Thursday, October 22, 2009

Things You Need to Know before Hiring a Snowmobile

By Kent Ragwell

When the weather is nice and you are on a holiday in a ski holiday resort or in a mountain cabin, the urge to spend the day snowmobiling is pretty much hard to reject. The activity is just filled with thrills and the promise of a great experience could be very intoxicating. But don't fret if you do not have your personal snowmobile with you. You can always lease them out.

Prior to talking to your resort director or the local snowmobile shop owner to rent a snowmobile or two, there are some things you need to know and do. First, you need to see whether the snowmobile is properly recorded and licensed with the proper government agencies. Although this will likely be taken care of by the business establishment, it never hurts to check.

Some states require that you take a sort of a special safety course. Now, hold your horses if you are an expert with snowmobiles. You can tell the business owner that you know how to handle a snowmobile and show them your license (if you have one) so you can forego the safety course. Otherwise, it would be prudent if you just abide by the law.

Most ski resort will have a fleet of snowmobiles for rent. However, if you are not staying in a posh ski hotel, you can always check the local places. Ask the locals for directions and tips and they will definitely point you to the right direction.

When you are planning to rent a snowmobile, consider your level of expertise. Are you a beginner or an skilled person in such activity? Your knowledge in dealing a snowmobile is critical in picking what type of snowmobile you should hire.

For novices, you should prefer to use the trail snowmobiles. Snowmobiles of this type are rigged with 60-70 horsepower machines. Though they are light and simple to ride, do not ride all by your lonesome if you do have the sufficient experience to a snowmobile alone.

Touring snowmobiles are perfect for far distances. They are equipped with side-mounted mirrors, bigger windscreens, reverse gear and electric start. Another property of the trail models is that they are somewhat bulkier and heavier than the other types of snowmobiles. This means a touring snowmobile is not fashioned for narrow trails and ascending climbs.

Performance snowmobiles are the ideal type for experienced snowmobile riders. Packed with an 85 horsepower engine and often integrated with a reverse gear and electric start, performance snowmobile is the overall perfect ride. That is if your purpose for snowmobiling is purely recreational.

For those who are genuinely professionals of their crafts and live life on the edge, then the mountain type of snowmobile is the greatest choice there is. The mountain snowmobile is engineered for uphill and downhill runs and can get across through heavy snow powder. Its long and narrow chassis does not make it suitable for trails though.

One last thing, constantly apply safety whenever you ride. That means you are advised to put on the appropriate clothes and other safety wearing apparel such as gloves and goggles. The rental company may also have these safety gears as part of the rental package. Also, drive safely. A safe ride is always a fun ride!

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