Thinking about a 174 3"

TallCan · Oct 12, 2017

I've got my eye on a 2017 Axys 174 3". I currently ride a Axys 163 3" I'm kind of a big dude 6'8" 260. Not real big into hill climbing but we definitely do, we do a lot of Boondocking/tree ridding. I'm a little hesitant because I've never ridden a 174. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks

Wheel House Motorsports · Oct 12, 2017

I personally am not a fan of them but if your a big dude and just like to poke your way through techincal terrain its pretty amazing what that sled will do. They are incredibly planted, don't wash out in sidehills and keep on going. The floatation is really nice when your exploring that way you don't have to ride it nearly as frantically to keep moving.

That being said, when they get stuck you are in DEEP! lol.

TallCan · Oct 12, 2017

Thanks for the feedback. What made you not a big fan?

krillnecks · Oct 12, 2017

great sled you wont be disappointed

Wheel House Motorsports · Oct 12, 2017

TallCan said:
Thanks for the feedback. What made you not a big fan?

Im 155# in street clothes so I don't need a ton of flotation, I love to jump a lot, and honestly anymore the sleds make it too easy. I wanted something that is a little out of control and challenging to make it where im going. Ive had boosted 162's and they were a riot but I miss the challange the shorter sleds bring. The 174 is so calm and manageable in its movements which is awesome for some, I just enjoy the more frantic riding style. The 155 fits what I need best.

TallCan · Oct 12, 2017

Seeet. Thanks

t stone · Oct 12, 2017

174

Sled works well under boost in the super deep.

Stone

gonehuntnpowder · Oct 12, 2017

Mine is a 16 163 I put a 174 3 inch Polaris track on. Tracks USA rail extensions, fire and ice tunnel extension, happy face rear bumper and TKI belt drive. I am around your size, 230. I love it. I went back to factory suspension settings for the 163. Works great. Able to get around great. I can say I haven't seen a down side. Love the setup. After this season I will hand it down to my kid. I expect I will do the same thing again. Buy a carry over 163 2.6 and set it up,the same way with the exception of the fact the next time I will put an X3 track on it.

bobback · Oct 12, 2017

Sled won't turn as quick with that long of a track...like a long bed truck vs a short bed.

gonehuntnpowder · Oct 12, 2017

It for sure doesn't turn as quick. It depends how you like to ride. The guys that like to do everything fast prefer the 155's. The 174 does it slower. IMO young and athletic 155. The older and slower you get, the easier the 174 is.

Meadow Muffin · Oct 12, 2017

I bought a 174 mid season last year, switched from a 15 163 on boost. The 174 on firm snow rides like a school bus but once in the trees or in tons of fresh it is the best sled I have ever rode, you can slow down and pick your way almost anywhere. It is amazing how big of a mistake you can make and with a handful of throttle and a shake and your on your way. I am putting mine on boost this season, I can't wait! BTw I am about 230 geared up. If you buy one I bet you will love it.
Muffin

TallCan · Oct 13, 2017

Thanks for the input, wish I could keep both but leaning towards the 174

MGPete87 · Oct 13, 2017

I'm 6'5" and rode the sled at 275 (before gear) last year with Zbros springs. Aside from the obvious fact that this monster is the king of the hill, it is still a ton of fun in the trees and deeeeep powder. Once you are confident on it and figure out how to leverage the longer track, you should feel every bit as comfortable, if not more than on the shorter tracks (we have two 850's with shorter tracks) because of the flotation and the fact that if you want, you can simply stop and then pick a new line - no momentum needed, even at your body weight.

