Best products from r/snowmobiling

We found 17 comments on r/snowmobiling discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 14 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.

9. ALITOVE 16.4ft 5050 SMD Black PCB Cool White LED Flexible Strip Ribbon Light 5M 300 LEDs Waterproof IP65 DC 12V for Home Garden Commercial Area Lighting

    Features:
  • 【Super Quality LED Strip】 300 pcs high-brightness 5050 daylight white LEDs are evenly embedded on the 5m(16.4ft) double-layer pure copper FPCB Board and give out beautiful red light. High-density 60 LEDs/M design makes luminescence more even and natural. Low voltage 12V DC input, safe to use, touchable to children.
  • 【VHB Foam Back Tape】 Based on buyers’ feedback on adhesive issue, we upgraded the tape to VHB heavy duty foam mounting tape. It is much more sticky and durable than blue or white tapes which is widely used by other brands. Never fall off. ( Heating the tape with heat gun or hair dryer will make it more sticky.)
  • 【Flexible Design & Cut freely】 Using flexible copper circuit board, you can gently bend it to an arc. Please NEVER rudely bend it to right or acute angle, otherwise the circuit board and silicone coating will crack. The strip lights can be cut between every 3 LEDs along along the cutting marks to fit for your project, great for DIY.
  • 【Two different power input ends】One end has 2pin wire, you can screw it to the positive and negative terminals of 12V power supply. The other end has 5.5x2.1mm female DC connector. If your 12V power supply has 5.5x2.1mm male DC connector, just plug and work. The power supply is not included.
  • 【Indoor and Outdoor Use】The LED strip is coated with clear silicone, up to IP65 waterproof rate. It can be used to beautify both indoor and outdoor lighting scenes, such as backyard, deck, boat, living room, bedroom, kitchen, ceiling, stairs etc. 24 months free warranty. We always stand behind our products.
ALITOVE 16.4ft 5050 SMD Black PCB Cool White LED Flexible Strip Ribbon Light 5M 300 LEDs Waterproof IP65 DC 12V for Home Garden Commercial Area Lighting
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12. DG Hill (2 Pack) Thick Heat Trapping Thermal Neck Warmers, Neck Gaiter Set Fleece Unisex

    Features:
  • 2 pack Multi functional design neck gaiters pack for Men or women: neck warmers keep your neck protected with versatile styling options; with a fleece neck gaiter design you can wear it like a winter scarf or pull up as a face mask for cold weather
  • DG Hill Thermal Sherpa lined neck gaiter: the soft yet breathable fleece neck gaiters for men;with a soft Interior of sherpa fleece, the men’s and women’s neck warmer is warm and cozy; With a comfortable pull-on design these fleece gaiters fleece neck warmer slip over your head to cover neck, mouth, ears and face.
  • Versatile Winter Sports Accessories: Winter Neck warmer men and neck warmer women with moisture-wicking and thermal properties these winter buffs are great for cold-weather sports;The face cover for cold weather ideal for cycling, snowboarding, sledding, toboggan, running, commuting and other outdoor activities. It's the perfect Neckwarmer for Skiing
  • Double layer protection keeps you warm: Neck gaiter offers protection in the coldest winds. The outer knit thermal shell: 100% Acrylic, inner Sherpa Lining: 100% Polyester; Adult neck gaiter is one size fits most men and women, neck scarf measures 8”H x 11”L
  • Comfortable Functional Style: : Each set of winter neck warmers has high quality thermal yarn for max heat retention; the polar neck gaiter sets come in 2 packs of stylish colors to match all your gear choose from Grey, Black, Blue and Purple, Brown and Black, Blue and Gray, Pink and Cream.
DG Hill (2 Pack) Thick Heat Trapping Thermal Neck Warmers, Neck Gaiter Set Fleece Unisex
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Top comments mentioning products on r/snowmobiling:

u/DysenteryFairy · 1 pointr/snowmobiling

THIS is the type of track he's talking about. And THESE are what the flexible ice scratchers look like. These ones allow you to drive in reverse without having to put them up. The other style look like THIS. Driving backwards with them will break them as they are stiff.


You should also take the sled to your dealer so they can check the clutch spring and weights to make sure they are suitable for riding around your area. Typically the elevation range for the clutch weights and springs you would need for your area is 0-5000 feet. With the sled at the dealer they can also hook the sled up to their computer to run a diagnostic to ensure everything is working properly.


