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ATV BAN ALERT: Alaska Dialy News, "Lawsuit seeks ATV ban in Wrangell-St. Elias"
Posted by Weasel on Tuesday, July 04, 2006 (02:36:19) (1215 reads)

Jim Stratton, Alaska director for National Parks Conservation Association along with other conservation groups are calling for the banning of ATV's in the Alaska Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve!

For the complete article please click the link below (requires registration):

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve ATV BAN!

Discuss this Article in the ATVFRONTIER Alaska section found below:

Alaska Forum

Please also contact the following groups to voice your opinion on action needed to save this riding area:

Blue Ribbon Coalition

Americans for Responsible Recreational Access

You can also contact Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve and voice your support for "open" access via the following information:

Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve Headquarters
106.8 Richardson Highway, PO Box 439
Copper Center, AK 99573
(907) 822-5234
e-mail: wrst_interpretation@nps.gov

or

Nabesna District Ranger Station
907 822 5238

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Military to get aquatic ATVs?
Posted by atvaddict on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 (12:15:33) (1402 reads)

I read that a Kiwi inventor called Alan Gibbs (the creator of the aquada, hummdinga and the quadski) has won a US Department of Defence (DOD) Foreign Comparative Test contract to evaluate his High Speed Amphibian technology for military purposes. Took at a look at their website (http://www.gibbstech.co.uk/military.php) and this is what it said - it has some amazing images of how the ATV could be used in a military setting.

Gibbs Technologies Wins US Military FCT Contract

New Zealand and UK-based Gibbs Technologies Ltd., the world’s only High Speed Amphibian (HSA) technology specialist, today announced that it has won a US Department of Defence (DOD) Foreign Comparative Test contract to evaluate its existing HSA technology for military purposes.

The US Navy will initially test the military viability of Gibbs’ exciting technology to ascertain its capability and operational limits. The vehicles being evaluated comprise:

• Aquada, an amphibian car which set the water speed record for amphibian craft, as well as the world record for crossing the English Channel
• Humdinga, a five-seater, four-wheel drive utility vehicle capable of travelling up to 128 kph on land and 72 kph on water
• Quadski, the recently launched high-speed amphibian quad bike.

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ESPN OUTDOORS: ATV Industry Responds to Advertising Report
Posted by Weasel on Friday, May 26, 2006 (23:29:56) (1104 reads)

Did you know there's a secret conspiracy among ATV manufacturers to brainwash people into becoming motorized barbarians bent on the destruction of nature sheerly for their own pleasure? Yeah, neither did I. But thanks to a report by the Izaak Walton League of America titled Caught in the Treads: Unethical Advertising in the ATV Industry, I have been enlightened to the truth.

For the full article from Arthur Domagala of
ATV Industry Magazine, check out ESPN OUTDOORS

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ITP Announces new Terracross R/T (Radial Trail) tire
Posted by CanadianViking on Tuesday, April 11, 2006 (19:44:18) (2275 reads)

ITP DEBUTS NEW TERRACROSS R/T (RADIAL TRAIL) TIRE
(Wednesday, April 05, 2006)

Press Release -

ITP is proud to introduce the all-new TerraCross R/T, the new standard in ATV and utility vehicle trail tires. The ITP TerraCross R/T utilizes radial construction for an ultra-smooth ride, significantly enhancing operator comfort and confidence on hard-pack surfaces and with its unique, interlocking tread pattern and wide footprint, the TerraCross R/T also delivers exceptional traction and flotation, making it ideal for mud, snow and sand.

Another TerraCross R/T exclusive is its wrap-around shoulder lug design, which provides excellent sidewall protection and grip when navigating trails with large ruts or rocks.

Despite its super-tough 6-ply construction, the TerraCross R/T is surprisingly light in weight. It’s the best of all worlds: highly capable and reliable in loose and rugged conditions, yet smooth and sure-footed on smoother terrain!

The ITP TerraCross R/T rolls out with in several sizes for sport-utility quads: 25/8R-12 and 26/8R-14 fronts, and 25/10R-12 and 26/11R-14 rears. You’ll also find two sizes ideal for side-by-side utility vehicle applications: a 26/9R-14 front and a 26/11R-14 rear.

ITP has even created a number of tire/wheel kits for the Rhino, Mule, Prowler and Ranger, with the TerraCross R/T mounted on ITP’s awesome C-Series Type 7 aluminum wheel (in a variety of finishes). Leave it to ITP to lead the way with innovative, top-quality, high-performance products for this fast-growing market. Bolt-on convenience and value never looked better!

ITP is the world's #1 ATV aftermarket tire and wheel source, with a complete line of innovative products for virtually all ATVs and applications. To order, see your local ATV dealer. For a copy of ITP’s full-color product catalog, call toll-free: 1-800-859-4740. For other inquiries or technical advice, contact ITP at 930-A S. Rockefeller Ave., Ontario, CA 91761; (909) 390-1905. Or visit ITP's website at ITPtires.com.

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500 reasons to ride - 500cc utility class comparision
Posted by canadianviking on Tuesday, August 02, 2005 (06:00:08) (1557 reads)

ATV Magazine has posted a 500 class utility comparision:

As late as the mid '90s, the largest displacement 4x4 you could buy was 400ccs. Now the 500cc four-bys are considered mid-size! But they sure can do a lot of work, they�re sporty and they�re a heck of a lot of fun. Plus, they�re much less expensive than the machines in the 700cc class.

You can read the entire article at ATV MAGAZINE

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