Time for the 159” to make a comeback?

[Jaynelson]

With the 174 length being phased out, and the 165’s being so capable in the new machines, would this be a popular option if offered? The characteristics in the steep/deep between the 155 and 165 are distinct, seems the middle ground 159 might once again dominate the market IF it existed - thoughts? Or too many/enough choices already? I think it would sell very well, at least for the BC /big snow type crowd.

 

[ullose272]

Alot guys are going from 155 to 146. I think thats the new length.

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[Chadly]

I watched Caleb do things on a 146 that many could only dream of doing on a 165. If you like work, the 146 is more than capable of doing what most people do on a 165. Snowmobile manufacturers need less options, not more.

 

[diamonddave]

Does the white truck/white Oakley option mandate driving a short box 1 ton and using gloves to fuel?

 

[chevy_man]

I'll stay with my 165".

I don't need to bowtie and flip. I just want to enjoy getting there. When I'm worn down at the end of the day, there's nothing better than just grabbing a handful and casually shooting up and out.

I think a lot of the 146 guys are going to find they still need a 155 for the deeper days.

I know I'm far too lazy to take a 146 out.

I thought it was pretty entertaining watching Muskoka Freerider go from a 155 to 146 to 165. His amazement at how easily it climbed was fun to watch, especially following his struggle on the 146 where he had to pack a highway on some hills.

 

[turboless terry]

I'd try one. Been a long time since i had one. Seems like 20 years ago. If they needed less options they could do away with the pro. Have a kaos with adjustable limit strap like doo. Long equals kaos and short equals a pro. I also bet there isn't that many 146s out west. Bet they sell more 154 or 5s than anything.

 

[Jaynelson]

I watched Caleb do things on a 146 that many could only dream of doing on a 165. If you like work, the 146 is more than capable of doing what most people do on a 165. Snowmobile manufacturers need less options, not more.

Flash in the pan, or for areas with mediocre snow/no adventure style riding. Or the big jump guys. That muskoka/Caleb video shows how fun a 146 is trying to break trail in BC snow. I’d rather be at the front punching trail than at the black flipping over for the 10th time trying to make a hill. Owned 1 once…Meh. I’m also borderline old.

We sold 80-90% 163 for years, now more like 60/40 …163/155

 

[turboless terry]

Flash in the pan, or for areas with mediocre snow/no adventure style riding. Or the big jump guys. That muskoka/Caleb video shows how fun a 146 is trying to break trail in BC snow. I’d rather be at the front punching trail than at the black flipping over for the 10th time trying to make a hill. Owned 1 once…Meh. I’m also borderline old.

We sold 80-90% 163 for years, now more like 60/40 …163/155

What is borderline old so i know where to place myself?

 

[Chadly]

What is borderline old so i know where to place myself?

If you have to ask you are old as dirt...

 

[turboless terry]

If you have to ask you are old as dirt...

I'm fine. Guys my age climbing at Jackson.

 

[JH@CM]

160 would be great.

Let's complicate things even more with extra track/tunnel/rail lengths.

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Assuming 3.5 pitch available sizes would be 155”, 158.5”, 162” 165.5”

 

[JH@CM]

Just like downhill skis.

Assuming 3.5 pitch available sizes would be 155”, 158.5”, 162” 165.5”

 

[Sheetmetalfab]

Just like downhill skis.

These are uphill ski’s.

 

[diamonddave]

I'm fine. Guys my age climbing at Jackson.

Exactly. No such thing as old.

 

[tuneman]

Assuming 3.5 pitch available sizes would be 155”, 158.5”, 162” 165.5”

Correction: it would be 154", 157.5", 161" and 164.5". So, 159" isn't possible with the new pitch.

 

[Jaynelson]

Do the 161, call it a 159 and put it in a 155” tunnel …cut/print

 

[Chadly]

I'm fine. Guys my age climbing at Jackson.

Halfway

 

[Dazzler]

I'm fine. Guys my age climbing at Jackson.

Only one my age???
He only made gate 20 on the final run, but gotta give him credit

 

[akmclean]

Correction: it would be 154", 157.5", 161" and 164.5". So, 159" isn't possible with the new pitch.

So is the Polaris 3.5 pitch track actually a 154?