Four Remarkable & Indispensable Products for Trail Riders…
Photo by Martin Lortz
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Hundreds of sledding accessories are available from sled manufacturers and aftermarket companies to improve your ride experience. As a touring rider and powersports journalist, I’ve tried most of them. Here are my four snowmobiling accessory essentials for solving problems experienced by all snowmobilers…
Must-Have Snowmobiling Accessory Essentials
LinQ Your Load
Problem: How to carry more necessities easily, safely and securely.
Trail riding snowmobiling accessory essentials include LinQ products.
Solution: Whether you’re going day-riding or a saddle-bagging, you gotta carry stuff, from emergency gear to extra layers to additional fuel. One of the most useful snowmobiling accessory essentials is Bombardier’s LinQ (Locked In Quarter Turn) system. Since its 2012 debut, they’ve expanded the LinQ line up with new shapes, sizes and functionalities.
Together, they provide unrivalled, secure and lockable cargo capacity for sleds from all manufacturers. Plus, LinQ works on ATV’s, side by sides, personal watercraft, 3-wheel motorcycles and even, the Switch pontoon boat. For any kind of motorized adventure, handy and protective LinQ products are as must-have as it gets. See my Product Review. Watch Sledaddicz video.
Rolling with Rollerskis
Problem: How to travel easily on snowless surfaces without damaging your carbides.
Photo by Martin Lortz
Solution: Snowmobiles are designed to coast along on snow, not on the bare surfaces encountered on almost every ride. Rollerskis by Qualipieces lift your skis off any hard surface so your sled travels on wheels, not carbides. With Rollerskis easily installed, a sled manoeuvres effortlessly. On bare parking lots, driveways, roads, garage floors – steering precisely into gas stations, restaurants and onto trailers and ferries.
Automatically retracting Rollerskis fit most OEM skis. They are easy to put up and down, and don’t interfere with sled handling on snow. Rollerskis’ high quality alloy material and tough wheels are durable, and most Rollerski components are replaceable and repairable. With this one of my snowmobiling accessory essentials, you’ll experience no more grating noise from expensive carbides scraping along pavement. Or grinding away their sharp edges. And no more carbide scratch marks on your driveway or garage floor either! See my Product Review. Watch Sledaddicz video.
Brighten Up with Helmet Safety Lights
Problem: How to see the riders ahead in poor visibility situations.
Helmet Safety Lights make following other riders easier, even at dusk. Photo by Martin Lortz.
Solution: Never worry again about losing sight of riders you’re following – after dark, in snow dust or during white-out conditions. Taillights are hard to see at the best of times. And that’s why everyone in your riding group should instal Helmet Safety Lights from Biteharder. Their super bright LED technology shines like a beacon, even during the day.
With no batteries to recharge, Helmet Safety Lights get powered by plugging into your sled. (Check out the Biteharder Helmet Accessory Power Cord that can also be used for both safety lights & electric visor). Helmet Safety Lights come in a choice of six colours. A great idea is for everyone in your riding group to keep track of one another by using the same colour. After your first Helmet Safety Light ride, you’ll never go without this one of my snowmobiling accessory essentials again. See my Product Review. Watch Sledaddicz video.
Ride Protected With TekVest
Problem: How to protect yourself from serious bodily injury while trail riding.
My customized TekVest is a life saver.
Solution: Snowmobiling has many inherent risks. And, as I can attest, only a moment’s inattention can put even the experienced rider in peril. TekVest by TekRider is the #1 protective snowmobile gear, designed and proven to help keep trail riders safer. Consisting of the highest level of upper body armour, TekVest is lightweight and comfortable, while offering superior mobility.
Worn under a snowmobile jacket, TekVest has several durable trail models to choose from. The Super Sport I’ve been using for many years provides adjustability. It also acts as an impervious shield against wind chill and cold. Interior zipped pockets keep valuables and smart phone secure and warm. Sled insurance may pay your recovery costs after a personal injury. But this one of my snowmobiling accessory essentials is to keep you from getting hurt in the first place. So, protect yourself and give your loved ones’ peace of mind by never riding without a TekVest. See my Product Review. Watch TekVest video.
My Last Word on Snowmobiling Accessory Essentials
Each of these four long-lasting and reliable snowmobiling accessory essentials is a game changer for me. I’ve used each with great success while logging tens of thousands of kilometres across North America. They’ve made my sledding experiences easier, more enjoyable and safer. So why not give yourself an early Christmas gift from Santa this fall and take your ride to a new level!
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