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As an adult, I was lucky to ride the Blast ZR. I learned not to underestimate the fun an adult can have on what Arctic Cat calls a "7/8 sized sled". It feels light and nimble. Not as powerful as most "full sized" snowmobiles, it managed to keep up with the group without any trouble. Beginners will love a snowmobile like this, and I think Cat hit a home run by introducing a snowmobile for them.

This is a demo ride on the 2021 Arctic Cat Riot 6000. I didn't realize when I hopped on it that it was the 600 engine, and by the time I figured it out I was surprised - it felt stronger than what I expected. The Riot is a really good platform for trail riding with occasional detours into the powder. If you want to ride more often off-trail, you're better off with the Riot X.

Ever wonder why your snowmobile is so hard to steer? Or, how little "bite" the skis seem to have in the corners? This could be one reason why - stay tuned, this is a 2-part series!

This is the "big air" demo from Hay Days 2022. Very entertaining!

A huge crowd surrounded the Arctic Cat display at Hay Days 2022 to hear about a new chassis. To some, this was the day they didn't think would ever happen. To others, this was a promise fulfilled. Others think it fell far short. To everyone, it was called CATALYST. This is the full video of the presentation, along with picture I took of the new sleds.

In the final part of this series, I take my sled out for a ride and compare the SLP Mohawk skis to the original Arctic Cat skis. Were they worth it? Watch the video to find out!

Handlebar risers can make or break snowmobile ergonomics more than most people realize. Today, I swap out my stock Arctic Cat riser with an adjustable model from PowerMadd.

This is the second in a 3-part video series. In this video, I take a deep dive into what makes the SLP ski different - and potentially better - than stock skis.

I'm upgrading my skis to the SLP (Starting Line Products) Mohawk. This is an excellent crossover ski, has been around for several years and has an outstanding reputation. In Part 1, I'll show you how to convert my Arctic Cat to the Mohawk ski. Stay tuned, because in part 2 I'll take a deep dive into the differences of the skis and in Part 3, I'll give you my on-snow conclusions.