| The invention of the snowmobile is not credited | | | | riders die this way than any other. |
| to just one person. The snowmobile has been said | | | | Many snowmobile riders can and have drowned |
| to have been invented as early as 1900. | | | | because they have driven their machines on |
| However, the first prototype of the modern | | | | unstable ice on ponds and rivers. When a |
| snowmobile was built in 1924 by Carl Eliason as | | | | snowmobile breaks through any kind of thin, |
| the first gas powered snowmobile. Carl Eliason | | | | unstable ice the rider's heavy winter gear stops |
| patented his work three years later and built | | | | them from swimming easily or even floating. |
| about 40 snowmobiles, however, when Finland | | | | Sometimes simply taking the time to read a |
| ordered over 175 for military use, Carl Eliason sold | | | | warning sign is all it takes to be safe and stay out |
| his patent to the FWD Company. | | | | of harms way. |
| The snowmobile has been a popular winter past | | | | Snowmobiles are becoming more and more |
| time for decades and has been improved upon | | | | popular considering there are many areas where |
| over the years in a drastic measure. When | | | | snowmobiles are now used that could not be |
| snowmobiles first came out they only had about | | | | accessed by people at all in years past. Most cars |
| 5HP (horsepower) now they have 100-150HP. | | | | cannot get to a mountain slope or maneuver |
| Also, there is a great variety of after market | | | | between trees and only well experienced hikers |
| accessories: hand guards, windshields, covers and | | | | could walk such great distances, especially in |
| seats, only to name a few. Countless other | | | | winter conditions. |
| gadgets are available on today's market that help | | | | A growing number of environmental activists are |
| increase power, maneuverability and value of a | | | | concerned about the impact of snowmobiles on |
| snowmobile. Most accessories and customization | | | | the environment. The noise that snowmobiles |
| of accessories can be purchased straight off the | | | | make can scare wild life that, in winter, may be |
| showroom floor. | | | | trying to hibernate. |
| As with any other kind of machinery, moving or | | | | There is a lot of options to chose from when |
| stationary, there are many dangers to riding | | | | buying a snowmobile. Indeed, prices can be high. |
| snowmobiles but proper safety gear such as | | | | However, with a lot of competition from |
| helmets, jackets, padded suits, etc., can help stop | | | | companies like Yamaha, Polaris, Predator, Honda, |
| major injury. | | | | Kawasaki and many more you will surely be able |
| Because some snowmobiles have bad | | | | to find a great bargain. |
| maneuverability and high acceleration, it requires | | | | No matter what make of snowmobile that you |
| skill and physical strength to control a snowmobile. | | | | decide to purchase do remember this: Please |
| The greatest danger to a person riding | | | | never forget to stay safe and always wear a |
| snowmobile is an avalanche as more snowmobile | | | | helmet! |