Snowmobile Riding Gear

Your snowmobile experience starts long before you turn on the ignition key. It begins with purchasing snowmobile riding gear, which will allow you to stay safe, warm and comfortable while conquering snow-capped terrains. The must-have snowmobile gear includes jacket, pants, gloves, boots, head gear and some other clothes and accessories. Working together, they will help you feel safe and sound wherever adventures take you, so you can enjoy your ride and get the most out of your sled. All riding gear can be found on our website in a wide variety of models at fair prices.

A snowmobile suit is probably one of the most important pieces of your riding gear. As a rule, it consists of a jacket and insulated bibs or pants which come in three main styles, such as trail, mountain/backcountry, and snocross. The main purpose of the suit is to protect your body from cold, wind and frostbite, which is why, the outer shell of snowmobile jackets and pants are made from weatherproof and water-resistant materials, such as acrylic and some other synthetic ones. Your snowmobile jacket and pants or bibs must also be mobile not to restrict your movements between riding positions.

A good pair of boots is another crucial piece of your snowmobile riding gear. The right snowmobile boots should provide a number of features needed to keep your feet warm, safe and comfortable while riding. They must be waterproof yet breathable to prevent the moisture from building up. To ensure that, snowmobile boots are made from a combination of different materials, including rubber, wool, fleece, and synthetics. No less important is the right fit. Properly fitting boots should not sit too tight or restrictive and should support your legs to prevent fatigue and injury in case of falling.

Being in contact with the handlebar of your snowmobile all the time while you are riding, your hands also need special care and protection. For this reason, you should always wear snowmobile gloves which will help you keep your hands and fingers warm and protected, while maintaining their dexterity. There are three main types of snowmobile gloves, including standard long cuff gloves, short cuff ones and mitts. Each of them has its pros and cons and is made for a specific riding style and application. So, don’t hold back and choose the one that meets your needs.

On especially cold days, you may need extra clothes to stay comfortable. Using a layering system is the most efficient way to keep warm and dry on such days. By and large, the layering system consists of 3 layers, where the mid one acts as an insulation layer, and the outer one is your jacket and bibs or pants. The layer that is worn closest to your skin is called a base layer. It usually fits tight to the body and works to remove excess moisture from your skin, as well as serves as muscle compression clothing to reduce muscle fatigue.