2022 Real World Sled of The Year

It's that time of year again when we cast our votes to crown the winner of the 2022 SNOWTRAX Real World Sled of The Year award (SOFTY).
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SNOWTRAX 2022 evaluates all the top snowmobiles and snowmobile products like the Taiga snowmobile lineup, 2023 Arctic cat snowmobiles, 2023 Yamaha snowmobile lineup, 2023 Polaris snowmobile lineup, the Lynx Rave RE 850, Polaris Boost, what's new from Ski Doo and more!

[@denisbrisebois7658]

Well done Snowtrax TV and congratulations to BRP and Lynx on winning the honours this year 🏆. A+++

[@ericduchesne807]

Finally after more than 15 years that the people of BRP asked for this beast. If SnowTrax TV chose it, there is now a big step to take for the other manufacturers... Well done boys 🥰. Would like to have one with the lighter 600r 🤩

[@snowtrax]

600 would be awesome.

[@bedlambikes]

Agreed. A 600R Lynx would be badass. Even better if they ditched the battery and offered it with SHOT start. Make the sled as light as possible!

[@turboeero]

@@snowtrax in finland we are having mostly 600 because it is easier to handle in difficult trails. 850 are not that common on Rave RE.

[@jerl.980]

I have not ridden the other sled in this list but my experience riding the lynx was ‘’what is this thing ! It like riding a very powerfull dirt bike’’ and the first 15 minutes of riding i was just smiling and laughing in my helmet😂. I was having fun a lot of fun. I was just swapping from a renegade xrs and a Machz. It is a close call between the z and the Lynx but i would pick the lynx for versatility and bad trail condition prowess. A nice surprise for me getting back into snowmobile after a long break. I think the Rave re brings back playfulness and fun not only top speed and technology. It also show that very very good shock package can make a big difference on a sled and those KYB are something else. Great season guys i really enjoyed the content.

[@snowtrax]

Thank you!!

[@tboystoys5682]

It’s first year in North America and what a statement Lynx is Making. People say it’s just a beefed up ski doo but their so wrong then they ride it and WOW. GREAT CHOICE GUYS👍👍👍👍

[@karituovinen3387]

I can only agree. I have no words for how I feel about this machine. It is simply amazing. 🥇 Lynx Rave 850

[@jaysimpson5379]

Luke Luke you must’ve been on the sauce picking that one XCR all the way

[@rduff9088]

100% agree with your choice! I have personally put on over 2800km on my lynx and have had a smile every time I squeeze the throttle. Like snowtrax said this machine handles huge hits amazingly and is a super playful machine. Would highly recommend this sled!

[@yykoo1952]

EXTREMELY good video guys! Im just happily waiting to see when lynx gets to snowcross in USA and dominates the sport like in europe. Hoping that other manufacturers are willing to put work on those sleds to be even compareable to lynx!

[@znickell]

I can't imagine expecting any more out of a sled than I can get from my 22 Switchback Assault 850...when it isn't in the shop for a throttle recall or in the shop for a bad exhaust temperature sensor that never came in...anyway...it was the most spectacular 350 miles I have ever ridden😂 So, 2022 was a frustrating year. Sleds backordered all over the place, parts backordered all over the place, service departments struggling to keep up, and crappy snow conditions in many areas nationwide...regardless of what manufacturer you prefer, I think we can all agree that we are looking forward to a better 2023!

[@riverrunner4958]

Well if you would not of bought a Polaris you could of been riding all season long. I have also owned Polaris sleds and they always had issues to so decided to switch over to ski doo and just gas and go no issues at all will never go back to Polaris no matter how good they handle. Winter is short I have never missed a day riding since I switched over to ski doo.

[@znickell]

@@riverrunner4958 I have 22 combined seasons on my 4 arctic cats, and have had near zero problems. I went Polaris because of ride command/7s. It is a great sled. My brother rides ski doo, and therefore, I cannot ride ski doo😂

[@thegodfreyspecial423]

I had an amazing year on my 1981 Yamaha Excel lol - I miss fast sleds but I don't miss spending money on fast sleds...or breaking them. Plus - everybody stops to talk about and share stories about classic sleds. I trail ride with friends on new stuff and no I can't keep up at all - but their helmets are worth more than my entire year riding! I am also looking forward to 2023 :)

[@Urbansnowmobiler]

Um….. Snow conditions were great in the Midwest Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan boom!

