Brand Loyalty

T Stoke · Feb 8, 2012

Okay, I have to admit I'm one of the guys that have been watching anxiously as the daily updates are released by Polaris. I made the mistake of telling a buddy that rides a new pro how impressed I was with some of their updates and since then have got nothing but him trying to talk me in to making the switch. He tried giving me all these stats of how many people switched to Polaris last year. As there is no real way to know how many did I thought it'd be interesting to start a poll.

550iq · Feb 8, 2012

Do what I did, buy both brands. Best of both worlds.

alt · Feb 8, 2012

X2 Going with the Pro next season, but the XP isnt getting kicked to the curb either.

ak · Feb 8, 2012

I made the switch this year and couldn't be happier. Will see if ski doo makes something to make me go back.

fredw · Feb 8, 2012

traders should not be allowed back, or have to pay a premium... i guess they do with their trade in value ...

once doo releases their stuff this year, poo will not be mentioned much

have you seen how many poos their are in revy, the biggest sleding area in the world, wonder why that is... maybe because doo works

Xrider · Feb 9, 2012

I'm not brand loyal but imo Polaris isn't that much better than doo to sway me to switch. And I'm riding an 09. My buddy has a new 12 pro and it's a nice sled. I've been lucky I guess and have had really good luck with all my doos and we have a really good dealer. We do not have a Cat dealer or I'd probably consider one over the pro.

jhurkot · Feb 9, 2012

Wow I'd almost think some of you are cashing in a monthly cheque from skidoo. I'd ride a honda snowmobile if it was the baddest thing on snow.

Hurricane Tim · Feb 9, 2012

fredw said:
traders should not be allowed back, or have to pay a premium... i guess they do with their trade in value ...

once doo releases their stuff this year, poo will not be mentioned much

have you seen how many poos their are in revy, the biggest sleding area in the world, wonder why that is... maybe because doo works

I traded an XP on my Pro last spring and got my butt handed to me on Ski Doo resale. I think the Pro is probably on the high end of sled resale right now.

aebsledder · Feb 9, 2012

fredw said:
traders should not be allowed back, or have to pay a premium... i guess they do with their trade in value ...

once doo releases their stuff this year, poo will not be mentioned much

have you seen how many poos their are in revy, the biggest sleding area in the world, wonder why that is... maybe because doo works

Having seen many of your posts in the past, this one doesn't really surprise me. I have to ask why? Do you own a Ski-Doo dealership, or perhaps a family member? Are you directly involved with them in some capacity? Brand loyalty is absolutely fascinating to me. If Ski-Doo only came out with trail sleds one year, and all the other brands had mountain sleds, would you still ride a Ski Doo? If I am being honest, I would say when I make my decision on a sled it is based on what works best for me, dealer support, and price. What are your criteria?

MOSKIDOO · Feb 9, 2012

Loyal

Why wouldn't we be loyal to Doo? I can still see it fresh in my head........ 2008& all the buzz, people standing around the XP like it was a U.f.O.!!!!! How MANY years ago was that, Hmmmmmmm well if my math is right it will have been 5 new sled releases ago and POO is just now getting some mountain attention? Who's the LEADER... Who's the FOLLOWER???? SkiDoo changed the mountain sled game, not just for us Doo riders but for the "Pro's" too. The 2013 XP is going to be a game changer...... AGAIN, so those who can't wait I hope you Doo switch and go check a Pro. The Doo floor will be filled with Pro's next year for all the un-loyal riders or will you keep them because it's what (used to)works?

goridedoo · Feb 9, 2012

Did I miss the whole Ski-Doo being the leader thing? Or when did that happen?

MOSKIDOO · Feb 9, 2012

Oh ya

Ooooooops I forgot the PRO is groundbreaking technology, with the pyramid type frame structure, rider forward positioning, focus on lightweight material and parts. I guess they deserve ALL the credit even if it was built YEARS later. Oh I almost forgot that belt drivy Thingy they invented........ Oh and the running board technology......... Glad to see they're on top of things, maybe my new XP will have a carbon fiber bumper!!!

goridedoo · Feb 9, 2012

MOSKIDOO said:
Ooooooops I forgot the PRO is groundbreaking technology, with the pyramid type frame structure, rider forward positioning, focus on lightweight material and parts. I guess they deserve ALL the credit even if it was built YEARS later. Oh I almost forgot that belt drivy Thingy they invented........ Oh and the running board technology......... Glad to see they're on top of things, maybe my new XP will have a carbon fiber bumper!!!

Yeah your right... the Pro Rmk is a POS and all they did was copy Doo, even though there is absolutely no comparison in the handing or ride. Yes do brought those things to the table, but they did a horrible job of putting them all together and making them work. :face-icon-small-sho

Hurricane Tim · Feb 9, 2012

MOSKIDOO said:
Ooooooops I forgot the PRO is groundbreaking technology, with the pyramid type frame structure, rider forward positioning, focus on lightweight material and parts. I guess they deserve ALL the credit even if it was built YEARS later. Oh I almost forgot that belt drivy Thingy they invented........ Oh and the running board technology......... Glad to see they're on top of things, maybe my new XP will have a carbon fiber bumper!!!

Don't forget the class leading Ski Doo clutch technology

trikerider · Feb 9, 2012

I haven't seen what Ski Doo is coming out with next year but I think this is kind of cool.

MOSKIDOO · Feb 9, 2012

????

They still brought them to the table, it's not hard to copy something and refine it. Never once did I say the Pro was a pos, I actually think it's a damn good sled...... Even with their groundbreaking engine technology and class leading horsepower.

Tim Healy · Feb 9, 2012

I can see the thread now my ground breaking blet drive has no way to tension a belt and now the belt streched and is slipping what do I do.

MOSKIDOO · Feb 9, 2012

Eewww

That's the repercussion of class leading horsepower and torque. The Pro motor will be an unbelievable 160 some horsepower!!!! I can't believe they got that much h.p. out of a 800c.c. Engine!!!!! The engineering department over at Polaris needs some credit for all this technology they're dropping!!!!! WOW!!!!

goridedoo · Feb 9, 2012

MOSKIDOO said:
They still brought them to the table, it's not hard to copy something and refine it. Never once did I say the Pro was a pos, I actually think it's a damn good sled...... Even with their groundbreaking engine technology and class leading horsepower.

Laugh at their underpowered motor, its keeping right with the other sleds. Their chassis on the other hand is kickin the chit out of the other sleds.

O and if its not hard to refine something why didnt Doo refine the XP 4 years ago?... Im still waiting for them to refine it to the point where its functional in the trees. And I'm serious when I say I'm waiting, I would love to be back on a Doo, but they just can't make the things handle worth a hoot.

goridedoo · Feb 9, 2012

I have yet to hear of ONE person who regretted their jump to Polaris.

Brand Loyalty

Are you moving to Polaris?

Made the jump last year and loving it.

Made the jump last year and hating life.

Going to move this year if Ski Doo doesn't come out with something revolutionary.

You couldn't talk me in to buying a Polaris no matter what Ski Doo comes out with.

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