moving to iqaluit

[ACF149]

Moving to Iqaluit for three years with very little snowmobiling experience.
Loking for tips on which type of snowmobiles are best on the arctic tundra. Not a single tree on Baffin Island...just snow and rocks.
Will be utilizing the sled for transportation around town, but also will be interested in some exploration around the rugid tundra (with a passenger from time to time).
Which ones are the toughest and operate best in hard cold weather conditions. I'm told I need a 4 stroke 'touring'. Seat and hand warmers would be nice. Not too worried about cost, within reason. Best brands? Best options?
Open to all thoughts and suggestions!
Thanks
ACF149

 

[blastoff]

Any eskimo or nature show I seen the eskimos were using the polaris quite a bit up there.

 

[neddacsac]

I think the furry 4 legged kind work best up there!

 

[DRD]

If you don't mind asking, what are you doing in Iqaluit?

I think a Bearcat or Skandic would suit the bill for a sled.

 

[kjb]

My bro lived in cape dorset for a few years. He had a yamaha enticer i think, 440. I visited him there in the spring and i saw lots of bravos 250, Most of the hunters had bigger sleds though. Bigger, comfy touring sleds are the way to go. A gps is a must and make sure you ride with experience people cause navigating on the sea ice is challenging for a southerner and the usual sea ice patterns are changing.You will have fun. If you get a chance go to Auyuittuq national park. We skiied through there but i believe you could do a cool sled traverse through there. The inuqs do it all the time.

 

[ACF149]

Working for the Federal Government. Thanks for the recomendations

 

[rmktime]

like i said id go with skandic , , two seater cargo rack for gas hand warmers high winshield, storage under the seat for gear , gun and so on , id def go with a 500 and up motor , they can pull a load also very , RELIABLE , and if someones suggests buy a skidoo tundra ,KICK HIM IN THE NUTS , i once rode from fort good hope 2 inuvik 36 hour ride with a skandic 503 motor only prob had was plugs and burnt belt due to pulling large load , hope it helps , anyways enjoy your vacation , dont for get to send pics :d

 

[AreWeThereYet]

Take a 300win mag or 338 for the bears

 

[mach123]

I second the scandic 503..........