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Riding the 2011 Ski-Doo Sleds in YellowStone

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:36:23 +0000

What a sweet day!

Snow Safety and ABS-AirBag System

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:21:51 +0000

It is always important to remind ourselves of the dangers we face in the backcountry every time we head out. Here are a few reminders and one of the coolest technologies available to us, the ABS Air Bag.

Check it out below!

NoronaLife

Ski-Doo Sleds 2011

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:44:57 +0000

Well the reveal has happened, the machines look amazing and the technology is awesome!!! Check out the latest Ski-Doo sleds here….

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Greater Vancouver Power Sports

The Ultimate Sleds

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:25:31 +0000

Well I arrived in Florida last night with Dan Treadway. We met up on the way and he is a super nice guy and of course you all know him as a ripper on and off the sled! The reason I am here is I was chosen as one of the 4 finalists for the ultimate rider promo that ski-doo has been running for the last month. Four of us were flown to Florida to attend the meetings and reveal the 2011 Ski-Doo Sleds….

Okay I know I am a lucky guy but man the adrenalin just went up as I walked into the most beautiful show room littered with the latest 2011 Ski-Doo Snowmobiles and gear. Yeah I was running around there like a kid in a candy store! Lets get started!

First of all the most important thing…the mountain sled x model. Next year it gets the 800 e-tech engine which is sic! More power, more fuel efficient and just all around better. The intakes are also new and are on the left and right side and higher up so looks like no more deep snow bogging problems…

Secondly it gets a narrower stance at 36 inches narrow and 38 inches wide. 2010 was 38 & 40. This thing will sidehill and carve like a dream, in my opinion they were awesome before so I can’t wait to throw a leg over this 2011. The A-Arms are also redone and have a raised top which you can stand on as it has cleats for grip.

Thirdly the skis are all new and they look rad. They are supposed to float better and the design also helps while carving and turning under speed. The 6.9’s can plow and these are designed not to.

The tack is the same as last year except the middle holes have been left solid for better float and so not as much snow gets into the track. The tunnel is black and the sled looks Amazing!

The next sled which is all new is the Freeride. This sled will have piggy back shocks, high rise bars and all heat and light functions are off the bar and on the console. The Freeride has a wider stance at 41 narrow and 43 wide which is better for you guys who spend a lot of time in the air but not sure I would be into it for carving. We will have to see…it comes in white and will be a spring order only and is available with 10 different wraps. Some cool ones, really cool.

Ski-Doo has also done an amazing job with new accessories and clothing. The clothing is lighter weight and follows the trend of good ski and snowboard gear. The new boots also look wicked!

Well here are a few more shots from the show….enjoy!

Above is the summit everest which gets the narrower stance but uses the same 6.9 skis as 2010.

Here is the summit loaded with some accessories. The vented doors are nice but expensive.

Get ready for the ultimate Tundra, very xp looking and the whole front end is solid to act as a ski so it will float awesome and the back end of the track swivels up so you can back up even in the deep powder. Very cool!

Renegade looks wicked too…

Here is the 1200 trail sled. This is a beast but if I lived in the flat lands I’d have one….

Well there you have it. I am no mechanic or dialed on all the proper terms but hopefully this has given you some cool insight on the rad stuff for 2011.

Wish me good luck in the contest!

Mount Baker Summit and Ski

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:43:44 +0000

Well yesterday we spent a rad day outside enjoying the weather with a rip up Mt. Baker(10,781 feet) and Ski down. What an awesome view and playground…definitely won’t be my last trip there….enjoy

NoronaLife

The 2011 Ski-Doo Reveal!!!

admin — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:40:17 +0000

Well today it was official as I was chosen as 1 of 4 finalists for the Ski-Doo Ultimate Rider!

I received the call this morning and I am so pumped!!! The Ski-Doo Ultimate Rider Contest had riders all over North America post the reason why they thought they were the Ultimate Rider along with their photos and videos.

Since I started sledding 4 seasons ago, I have been absolutely hooked on the sport. The amazing friends I have made and the places I have been to sled and ski are something that words can not express.

So on February 23rd I am off to Florida to reveal the brand new 2011 Bombardier Summit Ski-Doos! If I win the contest overall, I get to choose a friend to be one of the first people to ride the new machines! Oh Yeah! Brad, get ready if I make top spot cause were going roopin’!

I would like to thank..

Greater Vancouver Power Sports

Dave Norona
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Sweet Weekend!

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:42:50 +0000

What an awesome weekend with amazing friends!!!

Here is how it went down…

NoronaLife

“Super” Kim

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:41:27 +0000

Last March my amazing girlfriend Kim tore her acl on the Pemberton Ice Cap. However she rallied her amazing doctor Dr. McConkey and in less than 10 months she is back rippin it up.

Kim runs her own web development company Duess Designs as well as You-Be-Healthy which is an amazing health company devoted to help you stay young, energetic and healthy for your entire life!

Below is a video of her rippin it up!

NoronaLife

Beautiful British Columbia

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:29:31 +0000

Here is an incredible video done by Tourism BC. It will take your breath away and remind you of what an amazing place we get to live in every day!!

NoronaLife

Sled-Ski Info

admin — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:28:56 +0000

One of my favorite sports of all time is Sled-Skiing. This is where we use the sleds to get us to the goods and then use it as a chairlift, like your own personal helicopter. You get tons of runs in the powder throughout the day with no one else around.

Sled-Skiing is not just hopping on the sleds and going. It is harder than most people think and you need to be a good rider, especially to get to the goods. Here is a little vid I put together to help those new to the sport. Enjoy!
Dave

NoronaLife.com

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