On hard snow, it is not as rider friendly, but why would you buy the ultimate powder sled and then ride it in hard snow? That is, unless you want to go places where you probably shouldn't :face-icon-small-coo

https://www.facebook.com/17830686/videos/g.697624836977504/10103862239652749/?type=2&theater&ifg=1

And for those who say that a 174 can't turn, have not ridden a new 174 that is set up properly

https://www.facebook.com/17830686/videos/10103816278703859/?id=17830686

I'm down to 210lbs. now so excited to see what I can get myself into this year - not to mention that boost will be happening now that the warranty will be up

mswine · Nov 1, 2017

im similar weight & ht. I have a boondocker 174 with float shox & a stock '17 163x3. the 174 is a great sled. trail rides like any other axys I ve ridden-hardly notice the extra track. in the steep & deep it can be ridden much slower in technical situations & not get stuck or lose your line. also the nose stays down when climbing straight up. all good things for the way you ride. what I don't like is the weight. it is not as flickable as the 163. I will ride the 174 for another year & then I will replace it with a shorter track . hope that helps. if u have a specific question about the 174 I ll answer- if I can..

t stone · Nov 1, 2017

TallCan said:
I've got my eye on a 2017 Axys 174 3". I currently ride a Axys 163 3" I'm kind of a big dude 6'8" 260. Not real big into hill climbing but we definitely do, we do a lot of Boondocking/tree ridding. I'm a little hesitant because I've never ridden a 174. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks

Boost it. It works well

T Stone

madmax · Nov 9, 2017

I’d have to agree with the comments made. If you don’t like getting stuck, get a 174. My first 174 was my 08 doo 800. I thought it would be too long, but it was amazing how you could pick your way through tight technical stuff and pretty much never get stuck. With the advances in chassis since then, I ride faster through the trees and tight stuff and prefer a 163 now. Think I may even try a 155 this year.

9505cummins · Nov 20, 2017

Im 5'9 and 160 in street cloths. Ive always had long sleds. In 16 i decided to try a 155 and didnt like it as much. Came off of a 2012 163 at that time. In 17 season i checked a 174. Rode it lastyear and love it. Like ot even more than my 155. Im a mixed rider. Climb, trees, boondock and breaking trail. Mid last season i added a turbo and the fun level went up even more. In stock form the sled is very stable. Front end is almost to tame for my adgressive riding. Once put the turbo on the sled gain all kinds of fun. Now maybe its just the fact the 800 may be under powered for the 174 that makes it tamr and something as easy as a pipe or power stage kits would help. But overall i dont regret getting a 174 at all.

sledheadd · Nov 22, 2017

I have both a 174" 3" and a 163" 2.6"
The 174" as others have stated is planted, very minimal ski lift in any situation. It's a very confidence inspiring sled one can slow down and easily adjust your line and also it will hold a side hill all day long. Rides decent on the trails I don't notice the extra length much if at all. the biggest difference in ride quality is the full set of Elka stage 5 on the 163"
Now with that being said the 163" is a totally different animal.
The front end is very light and it does wash out on side hills easier
What I notice the most when swapping back and forth is how much slower one can ride,the traction of the 174" and how planted the front end feels.

slyrydr · Nov 22, 2017

although i ride a 16 cat, i switched my track from the the 162 to the 174 this year. the camo extreme....absolutely love the change, floats much better, easier to control...tough to describe in words the total fun factor of the longer track..:face-icon-small-ton

Dogmeat · Jan 20, 2018

gonehuntnpowder said:
It for sure doesn't turn as quick. It depends how you like to ride. The guys that like to do everything fast prefer the 155's. The 174 does it slower. IMO young and athletic 155. The older and slower you get, the easier the 174 is.

This is exactly why I just bought the 174 this week.

1st ride on it today confirms

I am coming off a 2017 163x3" too, and its surprising how differently the 174 handles than the 163 .... I'm a larger guy too, 6'3" and 230ish ... geared up ride weight I'm closer to 280, then add water bottles, survival gear and the stuff I put on the sled, so total I'm probably adding 300-lbs to the weight of the sled.

I don't know if I should have done this, but I bought a set of Zbroz springs for my 2017 163 last year and wound up going back to the stock suspension settings with the Polaris fat boy spring on the rear track shock.

I put the set of Zbroz springs on the 174 and haven't ridden it "stock" yet, but so far so good, it does seem very stiff in the rear though .... the nose doesn't come up nearly as easily on this sled, go figure.

Hope to get it in the deep snow soon

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