[@HighMo]

I bought my first Ski-Doo since 1998 in 2022. Bought it for the wife, but after I rode it at about 35% left on the break in meter, I was shocked at how good the sled was. Coming off a Pro-S 800 & 600. So now the Pro-S 6 will be for sale next fall, because I spring ordered a '23 Blizzard with the clickers. Never thought in a million years I'd be off Polaris in 2022, but these new Gen 4, Ras-X chassis are just amazing. Wife thinks its the best sled she ever had, and I thought the Pro-S was good, but here I am committed to two new Doo's. Truth be told I would have bought a new Polaris this year, but I literally couldn't find one after we sold the 2016 Pro-S 800. Looked all over and couldn't find what I wanted anywhere, so Doo took my order, and damned if they didn't deliver a new 2022 in mid January. I'd say BRP will see their market share go up another 5-6 points after this season, with all the delivery issues Polaris had.

[@jasonrose5804]

Great video again. I own a 19 SBA. Love it. But I'm not brand loyal and neither is ST. Fanboys will always complain regardless who wins. The competition between Polaris and skidoo (lynx) is only making the products better. Pick what appeals to your riding style and enjoy it. ST will hopefully be there helping us make that decision. Love the way you see how much he enjoyed that sled. Best snowmobile show hands down.

[@anttikalpio4577]

Wohoo! Go Finland 🥳🥳🥳🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮

[@brianMcGranahan0311]

As an American every time I see Finland on tv I end up tinkering with my sled.

[@hotham88]

From the annoucment of the Rave then snowtrax first Rave videos I knew I had to have one which lead me to my very first New sled. I really enjoyed the Lynx Rave alot this season everything you say about it is true it really is fun and being able to just shift around on the seat and go from one style of riding to another is awesome. I cant wait for next season to come already. Thanks for your great reviews and congrats BRP!!!!

[@Jens_Martin]

Congrats to Lynx for winning this year! I'm a Polaris guy myself, but I can see why you picked it! The fun factor is definitely something that can't be measured, and in the end, how you feel when you're riding is what's most important!

[@cledussnow9507]

The ThunderCat added power-steering for 22, which is a major addition to the handling department

[@SPCRacing1]

No, it’s not. The chassis and suspension still are dated and clumsy, with the entire package being grossly overweight. Power steering in no way improves those issues.

[@patmayer7222]

,,,,,yes....hello from land o' lakes,wi.....time to see what won...!...it's a big deal in my world.!....,,as always I wait to see you guys pick this special snowmobile........all these years !!!!........tnx,,,pat......... P.S.,,,,,,,,we are experiencing the best CRUST RUN time of winter---after a warm spell,melt down,,,,and then a hard freez=,10 below last night,,,we can ride ANYWHERE....the best time to point and shoot any sled over anything..!...,,,my favorite part of snowmobiling,,,and winter itself...😯............,,,,,,,can't wait to someday own one of these sleds that you showcase here on your show........great pick,,,incredible sled,,,,.............2022 ....big fan of snowtrax.

[@woodswalker1111]

I'm brand loyal (Polaris) but you have me looking towards the Lynx.

[@billmustardproductions9443]

Since this award video sort of represents the end of a season for you I'll put my thoughts here: IMHO the 2022 season was the absolute best in SnowTrax history. You guys were back to just having a ton of fun making videos and gave us (the hard core riders) the info we so badly crave. You represented all brands as well as you could have. You didn't pull any punches, yet didn't get unnecessarily confrontational with your viewers (like perhaps has happened a tiny bit in seasons past). You were creative (ie having a teen do a Venom video). You had the best walkaround videos ever. Well done everyone on staff. Thanks for being a part of an amazing sledding season.

[@oldtimerf7602]

In 20 years when I can afford one, I will try it.

