$1000 Snowmobile challenge! Yamaha vs Polaris vs Arctic Cat vs Ski-Doo!

[@SXSBlog]

Comment some challenge ideas in the replies!!!!

[@diesel7903]

Power adder challenge

[@Kayuryuk]

Hope you guys add a mod budget, these sleds are all sick

[@justinpepper2373]

Ice track circle race

[@coltansimpson]

For the last challenge you should jump them. The one with the least damage wins

[@nolimit4730]

Water skip 😘

[@tylerlefebvre2394]

All sxs blog content is great …but this has to be one of my favourite ones in a while. Pumped about this series. I can almost feel the level of excitement that was happening during the unveils…and I could definitely feel the level of butthurt I could see on Leo’s face after 5 pulls 😂

[@asylumental]

Lol Leo went from absolutely elated about that sled to thinking it was junk in record speed

[@mattziarko9528]

I agree, best video in a while.

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

Sous' sled looks like it came with stolen luggage. 😳🤣

[@darrendesautels5871]

Add a muffpot to each buggy and see who can come up with the tastiest meal cooked on their exhaust. And bring Battledad in to be the judge!!!

[@sierralyon4442]

Yasss!!!

[@skylermummert24]

Hell yeah good idea

[@goodtimejunkie]

Great idea

[@brandonthompson6159]

Ol Matty Matheson spreading the love!

[@markboisvert1857]

The 600 ZRAT ZRT😂😊😂

[@angusyoungsg]

As a Canadian who is obsessed with snowmobiles I am whole heartedly exited for this one!!!

[@cookinginthedark6768]

Legend has it that Doug can fire up ANYTHING with only one pull. Anything.

[@zackmurdock5]

#FACTS

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

😳🤣SHAAAAAWING!!

[@countrymankdx200]

Dude matt is a funny guy im glad he is coming around

[@Doggo_Bork]

A long way from when he almost refused to be filmed

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

LEOnidas: "Raise your shield ...........higher ...........HIGHER!!" Matt: "unnnnnnnnngh!!" 🤣

[@tw3327]

He took Rick's place

[@stugatz2664]

dougs spot on once you try a snowmobile, you will understand why he says what he says... snowmobiling is probably the MOST fun of all powersports!

[@Amaranthian450]

I can’t lie, this is easily this most exited I’ve ever been for sxsblog video. Cannot wait to see where this goes, hope you get snow sooooooooonnnn

[@tiffanyodell5257]

As a fellow Michigander that grew up with all these machines. This is the best thing in KZbin right now. Love it.

[@NutZachs]

I love sxs's, but I've been a sledder all my life, so seeing you guys doing something snowmobile related is sick!

[@VINTAGEBACKYARDRC]

I have fantastic memories fixing up the sleds every year with my pop for our annual trip to Old Forge NY. We were always about 5 to 10 years behind the current crop of new "fancy" sleds but made it work for decades. We stuck with older Yamaha snowmobiles (my favorite was my 84 V-max) and while they beat you up a bit on the trail...they very rarely broke down. Even if they did fail...they would always get you back into town. I miss those days of riding and hanging in the garage with my dad patching them back together for another season. Best of times for me.

[@williammartel9415]

I'm so dam excited. Doug i to love snowmobiling. There is nothing like grabbing a handful of throttle.

[@calddf55]

Definitely need to run some 500’ grass drags. Top speed this winter on ice would be a cool challenge too.

[@BabyCharlotteschannel]

For sure!! I would absolutely LOVE to know how fast these babies actually are top end!! I grew up dreaming about having either an Indy or XCR Indy 600 and then a SRX 700 later on!! Those SRX's were Soo super quick and seemed to be very fast top end too!!

[@TheFlotronFunnyFarm]

Freaking loved the video. I was highly entertained the entire time and now I want to do this with our friends! Looking forward to watching the contest! Leo's sled looks great but Rick rules so I'm interested to see how fast his machine is. And can I just say that I was blown away by the colors on Seus's sled! Yes! Ill be watching all your vids as usual but Id actually love to see a video of you guys on some trails with the sleds. Have fun!

