If you’ve got an older Ski-Doo Summit and are wishing you could experience BRP’s new tMotion rear suspension, we’ve got good news for you. BRP is offering a kit to update pre-2013 Summit model snowmobiles to tMotion.

Combined with a FlexEdge track, BRP says riders can gain many of the benefits incorporated in the new 2013 REV-XM platform.

The tMotion kit will fit any Summit REV-XP model with the SC-5M rear suspension and is priced at US$319.99/C$369.99. All the parts needed to complete the conversion are included; split front arm, rear arm, drop link with ball joint, shock relay rods and two-wheel rear axle. According to BRP, the installation instructions make it simple to update a machine and be back on the snow within hours.

Snocross fans will be excited to learn that the AMSOIL Championship Snocross Series (ACSS) has reached an agreement with Ustream – partnering on the webcasts for the upcoming ACSS season.

The agreement will return the production of the globally-popular online program to ISOC’s in-house media component – Long Haul Productions based out of Albertville, Minn.

“Last year when we were featured on Ustream we saw a huge increase in viewership. So it was crucial that we not only continue to work with Ustream, but to improve on last year,” says Carl Schubitzke, director of operations and racing for ISOC.

When it comes to deep-powder snowmobiling, perhaps no name comes to mind before Bret Rasmussen. With that in mind, BRP joined forces with the mountain king and his Ride Rasmussen Style snowmobile riding clinics to use Ski-Doo snowmobiles for all its activities. Rasmussen has had a decades’ long relationship with Arctic Cat, so this new partnership is somewhat surprising.

In the realm of mountain snowmobiling Rasmussen has done it all, from hillclimb racing, managing a race team, forming a race circuit, owning dealerships, to consulting on design and producing instructional videos, his credentials speak for themselves. As a pioneer in the new trend of back country riding, where the challenge has evolved from a conquering the slope mentality, to add elements of challenging your skills on tight and difficult terrain style, he has led the way with techniques like the “wrong foot forward” method many riders are using today. Currently Rasmussen concentrates on his clinics, videos and seminars spread across North America. Snowmobile.com attended one of Rasmussen’s clinics, which you can read about here. 

Drift Racing has unveiled its 2012-13 line of snowmobile apparel, including the new Sloper Jacket and men’s Racing Suit.

The new men’s Sloper Jacket features a high-performance nylon shell with a comfortable hood and moisture-wicking mesh lining. According to Drift, the waterproof and breathable D-Tex-coated fabric matches the fully taped seams for a dry, comfortable ride in all conditions. Drawcords on the bottom of the jacket complement the adjustable Lycra-lined elastic cuffs for a custom fit. Spacious, zippered pockets carry all riding essentials and include the convenient MP3 player pocket with tangle-free neck cord system. The plaid-printed fabric panels feature highly-visible reflective trim for added reflectivity in low light conditions. Available in S – 3XL sizes, the Drift Racing Sloper Jacket retails for US$199.95/C$229.95.

Klim has recently released the new Radius goggle, which it calls the most advanced snowmobile goggle in the world.

“The Klim Radius goggle is completely revolutionary and is the result of tirelessly sourcing technical solutions to pain points riders can encounter every day they ride,” Klim says in a release.

The heart of the new Radius goggle is its PolyCarb2 Premium Lens – what Klim calls the snowmobiling’s most advanced lens system. With Polycarbonate (PC) inner and outer lenses, Klim says the Radius is more durable and scratch resistant than the competition.

Another key feature of the lens is its Zero Fog Technology (ZFT). ZFT was developed in conjunction with suppliers and the treatments they apply to the facemasks of U.S. military pilots and special operations personnel. With ZFT, Klim says fogging is practically eliminated.