POLARIS ACQUIRES TIMBERSLED

[MrSled]

Not sure if you all new this. I was not aware.

POLARIS ACQUIRES TIMBERSLED
04/22/2015
Complements Polaris’ Snowmobile business via innovative product aimed at growth market

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polaris Industries Inc.(NYSE: PII) today announced the acquisition ofTimbersled Products, Inc.a privately heldSandpoint, Idaho-based company that is an innovator and market leader in the burgeoning snow bike industry. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Polaris Industries Inc.today announced the acquisition ofTimbersled Products, Inc.a privately heldSandpoint, Idaho-based company. Timbersled is an innovator and market leader in the burgeoning snow bike industry. (Photo: Business Wire)

“We are excited to add the Timbersled brand and team to Polaris’ strong snowmobile business. Timbersled has created a compelling product and revolutionized the sport of snow biking, and we are excited to see what they can accomplish with access to Polaris’ considerable engineering, manufacturing and distribution capabilities,” saidScott Wine, Polaris Chairman & CEO. “Their Mountain Horse is the unequivocal choice of snow bike enthusiasts, emphasizing Timbersled’s relentless commitment to innovation, performance and quality. Our common culture and shared passion for the Powersports industry and consumer will create an exciting platform for continued innovation and accelerated growth.”

Timbersled will continue to operate as a distinct brand and the operations will remain nearSandpoint, Idaho.

“Timbersled is excited to be a part of the Polaris family. Our shared commitment to delivering exceptional performance to riders and history of innovation make this a great fit,” saidAllen Mangum, President, Timbersled. “Timbersled’s success is built on a passion for delivering exciting products. We look forward to working with Polaris to take our product, customer relationships and the sport to the next level.”

Photos of select Timbersled products and a slide summarizing Timbersled’s business and its fit with Polaris are available atBusinessWire.com.

About Polaris

Polaris is a recognized leader in the powersports industry with annual 2014 sales of$4.5 billion. Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets innovative, high quality off-road consumer and military vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the PolarisRANGER®andRZR®side-by-side vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles and on-road electric/hybrid powered vehicles.

Polaris is among the global sales leaders for both snowmobiles and off-road vehicles and has established a presence in the heavyweight cruiser and touring motorcycle market with the Victory®and Indian Motorcycle®and Slingshot®brands. Additionally, Polaris continues to invest in the global Work and Transportation vehicle industry with Global Electric Motorcars (GEM),Goupil Industrie SA, Aixam Mega S.A.S., and internally developed vehicles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Polaris Engineered Parts, Accessories and Apparel, Klim branded apparel and ORV accessories under the Kolpin®, Cycle Country®and Pro Armor®brands.

Polaris Industries Inc.trades on theNew York Stock Exchangeunder the symbol “PII”, and the Company is included in the S&P Mid-Cap 400 stock price index.

Information about the complete line of Polaris products, apparel and vehicle accessories are available from authorized Polaris dealers or anytime atwww.polaris.com.

About Timbersled

Timbersled is the leading developer and manufacturer of snow bikes. Founded in 2002, the company began by designing and selling aftermarket accessories for snowmobiles. Timbersled’s expertise in snowmobile suspensions enabled them to design and develop the Mountain Horse snow bike, the undisputed market leader in sales and performance. Today Timbersled continues to innovate, driving the sport of snow biking into the future and designs, develops, manufactures, distributes and sells quality snow bike kits and aftermarket snowmobile accessories.

For additional product information about Timbersled please check out the website atwww.timbersled.com.

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Media Contact:

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[PolarisTim]

Wow, that's pretty cool!! Those look fun for a day, but I don't think I would want to ride one all weekend...

 

[Brock]

Polaris is getting their hands into everything, first Klim clothing, Indian motor cycles, electric cars, now this??

Very diversified.

 

[MrSled]

Polaris is getting their hands into everything, first Klim clothing, Indian motor cycles, electric cars, now this??

Very diversified.

Right on!!

 

[Brock]

Right on!!

Is that going to be a good thing or bad thing. I'm kinda undecided.
All I can say is. The QC has been suffering from every manufacturer. The prices go up, but the tolerances get wider in percentage.

 

[PolarisTim]

Well maybe Polaris will get into more things and make there sleds more reliable and cheaper!! Then they can get the reputation of having great quality and dependable and reliable snowmobiles!! And RZR and 4 wheelers.....that's would be awesome!!

 

[MrSled]

But then you will also get the skid they make, right?
Polaris Pro RMK
Mtn Tamer Back Suspension


The Mtn. Tamer rear suspension is a coupling design skid that has finger tip adjustability to tune your sled's weight transfer. It also offers additional adjustments in the shocks and front limiter strap, along with a rear ride height adjustment that is commonly used to give your sled better slow speed handling when weaving in and out of the trees. The kit is pre-tuned for your sled and is supplied with tuning instructions to help you understand the adjustments.
The kit provides a smoother ride quality and a substantial weight loss in parts. There is also a weight savings how much less snow it attracts due to its open design. The skid creates more traction on all snow types over the stock skid. To achieve this, the design puts even pressure on the ground between the front and back half of the rails to maximize the traction no matter what position the sled or skid is in. This is accomplished by the mounting method of our shocks and our adjustable coupling rear arm slide mechanism. Because of this the sled trenches less, giving you better stop and go traction in deep snow and better ski control on steep hills.

• Fits '11 & newer Pro RMK
• Kit saves 5 lbs. with Fox Float Evol shocks
• Coupling adjustment ability: 0% to 80%
• Mounts into stock tunnel bolt holes with no modifications needed
• Shock Options: #1 Fox Float Evol, #2 Fox Float-3 Evol Kashima, #3 Fox Float-2 Evol-X Adj.,
  #4 Fox Float-3 Evol-X Kashima Adj., #5 EXIT X0 IFP, #6 EXIT X1 Adj.
• Suspension Kit Includes: 2 arm assemblies, 2 shock assemblies, Tunnel Gussets, All shafts and bushings throughout suspension, Limiter strap assembly, Complete bolt kit & needed hardware
• Slide Rail Kit Includes: Rails (144 – 174 available), Hyfax, Rail caps, Bottom out pads, Track adjusters.
  
• Note: Mtn Tamer kits require custom Timbersled shocks, OEM shocks will not work.

 

[PolarisTim]

awesome skid!! I want a new Pro RMK just to have and go play around out west! They look awesome!! And the new 800 H.O. Should be a great combo!!

 

[Brock]

I bet they bought this for the patients only.