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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1969-10-09, Page 18and it cduld be fatal. Facilities are expanding. This winter, most provincial parks are open to snowmobilers. all Ontario provincial parks $ Snowmobiling is permitted on except the following; Five Mile roads and designated trails in Lake, Quetico, Serpent Mounds, Algonquin, Batchawana, Pan -4 cake Bay, Outlet Beach and Sandbanks. Special snowmobile trails have been established -at four locations on a trial basis: One at Arrowhead Park, one at Lake Superior Park, and two trails in the Coldivater area, one seven miles south of Severn Falls ,on County Road,17 and the other 17 miles north of Parry Sound on Highway 69. Snowmobiling is RIGHT NOM FOR BEST. SELECTIOU AND PRICE ! ! The Athletic One From Ski-Deo if you're a man of action, Olympique is the Ski-Doe for you. It's the series that's made Skl-Doo famous — famous for light-footed action, famous for sporty fun! You don't drive Olympique — you ride it. Hard. Fast. Flat-out. On Olympique you can handle the roughest trails. Swing through the trick- iest turns. And when It. Comes to climbing, lumping; or lust plain funning around —, no sneViemebile outperforms this one. If it's action,'"youire itching for, climb aboard a sporty Olympique — the athletic one from Sid-Doo. Standard Equipment: '335cc single cylinder Relax engine with decompressor electric sfart optional or a 399co, twin cylinder Rotax en-0 belt drive type automatic transmission 0 15" patented 'track 0 flexible bogey wheel suspension system 0 exclusive drum brake 0 tinted safety windshield 13 pop-up headlight rat- ed at 17.5 volts 0 thicker, more com- fortable seat and backrest. ,q The 'Ultimate One From Ski-Doo We built Nordic, with you, the sophisticate, in mind. Ws built it luxurious, with, everything you want in a snowmobile, from a hideaway headlight to a cigar- ette lighter in the dash. And we built it wide-track to make its ride as luxurious as its looks. Nordic gives you a smoother ride, a more stable ride — even when you're flying. Yet, under all ,the luxury, Nordic is still very much a Ski-Doo. •Quick. Nimble. Power- fel. We're confident one. ride Will convince you that Nordic is'indeed — the ultimate one from Ski-Doo.• Standard Equipment: 399cc or 635cc twin cylinder Rotax en- gine 0 belt drive type aut- omatic transmission 0 18" patented track q flexible bogey wheel suspension system q exclusive drum brake 0 tinted safety , windshield p. pop-up headlight rated at 17.5 volts 0 cigarette light- er and electric start on Nordic models 399E & 640Er 0 Speedometer and tachometer on Nor- dic mop. The Economy One From Ski-Dos The 12/3 • has started more people snowmobiling than any other model. That's because there's no lower priced, full-sized snowmobile on the market today. It's so low priced, many people are buying two! Beginners will appreciate the 12/3's lighter weight (1/3 less than most snowmobiles). And they'll be impressed with its. fun-loving action and trouble-free per- formance. For the beginner, or for the man who wants a second, third, or even fourth family machine, the best buy today is Olympique 12/3 — the econ- omy one from SiclOoo. Standard Equipment: 300cc single cylinder Rotax engine with decompressor C) belt drive type automatic transmission 0 15" patented track 0 flexi- ble bogey wheel sus- pension sys- tem 0 excl. usive drum brake 0 tinted safe- ty wind- shield 0 fix- ed headlight rated at 17.5 C The Hot One C T'NT is the Ski-Doe ser esvlrith built-in zap end sizzle! It's the one to go for if you're ready'to start racing. This year, T'NT Is the one the others will have to catch — on the trail, on the track. For 1970, T'NT gives you a 'choice of four -high-compression power - plants — from 292 to 635 cc'. And two track widths — 15" and 18". All T'NT models have Bombardier's bogey wheel suspen- sion, or the new unique, double- action slide suspension, sys- • tem designed for racing. Oth- er T'NT standard features In- clude: twin air-scoops, con- , , toured racing seat , with storage compartment, rear bumper, tachometer, speedometer. And so many other goodies, T'NT hal its own brochure — lust so you can spec iCout. Ask your Ski,- Doo dealer for one. . I PHONE S27-0828 PER MECHANICAL SERVICES "AUTHORED DEALER OF NORTH AMERICA'S FASTEST SELLING SNOWMOBILE" OPEN EVENINGS 'TM 'NINE tionmsereme f SEAFORTH ONTARI9 THE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEAFORTH, ONT., OCT. 9, 1969-7b r. 6k THE HURON EXPOSITOR. SEAFORTH ONT OCT,9, 1969 • , 1 0 •Only 300 Snowmobiles on Commercial Market 10 It wouldn't be very pleasant to go crashing through thin or "rot- ten" ice into freezing water, From le Canadian Motorist Snowmobiles appeared on the commercial marker in 1959; a measly 300 were produced that first year. Ten years later, over half-a-million of the little snub- nos ed vehicles are dotting the snow-covered North American landscape, more than 60, 000 of them right here in Ontario. Snow- mobiling is rapidly becoming the most popular winter family sport in Canada. Seasoned skiiers may sniff at the "motorized laziness" snow- mobiling represents some of' them, but enthusiasts of this rel- atively new sport could well have the last laugh. A snowmo- bile will give you plenty of ac- tion and thillls, and yet is so easy Jo handle the whole family can us,c, it. The controls are simple, much like those