Polaris’s RIDE COMMAND system has been delivering cutting-edge features to your Polaris machine for years but it's still getting better! In this episode, Digital Product Sr. Manager, Joe Bottensek, joins us on the podcast to discuss the next big addition to RIDE COMMAND, and that is RIDE COMMAND+! RIDE COMMAND+ delivers all the great features of RIDE COMMAND with a whole new level of connectivity, including remote vehicle location services, vehicle health monitoring, and more!   Follow the...

In episode 73 of the Polaris Podcast, we discussed two customer-focused groups that can help you in person, but what if you’re someone who likes to do things on your own? That’s what the two resources we will discuss today are aimed at. Our experts, Service Content Manager, Kyle Liesenfeld, and Digital Product Leader, Nicole Wolverton, discuss the Polaris Account and the Polaris Help Center. Both of these online resources have content all owners will value, from beginners to DIY’ers, to...

In the next two episodes, we’re going to be covering some customer resources available to Polaris’s owners. In this episode we’re joined by three experts, Product Pro Supervisor, Paul Hahn, Owner Connections Supervisor, Mitch Wurm, and Owner Connections Experience Trainer, Scotty Weeklund Jr., who are going to cover the Owner Connections and Product Pros Teams. If you’ve ever had a question on a Polaris product and called in, chances are you talked to one of the experts on these teams. Find...

Dressing for cold weather might seem like a simple task, however, if you get it wrong it can lead to one bad day out on your snowmobile. If you listen to the podcast you heard from our friends at 509, but on this episode, we brought in our expert, Product Leader Laurel Buhr, from Polaris to help educate us on how to dress properly. We go through some basics of layering, calling out specifics in the Polaris Snowmobile clothing line-up, and even where to start if you’re new to the...

Snowmobiling can be a cold and challenging sport. Whether you’re a casual trail rider in the Midwest or a hardcore mountain rider out West, having the right set up on your snowmobile can make all the difference! We’re joined by the Category Leader for Snowmobile Accessories, Josh Malz, on this episode. Josh helps us understand what accessories are available for each snowmobile riding style. Listen in to learn how to make your individual experience the best it can be.  Polaris Snowmobile...

For over two decades the Polaris RANGER has served everyone from farmers and ranchers to homeowners and trail riders alike. Matt Anderson, who is the Sr. Product Leader for Ranger joins the podcast to educate us on everything that’s available for the RANGER to make getting work done even easier! Follow the links below to learn more about Polaris Rangers, their accessories, and how to install them! Polaris RANGER Vehicle Configurator https://ranger.polaris.com/en-us/build-model/    Polaris...

Snowmobiling and Snow biking are incredibly enjoyable sports. There’s nothing better than getting out with your friends while the trails or mountains are in perfect condition. What can make that ride go south quickly is not being dressed properly. Being too hot or too cold can ruin a great day of riding. Because of this, we’ve partnered with David McKinney from 509 to help take the guesswork out of deciding what gear you should wear this riding season no matter if you’re a mountain rider out...

Since 1985 Polaris ATVs have been a staple to the off-road product line. Throughout the years the models have evolved and so have the way they’ve been used. Because of this, there has been no shortage of accessories to improve their usability and performance. Patrick Cron, the Product Leader for ATV accessories goes through the ATV lineup with us and introduces all the accessories available to make your machine perform the best no matter what you use your ATV for!  If you have a question or...

The Polaris GENREAL is one of the most versatile off-road vehicles in the Polaris ORV line up. With this unique identity there’s many ways to accessorize it to fit your needs. Mitch Craven, Product Leader for GENERAL accessories joins the Podcast to continue our vehicle accessory outfit guide series. Mitch fills us in on the different accessories available for the GENERAL and how you can take it from blank canvas to your ultimate do it all machine!   Polaris Off-Road GENERAL YouTube...

There’s no doubt that owning and using a Polaris RZR is an exciting experience. But what could make that experience better? Having the right set-up on your RZR to make sure it is performing the best in the terrain you ride while also keeping you comfortable while you’re out riding! That’s why we’re going to be talking about accessorizing our RZR’s to make them work the best for us! From what’s available to how to install them, Product Leader for RZR Accessories, Charlie Olson, gives us the...

It’s the middle of summer, we’re all waiting for our newly ordered snowmobiles to arrive at the dealership then it happens, the phone call you’ve been waiting for! You head down to your local dealership and pick up your brand-new sled! So now what? Hunter Miller from the Snowmobile and Timbersled Service Engineering teams sits down with us to discuss what to expect when picking up your brand-new machine. From the delivery process to everything you’ll need to have a successful first ride, it’s...

The brand-new RANGER SP 570 might have been overshadowed by other product launches last year, but that doesn’t mean that it’s any less exciting than the other models in the line-up. The Mid-Size 570 models have been staples in the RANGER line up and the new SP 570 proves that this Mid-Size unit is mightier than ever! Ranger Marketing Manager, Tanner Blaschka, and Ranger Product Manager Matt Mukomela are here once again to talk about all things RANGER. We’ll dive into what’s new, the...

You saw the model releases back in February, now we go into all the details! The snowmobile lineup didn’t get all the fun when it came to new releases, and so did the Timbersled lineup! Product Specialist for Timbersled, Brock Bolin, stops by the podcast to inform us about everything that’s new for the 2023 model year! To learn more about the Timbersled, visit https://www.timbersled.com/en-us/  Visit the Timbersled YouTube channel to watch the 2023 Timbersled Reveal:...