[@stevewilliam]

This idea is awesome can't wait to see the challenges. Doug and Mike got the best sleds, those red top yamaha triples are the best triple snowmobile engine ever made, they are bullet proof and sound so good, everything else from that era was a blow up machine.

[@NightshiftCustom]

for triple's frig ya! but the old ski doo 670 twins were right up there with the yamaha's

[@danwilliams8125]

I couldn't wait to watch this! It did not disappoint. Being in Northern MN and growing up on these sleds, I'm super pumped for this series!!

[@adamgruhlke2285]

Love it! Hopefully more sled videos in the future!

[@ostacruiser]

We need a wheelie contest!!! I can not wait for the next episode hahaha!!!

[@handstandmanstan4185]

Holy smokes a movie-length sxs blog video

[@chevyman7293]

I actually liked the longer video. I dont have no snow mobile ideas but congratulations on these

[@mikemartin6823]

This is easily one of my favourite videos from the blog. I was smiling the whole way through. Love the SXS content, but also love snowmobiles. Can’t wait to see the rest of this competition.

[@Travcity1]

Being a snowmobile r my entire life, this was one of your best videos of all time. I was laughing the entire time.

[@timschultz7093]

I am pumped for this! Do a challenge pulling something like an ice fishing shanty on the ice with a turn mixed in there. You will have to go fast, slow down and turn and then get going fast again!

[@URBANAMERICANTAC]

To this day, I still remember Doug saying he prefers snowmobiles over SXS. It broke my heart. Lol

[@jacob1423]

lol when was this

[@joshuarichmond5683]

He's right though

[@gagemeyer363]

@@jacob1423 back when they had the sled on the old track with the table top maybe two years ago or so. They took it over their table top on the old track

[@McDoobles]

There’s just something about sleds that you can’t un-love. They are expensive, you only get to use them a couple months of the year, and you keep coming back for more. Way she goes fellas. I’m gonna go out on a limb and say it’s the fact you don’t get to use them much that when you do, it never gets stale.

[@brandon65678]

A man of culture

[@FordManiac76]

The late 90s Yamaha mountain max 700 triple was one of the best sleds ever made! Of course back in the day I had every mod possible done to mine!

[@CL-ty6wp]

98 xc700 i had would pull on f7 snowpro

[@Mogachaffe]

Stock zrt pipes with probably a DG can. They are very quiet with the stock can but straight screamers with a can

[@marcbrooks8409]

I enjoy how creative you guys are keep up the good work! Wholesome entertainment

[@79tazman]

Yamaha is my go to sled I got some old enticer's and exciters that have walked a few newer sleds with ease. This one 340 deluxe enticer I have is a rocket for it's age and it's CC size but I love the thing even though it's over 40 years old

[@mikelarson8457]

This is going to be an awesome competition! I grew up wrenching and riding older cheap sleds. Good luck to all you guys & let the fun begin 🤟🏼🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@BabyCharlotteschannel]

Same here, but the new(we) sleds we dreamed about were these sleds!! But once we were up into our mid-teens and above we actually had some of these sleds, finally after years of messing with 60's garbage, some 70's crap and some 80's stuff too..

[@JosephJonesboy88]

You guys are the best!! Where else can I find a group of guys that are each as entertaining??! Nowhere!

[@adamwagner1987]

Being a huge huge snowmobile fanatic this is so far my favorite video ❤️. Can't wait to see you guys rippin

[@dr.weirdbeard2840]

I was a sled guy first. Love this!

[@stevefendelet2871]

I freakin love it! Big sled guy here. Here’s a few… See who can pull the ski’s the longest Slalom course or full track Hill climb drag race side hill Single jump Can’t wait to watch! Lolol That Formula might be a problem for many… but the XC if it runs will surprise

[@robb6753]

Yes !! I’ve been wanting to see some sled content forever !

[@dondagy9109]

This is gold. When you run the last contest, larry the enticer should be present to present the awards.

[@daghelgeaas1169]

This is awsome! Greasy 90-2000s sleds! Cant Get any better! Cant wait to see the next video of this! 🥰🤩🤩

[@gentjim5007]

That 97 zr 440 was Arctic cats factory race sled that year. 95 hp. 460 lbs. One of the all time great Cats!

