Snowmobiling Books

Hetteen was a man who never gave up threw out this book. He had plenty of hard times that many people would have gave up. Not him, he stuckwith his dream and know lok where he is. It's everythign a snowmobilier could want to read in a book.

This book was a very good story. It had everything a snowmobilier would want to read. I'm not one to read alot of books but, after reading this book by Hetteen, I could read alot more from him. He's just a guy who never gave up. period. Thats all anyone needs to know about him.

An excellent account of a true entrepeneuer's struggles to manufacture and market his dream machines. Edgar Hetteen epitomizes the "find a need and fill it" vision that has made America the cream of the crop of the industrial revolution. From the straw chopper to the "bug-o-vac" to the snowmobile the book follows the life of a man who was definitely ahead of his times and his struggle to get the rest of the world to catch up. Great reading for motorheads, snowmobilers and modern entrepenuers. I highly recommend it.

This story is about the experiences of Edgar Hetteen and his desire to prevail over the many obstacles confronting him, to reach the vision he had for a new outdoor activity. This story is told in the words of a man who truely experiences life, the joys and frustrations that only life can give if your willing to grap hold and hang on. If you want to be inspired read this book!

The only thing more difficult than finding ATV books for young children is finding snowmobiling ones!! I think we've read this every night since we recieved it from Amazon.com!

This guide ot snowmobiling is geared for the younger crowd, but it's still a good introduction to using a snowmobile responsibly. As you can probably guess, the man who made the first commercially available snowmobile, Carl Eliason, lived in Wisconsin. It took a Canadian, Joseph-Armand Bombardier. to make the first snowmobile for recreational use.

This book gives information how the various parts of the snowmobile work and the skills you need to drive it responsibly.
There are many safety tips, such as preventing frostbite, as well as a granola recipe for you to make and take with you.
If you are planning to purchase a snowmobile and will be having a young person using it, I recommend this book highly.

I can usually find some, if not a lot of value in most books I read. But honestly, this book has no redeeming value whatsoever. It's descriptions and advice were so brief and incomplete that I think it could actually be dangerous. I would beg any reader that needed any valuable info on snowmobiles, riding technique, accessories, etc., to look elsewhere. You won't regret it, and it may actually save your life.
PS The amount of extreme positive reviews truly amazes me. I can only assume they are somehow tied in by ralationship or business to the author.

This book is for first time snowmobiler. Not very help to anyone who has spent some time on a snowmobile. Visit your nearest club or snowmobile dealer for more imformation on how to snowmobile.

new reviewer got it wrong. karl bunker a new reviewer either didnt read or wants to post incorrect information about how to get a snowmobile unstuck. He refers to the track winch and claims to use a heavy rope and tie the sled to a tree[this is not what the author writes in the book. The author has used the track winch many times and it works. Tie the rope to a tree and the other end of the rope to the track windows on the track.First error from bunker is to use a heavy rope[book claims to use a 3/8 inch light rope, second error is tie the the rope to the sled[the rope is tied to the track windows on the sled track not the bumper or the body. The book is not a repair manual but rather a how to snowmobile, be safe and get the best out of the sport. Reviewers who enjoy lieing about the text in a book should not be allowed to post the review. There is a very clear illustration on page 35 of the track winch. How karl bunker[a new reviewer] decided to post text that is not in the book can only be that he did not read the tip he eluded to.

Too weak in the knees to ski? Don't stay at home! Have a blast with snowmobiling! You can hit the great outdoors in the North and West, and many resorts have terrific snowmobiling sites, with modest rental fees. This is a great book to readup on tricks, techniques and safety tips to pick up before you head out this Winter!

- GiddyupGuy

Strong safety message: Trail riding and mt riding are different and this is why I bought this book. Having both riding styles included in one book got my attention. This book is to the point with many usefull tips acquired by the authors themselves. It is not a performance or repair manual but rather a snowmobiling how to book. However it does cover all the basics. 17 chapters in all and saint johns first aid included. Throw this book in your snowmobile trunk knowing the survival chapter could come in handy.

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June Maxam, a longtime newspaper publisher, was convicted in December 2000 of harassing her neighbors, and was sentenced to 9-1/2 months in jail. She has filed numerous appeals in the case -- citing jury and evidence tampering -- and has long held that her arrest and conviction were in retaliation for stories she published that criticized local officials in and around Chestertown, N.Y.

Maxam served 17 days in jail -- from Dec. 19, 2000 to Jan. 4, 2001 -- before Judge Michael Muller, of Queensboro Town Court, finally set bail. He issued a stay in February 2001, then recused himself from all related cases involving Maxam.

Since that time, Maxam has fought her conviction and launched a government watchdog group that discovered a legal technicality involving eight judges, a prosecutor and a county sheriff who allegedly failed to take and file their oaths of office within 30 days of the start of their terms, as required by law. Maxam, 55, says those named in her suit do not have the legal authority to perform their duties, and, in accordance to state law, must vacate their positions.

Judge Felix Catena, of Montgomery County Court, is presiding over Maxam's appeal because two other county judges recused themselves from the case. One is named in Maxam's oaths of office lawsuit, which was filed in Warren County Supreme Court. In New York, the Supreme Court is the name of the trial-level court.

However, Catena is also named in the suit. Maxam filed a motion in late September asking that he too recuse himself from her case. Catena refused, and then revoked her jail stay, saying Muller never had the authority to issue it. Catena's order requires Maxam to surrender herself on Dec. 31.

"There was no reason, no cause and no hearing on the matter," said Maxam, who has published the North Country Gazette, a free newspaper in Chestertown, since 1981.

"That's one way to try to be sure that you win, put your critic and challenger in jail," she added. "I'd say at the least there's an appearance of impropriety."

Maxam must surrender herself to Judge David B. Krogmann, of the Glens Falls City Court, who took over the proceedings following Muller's recusal. Krogmann, who is among those named in the oaths of office case, was recently elected to the Warren County Supreme Court.

Maxam's attorney, Theresa Souzzi, said Krogmann is willing to accept a stay signed by another county court judge. The problem, Souzzi said, is that Maxam's reputation precedes her throughout Warren and Albany counties, among others in upstate New York.

"They hate her up there," Souzzi said. "She's made a lot of enemies.

"We're trying to find a judge who has the authority to sign the stay, but we're running in circles."

Krogmann's office declined to comment on any of the proceedings while Maxam's appeal is still pending. A hearing is set for January regarding court transcripts from her trial, which Maxam says were falsified.

Earlier this year, Maxam served six months in Warren County jail for falsely accusing her neighbors of harassing her. She was released on good behavior April 30.



(New York v. Maxam) -- JL

Related stories:

Publisher released from jail after serving 180 days of sentence (5/21/2003)
Publisher jailed for filing false harassment complaint (3/27/2003)


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