A simple pleasure!

Forget about the latest high performance part, the highest quality technical snowmobiling gear, the newest GPS set up or the latest and greatest in helmet or ski design. Have you ever found a simple, effective, inexpensive gadget or gizmo that works exactly as advertized and pleasantly improves your snowmobile experience? I have and when I do, it is a small victory that makes me feel like I have beaten the system of high priced everything.

One such product that has provided me with a simple pleasure for over 4 years is a product called a “Bugeye”. For less than $15 shipped to your address, this little helmet mounted rear view mirror is a real gem. A “Bugeye” It is a small, adjustable, high quality mirror that offers great visibility with an easy glance of your eye.

“Bugeyes” are designed with two points of articulation. A ball and socket at the base and on the mirror housing. Not only does this allow for unlimited adjustability, but the design also allows you to fold it back, during storage. "Bugeyes” are made with a surgical quality flat glass lens, which maximizes view clarity.

A “Bugeye” mirror can be removed without damage to any factory-applied finish. Each "Bugeye" includes 3 adhesive pads. One pre-attached to the base, and two additional pads that can be used to reposition or move the “Bugeye” to a new helmet.

This inexpensive product works better than you can possibly imagine. I see easily and clearly without bending my neck to see a poorly positioned, vibrating, sled mounted mirror. I have seen people mount a bugeye on each side of their helmet for even better rear view coverage. For the past 4 seasons I have used just one “Bugeye” on the left side and kept another in my bag to share with a friend or have as a spare.

The SledMagazine.com / Motoneiges.ca team joined me and personally experienced “Bugeyes” throughout the remainder of the 2012 season and during the Snow Shoot media event in Yellowstone Montana. These little beauties will make an awesome stocking stuffer! For more information on this unique product visit Bugeyes.com

Greg Gilbert

Greg's first snowmobile experience was in 1968 when his Grandfather purchased a new Ski-doo Nordic 371 package including dog sled as a surprise family gift. “Grampy” thought that the Gilbert's would enjoy the new sport of snowmobiling and he was right. Since that first ride as an 8-year-old, snowmobiling has provided Greg with one of the greatest pleasures of his life. The experiences, excitement, adrenaline, adventures, freedom, memories and friendships have relaxed and rejuvenated him throughout his life. From 1985 – 1996 Greg was an active member of the “Arrowhead Mountain Snowmobile Club” in his hometown of Milton Vermont, holding positions of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, trail coordinator and membership chairman. Greg has also been involved in all aspects of trail construction and grooming as well as regional and statewide involvement. Greg has ridden over 130,000 miles throughout Vermont, Maine and all regions of Quebec. His riding experiences have been predominantly throughout Quebec since his first introduction in 1984 averaging 4000-5000 Quebec miles over the past 25+ years. Throughout 35 years of Quebec snowmobiling Greg has had positive interactions with many members of various groups and organizations. Greg is often in a unique position of being a comfortable, non-threatening bridge to better mutual understanding and communication of how we can work together to strengthen and protect our sport. Over the years Greg became well known throughout Quebec as “Greg du Vermont”, before joining the SledMagazine.com / Motoneiges.ca team in 2012 as a Columnist / Test Rider. Greg has written over 100 articles for SledMagazine.com / Motoneiges.ca, attended manufacturers Snow Shoot and Sneak Peek media events beginning in 2012 and is frequently seen at snowmobile events in both the US and Canada. Greg brings a unique personal perspective and style to his articles and has been a positive ambassador of snowmobiling for over 35 years. He is known throughout his hometown as the guy who thinks and talks about winter all summer long.

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