# Super Maneuverable Snowmobiles Yamaha's Nitrogen Filled Shock Absorbers Transform Handling By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-12-26 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-manuverable-snowmobiles References: [popsci](http://www.popsci.com/bown/2009/product/yamaha-fx-nytro-mtx-se-162) & [yamaha-motor](http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/558/0/home.aspx) The 2010 [Yamaha](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-yeti-snowmx-lineup) FX Nytro replaces the heavy steel coils used in previous models with [nitrogen-filled shock absorbers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-polaris-rzr-pro-r-factory) resulting in reduced weight and increased maneuverability for riding in [deep snow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complimentary-snowmobile-ride). All four shocks can be adjusted with a hand pump to compensate for rider weight and ride stiffness. Several other changes were made to the 2010 Yamaha Nytro making it lighter, more responsive and better at climbing. [Videos](http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelvideo/558/0/0/video.aspx) can be viewed on the Yamaha website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Lightweight Snowmobiles:** The use of nitrogen-filled shock absorbers to reduce weight in snowmobiles presents an opportunity for manufacturers to create lighter and more maneuverable snowmobiles. - **Customizable Shock Absorbers:** The ability to adjust shock absorbers with a hand pump offers an opportunity to create customizable snowmobiles that can cater to different rider weights and preferences. - **Enhanced Snow Climbing Abilities:** The improvements made to the 2010 Yamaha Nytro in terms of weight and responsiveness create a disruptive opportunity for snowmobile manufacturers to design snowmobiles that excel in climbing steep terrains. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Snowmobile Manufacturing:** The use of nitrogen-filled shock absorbers and other lightweight innovations in snowmobiles presents a disruptive opportunity for manufacturers in the snowmobile industry to create more advanced and high-performance products. - **Sports and Recreation Equipment:** The advancements in snowmobile technology, such as customizable shock absorbers, have the potential to bring disruptive innovation to the sports and recreation equipment industry by offering enhanced performance and customization options. - **Outdoor Adventure Tourism:** The improved maneuverability and climbing abilities of snowmobiles through innovations like nitrogen-filled shock absorbers have the potential to disrupt and enhance the outdoor adventure tourism industry, offering thrilling experiences to tourists in snow-covered terrains. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Carbon Fiber Snow Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-yeti-snowmx-lineup.md) - [Featherweight Snow Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-bikes.md) - [Ultra-Maneuverable Electric Trials Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-trials-bike.md) - [Enhanced Race-Ready Superbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-naked.md) - [Performance-Driven Snowmobile Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowmobile-lineups.md) - [Multifunctional Electric Snowmobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-snowmobiles.md) - [Aftermarket Air-Spring Skier Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shredshox.md) - [Snow-Faring Mountain Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-mountain-bike.md) - [Ultra-Nimble Trial Motorbikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertigo-motors.md)