Snowmobile Riding Gear

Snowmobiles are a great way to have some fun outdoors and for many people, these vehicles play a major role in how they earn a living. While the experience you’ll have on a snowmobile can be filled with excitement and thrills, it can also be very dangerous if you’re not equipped with the proper protective gear. Thanks to the brilliant innovations from snowmobile gear manufacturers, there’s a wide range of options available that offer the protection you need.

Here at Richardson’s Boat Yard, we want our customers to enjoy their snowmobiles to the fullest while also being as safe as possible. We’ve outlined the essential snowmobile gear you’ll need when you’re riding your sled. If you have questions about gear or you’d like to check out our snowmobiles for sale, visit our dealership! You can find your local Ski-Doo snowmobile dealer in Maine at our convenient location on route 302/Roosevelt Trail in Windham, Maine. We also serve Portland and Auburn, Maine.

Layer Up

The first rule of dressing correctly for the cold is to layer up. When you wear layers, you’re giving yourself the amount of insulation you require because you can easily add or subtract garments to increase or decrease your internal temperature as needed. 

Riding Suit or Bib

Your ideal top later will be a full-body riding suit because it provides you with total protection from the elements and has no coverage gaps. The downside is that they do make it difficult to use the bathroom or remove layers of clothing. If you’re looking to fall somewhere in between, a bib is a good option. Bibs extend farther up your torso and well past the edge of your coat, so you have a complete barrier against the cold. If you need to use the bathroom or remove layers, they’re much easier to take off than a full riding suit. You’ll be in good shape if you combine a warm coat with a bib over your layers.

Helmet

As with many other powersports vehicles, you’re vulnerable to head injuries when you ride a snowmobile. Don’t think that a layer of snow will protect you. Hitting a rock or a log just below the surface can be highly dangerous. Your helmet is probably one of the most critical pieces of gear you’ll invest in. The best options will offer full face protection so your entire head and face is protected in a crash. This type of helmet is also a good guard against frostbite, which results from extreme windchill. Make sure you choose a helmet that fits correctly. It shouldn’t feel loose or slide around. It also shouldn’t pinch your head, cause pain, or obstruct your sight.

Gloves and Boots

You’ll want to protect your extremities from the cold, too, considering they’re much thinner than other body parts and are more prone to freezing. Your gloves should be waterproof and should provide some protection from the wind without being so thick that you can’t manipulate the controls on your snowmobile. Your boots should also be waterproof and it’s best that they extend at least partially up your leg, which will help snow from getting inside your boots when you step off your sled.

For any and all of your snowmobile gear needs, contact our Annex location, conveniently located in downtown North Windham, Maine. We offer snowmobiles for sale, parts and service. Stop by today! We’re confident that as your trusted Ski-Doo snowmobile dealer in Maine, we can assist with any and all of your needs.