on a rriotorbike",- hamile-bars-for-ste---- ering, and hand brakes for stop- 'ping.. And snowmobiles have this added advantage: they can be used practically anywhere that there is snow. You see them zip- ping along forest trails, up and down hills and across forest trails, up apd down hills and across froz- en lakes - no need to travel hund- reds of miles•to find a "decent" mountain! The snowmobile was invented 'in 1936 by Joseph Bombardier of Quebec who realized the need for a vehicle that could move Over snow after his son died of appendicitis; it was impossible to get him zo a hospital in time through heavy drifts. Early snow' mobiles were big, covered ve- hicles which were not used for sport, but for vital rescue oper- ations as ambulances and even as hearses, mainly in the snow- ' bound north. Today's smaller open Models, favored mostly by sportsmen, Serve useful purposes too, Eskimos and mounties are among those who are turning to snowmobiles as a faster, more reliable means of transportation, than the traditional dog•team. But most of the owners of the half-million snowmobiles swish- ing along trails this winter are out there for the sheer fun of ill Snowmobile racing, jumping and maneuvering competitions have become important events at, many winter carnivals through out Ontario. Much practice on 'a snowmobile is needed before enough driving skill• and "know- how" can be acquired to succeS- sfully compete in these contests. One thing to remember: a snow- mobile is not a toy! Standard models will go at about 35 to 40 mph and the expensive racing models, used mainly by profes- sionals in competition, can do upwards of 65 mph.. All snow- mobiles can be dangerous if not handled properly. Excessive speed lack of caution and proper train- ing have caused many accidents, some of them fatal. Last winter, a Toronto woman was killed when going at high speed on her borrowed snowmobile. She crash- ed into a tree on a golf course. Unfortunately, some novices get lulled into a false sense of secur- ity by the apparent handling ease of the snowmobile, but are often unfamiliar with their machine and can easily lose control when going too fast. It's important to know the loc- al weather conditions before going snowmobiling. Below freezing temperanires are best, as snow- mobiles don't take too kindly to • slushy snow. And if crossing a frozen lake on your snowmobile be sure the ice is thick and safe. free at all ptovincial parks ex- Cpt Pinery Park, which has special winter sports facilities and charges one dollar per day for their use. If your appetite has been whetted for snowmobiling, but you're still a bit leery of taking 'the financial plunge, don't despair! Snowmobile rental is, a lucrative business.reushrooming all over Ontario, and fully. equipped snowmobile resorts have recently opened as well. Most of these resorts feature marked trails, banked raceways, congenial clubhouses serving food and beverages, and even weekend accommodation. Snowmobiling is a great sport, and it's growing. More people each year are getting out in the fresh winter air to explore places on a snowmobile. Tempted to be one of-them? The snowniobile boom is On! , Clothing Is (Continued from Page 4B) neckline, to be folded over turtle-neck style or worn up ac- ross the chin. • HOODS: Most peoPle prefer the kind of hood which tucks away or is detabliable because they don't want,to, wear it when it's not really necessary, although the exotic fur-lined models can be extremely attractive. Rernem- her to wear a hat i(your hodd is not lined, and'be certain that there's roam for a hat(or for'a helmet if you use one). Make sure that there is no way that wind can seep up the hack. Ydu will alsb want a draw-string or similar device to keep the hood tight around the face, and some way foi• the hood to attach to, the front"f the jacket, forming an extra layer at the neck front. ZIPPERS; TWa-Way zippers are the best, and essential on' a one- piece snow suit., Look closely at the zipper for it alone.could de- termine yours tisfaction with the garment. hest zippers have large, strong teeth and all better suits are designed so that the pul- ler cannot get caught in the mat- erial, Try the zipper several times' while you are wearing the snowsuit. POCKETS: We are pack animals. Ladies, especially, tend to have a lot to carry with themand snowmobiling doesn't exactly lend itself to toting large pocketbooks. Buying a snowsuit without adequate pock• ets will cause more aggravation than it's worth, Breast and waist pockets ale a must for combs; lipsticks, cigarettes, or anything that will break or cause discom- fort in the derriere or at a thigh , joint when riding. There's notir= ing more disconcerting than sit- ting down and hearing your sun- glasses crack in your pants or hip pocket. Some manufacturers have satisfied the packer-people with long pockets on the side of the foreleg. They seldom get in' your way when riding or moving. EXTRAS: Good-quality gar- ments are color-fast; colors match perfectly throughout and patterns match at the seams. Snaps are hidden or enameled " to match the color of the mater- ial. The material gives where it is supposed to and it stays pia where it is supposed to: Good garments are tailored to be loose- fitting but not sloppy. Sleeves and legs must extend beyond the wrist and ankle bones' and under- arms should be large enough to accommodate sweaters and under- wear. ' 4