[@dakotasweeney1019]

For break downs. Use simple on trail tools to see which ones are most user friendly and versatile. This is going to be on of the best series you guys put on! It reminds me of top gear!

[@AH-lw2bj]

Yeah they should have a timed belt change competition, with minimal tools

[@Brandonring1049]

Pumped for this series love old 90s sleds

[@steveyork8069]

Loving this,hill climb,drag race,mud bog,and a fifty mile poker run.👍❤️.Doug’s father should be in charge of the poker run,you get your directions from each check in point for the next 10 miles,see who can navigate and go fast both.

[@jeremymcarlson7093]

Agree to all the above and add an off trail powder challenge.

[@nickward9635]

I have both and i agree with Doug id rather snowmobileing

[@bradwilsey9426]

These kinds of videos are always fun.

[@brianblack387]

Been waiting along time for you guys to add some snowmobile content. Really like it!

[@codyczaikowski4351]

I need to see Sous, Rick, Sous and Frank in the old school 90's snow suit. You guys should also do this like Top Gear where whoever breaks down has to drive the 2-stoke X3 with tracks and ski's.

[@Mattism78]

I know NOTHING about snow machines but am stoked for this challenge!

[@windshieldwizards]

Wouldn't be mad at all if you guys did more sled content. I've always wanted one but don't know where to start

[@brentbeiler7051]

Depends where you live, to start look for a ski-Doo tundra super reliable one banger, not fast at all but goes forever

[@sydreforged]

Bad advice don’t get a tundra. tundras are a utility sled. utility snowmobiles are not like utility atvs, utility atvs can be trail driven just fine and work as an all around use machine. Utility snowmobiles are strictly built for just utility work. Terribly slow, EXTREMELY heavy, and not designed for trail riding or ditch banging in anyway shape or form. Do exactly what SXS guys did and buy a cheap 90s snowmobile. You can find complete running working 96-99 polaris 500 for less than a grand, sometimes less than $700. They’ll have cosmetic damage but there isn’t a single sled out there without cosmetic damage. For a first sled a 500 or 600cc sled of basically any of the major 4 sled manufacturers (polaris, skidoo, arctic cat, or yamaha) from the 90s through early 2000s will all be cheap, reliable, and easy to find.

[@BabyCharlotteschannel]

Windshield wizards seriously just check whatever you look at buying really well, DEF wanna do a compression test because these guys were beyond lucky that someone didn't have at least 1 dead cylinder of the bunch!!! So compression test, check track for dry rot and any deep or really bad cracks etc! After that it's just do some serious maintenance before the snow flies so that when it does finally snow that you can start it and go snowmobiling when the snow finally does come!! Personally I'd look for any 500, 600 or 700 Yamaha 2 or 3 cylinder sled from late 90's to early 2000's, SX, SRX and SXR 500, 600 and 700(the SRX was quite a bit faster with a Power valve engine that made much more power!), also basically ANY year Polaris XLT (Xtra Light Triple came in 580, 600 and maybe a 700 too not positive), and then the XC, XCR and most any Indy models in 500, 600 and 650 as well as the 700 and 800 too. The Indy 500 is one of the most reliable, good running sleds i have ever seen, in the last 40 years!!! **But anything in decent shape, and maintained will probably do just fine for ya, don't hesitate to have a mechanic come with you to check it over before buying, that could be the best $150 bucks, or whatever, you could ever spend!!!

[@devinnagorski574]

Doug's a smart fella snowmobiles over side by sides all day !

[@blakesracingandoff-road6353]

Good challenges. Love the sleds. Can't wait for the next one

[@TyrelLeMan]

Have an x3 and a renegade 900T I get way more thrill from the skidoo, I love both but that skidoo really hits the adrenaline button.

[@Swany86]

a real cold start .. lol garage queens

[@Chummy653]

This is great. Please do more snowmobile contact throughout the winter!

[@Clockburner]

Luv Doug laying the smack down right out of the gate 😅

[@sinsofanubis1053]

I know everyone says it, but Matt has changed tenfold over the past year, so confident in front of that camera now, very proud of him and all of you for giving him the environment to be comfortable.

