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SNOWMOBILE www.PowersportsBusiness.com Powersports Business • November 9, 2015 • 41 BRP is making the most talked about tech- nology for 2016, the Pilot TS ski, available to more Ski-Doo owners with accessory kits that allow upgrades to sleds not equipped out-of-the-box with the skis. The Pilot TS ski is the industry's first truly adjustable ski that allows rid- ers to easily dial in front end bite to match condi- tions and their riding style, substantially increasing their trail riding enjoy- ment. Twisting a knob in front of the ski leg raises or lowers a ski runner/carbide blade. Fully extended, the blade runner delivers maximum precision and bite in corners, especially in hard and icy conditions or in fluffy snow conditions. Fully retracted it delivers easier steering and virtu- ally no darting. There are 20 clicks of adjustment over the 0.5 inch/12.5mm range, and 10 turns of the knob cover the entire range. The position is indicated on a gauge on the adjustment stem. The runner is carbonitrided for hardness and long life. Requirements for adding the Pilot TS skis are having a RAS 2 front suspension and the 2016 model spindles. Owners that don't have the RAS 2 suspension can add that with kit numbers 860201241 or 860201353 and get the spindles with it. There are two kits available depending on which spindle an owner currently has, or will upgrade to: 860201237 — For models with the 2016 RAS 2 spindles standard (or models upgraded with RAS 2 suspension kit 860201241 or 860201353 which include 2016 spindles), $559.99 USD/$659.99 CAD 860200692 — For RAS 2 equipped sleds that need 2016 spindles, $649.99 USD/$757.99 CAD ARCTICFX GRAPHICS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH POLARIS ArcticFX Graphics, the leader in sled wrap design and production, has inked a partner- ship with Polaris. Now when sled buyers are purchasing their snowmobiles and accesso- ries for the season, they can also choose their ArcticFX and even design their own using SledWrapR through Polaris.com. "Innovative designs, customer service and fast delivery have always been the holy trinity of our sled wrap business, and we are so pleased to now have the opportunity to provide this through one of the leaders in the snowmobile sports arena," said ArcticFX Graphics founder and owner Jordan Yan- kee. "This agreement to provide our services through our unique sled wrap design app, SledWrapR, has been carefully thought out. Now we are ready for the Polaris dealers to offer this level of customization to their own dedicated customers." SledWrapR is an interactive app that allows snowmobile enthusiasts to go online and create their own one-of-a-kind designs. It's user friendly and allows the designer to work with different colors and shapes to create an ArcticFX sledwrap reflective of each individual rider, or for groups that ride or compete together. Using the app is free, and once the design is submitted, production and delivery will be completed within a few days. "Polaris is excited for this partnership with ArcticFX Graphics," said Jill Theiss, Snow- mobile Accessories category manager for Polaris. "It not only strengthens our custom- ers' experience by providing countless options to customize their sleds, but also implements a simplified ordering process for our custom- ers and our dealer network." SEVEN CLANS I-500 WINNIPEG TO WILLMAR SCHEDULED The Seven Clans Winnipeg to Willmar snowmobile race is scheduled to start in Win- nipeg on Feb. 10. The iconic event will end in Willmar, Minn., on Saturday, Feb. 13. This year marks the 42nd running of the largest snowmobile race in the country. Over 300 entries are expected with racers coming from the U.S. and Canada. The total purse should be close to $100,000 with the winner of the I-500 class receiving $25,000 plus manufacturer contingencies. The Seven Clans I-500 will cover 600 miles of the toughest terrain, including ditches full of rock hard drifts, lakes, woods and cross country. Pro class racers exceed speeds of 100 mph down rough ditches and lakes. PSB DIGEST Adjustable Pilot TS skis for more Ski-Doo models The Pilot TS ski is now avail- able for more Ski-Doo models. ArcticFX Graphics has teamed up with Polaris for sled wrap designs.