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8b—THE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEAPORTH, ONT., OCT. 9, 1969
Want to Buy a Snowmobile?
From The Canadian Motorist
Buying a snowmobile repre-
sents a major expense. Most
models cost between $695 and
$1. 595, depending on engine
size and features.• If you are
planning to do any traveling
with your snowmobile a trailer
for towing it is a "must" and
will cost you about $170. These
will be your two major expendit-
ures.
The potential snowmobile
buyer faces a bewildering num-
ber of models and brands to
choose from. Approximately 85
models are available from 24
manufacturers in'Ontario (an
estimated figure, as new snow-
mobiles are being marketed con-
stantly). You have a choice of
engine sizes ranging from 246 to
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ular ones with the average snow-
mobifer are between 246 to 380
cc. The bigger, more expensive
engines are used mainly by drivers -Winter Sport
in competition. These can get up
to speeds in excess of 65 mph. (A
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W. D. STEPHENS014, Manager
-standard snowmobile can do'be-
tween 35 and 40 mph),
A snowmobile's stability and
ease of handling is another point
the potential buyer must consider,
The stability is governed largely
spy the width of the snowmobile's
track, generally between 15 and
18 inches wide. The wider track-
ed Machines are usually larger,
heavier, easier to handle and
more stable than the lightweight
models, These are a perfect
"family" snowmobile. They cant-,
however, get bogged clown in'
heavy snow. On the other hand,
the narrower tracked, lighter
weight models move easily over
rough terrain and deep snow,
and are perfect fOr hill climbing,
They do lack some of the com-
fort and stability of the heavier
models. The choice, of course,
is up to indivickal need and
preference:
Electric starting, tinted
windshields and special covers
are a few of the many qptional
extras available. These could
add considerably to the cost;
electric starting alone is an
additional, expense of about $125.
Special snowmobile outfits
are available for the enthusiast
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Canada's Fastest Growing
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Snowmobile Races provide' excitement and fun for all at
' last year's Winter Carnival in Seaforth.
Learn, to gide
Like the Experts • Da!
YOU CAN- -
COMBINE
SNOWMOBILING
AND
CAMPING
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HERE IS THE ANSWER TO THE HUNTER, FISHERMAN OR SPORTSMAN
Now you, can go hunting and fishing with your Snowmobile, have a . place to carry" your -supplies
and keep warm. This Snow Camper is complete with 2 bunks with 1" foam mattress, covered
with vinyl coated auto textile. Tent is made, of heavy-duty pre-shrunk-material arid fastened
snugly 'to bunks and body to $reVent any -draft, so with a regular propane orcatalytie heater,
you will be snug as a bug while hunting or fishjng. The Travel covet, is made of heavy-duty
vinyl coated material which domes to the body. The body is made of Satin Coat Steel to prevent
rusting and finished with an automotive enamel. Inside you have a table that folds up or down
as you set up your camper. The table can be folded out of the way when not needed, or when
extra space is sequired. The floor is finished with Armstrong vinyl floor linoleum, and has trap
doors for ice fishing froth inside the camper. The Sturdy Hitch is designed to give you complete
freedom of movement.
This Snow Camper can also be used for summer use, simply by putting it in the back of a,
pick-uptruck or a snowmobile'trailer.
6LANIPITT 84 BOYD LIMITER,
57 HOLBORN AVENUE .
439:9276 LONDON ON''. - 434.0359
How to,ride like the experts
do on any kind 'of snow. If you
learn to balance your snowmo-
bile right in relation to the slant
of the terrain, you can travel
anywhere the machine will go
without flipping or running a:
ground in deep snow. Begin by
memorizing these basic riding
positions.
(1)When you start, sit straight
and drive slowly on flat ground.
Practice using throttle and'brake.
Turn wide circles, figure eights,
)Now pick tip speed and keep
practicing turns. To go right lean
forward and out to the right of the
machine, and turn the skis to the
right.
• (3) Do the exact opposit to turn
left. As you balance, your weight
is put on the skis. The more you
hang out, the tighter will be your
turn.
(4)You '11 steer better rstand-
and leaning forward, one
knee on the seat for stability. A
great stance for a series of one-
direction turns.
•
(5) Traveling up a steep -
mountain. lean yoni rear end
way out, in the direction of the
up slope. Crouch a bit, The
steeper the slope, the further ou
you'll be. \3
(6)If you stand back, over the
track, you'll get good speed but
less•c,ontrol. This is the only way
to cross a road - always go at a
9 Od egr ee angle.
(7) When woods riding, you'll
have better control and visibility
on your knees. Practice leaning ,
quickly to both sides in order to
avoid trees.
Don't Be
Careless
,•A snowmobile can open new
worlds in the winter, but be
sure that carelessness doesn't
spoil your fun in 'the srfow.
Over Sixty
Thousand
In Ontario.
There are now a reported
sixty thousand snowmobilers iii
Ontario, which is more than
there ate skiers. It was bound
to happen, because it's a lot
safer sitting behind your gal on
a snow' machine than trying to
ride double on skis. It's more
fun too.
CAMPER
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