www.winterknights.org

March 12-14, 2010: W Yellowstone World Snowmobile ExpoWest Yellowstone, Montana
for more info: http://www.snowmobileexpo.com


CANADA 2009 - 2010 snowmobile shows

Sept 25-27, 2009: OFSC Go Snowmobiling Show
NEW! - - Has now been combined with the Toronto International Show, (below)

Oct 16-18, 2009: Toronto International Snowmobile ShowToronto International Centre, Missiissauga, Ontario
for more info: http://www.torontosnowmobileshows.com

Oct 16-18, 2009: Quebec City Motorized Recreational Sports ShowCentre de Foires, Quebec City, Quebec
for more info: http://www.fcmq.qc.ca

Oct 17-18, 2009: Lets Ride BC Snowmobile ShowWesbild Centre, Vernon, British Columbia
for more info: http://www.bcsf.org

Oct 23-25, 2009: ASA Snowmobile & ATV ShowAgricom Halls, Edmondton, Alberta
for more info: http://www.altasnowmobile.ab.ca

Nov 6-8, 2009: Saskatchewan Snowmobile ShowCanada Center Building, Regina, Saskatchewan
for more info: http://www.sasksnowmobiling.sk.ca

Nov 14-15, 2009: ASA Snowmobile & ATV ShowCalgary BMO Centre, Calgary, Albertaf
or more info: http://www.altasnowmobile.ab.ca


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Heard at Hay Days: Polaris Rushing Ahead

Posted by Jerry Bassett on September 23, 2009 under Uncategorized | Comments are off for this article

One of my favorite things about the annual unofficial opening of the snowmobile season, otherwise known as "Hay Days," is to walk around the grounds on the day before the event opens. Frequently o...

2010 Arctic Cat CFR800 takes top honors at SnowBash

Posted by SnowGoer on under Drags | Comments are off for this article

Following its 800 class wins at Haydays, Arctic Cat’s new CFR 800 scored wins in both the Stock 800 and Stock 1000 classes at the SnowBash in Ohio, N.Y.

Stocking Stuffers

Posted by Chris on September 22, 2009 under Accessories, Information, Skidoo, Yamaha, race, sled blog, snowmobile, test, tracks | Comments are off for this article

Was leafing through a fresh copy of Motoneige Quebec yesterday when I stumbled across a new product that caused me to stop in my tracks. At first I was a bit stunned, not sure whether to laugh or if this was the real deal. Now that I have explored the subject with some female co-workers and given it some more thought, I figure this could create impact exceeding the womens right to vote and  female liberation movement of the 60’s combined. Folks if there was ever any doubt, clearly we are now  equal; women can stand up to pee!!

Okay right about now I probably have offended someone or triggered a complaint to my superiors, just because… but before you get all sensitive I truly believe this is a practical (and somewhat entertaining) product that could benefit our sport.

I can imagine what it must be like for the girls out on the trail every time they need to relieve themselves and have to remove three (or more) layers of clothing, exposing themselves to a 30mph frigid cross-wind, not to mention trying to squat in three feet of snow with out ‘bottoming out’ after having trudged a 100 feet into the bush to get out of sight (and snowball range).

Probably about the only thing left that a modern women would envy in a man is our ability to whip it out and take care of business whenever nature calls. Well leave it up to the French to come up with a solution. The Liber T pocket urinal may well be the best thing for women snowmobilers since Snow Cruiser introduced electric start. Think about this for a minute. What we often take for granted can be a big hassle for our wives or GF’s, perhaps to the point of cutting a ride short or at the least having to suffer out on the trail. This little doo-dad, given half a chance, could make everyone’s day a little brighter… It certainly does fit the definition of ’stocking stuffer’ with Christmas just around the corner. I especially like the camo version

Our G-Force friends ran their first test at Bonneville today experiencing a mechanical problem with the overdrive mechanism (they disconnect the secondary clutch and go direct somewhere over 170mph) but they did manage to hit 186mph prior to shutting down. The marshalls were concerned about the impact G-Force 1 would have on the race track but this trial proved it was just fine. They are green to go for a world record attempt. Check out the pics on PassionYamaha (photos courtesy of Richard Hotte).

On another subject, we have some cool hardware  we are working on for release sometime this season. Jon and I have been kicking around some ideas and I think it may be time that we use SledTalk readers for some new product feedback and I plan to enlist some ‘test riders’ as soon as we get snow. We may supply some special parts to the right people or even invite them to join us on a test ride. Not sure how I’ll be able to choose but I figure I’ll start with the guys who have left comments here in the past and see where that takes us. If nothing else it’ll be worth a free lunch and some gas for somebody    Cheers cr

ISOC National Snocross Schedule Released

Posted by SnowGoer on under ISOC, Snocross | Comments are off for this article

The 2009‐2010 AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series will feature four new race venues to compliment five established Nationals from seasons past.

