Vivo: A Breathable High Performance Insulation for Backcountry Riders

By | on 16, Sep 2019 | Snowmobile BackCountry Snowmobiling Snowmobile Gear

“In 2020, when playing a sport, one is looking for performance equipment. That is true for both cycling and climbing, and backcountry snowmobiling is certainly no exception.” - Bruno-Pier Pépin, Brand[...] Read More

Mission : An Innovation Story

By | on 08, Apr 2019 | Snowmobile Trail Snowmobiling Snowmobile Gear

Here it is! The finished product, ready to be presented. There is something very emotional in the final unveiling of the Mission. Invisible beneath this perfectly varnished and shaped helmet, there ar[...] Read More

AMS Technology by CKX

By | on 13, Mar 2019 | Snowmobile Trail Snowmobiling Snowmobile Gear

Newly integrated in the Mission and Tranz helmets, the new AMS (Air Management System) technology is seen as revolutionary in snowmobile helmets. Trail rider enthusiasts are now able to enjoy unrivall[...] Read More

CKX 2020 Launch

By | on 27, Feb 2019 | News and Events Snowmobile Snowmobile Gear Industry News

Kimpex was among the retailers, ambassadors and winter sports enthusiasts who have come to assist with the launch of the new 2020 CKX helmet, apparel and accessories. From the first moments, the mood [...] Read More

Dress appropriately for snowmobile riding : Demystifying the layering system

By | on 04, Feb 2019 | Snowmobile BackCountry Snowmobiling Trail Snowmobiling Snowmobile Gear

If you have visited boutiques specializing in winter clothing during the last few years, you have certainly heard about the virtues of layering your outdoor clothing. Proven over several decades in th[...] Read More

CKX Photochromic Lens

By | on 18, Jan 2019 | Snowmobile BackCountry Snowmobiling Trail Snowmobiling Snowmobile Gear

Although light-sensitive transition lenses are not a new technology in the big world of glasses, they are beginning to make their appearance in the world of snowmobiling. Just like prescription glasse[...] Read More