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A snowmobile (or snow scooter, often referred to by enthusiasts as a 'sled' and in the Canadian north and Alaska as a 'snowmachine') is a land vehicle propelled by one or two rubber tracks, or belts, with skis for steering. They are designed to be operated on snow and ice, and require no road or trail. Most snowmobiles are typically powered by two-stroke gasoline/petrol internal combustion engines. Even though they are not designed for it, snowmobiles will skim on top of water if the speed is high enough, as demonstrated by the annual snowmobile river drag race in Kautokeino, Norway. Summertime occupations for snowmobile enthusiasts can also involve drag racing on grass or even asphalt strips. People that drive them are commonly known as snowmobilers.
History
The earliest snowmobiles were modified Ford Model Ts with the undercarriage replaced with tracks and skis. They were popular for rural mail delivery for a time. This early history can be traced to Carl Eliason [http://www.eliason-snowmobile.com/summary/carlword.htm in Sayner, Wisconsin with his first hand built model completed in 1923. He was granted a U.S. patent in 1927. Polaris Industries in Roseau, Minnesota, in the United States Midwest, was a pioneer in the production of purpose-built snowmobiles.
The relatively dry snow conditions of the United States Midwest made the converted model Ts and other like vehicles not suitable for operation in more humid snow areas such as Southern Quebec. This led Joseph-Armand Bombardier of the small town of Valcourt in Quebec, Canada, to invent a different caterpillar track system suitable for all kinds of snow conditions. Bombardier had already made some "metal" tracked vehicles since 1928, but his new revolutionary track traction system (a toothed wheel covered in rubber, and a rubber and cotton track that wraps around the back wheels) is his first major invention and led him to become an industrialist. He started production of a large, enclosed, seven-passenger snowmobile in 1937, the B-7 and introduced another enclosed twelve-passenger model, the B-12 in 1942. The B-7 had a V-8 flathead engine from Ford Motor Company. The B-12 had a flathead in line six cylinder engine from Chrysler industrial, and 2,817 units were produced until 1951. It was used in a lot of applications, such as ambulances, canada post vehicles, winter "school buses", forestry machines and even army vehicles in world war 2. But Bombardier, all his life, had always dreamed of a smaller version, more like the size of a moto or scooter.
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Not in CLT anymore. 2 guys just rode snowmobiles into a gas station
theYerg (Jared Yerg) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:15:54 -0000
Not in CLT anymore. 2 guys just rode snowmobiles into a gas station
Its snowing again!! Its making me want hot chocolate and to go play on the snowmobiles :)
Ashleymc6 (Ashley B) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:53:12 -0000
Its snowing again!! Its making me want hot chocolate and to go play on the snowmobiles :)
Made it, but have decided that snowmobiles are like suicidal deer...with a headlight.
kashka_z (kashka_z) Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:46:31 -0000
Made it, but have decided that snowmobiles are like suicidal deer...with a headlight.
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Al's Snowmobile Parts Warehouse - Offers new and used parts, clothing, helmets and accessories, and used snowmobiles and classic machines.
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Alard Design and Manufacturing - Offers a steel stud for traction.
Bergstrom Skegs, Inc. - Provides traction products, including ski savers and trail grabbers.
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Billy Norman Enterprises - Offers parts and supplies such as apparel, accessories, helmet, clutch, and piston. USA.
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cat-shack.com - Offers a complete line of vintage Arctic cat snowmobile parts and collectables.
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CB Performance Parts - Offers parts and apparel such as suspension, traction systems, drives and chucks.
Creekside Power Sports - Offers ATV, snowmobile and bike parts, accessories, and gear such as tires, loading ramps, winches, skis and studs.
CTI Performance - Offers custom made suspension parts.
Custom Pipes, Inc. - Manufactures and sells pipes for a variety of brands.
Cutlers Performance Center - Offers after market parts and accessories.
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D Power Sports - Offers a variety of parts such as engine, trailers and traction.
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Digital Dreams -Big Sky Xtreme Productions - Snowmobile videos featuring backcountry, mountain climbing and freestyle snowmobiling. Filmed in the Rocky Mountain backcountry.