[@jamesglenn2006]

Awesome job guys, such a great selection of memorable sleds👍 Can't wait for the snow games. Who's going to go farther on open water?😁

[@h2ofilms-freshfrozen989]

that Yamaha is good for another 10000 ! Red headed triple is a legend!!

[@cecilnewman666]

I'm with Doug preferring snowmobiles over sxs

[@marksullivan5793]

Awesome idea! Here’s a couple suggestions gentleman yes I use it loosely lol here we go! Fuel mileage ,obviously top speed , drag race, sled pull with firewood, flat track laps! I know I’ll see some but I hope it helps! Btw i almost cried when my last name didn’t start with M 😢

[@gamache1101]

Everyone knows sxs are just to keep you occupied till sled season! 🤘🏼

[@markowen7129]

This video just reminded me how bummed I was after I sold my 97' Polaris Storm 800 Tripple Tripple. It was such a Beast jetted and clutch work. Boy, do I miss it, great memories.. 🥺😁

[@cresenthammergarage]

Hey now, that Polaris has so many upgrades to fix that oil issue to cylinder 1 it's definitely a bad ass sled when it's running, go to the 50:1 conversion and the jetting kit they recommend with it and that thing is evil

[@spruceville660]

Loving it! Those sleds were in my hay day. I feel right at home!

[@dannielsen830]

Definitely need a hill climb in the challenge!

[@cheapsledchallenge9048]

Hey guys, we want to Challenge your Challenge. This is our 8th year doing Cheap Sled (Snowmobile) Challenge and we think we've got some competition for you. The event is the last weekend in February in Da U.P. Head over to our channel and send us a PM if you're interested.

[@Sel10heit]

Yessssssssssss

[@miketeeter6628]

Please accept! I want to see this so bad! Sxsblog got nothing in this competition 😂🤣😂

[@lifeofspeed9070]

Hell yes! CSC>>>SXSblog. This needs to happen!! Who will reign supreme??

[@mikewasko5670]

Who needs fancy 90's sleds with all that suspension, I'd line my leafer up against any of them.

[@Elkidminoltu]

Late model class will be right up their alley but I dont think they're ready for Outlaw class. 😈

[@5hutchers757]

Thanks Matt! Great idea! Best idea I’ve seen from you guys in years!

[@taylorstrickland388]

I’ve never got to be a part of the snowmobile crowd , so I’m pretty stoked to see the upcoming videos!

[@33LeRoy33]

HELL YEAH BROTHER! I’ve been waiting for this and I am stoked that the whole crew is involved this is gonna be awesome!!!

[@dusty2good]

These guys all have great personalities which makes this really entertaining to watch. Love these videos.

[@matthewpeppard6537]

Can not wait for this series!! The sound of Ricks vmax brings back some great memories!! I love how excited Matt is!

[@RocksNRuts4]

this was fun im def into sled vids!! water skipping for sure! ZRT sounds mean!

[@jaypiosled]

Fuck yeah. I'm still running my late '90s 700 triple redhead

[@joshuasalvage4717]

Also I'm so glad Frankie is still there, I love what he's brought to the channel, Matt is the man too!!!

[@Jrstroh_96]

I was 18 and 19 when most these units come out. Everyone was so happy to buy them. Damn I am old

[@xhxixaxcxrxex]

SxsBlog stimulating the local economy, love to see it.

[@blueishwhite]

some of free mods on the redheads triples. take a layer out of the head gasket for more squish. raise the needle a clip since they are rich. drill a 2 inch hole on the bottom of the muffler. this will help wake it up. reed spacers. 42.5 main jets will also help if in the budget. one of the redheads is gonna win overall.

[@captain2574]

Absolutely correct, and a clutch trick (grind) so it can shift out completely (like an overdrive). So simple and basic! Also swap out the center shock from a 600sx and it’ll float over the bumps on a washboard trail.

[@Ski-dooxteam20]

My new favorite channel, love the older sleds we rode as kids.

[@Tat2dcarchk78]

You all need to go to Ostacruisers place in Canada. His property should have plenty of snow and room to rip those sledz!! I’ve got a 96 arctic z440. Classics are where it’s at up here lol

[@Reed_0024]

This is content!! I can’t wait for tomorrow’s vid!! Need some indoor challenges like electric scoots, drift carts, go carts 😅 y’all could have an uno tournament and it was be epic . Should look at some live streams doing q&a or just chilling with the boys with some burgs and a cold one.