The 2023 Snowmobile Reveal was an exciting one! One of the exciting reveals was the addition of a four-stroke engine to the model range! Project Engineer, Nick Hartung and Snowmobile Engine Design Manager, Matthew Reeves sit down with us to discuss everything from the development of the engine, to why Polaris decided to bring a four-stroke engine back to the line-up for 2023. To learn more about the Polaris Snowmobiles lineup and for full SnowCheck details, visit...

The brand-new Ranger XP Kinetic is here! As with any new vehicle launch, there’s lots of content to cover. That means we have a lot of great guests here to join us! Technical service rep for electrification, Christopher Bona, Service Engineer Jacob Karg, Ranger Marketing Manager, Tanner Blaschka, and Ranger Product Manager Matt Mukomela are here to talk about all things Ranger XP Kinetic. We’ll dive into the design and concept of this vehicle, the differences compared to the rest of the...

There have been some recent exciting changes to the RZR line-up. The Off-Road Vehicle Buyer’s Guide series explores the Polaris RZR lineup once again. RZR Marketing Manager Brittany Astrup joins us to help us figure out which type of RZR is best for our type of riding. She breaks down the 50-inch RZR Trail, the all-new 74-inch RZR Turbo R, the all-new PRO-R, and everything in between. Be sure to listen to our previous episode where we took a deeper look at the all-new RZR PRO-R! WIDE OPEN!...

Its March! That means the SnowCheck program is back as well as the launch of the 2023 Snowmobile line-up! Learn about everything that’s new in model year 2023 for Polaris Snowmobiles and Timbersled. We’re joined by Director of Sales Scott Kuklock and Associate Product Marketing Manager, Nels Eide; they’ll fill us in on SnowCheck details and the new model line-up. To learn more about the Polaris Snowmobiles and Timbersled lineups and for full SnowCheck details, visit...

Being safe while operating any powersports vehicle is paramount to having a great time out on the trails. If you’re new to snowmobiling or are looking for a refresher how to be prepared for a great ride, listen in! We’re joined by our expert, Snowmobile Program Leader Cody Kofstad, who brings a wealth of knowledge on the topic from both his personal and work experience.  The Polaris Snowmobiles Help Center is a great resource for maintenance and ownership tips including safety...

Interested in powersports but you don’t have a vehicle of your own? Want a unique experience while at your favorite vacation spot? Polaris Adventures has something for you! Gray Rentz, Senior Director of Polaris Adventures sits down with us to discuss the ins and outs of Polaris Adventures from the experiences available to what you need to bring to have the adventure of a lifetime!  To learn more about Polaris Adventures or to book your next Adventures Experience visit the website:...

Polaris is more than just a powersports vehicle manufacturer. You can order all your accessories and apparel directly from any of the product group accessory websites. Curious how? Kellie Stroberg, manager of the Parts, Garments, Accessories merchandise and E-Commerce team joins the podcast to help us better understand how and what can be ordered and how to manage orders through your Polaris account.   Make sure to take advantage of our online resources from the Help-Center on item tracking,...

New to Polaris off-road vehicles or just want the best ride on your machine? Listen in as off-road suspension engineer’s Parry Ragland and Dave Helgeson talk us through why a properly set-up suspension matters, and how to do it.   Make sure to take advantage of our online maintenance resources like Owner’s Manuals, the Polaris ORV Help Center sites, and the Polaris Off Road and Polaris RZR YouTube...

You’ve seen it teased for months, and now it’s here! Introducing RZR Pro R and RZR Pro R 4. All-new from the ground up, the future of off-road performance has arrived. Joining the podcast are three members of the RZR Engineering team: Andy Ives, Robert Willmont, and Jason Sherret. These three sit down with us to introduce and discuss the ins and outs of the all-new, game changing RZR PRO-R. To view more specs and vehicle information, visit https://rzr.polaris.com/en-us/wide-open/. For more...

It’s a bonus episode! This is a follow up episode to our deep dive on snowmobile suspension adjustment. In this episode we catch up with Team Polaris athletes Dan Adams, Gabrielle Hockley, Chris Burandt, and Levi LeVallee at the Polaris Spring Sales Meeting in Texas. We get the insight from these pros on the importance of setting up your suspension and some tips to follow to get the most out of your Polaris Snowmobile.   Follow Dan at these...

Much of the fun using our Off-Road Vehicles involves getting them dirty; but what is all that dirt and water doing to the internals of our machines? Polaris Off Road Senior Technical Trainer Randy Nelson joins the podcast to discuss the potentially damaging effects of our ORVs ingesting too much dirt or water. Listen along as we talk about common maintenance best practices to keep our units are running as good as new regardless of the riding conditions we put them through.   NOTE: When...

Have you ever wondered where all that snow goes after burying your sled in the fresh white powder? Hopefully not in your snowmobile’s intake! Program Leader, Derek Zimney joins the podcast again to discuss the importance of keeping your sled’s intakes clean; along with some pre-ride and post-ride tips to make sure the only thing going through your sled’s intake is cold winter air.  Find model-specific pre-ride inspection instructions in your Owner’s...