Polyester covers for Matrix any good?

[Gideup]

Polaris only issuing polyester covers for our Matrix sleds. Has anyone have any good reviews for these on sled decks?
Several years ago last polyester cover didn’t even make one trip to Wyoming before froze and shredded. Had great luck with the canvas covers holding for several seasons. Scared to plunk down $300 on another failure. Would a axys 155 canvas work on my 165 slash?

 

[moab11]

The 155 covers are designed for the 144 and 155 sleds axys sleds. If you have a 165 slash, then it may fit, I can't imagine there are too many other differences in the covers since the base chassis is the same.

 

[volcano buster]

I had posted on this recently.

Axys Polyester trailerable cover on the matrix

I was wondering if anyone has attempted to fit their old Axys trailering cover on the matryx. Sorry for the typos in the title, I would edit and correct them if that were possible.

www.snowest.com

 

[Gideup]

Like your spindle mods, quess my next question is how does it holdup or stay on with the new tipped up and narrowed rear bumper.
Has anyone experienced the frozen cover issue and had it tear?

 

[volcano buster]

Does the cover go all the way to the back of the tunnel? There was a time they made a short cover that ended at the back of the seat.

 

[bobback]

Would a axys 155 canvas work on my 165 slash?

Yes, mine did.

 

[OnlyPolaris]

Does the cover go all the way to the back of the tunnel? There was a time they made a short cover that ended at the back of the seat.

cover goes all the way to the bumper. uses 2 straps to hook to the bumper. the straps run through the tarp and hook around the a-arms. the tighter you cinch the straps the more the tarp tightens around the bottom of the sled.

 

[TGZ]

Polaris only issuing polyester covers for our Matrix sleds. Has anyone have any good reviews for these on sled decks?
Several years ago last polyester cover didn’t even make one trip to Wyoming before froze and shredded. Had great luck with the canvas covers holding for several seasons. Scared to plunk down $300 on another failure. Would a axys 155 canvas work on my 165 slash?

My axys cover fits really good on my 22 matryx slash 165

 

[JH@CM]

Off topic a bit but my old Ski-Doo Gen4 cover fits the Matryx well.

Not as well as it fits on a Doo due to different spindles and running boards, but the length and overall fit is solid.

Most importantly it stays in place going 60mph down the highway and doesn't tear to pieces like I've seen most Poo covers do.

YMMV.

 

[Gideup]

Was your axys cover a 155” for the 165”? My axys 163 fit great until you get to the tunnel and about 8” to long.

 

[TGZ]

Was your axys cover a 155” for the 165”? My axys 163 fit great until you get to the tunnel and about 8” to long.

I used on a 17 163 and a 21 163 it was tight on those with aftermarket rear bumper and wrap around front bumper
Just roll the back of the cover up under itself if it seems too long
May fit my matryx better because I have the Polaris wrap around front bumper so that could be taking up some slack

 

[TGZ]

Was your axys cover a 155” for the 165”? My axys 163 fit great until you get to the tunnel and about 8” to long.

 

[moab11]

The 155 covers are designed for the 144 and 155 sleds axys sleds. If you have a 165 slash, then it may fit, I can't imagine there are too many other differences in the covers since the base chassis is the same.

looks like Polaris has updated the listing for the 144/155 Canvas cover to include the new 155 and 165 matryx sleds:

Canvas Cover, AXYS 144/155 in. | Polaris Snowmobiles

Shield your sled from harsh elements and harmful UV rays using this canvas cover. Perfect for towing and off-season storage. .

snowmobiles.polaris.com

 

[volcano buster]

Had an odd issue yesterday with the polyester covers on two Axys sleds. Since the front has to go over the front bumper first, then dressed out to fit over the handlebars you have only one option to get it on. The two covers in question were extremely tight trying to drop it down over the bars. Mine was so tight that I put it back and yarded out my canvas cover for my IQ chassis and used it instead. At the end of the day I had a real bear of a time getting the poly cover on the other Axys sled. Not sure what the solution is going to be as Polaris likely won't address anything.
There is a vertical seam just to the inside of the grip that I may have to split open and install a vertical zipper so the tension can be relieved to get the cover over the bar end, then zip back up to transport. Not sure yet.

 

[Gideup]

I went with the polyester cover since only type available for Boost. So far 900 miles of adverse weather I’m impressed. I all ways start with handle bars then pull over nose then tail.

 

[volcano buster]

Both sleds have the B&M bumper which makes it harder to do it that way.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Both sleds have the B&M bumper which makes it harder to do it that way.

So it’s not a Polaris problem.

It’s B&M fab bumper causing it…….

 

[volcano buster]

Not helping by any means. Just carrying on the conversation here to raise awareness I guess.

 

[matsperzak]

Overall I'm impressed with the new Polyester cover for the Matryx, picked one up 50% off at my local dealers Black friday sale. Just used it for two weeks straight up in steamboat with warm & cold temps, high winds, and highway driving on a sled deck. No complaints. First time I wrapped the back around the rear bumper on my 165 Slash and it came off on the highway (just the tail was flapping). I wrapped around the snow flap and hasn't done the same thing since. Seems comparable in durability to the old Canvas.... also more waterproof, shouldn't freeze up as bad.

 

[Legiboka]

While I haven't tried the Polaris ones specifically, I've had solid experiences with canvas covers lasting multiple seasons. Considering your past mishap, it might be worth checking forums for user reviews or even reaching out to fellow sledders for their input. As for the axys 155 canvas on a 165 slash, it's worth verifying the fit with others who've made a similar switch.