CLOCKWISE: These attendees in the snowmobile safety class took the Snowmobiler’s Pledge. Tom Anderson, Show Manager said the show was very successful. Watch for dates and plan to attend the 2022 Snowmobile-USA, Novi Show. Stephanie Sprecker at the Kewadin booth, just one of several favorite snowmobile destinations. First time club attendee, SOTVA of Alger County promoting Munising Trails. International 500 pageant crew.
SNOWMOBILE – USA A BY JIM DUKE CONTRIBUTING WRITER
fter being cancelled last year due to coronavirus concerns, the largest snowmobile trade show in the Midwest opened it’s doors promptly at 5:00pm (EST) on Friday 5 November 2021 at the Suburban Showplace in Novi, Michigan, and although only slightly compressed from those in years past, enthusiasts were lined up early in anticipation, anxious to see what’s new in the wonderful world of snowmobiling. I say the show was slightly compressed, not because of attendance which, by the way, was as strong as ever, but due to a slight decrease in vendor
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participation. Why?? Those I’ve been able to reach that normally were present at previous shows have said it was due to lack of product to sell or display and no other reason. In fact, I did see some of my dealer
acquaintances in the crowd during Saturday’s opening and had a chance to chat a bit about inventory shortfalls, not only for snowmobiles and equipment but for apparel and accessories as well.
Six prior inductees of ISHOF were at the show. (L-R back row) Tom Anderson and John Prusak) (L-R Front row) Marilyn Vallier, Charlie Vallier, Christine Jourdain, & Jim Duke.
DECEMBER • 2021 • MICHIGAN SNOWMOBILER + ORV
For those vendors that did participate, most had after-market products and safety equipment that doesn’t go out of style year by year, and it’s always great to have the factory reps on hand to discuss the technological advances. I had occasion to do just that with Mr. Ron Pattyn, owner of Stud-Boy traction products and was amazed at how far that industry has come over the years, remembering the cleated tracks and “star cleats” from back in the good old days to the newest in carbide-tipped studs and shaper bars in use on today’s sleds. The folks at the Amsoil
