Three old Lynx snowmobiles in a row in studio

 

THE BEGINNING (1968-1979)

The story of Lynx began in 1968 in Kurikka, Finland. The first sketches of a new kind of snowmobile were made and the first sleds were manufactured. Little did they know that a new icon was born.

Pauli Piippola rifing the first Lynx race sled

 

THE DEVELOPMENT (1979-1985)

Early 1980s was revolutionary for Lynx. Experiments on race tracks led to European snowmobile history, when Pauli Piippola won the 1983 snowmobile race they attended. That was the first of countless Lynx race wins.

Couple chatting on Lynx GLS 3300 1985 snowmobile

 

THE INNOVATION (1985 - 1995)

Due to Lynx race sled’s phenomenal success on the race tracks, the pressure to develop a trail sport sled for recreational riders grew. New innovative models, such as the GLS 3300, were created to offer recreational riders the chance to experience the freedom on snow.

Lynx Rave and Ranger Mountain snowmobiles accelerating uphill

 

THE GROWTH (1995-2008)

The new millennium started the era of modern rider ergonomics and accelerated innovation. In 1998, Lynx celebrated its 30-year milestone and the year before a new G-Type platform was introduced. People began to find more freedom off trails and Lynx made its first carves in freeriding.

Four Commander snowmobiles at parking lot of a shop

 

THE ACCELERATION (2008-2021)

2009 was a big model year for Lynx. The REX platform was introduced and the Lynx Commander was born. Having celebrated the 50th anniversary, Lynx is still loyal to its tradition of keeping the user in the focus. It has always been the priority to make purpose-built snowmobiles for Lynx riders to enable unforgettable experiences in nature.

Three men playing air guitar on a Lynx BoonDocker snowmobiles at mountains

 

THE EXPANSION (2021 - PRESENT)

2021 turned a new page in snowmobile history, when Lynx snowmobiles became available for the first time in the North American market. Even on a new continent we continue our journey faithful to our roots and our true Finnish soul.

From shredding the deep snow to herding reindeer, the Lynx sleds are used wherever there’s need for a purpose-built rugged snowmobile, worthy of nature’s toughest trails. Lynx snowmobiles have always been developed and ridden by riders who expect more. More from their sled, and more from themselves. 

From the Arctic to the Rockies and beyond – the story will continue…

Couple towing a sleigh with Lynx 420 1974 snowmobile
Man towing timber gear in s sleigh with Lynx GLX 5900 1986 snowmobile
Old Lynx GLX 5900 1983 snowmobile in studio
Woman posing in studio with Lynx GLS 3300 1985 snowmobile
Rider accelerating with Lynx Cobra Racing snowmobile
The Lynx GL 250 model
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