SNOWMOBILING IN THE BLACK HILLS OF SOUTH DAKOTA

You can ride all day or as long as you like, during your snowmobile vacation in the Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. Ride the highest mountains between The Rockies and The Alps. Cruise hundreds of miles of trails that are so well-marked and groomed you can get lost in the pines on your way to the open powder meadows. Out here, even The Governor rides the hills.

SNOWMOBILERS COMPARED TO SKIERS

October 1979 - Two survey's of 1976-77 shows that snowmobilers out number down hill skiers in The United States.  There are more than 14 million snowmobilers in The United States compared with 12.46 million skiers.
   Surprised ??, The surveys, conducted by Opinion Research Corporation of Princeton, New Jersey, for the Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service, U.S. Department of Interior, reveal some interesting statistics, Such as - 25% of the nation's snowmobilers have a family income bracket of from $15,000. to $25,000. Large numbers of snowmobilers also have salaries in the $6,000. to $10,000. and $10,000. to $15,000. ranges.  And although the "over $50,000." income bracket represented only two percent of the population survey, 13 percent of the snowmobile population fits into that higher income bracket.  The current snowmobiler is young, either in the 18-24 year bracket (15 percent) or the 25 to 34 year old bracket (21 percent) - farmers 13 percent shows up as snowmobilers, although they represent only 2 percent of the population as a whole.
   The typical snowmobiler has an average 12 year education, far higher than the U.S. population at large - The typical snowmobiler lives in a rural area, is part of a family with one or two children, lives in a one family house, and is white. (11 percent of the nation's snowmobilers are black)

1989 SKI-DOO RAVE ENGINE

Ski-Doo buyers were happy to learn of the New Formula MACH I, a muscle bound 580cc twin designed to give 650s a run for their money. The MACH I is unique that it featured a Rotax Automatic Variable Exhaust (RAVE) system that provided optimum performance throughout the sleds entire powerband. The new sled utilized  the same chassis and front end components as the other Formula machines, however, a new gas-filled, monoshock rear suspension soaked up the bumps

THE GRIZZLY

October 1983 - Snowmobilers in The United States and Canada were discovering the AKTIV-Grizzley.
   This big, heavy duty, twin tracked snowmobile was designed with work in mind. The Swedish manufacturer built a rugged machine to fill all the utilitarian needs for over snow use.
   The Grizzley De Luxe, powered by a 432cc fan-cooled twin cylinder engine, easily tows the matching snowmobile trail groomer.  The roller style drag is ideal for most snow conditions.  The serrated blade across the front cuts moguls and hardpack. Then the snow rolls over a rounded pan attached to the blade.  Here it is aerated before it passes under the roller which does the packing.

THE NEW 1975 SUZUKI FURY

Winter 1974 - Waiting to try its wings - The 1975 Suzuki Fury introduced its first free air model.  A 432cc Free-Air Twin Cylinder Engine.
   It featured a aluminum chassis, slide rail suspension and a cleated track - all wrapped up inside a silver and orange metal flake color scheme.
   The Fury's engine featured pointless electronic ignition and a new CEM manufacturing  process that resulted in an extra hard surface coating on the cylinder walls, designed to provide closer engine tolerances and less engine wear

SNOWMOBILING IN THE WEST

When it comes to snowmobiling in the west - the mountains, the powder, the forested hills, the rivers, the canyons - there is a great abundance in variety and scenery.  Its tough to determine which state has the best snow conditions.  Every state and province has unique areas which makes winter a beautiful time of the year.

SNOWMOBILING IN SOUTH DAKOTA

If you enjoy riding snowmobiles in The Midwest, You'll love riding in The Black Hills of South Dakota.  Have you ever spent a snowmobile vacation in western South Dakota?  It offers a combination of the best snowmobiling and site seeing in the snowbelt.
   Probably the best thing about spending a snowmobiling vacation at The Black Hills of South Dakota is that the fun doesn't stop when you put your sled away for the day.  There are so many attractions for the tourist to take in that you're in for a full day everyday.
   Snowmobiling, of course is the prime concern, The Black Hills offers some of the finest riding anywhere with hundreds of miles of trails through and around the hills.
   The people in the Black Hills say, "Snow doesn't close us down, it just transforms the land into a winter playground."

1972 TRAILBLAZER

The Trailblazer by Evinrude - This is the one the leaders follow, The Innovator, The Pacesetter, as claimed by Evinrude. 
   The Trailblazer featured a high-torque, twin cylinder 30 horsepower engine and a 5:1 Super Range Drive.  It has a 20-inch molded rubber track.
   The Trailblazer featured Evinrude's new Firepower ignition system which was designed to deliver up to ten times longer spark plug life.
   Some of the features included a reverse gear, remote fuel gauge, concealed headlamp, underseat storage and padded steering arms. The Trailblazer was available with manual or electric start.

THE 1984 YAMAHA BRAVO

The baby of the Yamaha line and a popular price leader.
It featured a big new windshield for 1984 along with a color choice of red or blue.  It has it's durable 246cc single cylinder engine.
It featured a new baffle plate in the hood which allowed opening and closing to regulate cooling air and improved performance over a wide range of ambient operating temperatures

RUPP REPORTS PROFIT

Mansfield, Ohio - Press Release - November 1974 - Rupp Industries Reports A Sales Increase &  Profit For The First Nine Months Of 1974. over the similar period a year ago.  The Mansfield-based manufacturer of snowmobiles, motorcycles, mini-cycles, ATV's and the recently-introduced Centuar reported a net profit of $29,000.00 and a sales increase of 21 percent for the first nine months of 1974.
   The latest nine-month figures compare with a loss of $2.3 million for the same nine month period of 1973.  Total sales for the nine month period ending September 30, 1974 were reported at $9,454,000.00, as compared to $7,478,000.00 in the same 1973 period.
   Gross profits for the first nine months of 1974 were $2,044,000.00, up from $725,000.00 in the same 1973 period.
   Commenting on the report, Rupp president said: "Snowmobile sales are excellent at Rupp.  We've always been optimistic about the future of the industry.  This report is a tribute to our distributors, dealers and employees."