So basically all snowmobile gear, in my eyes, is pretty dorky. You're the guy wearing the band t shirt ad the band concert, if you have 'branded' gear. So what is some good gear that doesn't have advertising and logos all over it? Also, I'm kind of considering just buying a 70s/80s retro one piece snowmobile suit, has anybody used one? How do they work in extremely cold weather?
Different Opinions as I like the AC stuff but just get your generic brand at Fleetfarm or what ever outdoor store is around you. There is some good gear for Ice fishing that will work as well
I have a red and black retro Skidoo Eagle River coat and pants set from the 80's. It's pretty cool looking.
Otherwise I buy clearance stuff a couple years old. That keeps it cheap too. I got a nice Arctic cat jacket this year from a silent auction too. A $300 jacket for the price of some tickets for a benefit. That works pretty well too if you go to a snowmobile show of some kind.
Lots of options. I bought a clearance Yamaha Goretex jacket for $50 brand new too. Use it to clear my driveway when it's 0 out. Warm and you never are wet in it.
Check the for sale ads on here too. I've gotten some great deals via here and ebay too.
I have a 2000 ZR600. I just think that most of the gear for sale is super obnoxious with huge CAT logos or YAMAHA logos, etc. Just... why? Why advertise? Reminds me of guys who put huge HONDA stickers on the windshield of their HONDA so everyone knows they drive a HONDA and really like HONDA so if you have a HONDA you should talk to them about HONDAS. Super nerdy if you ask me.
Stay away from brands that do not promote snowmobiling. Some winter clothing companys spend big amounts of money to try and fight to kick us off the trails. If you buy from them then you help thier agenda. All of the above companys are good to buy from. Northface on the other hand I would not buy from.
The new technical stuff is light years ahead of the old one piece, both in function and form. Lots of plain aftermarket stuff out there, just look at ziemann's post. I'm not sure it is the clothes that make the dork. :-D JK
I love the bold colours and look of sled outfits... Now, the one pieces? You wanna talk about looking dorky. Lol I know I've seen a few new age one pieces by tobe, but still ink they look goofy.
Curious what you are referring to as of dorky? You must be referring to some of the traditional midwest large logo, nascar esque pieces? all the major brands of gear the last three yeats now, and all of them offer subtle logos to enormous, from bright to straight black.
Just about every sled gear brand has a blacked out jacket/pants. Main thing for riding gear is having gear that wicks, cotton holds moisture and it is the moisture that allow the cold to stay.
North face is a terrible option as they back the sierra club, same with rei. Too bad some snowmobile riders do not know this. I just cringe when I see power sport people riding in gear that the manufacture does not support powersports.
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