2021 Ski-Doo Skandic 600 ACE Wide Track, Review. Fairbanks, Alaska. Oct 2020

[@claytonhillier9496]

I have a 2012 skandic 600 ace swt it’s been an amazing machine. Good video

[@jamesireland6606]

I love the tall windshield got to have it when it's cold out

[@practicalporters]

It is nice for wind but very hard for me to see through

[@nh603]

My wife and I just purchased the expression extreme with the add on two up seat. What a wonderful machine to ride. We enjoy it so much. I had to add the 12v port and change out the tow bar.

[@practicalporters]

Congratulations!! Which part of the world are you in with good snow?

[@nh603]

@@practicalporters NH, however the snow is all but gone here. Maybe another week or so is Northern NH

[@practicalporters]

@@nh603 ok, I'll send you some Alaskan snow via KZbin....:))))

[@frankpavan7865]

Beautiful machine !!

[@practicalporters]

Now have 2000 miles and went for a long 4 hour ride yesterday.

[@Oliviaswaxtech]

I just got my 2021 Exp Sport with the 600ace. I’m in Fairbanks as well still trying to break in my motor but unfortunately mine gets 29mpg. 200 miles and only 1 tank full used so far. Frustrating in good way. Considering I came from a SWT 550F that got 6mpg!

[@practicalporters]

Wow, that's wonderful to hear. If you want to ride the 2 Rivers trails that is part of the Chena River State Park trails we could ride together some time. Cheers and welcome to the 4 stroke club.

[@phengchan3232]

It is nice machine! I bought mine 600etec skandic wt 2022

[@practicalporters]

When did you get it? Still any snow?

[@phengchan3232]

Up north at kabetomaga areas still have snow ❄️ Minnesota

[@practicalporters]

@@phengchan3232 nice Here we still have 5 and 6 feet in places near Paxton. In Fairbanks maybe 2 and 3 feet melting fast.

[@curmudgeinnak]

Waiting on my new 2022 Skandic 900 ace to come in. Feels like it’s taking forever. I currently have a 2006 skandic 550F. Great machine just has a load of miles and prior owner let it sit to long. It came with my property.

[@practicalporters]

We hardly have much snow here in the interior so we have only been out a few times, how about where your at? Would you even be able to ride the new sled.

[@curmudgeinnak]

@@practicalporters I had 2’ dumped on me a week ago. I am just north of Talkeetna

[@practicalporters]

@@curmudgeinnak nice. We have only 10 or 12 inchs at most.

[@curmudgeinnak]

@@practicalporters that’s not good. I really hope my sled gets in soon. My wood fired cook stove will be delivered in a week or so. I fear the moving of that from the railroad tracks to the cabin will kill my Skandic 550f

[@practicalporters]

@@curmudgeinnak yikes, you really need it.... Be careful though, the break in period is very specific about no heavy loads for at least 1 full tank of fuel. Maybe 2, but can't recall.

[@1957brun]

Well done for your videos. I ordered a 600EFI for the 2021-22 season. According to you is it possible for the dealer to install a socket for a heated passenger helmet and heated grips, also

[@practicalporters]

Congrats Please tell me how you like the 2 stoke. If your in Alaska come try mine and compare. When did they say it was coming in? Yes most dealers can do all that add on's for you.

[@1957brun]

@@practicalporters I am from Quebec and I only wanted info

[@practicalporters]

@@1957brun OK, I understand now. Yes, they should be happy to install. Consider letting them know in advance and they can do it before you pick it up.... Cheers to Quebec from Alaska

[@1957brun]

@@practicalporters I will not miss it during my first tests in winter 202-22 in Quebec

[@downzero1028]

It’s easier to remove the muffler than the plastics to access the oil filter. Four springs, I believe

[@practicalporters]

Maybe, I'm not good at spring. So far my hands are getting better at the goofy skidoo design🙃

[@ernieferguson9513]

I had a 600 ACE for one year on a long track Tundra. Get that baby in the slush pulling an ice fishing sleigh and off to the dealer for a 600 etec.

[@newtoncondict528]

Thanks for sharing! How is the stability?

[@practicalporters]

Its great for narrow trees and powder but wants to kill you on uneven or sloped hard pack trails. I am putting wider dual skag skies on it soon. Video comparison soon to come. Cheers from Alaska. The expedition is much better for trail stability.

[@JMX07]

I take my tools off that clutch guard.. I seen some come loose once and ruin the clutches.

[@weldweld5629]

Hopefully you do some skandic videos,hauling and so on....

[@practicalporters]

Yes yes yes. I have to break in the engine first. I can't wait to use this thing as it was made to do. Posting new videos tonight of 12 inch fresh snow we just got. Wowo what a blessing from Jesus, amazing to get this much this early in the winter.

[@practicalporters]

@3R'sDIY thats frustrating. Where are you at? We just got another 5 inches.

