Category: Gear Spotlight
December 13th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
PIEPS Pro BT and Powder BT Transceiver – Sneak Peek
Bluetooth technology is becoming fully integrated in the smart devices we use today, and the PIEPS Pro BT and Powder BT are among the first to utilize Bluetooth technology in an avalanche…
September 28th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
Top 3 Snowmobile Accessories for 2019 from OEMs
The Big Four snowmobile manufacturers have come out with their parts and accessories catalogs for 2019, so here's our take on the top 3 snowmobile accessories available this winter for Ski-Doo, Polaris,…
September 10th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
Polaris Partners with PIEPS to Offer Exclusive Polaris Avalanche Airbag
Polaris has partnered with avalanche safety gear manufacturer, PIEPS, to make a Polaris avalanche airbag available to riders. Two new avalanche transceivers from PIEPS will also be available through the Polaris network…
May 17th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
Ortovox Transceiver Recall Issued for 3+ Model as Preventative Measure
An Ortovox transceiver recall has been issued for the brand’s Ortovox 3+ avalanche transceiver running version 2.1 software. All other Ortovox transceivers—and 3+ models running different software versions—are unaffected. The recall will…
May 16th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
SPOT X 2-Way Satellite Messenger Communication Device
Satellite communication device manufacturer, SPOT, has announced the release of a new two-way satellite messaging device called SPOT X. The product is first-and-foremost a text communications device, but it also provides key…
May 4th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
2018 Gear Spring Shoot – Last Ride
What better reason for one last ride than to get together with friends and try out some 2018 gear. Who cares if the snow is a little stiff, and the weather ain’t…
April 8th, 2018 | Marty Anderson
A Day on the 2019 Polaris 850 RMK – Our Demo Ride Experience
You have a relaxing weekend planned with your wife when the phone rings and a voice says, “Hey, you want to come down and try out the new Polaris 850 RMK?" What…
March 3rd, 2018 | Marty Anderson
The Reasons Why I Choose to Snowcheck New Snowmobiles
Snowcheck time is here again. For some people, snowcheck is an exciting time to plan ahead for next year. Meanwhile, others have trouble understanding the desire to spring order a new snowmobile.
January 29th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
FXR Blade 2.0 Carbon Vertical Helmet – First Look out of the Box
Straight out the box, the FXR Blade 2.0 Carbon Vertical Helmet looks great and has a nice finish. The neon colours are very bright...
January 20th, 2018 | Mountain Sledder
The Story Behind the Finger Throttle and Munster Innovations
Here's the story behind the Finger Throttle and Munster Innovations. No, this isn't some kind of "Goldy" left-handed finger thing. It's the real deal.