The price for the smaller lug track is roughly 600-900 depending on where you can get it. I know that in the group I ride with a couple people have the 155 RMKs and the 2 inch lug track and they do just fine on the trail. One thing to remember however is that because the TUNNEL of the sled is longer there is more you need to keep cool. The cooling system runs under it and the snow being thrown up at it works to cool the sled. So what you can do is every so often go to the edge of the trail where the groomer pushed snow up and drive about 40 feet in it. The loose snow will be thrown easier to cool the sled. Your ice scratchers also do this but sometimes the sled gets hot anyways. It is always a good idea to keep the temperature gauge up on a mountain sled when riding it on the trail.


If you have any questions feel free to ask!

u/96-ramair · 1 pointr/snowmobiling

No problem. I thought of a couple of other items (that you can never have 'too much' of) in the Safety category:

An Avalanche/rescue shovel: the BCA Dozer is my favorite. Has a saw in the handle and is $90.
An Avalanche Probe: The BCA Stealth 300 is a great deal at $70.
Fire Starters: Something like these with a pack of waterproof matches are VERY helpful in the winter.

In the end, you usually end up in one of these categories. If you haven't found something that strikes your fancy, look at the vendors for these categories and you'll find something:

  • Parts: BackCountry Access, Sled Solutions, and Skinz Protective Gear make a ton of "universal fit" stuff.

  • Apparel: Major Brands are Klim, FXR, Motorfist and 509

  • Safety: BCA again, along with PIEPS, Snowpulse, and ABS. Otherwise any wintertime survival stuff from REI or any sporting goods store can apply.
u/ArtieLange · 1 pointr/snowmobiling

Last winter was ridiculously cold so I tried to find the best gloves this year. I came to the conclusion that you need at least 2 pairs (maybe three) for the varying conditions.

For the super cold days I settled on Black Diamond Soloist finger gloves. I also bought a case Hot Hands for when the conditions change on the trail.

u/MikeCox-Hurz · 1 pointr/snowmobiling

I used this tow my dad’s Switchback with my Viper. He stayed on the sled to operate the brake. Had to stop a couple of times to cool down but otherwise worked great!


Steadymate 15543 Snowmobile Tow Strap https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0026FCGEU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_zh7EDbR32PNVB

u/Ricta90 · 1 pointr/snowmobiling

My dad has one of these Warn battery portable winches. He likes to get himself in some crazy places alone for some reason, so he keeps this strapped down to the back of his tunnel. I've never seen him use it yet being I'll shovel him out when we go together, but he claims it's saved him a few times.

u/VTCHannibal · 2 pointsr/snowmobiling

Parts list with links to the items I bought from Amazon

1x - Proline 12ft 7-Way Trailer Plug Cord with 7-Pole Wiring Junction Box Weatherproof and Corrosion Resistant

1x - NSi Industries TORK C530M In-Wall Spring Wound 30-Minute Commercial Grade Mechanical Interval Timer Switch

3x - ALITOVE 16.4ft 5050 SMD Black PCB Cool White LED Flexible Strip Ribbon Light 5M 300 LEDs Waterproof IP65 DC 12V for Home Garden Commercial Area Lighting

25ft of Red 14awg wire from Lowe's

25ft of Black 14awg wire from Lowe's

One spare switch box that was lying around

Various amount of Zip Ties

6 Tap connectors for 14awg-18awg wires

Also used a soldering iron to connect the LEDs to the 14awg wire before using tap connectors

u/mvizzy2077 · 2 pointsr/snowmobiling

I cannot recommend these enough. I can ride without ANY gloves in 0 degrees with these things (provided your handlebar warmers work)

Snowmobile handlebar muffs

u/redawg1 · 1 pointr/snowmobiling

http://www.amazon.com/Tekrider-Prolite-Max-Tekvest-Size/dp/B0045LCOYA/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1449073603&sr=8-17&keywords=tekvest

No foam in Tekvest - Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) plastic
Bonus - Made in Canada!

http://www.tekrider.com/en/faq.html

There's a video of a snocross rider getting a snowmobile dropped on him over a jump...he survived. He was wearing a Tekvest. Again - not going to stop everything - nothing does - but definitely stands up to punishment.