Carbides and studs are indispensable traction products for enhancing rider safety, confidence and comfort on the trails. When your carbides and studs are new, they optimize sled performance, handling, control, and grip on icy surfaces.

But traction products lose their edge or sharpness over time thanks to wear and tear contact with rocks, bare spots, pavement crossings, gas station asphalt, and even the cement floor in your own garage. Typically, this degrading process happens gradually over many miles and often goes unnoticed, until one day you realize your sled’s not reacting as it used to. At that point, it’s not as safe to ride as it once was either.

Sure you can buy new carbides and replace all your studs. But why go to all that unnecessary expense and work when you can simply resharpen them while they’re still on your sled? In fact, why even wait until they’re dull, when BITEHARDER Carbide & Stud Sharpeners can always keep them as good as new?

BITEHARDER Carbide & Stud Sharpeners are fast and easy to use with a cordless drill. Not only do they provide the sharpest edge and points possible on every ride, they also save you money by extending the life of your traction products. BITEHARDER even has a portable 12-Volt Carbide Grinder that runs off your sled battery that’s small enough to be stowed in your on-sled tool kit for use on tour.

With patented AdvantEdge™ Technology, BITEHARDER delivers all the performance your snowmobile has to offer for your safest ride on snow! Check out this review and save receive FREE SHIPPING on your BITEHARDER Carbide & Stud Sharpeners today by purchasing through the OFSC Rider Advantage program.

Typically, when we consider factors involved in snowmobile safety, it’s about trail riding with care and control, within your capabilities. But it’s also a reality that your safety includes being properly geared up to avoid being distracted by being cold, feeling restricted or being uncomfortable. What you’re wearing on a ride will not only protect you from moisture penetration, windchill, frostbite and hypothermia, but also help you survive if you’re stranded.

Getting the right gear means wearing an integrated system of inner and outer wear where each compatible item adds to the warmth, dryness and overall riding comfort of the others. This approach starts with layering properly, then selecting the right snowmobile outwear, including your suit, boots and gloves. It also means selecting gear that’s bright and reflective so you’re highly visible to other riders and first responders.

Wearing a purpose-built snowmobile helmet is a legal requirement for operating a snowmobile in Ontario. Your helmet safeguards your head against injury, helps conserve body warmth and protects your eyes and face. So choosing the right helmet is imperative, and so is getting one whose visor won’t fog up so you can’t see clearly.

Final tip: Even with the right gear, selecting the right windshield for your sled can make the difference between a comfortable ride all day and freezing your buns off.

Getting the right gear should involve a lot of comparison shopping and try-ons. One popular and time saving way to make your best gear choices for the coming winter is Royal Distributing. This Ontario-based company’s wide selection of brands, colours and sizes make it your one-stop shop for all things snowmobiling. Check them out their catalogue online, then visit one of their retail locations in Guelph, Innisfil, Kanata, Sudbury and Whitby.

We’ve all been there. Suddenly, the rider ahead disappears in snow dust, becomes less visible in the late afternoon dusk, or can’t be seen at all after dark. Not being able to follow the sled ahead on the trail is not only scary for you and everyone behind you, it may also cause riders in your group to get separated from each other. But most of all, it just plain isn’t safe.

Now, thanks to the Biteharder Snowmobile Helmet Safety Light, you’ll never again lose sight of the person ahead in any trail riding conditions. 

Whether you’re very experienced or a total newbie, you’ll ride safer, with more confidence and enjoy your trail riding more, with Biteharder Snowmobile Helmet Safety Lights. Want to know more? View real use photos & review.

The Biteharder Snowmobile Helmet Safety Light is inexpensive, high quality, easy to install and comes in a variety of colours. Its super bright LED technology provides up to 200 lumens of light, so the back of your helmet literally shines like the sun. Best of all, you and your family or riding companions can get free shipping through the OFSC Rider Advantage program!

Check out this helpful video from Sledaddicz.

Over the years, users of iGRiP studs have experienced the difference that their studs makes in traction of their snowmobile.

Recognized worldwide, iGRiP Industries develops, manufactures, and provides the best screw-on studs in traction aids since 2015, right here in Canada.

In any given winter, it is not uncommon to see patches of ice forming, especially in curves and at road intersections. In such conditions, iGRiP studs will play an exemplary role in keeping your snowmobile on the right track.

Made from hardened steel, coated with zinc and equipped with a carbide tungsten, iGRiP studs will resist the worst stress of winter conditions and will increase the lifespan of your track avoiding premature or excessive wear.

Installation is quick and simple. The iGRiP studs are significantly lighter than traditional studs, thereby reducing rotating mass for optimal performance. In addition, the casters will remain intact and no vibration will be felt.

The patented iGRiP studs are exceptionally user-friendly. Their sets come in different quantities and include installation instructions and tools. These studs are installed easily on new or used tracks and adapts to the track with pre-drilled holes or not.

You can get iGrip studs at participating snowmobile dealers, at distributor locations listed on their website at igripstud.com or by visiting their online store at igripstore.com.

Learn more about iGRIP here.

As winter sets in and temperatures drop, it becomes crucial to dress appropriately to protect against the harsh elements. Not only does dressing for the weather ensure comfort, but it also plays a significant role in a snowmobiler’s safety. Whether you’re a seasoned snowmobiler or a novice hitting the trails, gear can make all the difference in ensuring a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience. In extreme temperatures, inadequate clothing can leave us vulnerable to hypothermia, frostbite, and other cold-related ailments. Dressing appropriately equates to strategic layering and shielding ourselves from wind and moisture.

DSG Outerwear has an unwavering commitment to designing women’s snowmobile gear that combats cold weather conditions. Attention to detail has been paid in designing all their snowmobiling layers. Their base and mid-layers are designed to provide optimal insulation through high quality materials and moisture wicking properties without compromising mobility. Customer reviews attest that these base and mid-layers are effective at retaining body heat, even in extremely low temperatures.

DSG Outerwear’s collection of snowmobiling jackets and bibs feature seal-taped seams and thin profile insulation throughout the garments. On the exterior material, these shells are treated with waterproof, breathable DWR treatments that shed water from the face of the fabric and offer exceptional wind resistance. It’s this comprehensive range of clothing from DSG Outerwear that allows women snowmobilers to protect themselves from cold temperatures, wind, and moisture. As a bonus safety feature, DSG Outerwear’s snowmobile jackets include reflective piping in their design for added nighttime visibility that helps other snowmobilers, pedestrians, or vehicles spot snowmobilers more easily.

Proper attire isn’t just about comfort or style-it’s about ensuring our well-being in the face of nature’s challenges. Before gearing up for your next snowmobiling adventure, remember to dress appropriately, stay safe, and let DSG Outerwear be your trusted companion in the great outdoors.