Fett Brothers Performance - Offers products and service on clutches, engines and dyno testing.
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Hartman - Sells custom track kits and parts for Yamaha snowmobiles.
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Holz Racing Products - Offers aftermarket ATV and snowmobiles components.
Janssen's Sales and Service - Offers used parts and accessories.
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JBShocks - Offers rebuilding of snowmobile shocks for Polaris, Arctic Cat, Yamaha and Ski Doo.
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Mack Studs - Offers parts such as studs, plates and traction kits.
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Mar-Lift - Manufacturers a lift device so snowmobile can be lifted with ease.
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Marshall Small Engine - New and used Arctic Cat snowmobiles, parts, accessories and clothing. Service for all brands of ATV's and snowmobiles.
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Maxximum Performance - Offers accessories and parts for race and trail such as air filters, engine, clutches and gear.
MCB Performance - Offers a wide variety of parts such as suspension, exhaust, drive belts, and sleds.
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Mikey's - Offer new and used snowmobiles, ATV's and parts.
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Moto Optix - Offers removable polarized sun lenses for snowmobile and motorcycle helmets.
Mountain Mod Mania - Offers a DVD filmed in Canada. Includes professional drivers piloting their mountain modified sleds in extreme conditions and situations.
New Trails, Inc. - Offers comfortable, light weight seats for snowmobiles
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R.U. Outside Inc. - Offers snowmobile boots, clothing and gear. Specializing in winter outer wear and accessories for the outdoor enthusiast.
Redtail International - Accessory products for snowmobiles, ATVs, marine and watersports, and other motorsports.
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RWS Distribution Limited - Offers snowmobile dolly systems, carts, helmet hooks, apparel, and one-step snowmobile lift.
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Scooterz Skidooz - Sells parts and accessories for almost every make and model of Ski-Doo snowmobiles.
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Sled Brite Snowmobile Cleaners - Snowmobile cleaners are biodegradable, environmentally friendly snowmobile cleaners. Designed for snowmobilers, by snowmobilers.
Sled Pal - Children's snowmobile harness system that allows adults to take their young children on the trails in safety and comfort.
Sled-Parts - Offers aftermarket parts and accessories such as engine, body and chassis, suspension and apparel.
sledbuilder.com - Offers Arctic Cat reproduction parts like fiberglass hoods, belly pans and dashs.
Sledgear.com - Offers snowmobile parts, apparel and avalanche safety equipment. Aftermarket products for clutching and engine performance.
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Snow Glow Inc. - Snowmobile lighting accessories. Neon running boards, vent lights, hazard systems, fuel gauge illuminators and utility lights.
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Snowmobile Custom Wheels - Makers of snowmobile idler wheels, bogey wheels, big wheel kits. Performance parts and accessories for your sled.
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Snowmobile Rider - Online shop for snowmobile parts, accessories, apparel, and equipment.
Snowmobile Trinkets of Michigan - Specializes in snowmobile signage, 14k snowmobile jewelry, snowmobile weathervanes and hard to find snowmobile trinkets.
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Specialty Sleds - Offers high performance, light weight parts and accessories for snowmobiles.
Starting Line Products, Inc. - Sells aftermarket parts such as pipes, silencer, and fuel systems.
Sun-N-Snow Marina - Dealer carries a full line of snowmobiles, gear, parts, accessories with a complete service department. Dealer for Yamaha, Polaris and Arctic Cat.
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The Roops Of Hazard - Offers videos of extreme snowmobiling.
The Snowmobile Store - Offers online shopping for snowmobile parts, equipment, accessories and apparel.
Tired Iron - Parts and accessories for snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles, and other small engine machines. Includes catalog, special products, services, and contact information.
Too Cool Gear - Offers a selection of gear and accessories. Includes helmet bags, sled covers, and handle bar bags.
Tracks USA - Offers large selection of new and used snowmobile tracks.
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Up North Sports - Offers snowmobile clothing, parts, and accessories.
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USI - Ultimate Sports Inc - Offers ski kits, mount shoes, and wearbars.
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WSA Racing - The official WSA Racing merchandise online store. Offering snowmobile apparel including jackets, sweatshirts, headwear and t-shirts.
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