Looking for a way to have an unforgettable sports adventure in the snow? There are so many choices and options: snowboarding, skiing, ice skating, hockey and luge, just to name a few. But there’s another one that is cool and fun any time. What is it? That would have to be snowmobiling!
For some individuals, there’s nothing as exciting as getting outdoors and blazing a trail through crunchy, freshly fallen snow on the open terrain. That’s probably why snowmobiling is considered an extreme sport, along the lines of dirt bikes. But enjoying this sport requires special snowmobile equipment. And if you’re looking to get into this pastime, you will most likely be looking around at snowmobile dealers and checking out the snowmobiles for sale.
If you are looking at snowmobiles for sale, then you are definitely not alone. In the U.S. last year, 50,659 snowmobiles were sold, and in Canada, the total was 44,161. That total of 94,820 is part of the total number sold worldwide, which was 118,657. That’s a lot of snowmobiles for sale and a lot of snowmobiles purchased. Add to that jackets, helmets, goggles, boots and other gear and the industry is quite a business commodity.
This economic impact of snowmobiling is significant. For example, in Europe and Russia it is $5 billion annually, and in Canada, $8 billion annually. The U.S., however, leads the way with a total of $26 billion annually.
A few factors have contributed to making snowmobiling a very popular and well-established extreme sport. Its high speeds and gorgeous settings in the great outdoors hold great appeal for many. Also, the skill level and athleticism required to be a snowmobiler are a challenge, too.
A third aspect to explain the appeal of snowmobiling would be the many diverse activities it affords. Cross-country racing, ice racing and freestyle snowmobiling are just a few of the many types of activities and races that have developed because of the sport’s popularity.
Most snowmobiles are for single riders, also, which makes it an individual competitive sport. Although there are snowmobiles made for two, they are not a large percentage of the snowmobiles for sale. The U.S., as of right now, has a total of 1.2 million registered snowmobiles, and Canada’s total exceeds 600,000.
Snowmobiling, sort of an ATV adventure on snow, attracts participants and spectators from all walks of life. So best of luck to the adventurous person who wants to sell snowmobiles or find some snowmobiles for sale! If they race through the snow and get in on the action, they will certainly be on the right track for extreme adventure and success!