Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of open foreign currency contracts

At March 31, 2017, Polaris had the following open foreign currency contracts (in thousands):

Foreign Currency	Notional Amounts (in U.S. Dollars)		Net Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Australian Dollar	$	23,917	$	(262	)
Canadian Dollar	108,326		1,000
Mexican Peso	14,411		137
Total	$	146,654	$	875

Schedule of carrying values of derivative instruments

The table below summarizes the carrying values of derivative instruments as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands):

	Carrying Values of Derivative Instruments as of March 31, 2017
	Fair Value— Assets		Fair Value— (Liabilities)			Derivative Net Carrying Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Foreign exchange contracts(1)	$	1,441	$	(566	)	$	875
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments	$	1,441	$	(566	)	$	875
Total derivatives	$	1,441	$	(566	)	$	875

	Carrying Values of Derivative Instruments as of December 31, 2016
	Fair Value— Assets		Fair Value— (Liabilities)			Derivative Net Carrying Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Foreign exchange contracts(1)	$	2,128	$	(1,830	)	$	298
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments	$	2,128	$	(1,830	)	$	298
Total derivatives	$	2,128	$	(1,830	)	$	298

(1) Assets are included in prepaid expenses and other and liabilities are included in other accrued expenses on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.