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http://www.AmSnow.com/sledtests■ FAMILY TIME
bers who were on the lookout for
a good deal.■ (^) Used Quality Clothing
Beats
New Cheap Clothing
Consider buying quality used items. There
are many quality snowmobile clothing
manufacturers including those advertising
in this magazine. And, while those items
might be too much for the budget new,
there are opportunities to buye them
used.
I have rarely found name brand items
in thrift stores, although this could be dif-
ferent in your area. However, there are
several online options. In doing a quick
search, I was able to find a couple coats
that would work for my daughter, includ-
ing a Klim coat on eBay, and a Castle X
coat on Facebook Marketplace.
Try these online options before
hitting the stores:
- Facebook Marketplace
- Craigslist
- Poshmark
- Local classifieds whether through a
newspaper or online resource - eBay
- Amazon
- Snowmobile swap events that are affili-
ated with snowmobile shows
Also, check the manufacturers’ web-
sites for specials or discontinued
items. These often are sold at a
steep discount.■ (^) Protecting Little Fingers
and Toes
When we first started outfitting
our kids, we had nice coats, but
cheap gloves and boots. I sug-
gest going the opposite direc-
tion. Hands and toes are always
the first to get cold and when
they do it makes for miserable
riding. Get tall waterproof insu-
lated boots that fit well, and pair
it with a tall snowmobile sock.
Socks are the one thing you usually don’t
want to layer, so this makes having a qual-
ity sock imperative. Also, consider mittens
for children. They tend to keep the hands
warmer. We also look for mittens that
come high on the arm, as they fall off less.
Taking kids as riding companions is
not always easy but is worth the effort.
Consider this an investment in the future.
You are developing riding buddies that
you can have throughout your life. Good
gear, and cheerful parents will help them
enjoy the sport, so pack candy, smile and
be patient.
CONSIDER PURCHASING
QUALITY USED ITEMS.
ALSO, CHECK
MANUFACTURERS’
WEBSITES FOR SPECIALS.