2013 X or Freeride

wowgogs · Mar 30, 2012

Has anyone gotten the chance to ride both the X and the Freeride?
I am trying to decide which one to get..
I have a 2011 X Etec right now and love it.. I would like the extra support the freeride offers but not sure if it will lose its lightness feeling...
anyone have thoughts?? pretend they are the same price.. if price is a deciding factor to u.

550iq · Mar 30, 2012

One thing about it, if you buy the 146 or longer Freeride, you can purchase the tMotion torque arms later (Ski Doo accessory for 013) and there you go. The best of both worlds.

wowgogs · Mar 30, 2012

interesting point... I like that.. any idea on the price of that part?

does the 2013 x have stiffer rails?? I bent mine last year.

Powzilla · Mar 30, 2012

Depends

I would only get the Freeride if you want and need the chassis. The shocks suck. If you want good suspension, get the lowest priced summit you can and buy some nice shocks.

SUMMITREV · Mar 30, 2012

its in the 2013 catalog 320 for the part. Freeride isn't going to handle at all like the the xm, freeride is 42 wide and the xm is 36 the new xm has the same outer edge on the running boards as the freeride and they are way stoughter than the old xp. I'd buy an sp and get fox shocks and get the grip and rip braces thats what i'm doing. depends on your riding style though. if you want to handle really good in the steep trees go with the xm.

ShaneO · Mar 31, 2012

Where do you see the 13 acc catalogue

SUMMITREV · Mar 31, 2012

at the bottom left of the home screen in small writing there is a icon says brochures download then you will see it the east and west side brochures and the 13 acc. catalog. you have to download it and then can view it or the easiest way is go to your dealer they should all have the paper catalogs now. I got one about 3 weeks ago.

Iron Cross · Apr 4, 2012

Just traded in the FR for an Xm.The Fr did everything well but could not find that mystery sweet spot when it came to sidehilling.Kind of like a bull ride never new when it was going to try and throw you.Everywhere else the machine was spot on.Was thinking of trying the fixes tmotion,scissor relocate,spindles seemed cheaper to upgrade.My .02

wowgogs · Apr 12, 2012

i get to demo a 2013 sunday... very excited!!

Matte Murder · Apr 12, 2012

I have a 2012 Freeride and love it. That big wide tank of a sled should be horrible in the mountains and trees but it just works. In deeper snow it is so fun to ride. Turns and carves and sidehills with ease. When it get's all tracked up you can just smash through the ruts. Whooped out trails are actually fun to ride. I rode that thing super hard and it never missed a beat. I snowchecked an XM though, that is probably the best sled for me for next year. I have a 7" riser, HD better boards, full SLP y-pipe, pipe and can, e start with light weight battery and Rooster Built clutching. 650 miles. 2 year warranty with 18 months left. PM me if interested.

Trevb151 · Apr 13, 2012

My little brother has 154 freeride and its a blast to ride when the snow isnt as deep and jumping but im still stuck to my 163 X both 2012 and they both have really good days on each depending on the snow conditions

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