The Expert Turbo R delivers everything any snowmobiler would want to conquer the most extreme mountain riding conditions. A proven factory-installed turbo designed specifically for the Rotax 850 E-TEC engine delivers smooth, reliable power. The REV Gen5 platform is light, narrow and well-balanced. The tMotion XT rear suspension creates a rigid ride for greater predictability for holding lines. The PowderMax X-Light track with full-width rods allows it to hold its line even better on sidehills.

The question could be posed whether you actually need that much power and that much track. After all, it’s a given when it comes to power that if they make it, you will want it.

However, when it comes to the suspensions that support the skis and tracks, each brand tends to approach things from different angles … literally. When you factor in the length of tie rods, pivot arms and mounting positions, you create complicated equations.

The Lightweight Silencer from Starting Line Products is one of those products that can both increase the performance of your snowmobile as well as unleash some of the performance that was already there. SnoWest Magazine took the time last winter to install and test the SLP Lightweight Silencer on a 2024 Ski-Doo Summit X. You can find the information on the install at snowest.com. We’re only going to focus on the testing here.

The Polaris-exclusive display has dedicated GPS mapping and connected rider technology, all without needing cellular connection. You don’t need to ride in a large group to appreciate how valuable its connected rider technology is, but it doesn’t hurt. Group Ride is available on all 7S displays and allows riders to ride at their own pace while still staying connected and communicating with others they are riding with that day. The system’s integrated Bluetooth in the 7S display allows you to connect to your mobile device and sync your account whenever you want – all great offerings for riders exploring the backcountry.

At the time, there were several “irons in the fire” for Cat engineers. They were trying to drop from three rear idler wheels to two to lighten up the mountain line. In addition, they wanted to make the track and chassis narrower for the Firecat. And they also wanted to eliminate the rear skid arms in the 120 models and go with just a fiberglass leaf.

This wasn’t just some overnight switch where Polaris engineers decided to change materials. According to Nels Eide, Polaris Snowmobile product manager, this has been in development for several years as his crew workedovertime to discover the right process that would allow for a lighter, stronger driveshaft.