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Anybody knows when are the first ride reviews coming out? Undecided between the new 165 summit and the 163 pro rmk. It's snowcheck time, it'd be nice to hear about the reviews.
First ride reviews
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This is from Dootalk.
Great feedback, thanks for taking the time, most do not, also good to know I am not a liar! Happy Riding!! dave
166.2.5"
"The 165 x 2.5 was a surprise. It felt smoother and more predictable then the 165 x 3". Obviously less traction in the deep, but still very capable and worth consideration. The lugs are stiffer than the 3". Don't overlook thos model; several of us felt it was the nicest to ride of the three."
Wonder if the stiffer lug 2.5" would be a good all round choice for the "heavier" snow we get closer to the coast?
"The 165 x 2.5 was a surprise. It felt smoother and more predictable then the 165 x 3". Obviously less traction in the deep, but still very capable and worth consideration. The lugs are stiffer than the 3". Don't overlook thos model; several of us felt it was the nicest to ride of the three."
Wonder if the stiffer lug 2.5" would be a good all round choice for the "heavier" snow we get closer to the coast?
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Thanks for copying. I already checked the 3" 165! I hope the 3" track works as well as the T3 track does in all snow conditions. The lug design reminds of the 2nd generation challenger extreme 3" which was garbage in set up/spring snow!
Thanks for copying. I already checked the 3" 165! I hope the 3" track works as well as the T3 track does in all snow conditions. The lug design reminds of the 2nd generation challenger extreme 3" which was garbage in set up/spring snow!
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I posted that over on dt, I should have posted my thoughts over here too!
I'm from the interior, and the snow we had that day was a little heavier than usual, probably similar to your area.
I don't mean to discourage anyone from the 3", just not to discount the 2.5". It has its own merits and performed well that day.
I've owned both, and feel the 2.5 is better as an all round track. Sure the 3" rocks in the deep pow hands down, but it also sucks in the spring when you have to ride 20km of ice to get up to the alpine. If you consistently ride only deep fresh snow, the 3" is a no brainer.
That said, I checked a new 3", but I'm keeping my 2.5" XM. :face-icon-small-con
I'm from the interior, and the snow we had that day was a little heavier than usual, probably similar to your area.
I don't mean to discourage anyone from the 3", just not to discount the 2.5". It has its own merits and performed well that day.
I've owned both, and feel the 2.5 is better as an all round track. Sure the 3" rocks in the deep pow hands down, but it also sucks in the spring when you have to ride 20km of ice to get up to the alpine. If you consistently ride only deep fresh snow, the 3" is a no brainer.
That said, I checked a new 3", but I'm keeping my 2.5" XM. :face-icon-small-con
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You said that the 153 was a "wheelie Monster" with that being said do you know how they had the limiter straps setup?
You said that the 153 was a "wheelie Monster" with that being said do you know how they had the limiter straps setup?
Sorry. Didn't mean to steal your post from Dootalk. I didn't know you were on sw. :face-icon-small-dis
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That's all we needed to know. It's a poolaris dominator.
They will both be so close that it will boil down to rider is my bet.
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Sounds like ya need more track on steep side hills with the power of the 850. 154 would just wheelie and wash out.
I think turboless said it, nothing in the write up gave a comparison to the AXYS. I can't wait to ride them back to back.
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There is not a mountain sled from any brand that dominates anymore. They all go were most folks never dare to go.
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I couldn't say. I had a peek at the skids in the shop. Didn't count the holes, but they seemed around your typical factory setting. There is only one strap now. Springs were set to 1 all around on all sleds that I noticed. I think the wheelie factor is a little more than just the limiter stamp setting.
Mo worries, it's all good! Was about to do the same and then I saw you had beat me to it.
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1 is awful soft. I'm betting bumping up the rear stiffness will improve things
thanks greenthumb
great review
i've been waiting for a strait forward write up from a fellow sledder
great review
i've been waiting for a strait forward write up from a fellow sledder
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Thx
Anybody that drove the new 165 850 and a pro rmk 163? Im still undecided
Anybody that drove the new 165 850 and a pro rmk 163? Im still undecided
This is what guy said on the other ride report thread......................"So I just came off riding a Boondocker sidekick axys and new 165 3 inch doo and all I can say is wow. I ride whatever sled is better and not brand loyal. The new ski doo rips front end is super light to steer carve and side hill so much less input than the axys by far doesn't wash out nearly as bad as xm doo (It could side hill as steep of stuff as the axys and just as good or better, easier to get into tho for sure) and I have to say I ride 163 Polaris this year and feels like a dinosaur getting back on it. Ski doo nailed it one thing I didn't like tho is it didn't have foot stirrups to pull sled up with foot for less input carving but can be added and I will get them on my sled only bad thing about it.. looks good in person don't let that be something that turns you away because the sled does not disappoint power was spot on and amazing. And anyone who is wondering about track length without a doubt go 165 it feels more nimble in trees and everywhere feels like a short track but climbs great with the new track setup and gets up out of the snow really fast. Although Gauge is small they are nice and good but unless you are trail riding or sitting at the bottom of the hill or being a little p**sy shut the f*ck up about the little non sence bs it's a damn mountain sled thank ski doo it's a great build sled and will push compitition like nothing before and is the best mountain sled there is around now. I rode the axys all season and didn't fall in love with it other than deep 2 foot days and even then the track would just dig down and not get outa the snow even stock so take it whatever it's worth to you this is my opinion on it and would buy a ski doo hands down"
These forums are getting ridiculous. The brand bashing and inherit bias in all the posts I read is so apparent (even the people who say "I'm not bias"). I find myself reading less and less information on this site because of it. Anyone else finding this is true? Maybe it's just this time of year where everyone gets really brand happy because of new product or something.
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Most honest post in awhile.
Personally I don't get why people have so much bias, and you're right it is glaringly obvious. And if you have to say "I'm not bias", well I think you just shot your foot right there. Believe me, your "unbiased" butt kissing isn't getting you noticed by skidoo, it isn't going to get you the phone call of your dreams that you're the next Nornona... The Internet and social media really have given people a skewed perception of how things actually work, and that goes for any industry.
Bottom line with any of these new sleds is they ALL rip and most riders will run out of talent before using full machine capability. Each sled excels in different areas. Find the one that suits your riding style and is the most fun to you!
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