And owned by BRP, the parent company of Ski-Doo which is why they share so many things. But have some unique items to them also.
2018 Lynx 850
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And owned by BRP, the parent company of Ski-Doo which is why they share so many things. But have some unique items to them also.
I was gonna say looks like they picked up some sweet new 1998 yammi tech on that rear suspension
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The PPS skid is from early 1990:s (1992 ?)
The Lynx Cobra chassie had the first PPS skid with a Rising rate suspension inside the track.
Polaris Rush claimed to be the first Rising rate skid in 2010 and Ski doo claimed to be the first Rising rate skid inside the track when the R-motion was introduced in 2012.
Lynx then had the RCG suspension for some years and Went back to the new and revised PPS2
The Lynx Cobra chassie had the first PPS skid with a Rising rate suspension inside the track.
Polaris Rush claimed to be the first Rising rate skid in 2010 and Ski doo claimed to be the first Rising rate skid inside the track when the R-motion was introduced in 2012.
Lynx then had the RCG suspension for some years and Went back to the new and revised PPS2
Is there much for the other brands sold in that area? Or is it pretty much LYNX brand dominated?
Doh! Of course... What was I thinking... I even had that 1994 rave 670...
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Yamaha Pro action skid was fully coupled, the PPS is uncoupled, and Lynx was was a couple of years earlier than Yamaha with the shock parallell to the ground/tunnel.
and btw. Pro action skid is from 1997
and btw. Pro action skid is from 1997
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Yamaha Pro action skid was fully coupled, the PPS is uncoupled, and Lynx was was a couple of years earlier than Yamaha with the shock parallell to the ground/tunnel.
and btw. Pro action skid is from 1997
Ya know, I had 1997 typed and second guessed myself then changed it. Goes ta show you should go with your gut.
As to the topic at hand, I think the lynx looks way better than the doo.
It's crazy to think some people would actually take a heavier beefed up sled that can take a beating over saving 20-30lbs and having a tin can.
30 pounds makes a huge difference in mountain riding. Especially in deep bottomless snow. The only place I'd add weight to beef up the 850 is in the bulkhead. I've seen and heard of more bulk head issues this year than I'd like to. I've also seen more bent tunnels on the Axys than I'd like to. The gen 4 is far from a "tin can" though. It's a fine line when it comes to weight and reliability.
I don't think the Lynx is designed for the same riding we do with the gen 4. I am also having a hard time believing that it's a superior sled. I know for one that I'd have that odd slow flap thing on the back of the track broken or ripped off quick in the trees. I'd probably be replacing that skid just like I did on the gen 4 too.
Has anyone with experience on the gen 4 actually ridden one of these?
I don't think the Lynx is designed for the same riding we do with the gen 4. I am also having a hard time believing that it's a superior sled. I know for one that I'd have that odd slow flap thing on the back of the track broken or ripped off quick in the trees. I'd probably be replacing that skid just like I did on the gen 4 too.
Has anyone with experience on the gen 4 actually ridden one of these?
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Ummm. Tin can?? Not really. The G4 is stronger than an axys in the tunnel. It all comes down to what weak link you want to deal with. And who says that the Lynx has a stronger bulkhead? That's the only weak spot that has really shown up on the G4.
I don't recall saying the lynx had a stronger bulkhead, but everything I've read about the lynx vs the doo is that the lynx is built to take more abuse.
Skidoo and polaris have both been a bit fragile for a while now, all be it in different ways. Doo has had issues in the bulk head region since the original rev, but hey, they're tunnels don't bend so somehow that's a win over a polaris that bends tunnels but not bulkheads.
As far as an extra 30lbs being so drastic in the mtns, I've yet to see a pro/axys accomplish anything that a doo or cat can't.
Link is bad, all words are jibberish. :face-icon-small-sho
When you say the chassis is different, do you know if the bulkhead is different or are you just referring to the short tunnel and suspension?
