Polaris owns the market in Southwest Idaho. Therefore, there are far more Polaris sleds on the snow than other brands. From that one could infer that you would see more Polaris sleds broken than other brands based on the difference in numbers alone. However, that has not been the case here. The Pro had motor issues and that is also documented. However, the H.O. in the Axys has been very reliable over two seasons if you count the trail sled experience last year. As said above, I reiterate that I have personally experienced more breakdowns with Ski Doo sleds than Polaris sleds in this area over my 17 years of riding. Why? I really don't know the answer to that question. My buddy (younger and far better rider) has blown up a lot of sleds but his worst experiences were when he was riding Ski Doo sleds. He blew up an XP five times in one season (all under warranty). To be fair, he has blown up Polaris sleds too. Since the Pros came out, he has not had a burndown or other major issue through 3 different sleds (2011, 2013 and 2016 Axys). If they are going to break, he will break them. I have had multiple Polaris 800s and I have never had a major mechanical failure on the hill. My 08 had a cracked cylinder skirt that was discovered before it was catastrophic and it was repaired under warranty. The sticks and stones that you guys are throwing go both ways. Both brands have their share and then some of horror stories of broken cranks, seizures, etc. That is indisputable.
