October 2019 • 29master-tools. Folks from
British Columbia to southern
Colorado will pour over these
sleds. But folks in other big
snow areas like the upper
Northeast and eastern Canada
have gotten in on the moun-
tain sled scene recently.
Anywhere you find deep snow,
you’ll want one of these.
■ (^) 2-UP TOURING
Warm, comfortable, and
exciting! Sounds great right?
These sleds offer plush suspen-
sions, storage and often heated
seats for two. They’re spacious,
aimed to accommodate passen-
gers, and allow you to easily
spend all day on the trail.
■ (^) 4-STROKE
One of the most polarizing
segments in the snowmobil-
ing world. Some swear by
them for ease of maintenance,
never needing to mix oil and a
less raunchy sound. Others
despise 4-strokes for those
same reasons! We enjoy a good
4-stroke and think you should
give one a try!
■ (^) UTILITY
Work can still be play! These
strong, beefed up machines can
lend a hand in the bush, work-
ing trails, or wherever you’ve
got a job to be done. Utility
does not mean boring though,
many of these tout big engines
and pack serious fun.
■ (^) YOUTH/FAMILY
Start them young and build
your own cadre of trail bud-
dies. Parents take note: kids
are the future of our sport!
This is a crucial segment
because the family that snow-
mobiles together, has fun
together! These sleds will offer
hours of family-friendly trail
time far from mesmerizing
video screens!
BEST UTILITY
Polaris Titan XC 155
A
sled made to shred the trail or backcountry on a weekend excursion but also
equipped with the goods to work. This is a utility sled that is fun and can get
the job done. Designed to tow, carry and store whatever is required, it
doesn’t matter what you throw at it, even in reverse! When we had an earlier model
as a demo, it pulled out a stuck pickup truck. Proving over and over it was the ulti-
mate of utility and performance. The AXYS chassis provides great rider control and
maneuverability. With great performance in deep snow, the 800 Cleanfire gave
crisp throttle response and power which made it feel strong and agile.