[@andypells8506]

Rick has this. Between buddy and I we had all these sleds at one point. The Zrt 600 is my sled of choice. Make sure go one jet richer on clutch side. I was winning the 600-800 stock classes with just clutching and gearing

[@richb8282]

Stumbled onto your vids. Seems like a great group of guys, having ridden so many 90s sleds this vid is great lol

[@Scott_69HemiDart]

This is awesome! Love it, looking forward to the rest of the challenges!

[@davidcorder95]

I always wanted an skidoo mxz someday I’ll have one I love that mxz I’m been looking for one Michigan hell yeah born and rasied here and live here still

[@chrisshulick2580]

Just happened across you channel today and I am hooked really excited to see this competition I’m a sled junkie

[@andronikhanson2785]

Haha, Doug Norris, Doug looks like Norris off of the movie sidekicks.

[@PatrickS9595]

I (knowing ABSOLUTELY ZERO about snowmobiles) just bought my first sled, a 2004 Polaris ProX 2 $500. 3300mi, needed nothing mechanically besides carbide and drive belt. Cosmetically, it needed a windshield, bumper, and hand guards. I purchased everything and I’m all in for $820. Idk if I got a good deal or not but I’m stoked to take it on my first ride soon

[@SXSBlog]

Sounds like a great deal

[@derrickR.]

Has to be a hill Climb!!! This video was great!! Can’t wait to see how the competition goes!!

[@gggracing113.]

Can’t wait! Yamahas will be solid. can’t leave out the ZR440. Great content. Merry Christmas boys!

[@jendenmcveigh7556]

Badass you guys! Just gunna help keep the content flowing over the winter.

[@Offroaddisturbance]

I love this series perfect for the weather come up north and do some snowmobiling should have snow in a couple days

[@smiley3303]

“Don’t get a Polaris Triple!” Pulls off cover and it’s a Polaris with a triple! Epic.

[@clinteastwoodwashere]

I am pumped for the snowmobile challenge, great first episode !

[@xtra_9]

freaking awesome video guys! i have never ridden a sled, but i had never ridden a sport sxs when i found you channel. you have something real special with all the personalities available for your content. so excited for this challenge fellas!

[@andrewplace2854]

Hell yeah, love the snowmobile content!!!!

[@minnowlaketuning]

Dam this may be the most excited I've been for a blog video lol, I tried to Do a 1k snowmobile challenge as well as a 1k dirtbike challenge a couple years ago, fell through. Shooting for a 1k dirtbike challenge again next season, these cheap challenges are super fun. Looking forward to these videos, zr 440 all the way

[@silveradoguy87]

Heck yeah dudes! This video was awesome! I love me some snowmobile riding myself! Can't wait to see what's next for these rigs!

[@blakemars4878]

I have a clutch for Rick's zrt 600

[@Dieselkeg]

This is great!! I've been waiting for Snowmobile blog since sleds have been in background of the garage. Also is Doug Chuck Norris nephew

[@wurthmannd024]

this reminds me of the cheap boat challenge Cleetus did, always prime content from you guys!

[@inagoodschmude9550]

This is a great video. Here’s some ideas: - fastest top speed (gps/gun) - fastest from a dig/drag race - hottest hand warmers? (temp gun) - lightest weight? - fuel mileage? - most reliable (not sure how’d this be done) - overall fun factor rating? - best cornering/handling

[@erscustoms911]

Best video ever!!! Challenge- longest wheelie - quickest stop - biggest air - 1/4 mile drag - water skip - 40 lap race on your track - pull off last lol 😂 thanks

[@deanretzlaff2253]

This is going to be a riot to see you guys on sleds..Matt may only have a 440 but those sleds are light and fast..I have beaten a Polaris 700 on one of those sleds..

[@Friscorockhead]

This is right in my wheelhouse. I grew up on this era of sleds. Looking forward to more of these challenges. Also, I swear I just saw that ski doo on marketplace recently. It has very unique graphics...not the stock ones it came with. I'm sure that was it. I'm in Michigan not far from you guys.