October 2018

October 2018

American Snowmobiler magazine is North America's leading magazine for snowmobile enthusiasts helping readers get the most out of this popular family sport. Each issue offers exciting coverage of new snowmobiles, accessories, tech tips, travel destinations, races and events, and is written by the top writers in the snowmobile field.

Features

900 ACE Turbo Dyno

By Jim Czekala

| Page 28

Dynotech tests the newest Ski-Doo big HP motor. This one has guts!

Crossing Over

By Ryan Thompson

| Page 30

Is it a trail sled? Is it a mountain sled? These crossovers do it all!

Little Big Kids

By Mark Boncher

| Page 36

How will snowmobiling survive? With family involvement! Right-sized sleds get everyone in the game!

Wow in the Pow

By Ryan Thompson

| Page 42

Three of the hottest new 2019 powder sleds do battle!

Long Term Tests

Switchback XCR 800

By Mark Boncher

| Page 18

Throughout all the Real World testing we put our demo sleds through, the Switchback XCR stayed right at the top of the heap.

Renegade XRS

By Mark Boncher

| Page 20

Trail beasts of any size will have a hard time catching this wily crossover. This sled combines Ski-Doo race-sled DNA with the new 850 E-TEC motor and ease-of-use in a longer 137-inch Renegade chassis.

Sidewinder MTX

By Ryan Thompson

| Page 22

The M-TX 153 with 3-inch lug is wicked fast and was our High HP Heavyweight of our demo fleet ... AGAIN!

Freeride 165

By Ryan Thompson

| Page 24

Ski-Doo got the recipe right with the correct amount of motor, beefy suspension, reinforced chassis and ergonomics. This was our test riders' top pick.

Regular Reads

Shiny Side Up

By Mark Boncher

| Page 4

Manufacturers use throttle and brake

Tech Notes

By Olav Aaen

| Page 82

Ski-Doo's new 900 ACE Turbo is the real deal! Technical Editor Olav Aaen takes us through the new motor in the 4-stroke turbo market.

Where We Ride

By Mike Carr

| Page 86

Mike Carr has logged more than 60,000 snowmobile miles in 21 states and provinces, including his home state of Wisconsin. Every winter, he expands his riding horizons.

BackTracks

By Les Pinz

| Page 90

The Elite will change all your ideas about snowmobiling. That was the slogan back in 1973 when Ski-Doo came up with side-by-side seating in this innovative sled.