This sled is pretty sweet carves like a dream and sidhills even better! Holds an edge perfectly.
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Alpha 1 ride review
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This sled is pretty sweet carves like a dream and sidhills even better! Holds an edge perfectly.
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I have videos but don’t know how to post them
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Someone who know how to post vids needs to post up so we can all see this thing in action!!! Glad to hear, all the basher will be so disappointed 
Someone should be able to help you with that. How about a better Review? What you like what felt different?
If you don’t mind what sled are currently riding? Just curious since that would help judge how the Alpha 1 compares.
The skid holds way less snow than a conventional two rail, that was very noticeable. It comes up on edge with no effort at all and holds the sidehill line effortlessly. We had an 18’ mtn cat in the group and the alpha is noticeably easier to ride, it requires a lot less rider input and is very easy to over ride. The new track works great and the sled rides good in all conditions we had it in, even in the stutter bumps going down the trail. If anyone has specific questions I will do my best to answer them.
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What length track?
I am riding a 2016 m8000 162” with a 3” x3 camoplast with a bdx 950, and a bunch of light weight parts. The alpha would do everything I could do but easier. We never lined up for a drag race but they felt like they were pretty comparable power wise and climbing ability. The alpha is a boondockers dream!!
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Just a couple questions
How quick is the handling? Is it quicker turning than a gen 4?
Does it turn inside any sled like they claim?
Is there better traction?
Did you notice any detriments about this suspension? Washout or turn uphill.
Does it soak up the rough stuff like they claim? Squirrelly at all? Even remotely like t motion?
Best thing since milk?
How quick is the handling? Is it quicker turning than a gen 4?
Does it turn inside any sled like they claim?
Is there better traction?
Did you notice any detriments about this suspension? Washout or turn uphill.
Does it soak up the rough stuff like they claim? Squirrelly at all? Even remotely like t motion?
Best thing since milk?
Thanks for sharing .
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So many questions...
How did it feel thru ruts and bumps? Is it predictable or does it keep you guessing? Have you ridden an 850 doo? How do they compare as far as handling? Finally, how many chocolate bars did you have to open before you found the golden ticket?
How did it feel thru ruts and bumps? Is it predictable or does it keep you guessing? Have you ridden an 850 doo? How do they compare as far as handling? Finally, how many chocolate bars did you have to open before you found the golden ticket?
Handling is very predictable, nice feedback through the bars it is almost like you think it where you want go and it does it. We had an 850 doo with us and I though the alpha was a lot more predictable and would hold a line easier, for the last question, it’s all in who you know
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Get someone on here to post up the video.
SWEET! Thanks for the review. After 6 pages of alpha ride reviews of which there was exactly ZERO ride reviews, I found your post refreshing.
Apparently i need to find more well connected friends! Would loveto post my own review.
Apparently i need to find more well connected friends! Would loveto post my own review.
Skidoo guy for over 10yrs prolly gonna jump ship. I like the idea of the skid, somewhat scared on reliability of cat coming off a 16doo t3 154 with 2500 mtn miles and never a problem! Looking for something more standup jetski style in a sled anyways. Wasn’t really impressed with the few times i rode a friends 154 g4 850, felt boaty like a polaris and and seemed like it was longer than a 154xm...
I think the alpha will suit you perfectly! I am a cat guy from top to bottom but I think you will be pleasantly surprised
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How were the trail manners? Scratchers? Cooling? What parts are glued together? Thanks for posting.
Trail manners were just like a dual rail suspension and if anything it cornered better. Skid has scratchers but we were in snow we didn’t need them, it was running mid 140’s for temp on the trail
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