Issues

March 2009

Snowmobile Magazine
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.
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Features
Cool News
Find out the latest snowmobile industry news, state fee increases, race results and more! Check it out on the home page under Cool News.
pg. 10
By Mark Savage
Cat extends turbo line and adds a racy Sno Pro 500 in 2010.
pg. 14
By Mark Boncher
Polaris attempts to crash the party with its revolutionary 600 rush in 2010.
pg. 18
By Mark Savage
Ski-Doo takes aim at entry-level buyers with a broad FAN base.
pg. 22
By Mark Boncher
Special Edition Nytro MTX and Vector refinements define the Blue Team in 2010.
pg. 27
Reality Check!
By Mark Boncher
We run 8 long-term test sleds, and a 2010 pre-pro, against the radar gun, plus check weights and mpg for you!
pg. 32
By Mark Savage
2010 Yamaha Vector GT shows more power and better fuel economy at the Real World Shoot-Out.
pg. 39
By Matt Allred
Our moutain team tests three 800cc powder hounds against the clock and the elements in this month's West Report.
pg. 40
Rescue Ready
By Cathy Genthner
Bad things can happen in winter, but thanks to snowmobiles and their owners, many tales have a happy ending.
pg. 48
By Olav Aaen
Cylinder size matters, but in this case smaller is better.
pg. 50
By Olav Aaen
4-stroke development keeps pushing to the fore!
pg. 53
By Linda Aksomitis
Manitoba's Whiteshell Provencial Park is packed with variety for riders looking for a Canadian adventure.
pg. 57
Product Testing: Heavenly Handling
By Paul Johnson
The Ski-Doo MXZ 600 X-RS was an ideal platform to test NEXTECH's new lightweight carbon fiber A-arms, which shave nearly 9 lbs. off the sled.
pg. 60
Hot Products
Check out our new products online in our Hot Products section under the Buyers Guide tab.
pg. 62
Departments
Savage on Sleds
By Mark Savage
In a tight market, Big 4 look to peddle low-cost sleds
pg. 4
Backtracks
By Les Pinz
Quebec sledmaker built lighter, smaller race sled with Japanese engines.
pg. 66
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