Seasons First Rides

Good Afternoon Riders~

Well yesterday we got about a foot of new snow here in New Hampshire!  Enough so that most clubs have opened up there trails today.  If you go out riding in the area you can expect early season riding conditions on a mix of packed, groomed and ungroomed trails.  Some clubs are planning to groom tonight where they can.  Please use caution anywhere the trails are on the railroad tracks like NH Corridor 19.  These areas really need more snow for good riding.

Last night when I got home from work I got our sleds out and put on the first miles of the season.  More of shakedown run than anything but it was great to get out and play in the fresh powder.  Especially since we had very little riding last year.  Hopefully this trend of regular snow continues and we can have epic riding conditions once again this year.

If you follow our facebook page you will see regular updates on local trail conditions throughout the winter.  Many of the local snowmobile clubs like Ossipee Valley Snowmobile Club and the Scrub Oak Scramblers also have facebook pages and update the conditions their trail systems as well.  Of course we will share our own independent opinions on trail conditions as well.

As we set out on this new year of snowmobiling here in New Hampshire please remember to ride within your limits and always ride safe.  Every death or injury that occurs is not only a catastrophic loss to someones family but it's also a black eye on the sport we love.  Riding smart and riding safe is always the best policy.

If your new to the sport there are some simple things you can do to make your adventure a safe, happy and memorable one.  First know your machine and your own personal limits.  Make sure you know the rules of the trail including the various hand signals, trail markers and signage.  Anyone rides NEEDS a good helmet.  Not only will it keep you warm but it's a simple insurance policy that could save your life.  Get the right gear, the right knowledge, use a little common sense and you'll be golden.  And NEVER get on your sled if you're under the influence of alcohol or drugs!!  It's a formula for disaster.

Sleds today are so advanced from what most of learned on as kids.  You know I can remember when a 440 was bad ass!!  The hot new sled on the block back in the day when Yamaha introduced the Phazer.  Don't get me wrong that was a pretty quick sled even when you put it in the perspective of today's sleds.  But now a days people talk about a 600 as being a little sled.  If you don't already know it let me tell you it doesn't take 800cc's to get you killed.  Today's sleds are powerhouses compared to the sleds of 20 years ago and they need to be respected.

I'm running a little short on time right now because of a few interruptions but maybe tomorrow I'll come back and tell you about some exciting new changes and NEW product lines that we're going to be debuting soon.

Until then,
Ride Safe~
AJ