Snowmobile Buying Guide
One of the most exciting ways to get some exercise and experience the great outdoors during the long, cold winter is to own a snowmobile (sometimes called a snow sled). These motorized machines are powerful enough to carry you across trails and up slopes. They’re even useful for doing work in the snow, since they’re much faster than trudging through snow and they can go places that a wheeled vehicle simply can’t.
But choosing the perfect snowmobile means thinking carefully about what you want and need from a sled in terms of features and how much you can spend, among other considerations. Road Track & Trail in Big Bend, Wisconsin, is your local snowmobile dealer. Read on to learn more about how to choose the perfect snow sled.
What Do You Want?
How you want to ride will determine the type of snowmobile that will work best for you so that you don’t waste your money on something that isn’t going to meet your needs. Not every snow sled is the same and riders have differing needs.
Utility or mountain snowmobiles are great for workers who need to transport tools across the snow on a large tract of land. They can easily cut through heavy snow and get you wherever you need to go.
Recreational and sport snowmobiles are perfect for people who crave speed and high performance. These models are best suited to trail riding.
Some snowmobiles can even give you a balance between utility and recreational riding styles so that you can swap when you need to. Figure out what activities and tasks you wish to do and choose a snowmobile based on that.
Which Features Do You Need?
Snow sleds can come with a vast array of different features. One feature you want to think about is the type of engine you need. A two-stroke engine is simpler and lighter in weight with a high power-to-weight ratio. A four-stroke engine will be heavier, but it has a broader range of power which makes it better for utility riding.
Track length is another feature that merits your consideration. Long tracks with deep lugs are more versatile so that you can go on and off trails at your whim. Short tracks allow you to turn more tightly and can be easier to handle. Choose the proper tracks for how you want to ride so that you get the ultimate in performance.
Other features you want to consider include extra storage options and secondary seats.
How Much Can You Spend?
Your budget is another important factor when it comes to choosing the perfect snowmobile. Don’t just focus on the sticker price of the sled, though; you’ll also want to consider insurance, accessories, memberships to clubs, trail passes, travel expenses, fuel costs, storage fees and safety gear. You don’t want to put yourself in debt by not considering every aspect of your purchase.
Other Factors
Looking into used models is a great way to save yourself some money. You’ll also want to do your research online to gather information about a variety of different models and makes so that you can determine which ones are closest to what you’re looking for. Whatever model you’re interested in, be sure to perform a thorough inspection of it so you know if it will be suitable.
Seeking a snow sled for sale in Wisconsin? Visit our Big Bend location to check out our full stock of new and used snowmobiles for sale. You can also talk to our friendly staff about our financing options. Road Track & Trail proudly serves the cities of Milwaukee and Waukesha, Wisconsin, as well as the greater Chicago, Illinois, area.