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I use this goggle for racing. It works well with my helmet.

Paul Thacker

Snowmobiling

Born and raised in the great state of Alaska. I have been riding snowmobiles for nearly 20 years and have been a pro for 10 of those. I grew up just north of Anchorage in a small town called Willow. Love to ride dirt bikes, jet skis, and most of all am an avid fisherman. My career path to become a professional snowmobiler is not that of your typical athlete. I grew up playing hockey and that was my 1st passion. I was able to continue into college and on into the pro ranks for a short time. However as fate would have it I was destined for another sport. Between hockey and my now current status as a full time sledder I was fortunate enough to have worked and worked my way up the c...

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Recent Snowmobiling News

  • Oakley Athletes Set To Compete At The 2010 Winter X Games

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    Posted over 2 years ago by Erin Edwards

    More than 200 of the greatest winter action sports athletes from around the world, including several of Oakley’s best, will compete for prize money, medals and worldwide fame in skiing, snowboard and snowmobile at the annual Winter X-Games. This event, arranged by ESPN, which often showcases tricks never tried before in competition, will take place in Aspen, Colorado, January 28-31, 2010.

  • Life After the Double Back

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    Posted over 3 years ago by Tess Weaver

    New Oakley athlete Levi LaVallee flipped his 450-pound red Polaris snowmobile twice Friday night and he ran away with arms raised.