The snowmobile industry is doing well despite the global recession, as evidenced by the attendance at 2009 snowmobile shows recently held in Western Canada.

Here's what to look for at the 2009 Snowmobile Show at Place Forzani, in Laval, Quebec, which opens this Sunday, April 5:


Arctic Cat Sno Pro 500
This new, ultra high-performance machine is derived from the Sno Pro X that dominated the 2008 North American Snocross Championship. Its striking design and generous suspension travel will certainly appeal to extreme thrill seekers who love to ride on super bumpy terrain and smooth trails.

Arctic Cat Sno Pro 500

Yamaha RS Vector and Nytro MTX SE 162
With a redesigned rear section, an all-new fuel-injected 1,049-cc, 3-cylinder engine and a completely-revised rear suspension, the 2010 RS Vector is exactly the product that Yamaha aficionados were looking for. Meanwhile, the new Nytro MTX SE 162 will no doubt impress them with its remarkable high-speed capability in deep snow.

Yamaha RS Vector