The first significant snowfall of the season might have you itching to get on your snowboard and hit the slopes. But after it’s been in storage since last spring, you might have noticed some rust spots on it. What should you do? If your snowboard is rusting, remove its bindings, clean any dirt build-up, use…
If you love snowboarding and have a passion for teaching others, this might be the perfect job for you! Becoming a snowboard instructor is an excellent way to work in your favorite sport while earning money. So how can you become a snowboarding instructor, and what would you need to do? Here’s how you can…
If you live in an area that sees a lot of snow, you’ve likely tried your hand at some snowsports in order to pass the time and get the most out of the weather. Popular winter sports options include figure skating, curling, skiing and ski jumping, and snowboarding. However, many of these sports can be…
A vehicle that can maneuver in the snow is ideal and essential for any upcoming snow-related trip. However, can a snowmobile engine run backwards? You can run a snowmobile engine backwards. Mountain snowmobiles have a two-stroke engine that allows for faster and more agile performances while still keeping the overall snow vehicle lightweight, allowing you…
There are many different motorized vehicles out there with similarities and differences. It is important to have some basic understanding of how each of your vehicles works. If your snowmobile develops problems, it’s helpful to have the knowledge to get it moving again. So do snowmobiles have alternators? Snowmobiles do have alternators. The electrical system…
Running your snowmobile without any of its parts and pieces of equipment might have some downsides and can even cause physical and technical damages to you and your sled. There are some pieces that might not receive a lot of damage, but some other parts are crucial to the perfect functioning of the snowmobile. Here…
You may want to revitalize the colors in your helmet. Or you want to give it a new design instead of buying a new one. Regardless of the reasons, painting your helmet is doable. Here is a list of five steps on how to paint your snowmobile helmet. To paint your snowmobile helmet, follow these…
If you have a car and a garage or shed, there’s a good chance you have some old engine oil lying around. Does snowmobile oil have an expiration date, or can I still use it? Follow the steps in this article to find the answers to your questions. There is no such thing as a…
A two-stroke snowmobile engine is easy to maintain and control because of its lightweight design. And although this type of motor does not have as much power as the four-engine ones, they will generate more power when running. Snowmobiles could range from a two-stroke up to 4. They can usually speed from five up to…
It is summertime, and your snowmobile is just sitting in the garage, collecting dust and doing pretty much nothing else. You took out the belt, so it does not get damaged due to the high temperatures. But you wonder if it is a good idea to let it sit without any use or if you…
Do you think that snowmobiles have oil filters? Many people might think of this question too. Continue reading to find out if your snow engine has an oil filter. Snowmobiles have oil filters because they need oil to function. Oil helps your machine to avoid overheating and to lubricate everything, so it works without any…
Helmet wraps have been around for a while. You could say that clear coating a decal onto a helmet is as old as car pinstriping. While some people think paint is the only option when upgrading a helmet, the truth is, you can wrap a snowmobile helmet. There are plenty of options out there. You…
