This longer track length cushions your ride, adds stability for two people and provides more comfort and weight. Mountain snowmobiles , made specifically for mountain riding, tend to be longer and narrower.
The vehicle configuration allows for riding hillside in mountainous terrain and through heavy powder. The vehicles have specially designed long lug tracks, which allow them to maneuver through heavy, deep powder conditions. These vehicles generally have high horsepower engines, since horsepower is lost at higher elevations.
The riding characteristics of a mountain snowmobile generally lend it to better handling abilities in mountain riding over trail riding. This will determine if you buy new or used.
Buying a new sled will ensure you have a warranty in case you run into any issues. Keep in mind that you will also need to budget for other expenses in addition to the sled itself sled accessories, riding gear, permit, insurance, fuel, etc. Check out some of the pre-owned options we have on our website. This might be a good place to start if you're considering a budgeted decision to try out snowmobiling for your first time.
Sometimes having a sled that is broken in will make for an easier ride your first time. If you have concerns about purchasing a used snowmobile, please give us a call or stop by to ask questions. We will always make sure your sled is good to go and be here for when you run into a tree and need us to fix it! We have the best snowmobile repair mechanics in this area. All of our technicians ride their sleds on the weekend and will know the best and fastest way to get you back riding on your snowmobile.
If you're ready to take the dive and want to start fresh, Precision Boats stocks the newest and latest models by Arctic Cat. Check out the brand new editions of Arctic Cat Snowmobiles here. And yeah, there are a few guys out there who have done just that for their first sled.
But before you do, you should know that getting into sledding is a major commitment. A commitment to wrecking your shit and blowing tons of cash along the way that is.
Welcome to the club! You might find a killer deal up in Fort Mac because some skid derrick-hand just got fired for smoking crack on his lunch break, but do you really want to drive 12 hours each way for it?
Start saving. Do — Look for something with a warranty, if you can afford it. Durability comes second. These machines are tuned to the brink. So why not let the manufacturer deal with any potential problems if you can. The extra money that you invest in a newer machine with warranty will pay for itself if the manufacturer has to soak up the repair bill, not you. Pure race models and we would be looking at bhp.
That is a lot of power; this power means that you will have upgraded suspension and shock absorbers. Pull your throttle and off you go. Mountain snowmobiles are probably not the model you want if you are racing about on frozen lakes. These models are designed to take you where the land gets steep and technical. Because of this, a mountain snowmobile will be narrower and longer than a typical snowmobile. They will also feature a high horsepower engine; this is due to the high altitude effects on your horsepower.
They also have deep lugs on their tracks to help you power through powder. Touring snowmobiles have something that most other snowmobiles do not; they have two seats, generally including a backrest. They will also come with mirrors and a much larger windscreen. These snowmobiles are all about comfort. To help provide comfort, they will have a longer track length. Want to carry items around in winter, then a utilitarian snowmobile is for you.
Think of the utilitarian snowmobile as the brawn of the snowmobile family. They will be long, fat, and a little bit heavier than other snowmobiles. Think of them like a trail model that can also take you off into the woods and into the hills to explore. Now that you know how the different styles of snowmobiles are called and what they are designed for, it is time to look at the pros and cons of buying a new or second-hand sled.
The biggest pro for buying a new snowmobile is that you know you will not have to spend time in the garage to get your snowmobile ready for winter. To go with this, you should also be getting a warranty, meaning if there is a mechanical issue then your dealer should fix it for free; allowing you to keep grease free hands and not have to spend your time in the garage fixing your sled.
This peace of mind does come at a cost though. You will be paying more for your new sled than you would by going second-hand. It is up to you to work out if this peace of mind is worth the extra cost. The additional cost should also contain the latest technology; this can be both a pro and a con.
If it works life will be better, but if it has first generation gremlins, then you can be seeing a lot more of your dealer than you want to. You can also finance the cost if you are buying new. Does that sled seem a lot more affordable now that you are paying it over three years? Well, make sure it is a sled that will last you three years. As well as this finance and warranty you are getting precisely the snowmobile you want; this might not happen in the used market.
You are also getting a sled that has not been ragged, as it has zero miles on it. Never let an unscrupulous dealer talk you into a sled. You do not need to be buying a high horsepower sled for your first snowmobile. You will not learn how to use it correctly, and it may even be dangerous to go this way. Buying used is slightly more complicated. A good dealer will help you to the correct sled for what you need one for.
Someone selling a used sled wants to be rid of their old one.
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