[@practicalporters]

@3R'sDIY Alaska has vast climate changes too.

[@tedwinters4735]

show me more about the hitch you made

[@practicalporters]

Ted, good eye. I was wondering when someone would notice that. Works great. Hauled alot with it after break in and works much better than I expected. I'll do a video on it soon.

[@practicalporters]

@Borrowed Time thanks much for both comments. I like your name, Borrowed Time....👍

[@backcountryflyer4340]

Is the 600 4-stroke adequate for power. A little low on cc for a 4 stroke?

[@practicalporters]

Now at 2000 miles and riding with larger machines in the snowmobile clubs I've pulled and done all they do and more as it's lighter and more agile. Very dependent on how well your ride. I've lots to learn but have been in class 19 years.

[@lakotakrueger5354]

I’ll take one Very nice sled

[@practicalporters]

After 1000 miles I still like it.

[@jdhoger4034]

Loved the video, nice walk through, I told my wife lets enjoy the nice Christian life, but you'll have to submit to leadership. Now I'm in the dog house and have to wait another 6 months before I can buy my sled, lol.

[@practicalporters]

6 months is great... wish I would have kept my bad habits of not submitting to Jesus to that short of a time! I made a profession of being a jerk to my wife and kids because I thought Jesus was too picky about sin. But when I realized He was dying and living to help me (grace) to live up to His picky (truth) ways, I realized it was for my best.... Even better than a new Ski-Doo is being made Christ-Like..... Check out David Pawson in my playlist under the NORMAL CHRISTIAN BIRTH... very helpful. Cheers, hope to see you on the trails.

[@mastershefu147]

Heavy? I don’t wanna be pulling skis a lot if it get stuvk

[@chipbayern6521]

👍

[@LostCaper]

will that go more places than an atv with tracks?

[@practicalporters]

I've always wondered that. Never ridden one. I don't see anyone here using ATV conversion kits out in the wild. Around home yes, plowing and simple things. Groomers and tracked vehicles seem popular at a large commercial size for snow. But smaller sleds are everywhere here, especially in villages.

[@timross7046]

How is it for being tippy like the tundra?

[@practicalporters]

Never ridden a newer Tundra but this Skandic is deadly. The Expedition is much more stable. I plan on getting wider skies with 2x skags . They say it helps alot. But I bought Skandic for tight tree riding in deep snow and there it is perfect. On trails its good, on sloped hard pack roads its deadly.

[@spoonmonkey8971]

So 600 ace how do you klike it ?

[@practicalporters]

Does great. Just took a ride at -10F and it started well and rode great.

[@spoonmonkey8971]

Can't wait to see your video's during the winter. 600 ace is the engine id like but im afraid of it potential short comings in off trail riding.

[@practicalporters]

@@spoonmonkey8971 much of my riding is breaking trail. So far so good

[@timross7046]

How much is really expensive ?

[@practicalporters]

For a tight wad like me, anything NEW is too much. Build one on Skidoo.com and compare. Cheers from Alaska

[@timross7046]

Thanks

[@Jonathan-tl3jg]

Bro you're famous now! xD

[@captaintenfour]

how tippy is it

[@practicalporters]

I'm at 8 tips that would have never happened with A arm suspension But...... I can go many places A arm machines can't as well as very slowly. The large uninterrupted belly pan is a huge floating boat on soft snow that A arms sink in. So...I've adapted and got better skies up-front See my other videos about Simmons skies that made huge differences. Cheers.

[@Patamuchta27]

Верните в России продажи скандик с этим движком!!! Не всем подходит девятисотка!

[@practicalporters]

I translated what Viewer says: "Return sales scandic with this engine to Russia !!! Nine hundred is not suitable for everyone!" I agree. Many things that work well aren't for sale in certain countries for very odd reasons. Cheers to you from Alaska!

[@Patamuchta27]

@@practicalporters спасибо. Привет из России, из город Нарьян-Мар.

[@practicalporters]

@@Patamuchta27 Greetings from Russia, from the city of Naryan. Greetings as well from Alaska.

[@Хрень-м9э]

@@Patamuchta27 Я тоже с Нарьяна, не хотят в рашки закупать технику

[@Хрень-м9э]

А как же Lynx 59 ranger 600 ACE ? не интересная моделька?

[@LostCaper]

are men ever wrong?

[@practicalporters]

Ask Trump, today, January 6th, he can spin even sedition into not being wrong.

[@LostCaper]

@@practicalporters this is a crazy world. Love you videos. I live in east coast canada. We don’t have the cold so our skidooing is a bit spotty. I was tossing the idea around about buying a super wide 600 Scandic I cut a bit a firewood and could use it as recreation as well. I have a tractor and ATV but would like a snow machine utility for small scale firewood.

[@practicalporters]

@@LostCaper Thanks much, appreciate your encouragement.. Love my skidoo for hauling wood.