#Snowmobile passenger seat driver#
#Snowmobile passenger seat full#

#Snowmobile passenger seat driver#

In addition to the extra seat, there’s a rear hand grip for the passenger which is also required for safety purposes.įactory built 2-up sleds are typically touring snowmobiles, designed to provide comfort for the driver and passenger on longer tours. This means the sled will have a longer seat or a separate passenger seat behind the operator. Whether you call it 2-up sledding, snowmobiling double, or riding with a passenger, you’re referring to carrying two people on one sled which can be done as long as the snow machine is designed or modified to safely and legally accommodate two passengers. Passengers should be carried only on snowmobiles designed for two passengers, which have an extra seat or longer seat behind the driver, as well as rear hand grips. I would like to thank Ski-Doo for allowing me to try this package this season.Taking a family member or friend along for a snowmobile ride can be a great way to introduce them to the sport, but there are many things to consider before adding another person to your sled. Plus, for those days with two people, it’s a comfortable ride for both the driver and the passenger. If like me you do more snowmobiling alone than with two people, being able to remove the backrest in seconds (literally) and enjoy a better freedom of movement is really worth it.

However, it has the potential to turn your snowmobile into a touring snowmobile for a lot less than getting a two-up touring snowmobile. We agree that the Ski-Doo 1+1 seat Linq kit is rather expensive. Having a way to prevent snow from accumulating when the backrest is not in place would be a big plus. I’ve noticed that it really doesn’t take much snow accumulation to make installation very difficult. I am aware that going for a powder run before putting the seat back on is a rather extreme case, but this problem could still be present in a more “normal” case where the snow would tend to be volatile on the trails. Even worse, if you wait too long, the snow hardens or turns into ice. This special use made me realize that snow can easily accumulate in the bindings, which makes it extremely difficult to put the backrest on afterwards. Once in the snow hole, I just have to remove the backrest in a few seconds and I can do my maneuvers! Improvements In fact, many times we used the bench to… go to off-trail snow holes together! Since my partner loves photography, I can take her with me, remove the backrest, and then do my maneuvers in total freedom while she takes pictures! No need to say, it’s really the best of both worlds!

#Snowmobile passenger seat full#

With the relays closed for a good part of the season, we used the bench in an unusual way and took full advantage of the fact that it inherited the Linq platform. This turned out to be a much less expensive purchase than the heated passenger handle kit and did the job nicely! Nothing to say about both the driver and the passenger! As it was rather cold that day, we bought the mittens specially designed for the Ski-Doo 1+1 seat. We had the opportunity to test the seat during a “long” ride of about 250km (for us, it was long!). Note that my wife is 5′ 2″ and can rest her feet comfortably on the snowmobile’s running boards. No negative comments from my girlfriend, even after long stretches in denser woods. Same thing for the passenger’s visibility: not excellent, but good enough to not feel claustrophobic or sick. We agree, we are not talking about a “Grand Touring” level of comfort, but definitely comfortable. I’ve even caught myself a few times checking with a quick glance that she’s still on board! We have so much space on this bench that we have to find reasons to stick together! Confort and spaceįor both driver and passenger, we also noted that the seat was very comfortable, even on longer rides. The bench is much longer than the standard one on my Backcountry, and I really notice it when I’m on board with my spouse. The first thing you notice when two people get into the seat set is how much space you have. And when I say “quickly”, it really is a matter of seconds! Just unlock the two Linq bindings… … and remove the backrest! Thanks to the Linq technology, the passenger backrest can be quickly removed and reinstalled to go from a fun solo snowmobile to a very enjoyable two-up touring. The 1+1 Seat System is a set of three distinct components: an all-new seat, a set of attachments to be installed on the snowmobile and the backrest for the passenger. In a mission to make my personal 2022 Backcountry the ultimate hybrid snowmobile, this passenger seat was the last box to check in order to comfortably ride two people. Today, I’m presenting you my test of the Ski-Doo 1+1 Linq Seat System. This season, I have the chance to try a product a little (a lot) out of my snowmobile comfort zone.