What to Know About Polaris® Powersports
If you’ve started searching for your next powersports vehicle, it won’t take long to find a slew of Polaris® models at all your nearby powersports dealers. That’s because Polaris® is the top American powersports manufacturer, a company built on innovation and superior performance. To this day, you’ll find some of the most impressive machines with the Polaris® name on it, which is why you’ll want to stop by Power Sports Abrams in Abrams, Wisconsin, to find the perfect Polaris® powersports vehicle for you. We welcome all those from Green Bay and Appleton, so visit us today!
Early History
The history of Polaris® dates back to 1945, when founders opened Hetteen Hoist & Derrick in Winnipeg, Manitoba. At the time, they specialized in custom agricultural equipment. With WWII finally hitting America, resources were difficult to access, and being able to work with what you had was essential. That’s why local farmers would bring their machines to Hetteen Hoist & Derrick, where the designers would tweak them as needed.
But of course, this is seasonal work. While they accepted repairs during the cold months, there was more time to fill, and the founders enjoyed hunting. However, trying to travel long distances quickly in the snow can be a challenge, even today. At the time, there was no good personal machine to accomplish this, so they put their customization skills to the test and built one of the first, functional snowmobiles. While it was only for personal use at first, word quickly spread to the community and beyond and consumers wanted one of their own. And so their small shop grew into something much, much bigger.
New Growth
This success continued to balloon until they were a major player in the larger market, especially as utility transformed into recreational enjoyment.
But no great company is complete without a good comeback story. By 1980, the soaring powersports market (as well as many other markets) were hit by an economic downturn that closed many brands that had been thriving just years before. There were some who believed Polaris® should join them.
W. Hall Wendel, Jr., then company president, was not one of those people. With only 100 workers at their plant in Roseau, Polaris® was able to pull themselves back up so magnificently that within five short years, they were back on top with $40 million in sales.
Since then, they’ve expanded their product line to include a number of other powersports vehicles so more and more riding enthusiasts can enjoy these machines. And now it’s time to find out if you are one such person.
What You Can Expect
When you stop by Power Sports Abrams, you’ll be able to check out some of the latest models to come with the name Polaris®. While every machine is going to look a little different, there are a few things you know you can expect from all Polaris® products.
This, of course, includes superior performance. Polaris® performance packages aren’t complete without the right sized engine for your needs, class-leading capability, and easy handling for even the roughest off-road terrain.
Choose between models that are built for extreme recreation, extreme work, or built for a little bit of everything. Get a machine that’s as versatile as you, or find one that’s better suited to a specific set of needs. Throw on some optional features that’ll help you make the most of every outing and you’ve got yourself the perfect set of wheels for you and your family.
We could go on and on about what makes Polaris® models so special, but eventually, you’ll have to check them out for yourself! When that time comes, stop by Power Sports Abrams in Abrams, WI and we’ll show you what we have available right now. We proudly serve those from Green Bay and Appleton.