2017 Ski-Doo Summit speculation thread.

christopher · Jan 19, 2016

Anyone got their ear to the ground heard if SkiDoo will be releasing a replacement for the XM Chassis for 2017??
Rumors are floating around that there "Might" be something substantial coming our way in a few weeks.

Was it 2013 that the XM came out?

Does Ski-Doo run a 5 year cycle on their Chassis?

christopher · Jan 19, 2016

I guess its a mystery then..

mtn mike on boost · Jan 19, 2016

13 was first year

-lenny- · Jan 19, 2016

http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=407783

nuttyn01 · Jan 20, 2016

change...

2004 - rev chassis in mountain sled

2008 - XP chassis

2013 - XM chassis

If history repeats itself I would anticipate some changes either this year or next.

I hope they have something in there marketing bag! I own both an xm and axys and I am torn:face-icon-small-dis I couldn't say that after riding a pro.

I will be riding with a boosted axys this weekend....will see if this furthers the tear!!!

christopher · Jan 20, 2016

I suspect something is coming for 2017.
Just not SURE yet what it is.
I know the guys from the Magazine side of the business are headed up to Canada to go ride the new 2017 sled. But I don't sign any of the Non-Disclosure agreements so I am always at arm's-Length distance from what they know.

But you still hear things around the water cooler..:face-icon-small-hap

I think Ski-Doo has something coming for us.
Somebody here on the forums must have SEEN or HEARD something they can share...

Jreng87 · Jan 20, 2016

With how well Axys has done sale wise, I'd hope that ski doo would jump the gun on their release a bit to try and sway the people trying to decide on a new sled. No change means an Axys for me as soon as the Doo is announced, a new Doo chassis means a Doo for me via snow check.

Teth-Air · Jan 20, 2016

History has shown us that BRP likes to put a new motor in the old chassis for one season because a new motor and new chassis sets them up for too many bugs. Once the motor proves it self for one year then look-out, 2018 they will have the sled to beat.

We all know that they have an E-Tec 2 in the boat motors. It is unclear if these new motors will need a battery or not.

If this new technology works best with a battery, then I expect to see it in a trail sled first. This may add another year before they release a real mountain sled with a new motor.

cwbyup_22 · Jan 20, 2016

I think "someone" knows something, so spill the beans already!

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christopher · Jan 23, 2016

cwbyup_22 said:
I think "someone" knows something, so spill the beans already!

Oh Yes.
They know NOW.
Last week was the Magazine preview week, so the editors have now ridden the new sleds and know exactly what will be released in a few weeks.

And soon everyone else will know as well.

christopher · Jan 23, 2016

As for me alone..
This is my personal best guess with absolutely NO inside information whatsoever.

I think Ski-Doo will release some variant of the E-Tec "G2" Engine.
They will advertise it as
The Cleanest 2-Stroke sled in the world.
The Lowest Emissions levels
The highest fuel economy
And that they will squeeze out a little more horsepower in some manner.

But I am also guessing we will NOT see a new chassis, or at least not a completely new one. Maybe some significant "tweaks" on the XM. But I don't think we will see both a new engine AND a new chassis at the same moment.

And coming from a die hard 4-stroke Yamaha guy, I am seriously considering this as my first ever 2-stroke sled.

But I also think its not going to come cheap.
I think that a lot of riders will be TORN between getting a brand new 2016 at a KILLER PRICE with great financing and paying full retail to snow check a new 2017.

KTMDirtFace · Jan 23, 2016

I don't care what they come out with. I'm happy with mine right now. maybe in 2 years when my "aftermarket" warranty runs out.

Also if they do make changes I hope the freeride doesn't get left out.

powdermuncher · Jan 24, 2016

KTMDirtFace said:
I don't care what they come out with. I'm happy with mine right now. maybe in 2 years when my "aftermarket" warranty runs out.

Also if they do make changes I hope the freeride doesn't get left out.

Times 2
The XM T3 upgrade shocks and dialled in does a amazing job for me , shed a bit of weight and maybe narrow the boards and side panels a bit and call it good.

Impatientforsnow · Jan 24, 2016

Jreng87 said:
With how well Axys has done sale wise, I'd hope that ski doo would jump the gun on their release a bit to try and sway the people trying to decide on a new sled. No change means an Axys for me as soon as the Doo is announced, a new Doo chassis means a Doo for me via snow check.

its all about advertisement Look at who the ambassadors for Polaris are Keith Curtis/Burandt/Adams,..the list goes on and on and seen on every AD/Mag/Commercial ..and for Skidoo? Rassmussan?Great guy and can ride But in the past Talked more crap about skidoos... then they make him a Ambassador for them?? Time To step it up SKIDOO!!

Mafesto · Jan 24, 2016

Impatientforsnow said:
its all about advertisement Look at who the ambassadors for Polaris are Keith Curtis/Burandt/Adams,..the list goes on and on and seen on every AD/Mag/Commercial ..and for Skidoo? Rassmussan?Great guy and can ride But in the past Talked more crap about skidoos... then they make him a Ambassador for them?? Time To step it up SKIDOO!!

I'm 50 and I'll admit I may be a bit out of touch with how the target demographic make their buying decisions, but if they are making their decision based upon who the company pays to say good things about the product........Well, that makes me think you kids are dumber than ball sack skin hair sweat!

cacsrx1 · Jan 24, 2016

powdermuncher said:
Times 2
The XM T3 upgrade shocks and dialled in does a amazing job for me , shed a bit of weight and maybe narrow the boards and side panels a bit and call it good.

X3.....riding my t3 back to back with a 3" axis I can say the narrowness of the Polaris is nice.

Ace Freely · Jan 24, 2016

cacsrx1 said:
X3.....riding my t3 back to back with a 3" axis I can say the narrowness of the Polaris is nice.

...out of the box, the Axys had a wider Ski stance...

Ace

glmtnapex · Jan 24, 2016

Patience my fellow Skidoo boys and girls. It's coming, and you will not be disappointed. Only about a month to go.

christopher · Jan 24, 2016

glmtnapex said:
Patience my fellow Skidoo boys and girls. It's coming, and you will not be disappointed. Only about a month to go.

Ya
I am feeling the love from Ski-Doo.
I think they are going to toss the faithful something very nice.

rocks rev · Jan 24, 2016

I think they should give the 16' snowcheckers a "Golden Ticket" since they just dropped the 16' in season prices so low. :face-icon-small-fro

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