858 Demo

[Dam Dave]

Was lucky enough to get a quick 858 demo ride, cant think those involved enough(they know who they are) an already great new chassis now has a great new engine, glad I ordered one, you will be disappointed if you didn't order one.

Huge improvement over my 2022 Hardcore Alpha in every way.

I am not a writer, I wont be writing a long review lol, Snowest will be riding it soon enough

 

[Dam Dave]

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[koolaid]

What was the engine like compared to the Ctec 800 in your Alpha?

 

[Tahoepow]

can you please add some more details on your demo ride with the 858 and comparing to your Alpha... engine power, clutching, side hilling, suspension feel, ect.. Thanks

 

[Gunk]

Good midrange power, very fun to ride

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[EBartling]

Bottom end better or worse than 800? Top end better or worse than 800? By how much? Balance of sled? Clutching is good? Any bogs of hesitations?

 

[NHRoadking]

Clearly, the 858 in the wild is a mystery machine.

 

[Vern]

Seems to be very top secret still for some reason.

 

[line8]

Reminds me of something a handful of years ago.
“You have to wait till it’s passed to know what’s in it”


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[brandon227]

I have a chance this weekend to demo an Ibex Turbo 600. Should be somewhat similar to the 858. Not the grunt probably but should be close. Super excited for this chance since I wasn't going to order a catalyst without at least riding one.

 

[koolaid]

I have a chance this weekend to demo an Ibex Turbo 600. Should be somewhat similar to the 858. Not the grunt probably but should be close. Super excited for this chance since I wasn't going to order a catalyst without at least riding one.

Nice, hope you have a chance to give out a detailed review on here, there isn't many.

The only thing around here to demo this weekend is a Tiaga electric snowmobile.

 

[brandon227]

Sorry no pictures but the snow was amazing this weekend in the Snowies, and yes it was busy there on Saturday and Sunday.
The Catalyst platform is the real deal. It is by far the easiest sled to hold a line on that I have ever rode. It is literally a think about where you want to go and the sled goes there. The like list: handling, ergonomic, handlebar layout, the look of easy maintenanc, and being one of the few catalysts on the mountain. The things that I didn’t like about the sled were mostly due to the Ibex Turbo starving itself for air in the deep snow and having the intake on the right side. This Thing is a ripper on the top end, just lots more lag than I am used too. Dislike list not related to the turbo: Gauge screen placement( horrible design that is always covered in snow ) Heavy steering ( easy to fix with adjusting the suspension )and lack of storage.

 

[gonehuntnpowder]

I thought the 858 demo ride this weekend was at big springs in island park. Looks like they moved it to west?

 

[Chewy22]

I thought the 858 demo ride this weekend was at big springs in island park. Looks like they moved it to west?

Yes it was moved to West. The National Forest Service in IP expressed some "concerns" and would not allow use of the Big Springs Warming Hut for the demo. Typical feds, make something out of nothing.

 

[Mafesto]

Yes it was moved to West. The National Forest Service in IP expressed some "concerns" and would not allow use of the Big Springs Warming Hut for the demo. Typical feds, make something out of nothing.

Those ass monkeys need to remember that they work FOR US!

 

[turboless terry]

Sorry no pictures but the snow was amazing this weekend in the Snowies, and yes it was busy there on Saturday and Sunday.
The Catalyst platform is the real deal. It is by far the easiest sled to hold a line on that I have ever rode. It is literally a think about where you want to go and the sled goes there. The like list: handling, ergonomic, handlebar layout, the look of easy maintenanc, and being one of the few catalysts on the mountain. The things that I didn’t like about the sled were mostly due to the Ibex Turbo starving itself for air in the deep snow and having the intake on the right side. This Thing is a ripper on the top end, just lots more lag than I am used too. Dislike list not related to the turbo: Gauge screen placement( horrible design that is always covered in snow ) Heavy steering ( easy to fix with adjusting the suspension )and lack of storage.

I'm guessing some of the lag you're talking is the 600 doesn't have much power right out of the hole stock. That is why the 850r feels better than a boost. Doo 850 na has better bottom end than poo. Wind 600 up and it runs good. I thought the catalyst would be great with where they located the intake and no ledge for snow to sit on. Not so good with boost? Stock 24 polaris's , boosts and 9rs, are not so good in deep snow. Gauge placement does suck. Doo has the dinner plate and the catalyst has the swimming pool. Not so easy to wipe. I also thought steering was heavy but haven’t played with shocks. Shocks on it suck anyway and springs are almost maxed. I'm fine with storage between tunnel bag and handlebar bag. Definitely not as good as matryx. Seat is an inch too high but definitely more comfortable to sit on than a matryx. Seat is same height off the ground but cat tunnel is deeper. My daughter had temp Gauge full bars on soft groomed trail once, so i don't think they will be stellar on ice.

 

[pointerdog]

Cat is getting the demo rides set up in West Yellowstone

https://www.westyellowstonewebcams.com/west-yellowstone-webcams/


West Gate Hotel webcam

 

[turboless terry]

Looks like 10 sleds. So take 8 or 9 at a time i would assume.

 

[IDspud]

Which pays better tomorrow, demo or riding in IP?
Can’t decide if I wanna run up this wknd.

 

[turboless terry]

Which pays better tomorrow, demo or riding in IP?
Can’t decide if I wanna run up this wknd.

If you like it it won't pay worth a darn.