'Widescape' is a Quebec-based startup in the winter motorsports industry led by a father and son team. Its first product, the 'Widescape Snowmobile' is a high-performance machine that appears like a dirtbike with treads instead of wheels. This machine is meant to be used while standing, which is the first-ever snowmobile to be designed in this fashion.
The Widescape has a 242cc, 20 horsepower engine that delivers excellent fuel efficiency at a light weight. The snowmobile itself weighs less than 200 pounds and makes very little noise. On top of this, the treads on the Widescape are more narrow than snowshoes, meaning the machine is fit for a wide range of snow-covered mountain exploration.
This snowmobile has an MSRP of $8,149 CAD, or approximately $6,411 USD, and is expected to release later this year with no confirmed date.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Standing Snowmobiles
- The trend towards standing snowmobiles presents an opportunity for manufacturers to innovate with new designs and greater fuel efficiency.
- Winter Motorsports Startups
- As winter sports become more popular, entrepreneurs can capitalize on the trend and create startups that cater to this growing market.
- Lightweight Snow Vehicles
- The demand for lightweight snow vehicles presents an opportunity for manufacturers to create machines with smaller engines and reduced fuel consumption.
Sectors Adopting This
- Snowmobile Manufacturing
- The snowmobile industry can capitalize on the trend towards standing snowmobiles and create new designs that appeal to customers looking for a unique winter sports experience.
- Winter Motorsports Retail
- Entrepreneurs can create new winter motorsports retail ventures that cater to the growing demand for unique winter sports equipment, such as standing snowmobiles.
- Winter Tourism
- Standing snowmobiles can create exciting new possibilities for winter tourism ventures, as tourists look to explore snow-covered mountains in a way that is new and different.
