2008 Polaris Lineup

Next in the new lineups is Polaris. Are they ready to climb back into the ring after a few years of forgettable problems? Lets find out.

The big news is the return of 800 RMK with a brand new 800cc 2 stroke motor that puts out a whopping 154hp! If the learned the lessons with all the issues over the past years this could be the sled that returns Polaris into the fight for top mountain sled.

The rest of the lineup pretty much remains unchanged, other than their Dragon Package has expanded to other sleds.

No real 4 stroke sled news from Polaris either, its only a matter of time folks and we'll all have to ride them.

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UPDATE: Malinoski's going Ski-doo

Here's the updated news that won't shock anyone. Malinoski and BOSS racing have signed up with Ski-doo for the 2008 thru 2010 Snocross seasons.

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2008 Arcitc Cat Lineup

Today starts my series on the new lineup of snowmobiles from the big four. I beginning with Arctic Cat because A comes first in the alphabet.

Note: I will only be covering Mountain sleds with this series. A lot is relevant with their flat lander counterparts.

Nothing to "ground-breaking" this year for Arctic Cat. More of the same, which isn't a bad thing.

You have 3 engine lineups, the 600, 800, & 1000. They've lighten up the sleds a bit, 8lbs alone in the rear skid. How? No more rear torsion springs. Yep, a first that I'm aware of. Instead they use a FOX float shocks in a manner no longer requiring the springs. We'll have to wait and see what happens with that this year.

So Arctic-Cat after having a huge 4 stroke new lineup in 2007, didn't introduce a 4 stroke mountain sled like I had hoped for, but they are well built, quality machines that have ruled the mountains for quite some time.

Next time, Polaris, where the only place is up from last few years of forgettable sleds.

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Yamaha & Malinoski/Boss racing to part ways

After just one year together big blue and Robbie Malinoski will part ways for the upcoming Snocross season. After everyone knew this would be a tough development year, and including the first and only 4 stroke victory, this comes as quite a shock to a lot of people, myself included.

Granted, don't take this out on Malinoski yet, as he is contracted with Boss racing and its they and Yamaha could come to an agreement on the upcoming season.

These leave 2 very important questions.

1) Where does Malinoski/Boss racing go next year. Most people are saying Ski-doo.
2) Whom does Yamaha sign? Note to Yamaha, I am available. Contact me!

I know this is old news, but I thought this would be a great first post.

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UPDATE: Malinoski to Ski-Doo, read here