Summit X 850 Expert package Reviews

[sledhead_24_7]

I was also at West today. Sole reason check out the Expert, and chat with the Skidoo folks. Looks good

 

[Summit74]

Looked at the expert at west. Doo did more than any of the manufacturers this year. If you like the gen 4 you should love the expert.
You guys want people to come on here and give you the skinny and when they do you trash on them. They are here to push the positives. Should make sense if your not braindead. What if I told you I rode it? What good would that do. You don't know me or how I ride or what I like.

I totally agree...seems anyone wants to do these days is bash other people, brands etc. I think I started this post cause I’m having a hard time believing that it’s that much better than my current 165 850 x. The old sled will be going up for sale and snowchecking a expert for sure. The black/orange is growing on me.

 

[turboless terry]

The red looks better on the net than in person. It is lava red. I sold my turbo blueberry the other day so my wife is getting one.

 

[live2beel]

Is it going to come with a snow flap?

 

[Norona]

"I totally agree...seems anyone wants to do these days is bash other people, brands etc. I think I started this post cause I’m having a hard time believing that it’s that much better than my current 165 850 x. The old sled will be going up for sale and snowchecking a expert for sure. The black/orange is growing on me."


The best way and easiest way to describe the changes is they are more noticable and better than when the T3 package was added to the XM.

 

[Norona]

"Is it going to come with a snow flap?"


Comes with the small snowflap that still cool better than both the other manufactures, it will run a bar or 2 higher and means as you should even now be running scratchers from the truck, we have over 35 feet of snow here so we get a lot, i run my scratchers down all the time, there is also and accesory snow flap that you can add to the expert that is coming. cheers dave

 

[turboless terry]

Dave does the freeride get the new spindle? My wife likes the blue but I'm assuming I'm getting her an expert.

 

[NHRoadking]

Is it going to come with a snow flap?

An accessory snow flap is coming for it. Picture was posted online.

 

[turboless terry]

"I totally agree...seems anyone wants to do these days is bash other people, brands etc. I think I started this post cause I’m having a hard time believing that it’s that much better than my current 165 850 x. The old sled will be going up for sale and snowchecking a expert for sure. The black/orange is growing on me."


The best way and easiest way to describe the changes is they are more noticable and better than when the T3 package was added to the XM.

The xm to t3 was a really noticeable difference. If the new spindle and rubber gets rid of a bunch of the unwanted feedback or catchy jerkiness through the bars, it will be big.

 

[ak]

Dave does the freeride get the new spindle? My wife likes the blue but I'm assuming I'm getting her an expert.

Yes the freeride is getting the updated spindle now is what was posted on social media.


https://m.facebook.com/story/graphq...wMDAwMDY0MTM0NDUzNzpWSzo2NTQxMzAzODUwMjQwMTI=

 

[Norona]

Dave does the freeride get the new spindle? My wife likes the blue but I'm assuming I'm getting her an expert.

yes and spindle comes with ski stop, it is an upgrade most will want to do to their summit x or sp after they ride one with the new spindle

 

[NHRoadking]

 

[NHRoadking]

The Doo ambassadors always will be biased. Every yr during a sled release the changes are a game changer , no matter how much changed. Best sled ever.

I've emailed Dave Narona with many questions over the years about sleds, accessories and riding areas. He's always been responsive, helpful and truthful with me.

No signs of bias from my experience over the years dealing directly with him.

 

[Norona]

Here is a better photo price is canadian

 

[ryanjeri]

I was in west also this weekend. Watched at least 20 people climb on the new "Expert" and mentions how much easier it was to turn, then climbed on the new Free Ride, and mention how easy it was to turn, then climb on the 175 and say wow this is way more difficult. Heard it alot, but no one ever seemed to look and see that they removed the carbides from the Expert and Free Ride, but the 175 still had them on.
Talk about some marketing.

 

[sledhead_24_7]

I was in west also this weekend. Watched at least 20 people climb on the new "Expert" and mentions how much easier it was to turn, then climbed on the new Free Ride, and mention how easy it was to turn, then climb on the 175 and say wow this is way more difficult. Heard it alot, but no one ever seemed to look and see that they removed the carbides from the Expert and Free Ride, but the 175 still had them on.

Talk about some marketing.

That’s funny, yet how true. Folks don’t observe much anymore.

The show sleds almost always have the carbides removed, regardless of brand. So the don’t ruin carpet and such at the different show venues.

 

[turboless terry]

There was no carpet. It was mud

 

[Ski-doo#1]

The yellow on that sled in the Expert Snowflap picture looks yummy. 2021?

 

[sledhead_24_7]

There was no carpet. It was mud

I know it was, but they move the sleds all over the place. Some indoors, some outdoors. Just easier to leave the carbides off I’d think.

 

[ak]

akmining on instagram had the following comments (they are a Doo dealer so might be biased but nonetheless):

"What we liked most about the @skidooofficial Summit X with Expert Package is the way this new sled holds an edge so effortlessly. It will turn back up hill by just looking where you want it to go. The new lightweight spindle, ski-stopper and suspension changes really make a difference in the behavior of the sled on a steep angle slope like this, making picking your route seem easy."

"The single most noticeable new feature on this Expert sled is the tunnel change. With the shortened rear tunnel the sled truly feels more nimble, there is significant less drag on the rear end in deep powder and yes you can feel it in the handlebars! So much less snow in the tunnel makes for increased track speeds, less sticks, and way more fun! If you are wondering weather it’s a worthy reason to upgrade we are telling you here without a doubt it’s worth it! Stay tuned for testimonials!"

"The reaction folks are having to how much more predictable and how easy the @skidooofficial Summit Expert is to ride is off the chart! Now that we have had it in some DEEP snow there is no comparison. The changes to the front suspension in addition to the shorter tunnel make this sled feel totally different in the deep. “You can feel the shorter tunnel in the handlebars” in a sense you can tell that there is was less drag out back when it’s deep."

"The maneuverability of this sled over the current Summit X is unmatched. It’s light on its feet and easy to handle on the steep slopes."

The Problem with AMDS review are any of there post on Instagram, the people that are giving the reviews are employees at the store and bleed skidoo. I Would like to see a expert sidehill the same line as a Polaris, and have it caught on video.