Yamaha has a large line-up of side-by-side vehicles in the sport, recreation and utility categories. For hunters, Yamaha's "recreation" and "utility" side-by-sides hit all the right marks in versatility and performance. Wade hunts a lot, travels a lot and uses a variety of different Yamaha vehicles in his outdoor pursuits and, as a result, he is well in tune with the benefits of each. In general, Wade says he likes the access that side-by-sides provide. Whether he's on his home ranch, or hunting in another state, side-by-sides provide a low impact way to get into the backcountry and navigate tight spaces, challenging terrain, rough trails, brushy/thick country and more. These backroad locales aren't somewhere you really want to take your truck to begin with and Wade says he finds Yamaha's side-by-sides to be far more comfortable when traveling than traversing it with your daily driver vehicle. In addition, Yamaha's side-by-sides travel really well making it easy and practical to take them along on all your adventures. Noting that he hauls his side-by-sides all over the country, Wade says all he needs is a small trailer and he can get them to his destination, roll them off and be running almost immediately.
Wade says it's hard to recommend one machine over another to people because they are all unique and serve different core purposes. You really have to look at how you are going to use your machine, all year long, not just during the hunting season. Finding the right Yamaha side-by-side for you comes down to really determining what you need. Wade says he sees the benefits of each model across the line-up in different applications. In his experience, Wade says he appreciates the big utility benefits of the six-passenger Viking when he is hauling a lot of passengers and/or gear. On the other hand, he says that the power and capability of a machine like the Wolverine RMAX2 gives it a lot of versatility. The Wolverine RMAX line can help hunters seamlessly transition from a hunting machine to a side-by-side with sport-like capability taking on dunes and adventure trails while also acting as a work rig around the home, farm, business, etc.
Across the line-up, Wade says there are a lot of great features that make Yamaha's side-by-sides great hunting companions. To begin with, each side-by-side is well equipped to carry your cargo. Several models have spacious beds that can haul all your gear and your animals, too. Wade notes that four-seat models can be modified by sliding the rear seats forward and gaining extra cargo room when you aren't carrying passengers in the back. Passenger room is another great feature of the side-by-sides. When you can haul several people around it adds a social aspect to your hunt as you go to and from the stand, Wade says. Yamaha has 2, 4 and even 6 passenger options to choose from so you have plenty of room and don't have to leave anyone behind. Yamaha's machines are also incredibly quiet and well appointed for comfort. These machines have come a long way over the years, Wade says and they make it easy, effortless and fun to cover ground. They'll get you to and from your stand, help you scout your hunting property, pack your game out, and take you anywhere you need to go.
Be sure to listen in as Wade Middleton highlights the Yamaha side-by-side lineup and explains how these machines can be a hunter's best friend. Check out the whole Yamaha side-by-side lineup here. Be sure to check out Wade and Yamaha Whitetail Diaries here!
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