Ski-Doo SHOT starter technology

E-TEC SHOT Starter

It's like something out of science fiction – you just push a button to start your sled, yet the system weighs next to nothing.


The most innovative Starter

SHOT starting is only possible with advanced Rotax E-TEC technology. After a first pull-start, the engine charges a lightweight ultracapacitor. For later starts, that stored energy turns the magento into an electric motor; it turns the crank and E-TEC does the rest.

 

Ski-Doo SHOT starter technology

Give it a shot

Push the button. With the ultra-capacitor charged, your SHOT-equipped Ski-Doo will function as if it has push-button electric start. That means less energy wasted on pull starting, and more energy for riding.

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Pull the rope

Each morning, pull start your snowmobile as you normally would.

Man making a jump with the 2023 Ski-Doo Summit

Charge it up

As you ride, the engine's magneto charges a lightweight ultra-capacitor with enough juice to start your snowmobile.

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SUMMIT
2026

Effortlessly agile, Summit snowmobiles paired with industry-defining Rotax power deliver dynamic deep-snow performance and instant response in technical winter terrain.

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FREERIDE
2026

There’s nothing like it. Extreme riding capability and confident handling, the Freeride takes on the most intimidating terrain features with a style all its own.

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BACKCOUNTRY
2026

The premiere crossover snowmobiling experience. The Ski-Doo Backcountry expertly blends on-trail precision with off-trail capability, and does it in a way that offers every rider the best ride for their world – and now does it with proven, turbocharged Rotax power.

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