2010 Arctic Cat Bearcat 570 XT Review

Posted by Jerry Bassett on September 21, 2009 under Uncategorized | Comments are off for this article

There may be a new segment gaining sales power in the snowmobile business. Think of it as a sport-utility category that places as much emphasis on personal ergonomics as it does functional utility. Al...

Auberge Gouverneur Shawinigan

Posted by Zenwaiter on September 19, 2009 under Uncategorized | Comments are off for this article

Auberge Gouverneur Shawinigan has decided to support Zenwaiter this winter.

This four star hotel offers many snowmobile services, including superior guest comforts such as a pool, a hot tub, and proffessional massage services, all with value winter pricing, starting at $55. The Hotel is also a full service conference centre, with over a dozen meeting rooms, fully equiped with any audio visual equipment that your snowmobile group might need.

In addition, the Gouverneur features a delicious formal dining room, room service, full banquet services that can accommodate up to 500 guests, a popular bar with entertainment, and secure parking facilities.

This winter, the lovely Priscilla Flynn has been employed by the hotel to work closely with all snowmobile groups, big or small, to ensure the finest snowmobiling experience for all visitors. She will be the main snowmobiling contact, offering advice to travellers in English and French, and managing snowmobile guest requirements such as snowmobile club maps, transefers, rentals, and booking special snowmobile vacation packages, that will offer a wide variation of services, fone for every budget.

Priscilla has also agreed to offer 'up to date snowmobile trail conditions ' to her guests over the phone, as well as arranging the sale of annual Quebec Snowmobile Trail Permits for visitors. She has also agreed to be one of our regular reporing guests on our weekly snowmobile radio podcast, ZEN TALK.

Zenwaiter Internet Services

For ten years, Zenwaiter.com has offered daily snowmobile news and articles covering every aspect of the snowmobile industry. This service is made possible by the generous support of hotel sponsors such as the Gouverneur in Shawinigan.

Zenwaiter offers daily snowmobile news stories about snowmobile trade shows, snowmobile recalls, saftey issues, racing news, and individual snowmobile trail reports sent in by actual sledheds during their holidays. All of this plus a fully interactive site that offers photo albums, a blog, and a bulletin board, makes this site a must read for every snowmobiler.

Zenwaiter also produces a weekly snowmobile radio podcast on http://www.podomatic.com/, which is also available to download from 'I Tunes'. The ZEN TALK Snowmobiling Radio broadcast features racing news, a snowmobile events calendar, and interviews on snowmobile topics, from throttle extentions for mountain riders, to safety tips.

Guests on the show have ranged from film star and extreme snowmobile mountain man, the Krazy Canadian, to interviews with motel owners in Quebec canada, talking about their local snowmobile club, weather conditions, or club challenges.

The show has been recorded on the snowmobile trail, at trade show events, and directly over the phone lines with various interesting guests. The podcast has been downloaded for three years, by thousands of snowmobilers world wide from the Internet, and listened to using an i-pod.

The daily advance of Internet technologies is astounding, and lends itself well to the Zenwaiter group of services, but to continue year after year requires the committment and support of our snowmobile sponsros. The readers appreciate their support and patronize them faithfully.

Zenwaiter.com wants to take this opportunity to thank the Auberge Gouverneur of Shawinigan, for their faith in our continued work, in this our tenth anniversary of publishing snowmobiling news items.

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G-Force Hits the Salt

Posted by Chris on September 18, 2009 under OFSC, Skidoo, Snowmobiling, Yamaha, Yamaha Insights, snowmobile, snowmobiles, supertrax, tracks | Comments are off for this article

I have been watching this link on PassionYamaha where the journey from Quebec to Utah has been unfolding for the G-Force team and the planned assault on Bonneville. Between Coyote (Richard Hotte) and Gilles there are lots of cool pictures and updates however you’ll need to have a basic understanding of French or try the Google translation tool.

Today will be their first test session and they plan to limit the speed to 200mph while they dial everything in to the traction offered by the salt. Sounds like they have already encountered some of the unexpected. Personally I am finding this quite intriguing. I just hope the tracks hold together and the boys return  home safely.

There was quite a send-off for the team in Coaticook and I understand the Discovery Channel has taken quite an interest in the project. On another note, I was privileged to speak at the OFSC AGM last week in Ottawa, opening their first convention session along with Mark Lester from Supertrax and Claude Aumont from Ontario Tourism. I was please to report that the snowmobile industry in Canada is coming into this fall stable and healthy. From the Federations point of view, permit sales last year were strong and there will not be any increase in the cost this season. They are making good use of the federal grant money available and this organization is still a shining example of how it should be done.

Mark challenged them with the topic of ‘free-ride’ / off trail riding and how it should be viewed by organized snowmobiling with infrastucture in the future. His point; that most young enthusiasts entering the recreation are coming from the X-games, vert-park mentallity and are not attaracted by seeing how many miles they can cover in a day, opposed to doing tricks and challenging themselves off-trail. Mark is a brave man!!

cheers cr

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