Snowmobile Gear

julie j · 10-16-2009, 02:44 PM

I purchased a sled but I have no gear. Looking for suggestions on a modular helmet & beacon. I have been Googling all morning but for every positive review there is a negative. Is there a good snowmobile forum to do some research?

Cruzergirl · 10-16-2009, 04:59 PM

'xcept... I miss my sled...

TommyHotWheel · 10-16-2009, 05:51 PM

What kind of sled? Are you a coordinator? Do you have certain brands you like?

http://www.snogear.com/

http://www.upnorthsports.com/Sites/u...nowmobile.html

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...questid=560079

julie j · 10-16-2009, 06:24 PM

Rmk 600. I am not a coordinator. I have never had snowmobile equipment so have no familiarity with brands. I do have snow clothing but need a helmet and beacon. Thanks for the links.

TommyHotWheel · 10-16-2009, 07:15 PM

Each manufacturer has its own line of clothing that matches the sleds, but that sall personal preference. There should be shops or outfitters near you to try stuff on and see it in person. I have never needed a beacon, so I really cant help ya there.

Particle Man · 10-18-2009, 10:33 PM

Why modular, if I might ask?

I just picked up a plain black Arctic Cat helmet with a heated shield for under 100 bucks from my local dealer.

I also have a winter shield for my HJC CL-Maxx which is my bike helmet which works very well (modular helmet).

As for reviews... opinions are like a**holes...

julie j · 10-19-2009, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Particle Man

Why modular, if I might ask?

I just picked up a plain black Arctic Cat helmet with a heated shield for under 100 bucks from my local dealer.

I also have a winter shield for my HJC CL-Maxx which is my bike helmet which works very well (modular helmet).

As for reviews... opinions are like a**holes...

I was thinking modular so that I would not have to take it off to get a drink. At this point I think I am going to ride with my dirt helmet or my street just to get a feel for what is important to me. I have never ridden a snowmobile so I don't know what I am getting myself into.

Cruzergirl · 10-19-2009, 12:46 PM

I've always been partial to Arctic Cat gear...

CasterTroy · 10-19-2009, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Particle Man

I just picked up a plain black Arctic Cat helmet with a heated shield

Splain Lucy

remember in the south we don't HAVE snowmobiles or the neat gear

You mean you have a heated shield? Friggin cool! That would rock on these cold/rainly days...how's that work?

wildchild · 10-19-2009, 01:38 PM

I use an HJC helmet. Reima jacket. whatever for bibs.

beacon? not too sure what you're looking for there.

10-16-2009, 02:44 PM	#1
julie j WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lynnwood, WA Moto: F650GS & XT250 Posts: 666	Snowmobile Gear I purchased a sled but I have no gear. Looking for suggestions on a modular helmet & beacon. I have been Googling all morning but for every positive review there is a negative. Is there a good snowmobile forum to do some research?

10-16-2009, 05:51 PM	#3
TommyHotWheel Imported from Detroit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2001 Suzuki TL1000R Posts: 989	What kind of sled? Are you a coordinator? Do you have certain brands you like? http://www.snogear.com/ http://www.upnorthsports.com/Sites/u...nowmobile.html http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...questid=560079 __________________ Cry Havok! And let slip the hogs of war!

10-16-2009, 07:15 PM	#5
TommyHotWheel Imported from Detroit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2001 Suzuki TL1000R Posts: 989	Each manufacturer has its own line of clothing that matches the sleds, but that sall personal preference. There should be shops or outfitters near you to try stuff on and see it in person. I have never needed a beacon, so I really cant help ya there. __________________ Cry Havok! And let slip the hogs of war!

10-18-2009, 10:33 PM	#6
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	Why modular, if I might ask? I just picked up a plain black Arctic Cat helmet with a heated shield for under 100 bucks from my local dealer. I also have a winter shield for my HJC CL-Maxx which is my bike helmet which works very well (modular helmet). As for reviews... opinions are like a**holes... __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

10-16-2009, 04:59 PM	#2
Cruzergirl Its a good day. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pace, FL Moto: Victory Kingpin Low Posts: 951	'xcept... I miss my sled...

10-16-2009, 06:24 PM	#4
julie j WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lynnwood, WA Moto: F650GS & XT250 Posts: 666	Rmk 600. I am not a coordinator. I have never had snowmobile equipment so have no familiarity with brands. I do have snow clothing but need a helmet and beacon. Thanks for the links.

10-19-2009, 12:46 PM	#8
Cruzergirl Its a good day. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pace, FL Moto: Victory Kingpin Low Posts: 951	I've always been partial to Arctic Cat gear...

10-19-2009, 01:38 PM	#10
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	I use an HJC helmet. Reima jacket. whatever for bibs. beacon? not too sure what you're looking for there.