[@oldtimerf7602]

I just found a relatively unbeat 2004 ZR900 for $1400. Pretty sure she will be my main squeeze next season. I rode a $250 (total investment) 2002 MXZ600 this year. Goes fantastic, studded, even has the button reverse with the beep-beep warning. I will have shock tech produce 3 new fox rebuildables over the summer. In 5 years I will register it antique for life for $65. Anyone who pays $22k or even more(!) is just burning money that could be earning money. Spend $6k off season on a 5 year old sled and invest the $16k+ for your kids future. Preaching session over.

[@travisdavies6938]

Thanks Snowtrax enjoyed your reviews on all model sleds this year. Hope you all have a great summer. 35 weeks til thanksgiving. Hopefully it’s snowing here in MN by then. Lol

[@duckdestroyer2412]

Congrats to lynx, I was thinking polaris would have won yet again. Finally someone to dethrone the reigning champion.

[@danmackey9462]

That's because they didn't allow the VR1 850 boost in the competition. Next year that will win hands down. Should have won this year but I think because it's still to new to be riden by all their people all winter. But wait till next year polaris will be on top again.

[@roller_47]

@@danmackey9462 the award is for model year 2022 sleds... not 2023, so obviously the Boost is not a part of it this year

[@mikeh4053]

winning a competition that has no parameters, and is strictly the opinion of 3 guys, well you might be the champ of your garage that has the prestige.

[@duckdestroyer2412]

@@danmackey9462 the boost is renowned for having problems I wouldn't be so sure about that. Same for the current 850 etec turbo.

[@pavmentsurfer13]

@@danmackey9462 We only allow CURRENT model year sleds. The boost will be considered next season.

[@wayneh8767]

EXCELLENT! Glad to hear it, congrats BRP.

[@abelm4865]

🤣🤣 finally yall can shut bout polaris winning all the time, still polaris for life tho

[@dskofich]

GREAT CHOICE LESTERS!!!!!!!!!

[@smalltownlifestyle]

Was a die hard cat guy and have owned a new sled every year since 16...finally was fed up and ghe lynx rave re was my first brp product.... absolutely blew my mind and I'm so disappointed the 2023 isn't in the gen 5 platform...I'm going to try a renegade xrs for 2023 but I will 100% be going back to lynx in 2024 when it's in the gen 5... I just can't spend the 2k more for a 2023 when it's the same sled with more red on the side panel. Maybe I'll just cancel my snow check and keep the lynx another year because it really is incredible

[@riverrunner4958]

Are you sure that might be ruff if you haft to ride that sled two years in a row.

[@smalltownlifestyle]

@@riverrunner4958 lmao honestly I've always been lucky enough to get a decent enough deal on the sleds and been able to break even and replace them for a new one straight up and only have to lose on insurance and trail pass money its the only way I can afford the crazy expensive sport I'm not atall worried about having to ride the sled another year it's basically brand new still I just know after I put another 3000k on it ill lose a couple thousand then I won't be able to afford a 2024 🤣 just a working man trying to pinch pennies lol

[@pavmentsurfer13]

Hoenstly man, dont do what your planning to do. The Gen 5 isnt really a big improvement over the G4 IMO. If it were me, id keep the 2022 RAVE RE for one more year. The G5 is just plastic. Its not mechanically different than a G4

[@smalltownlifestyle]

@@pavmentsurfer13 trust me I'm 100% aware the 22 rave is a better sled, I'm in a weird position where I don't pay tax and get a fairly good deal from my dealer and i can sell the used rave with 3000k for the same as I paid for it, where if I keep it for next year I'll lost atleast 3k after I put another 3000k on it. Where if I continuously trade up and break even I never lose money and to be honest I wouldn't be able to afford this crazy sport if I lost money every year on the sled. Being from Southern Ontario the diesel in the truck and hotel rooms is expensive enough I have to try my best to break even that's all. But I'm in no way choosing the 23 gen 5 because I think it's a better sled lol

[@mathewstephenson8433]

👍👍 another episode of great content guys! Good pick!

[@gonepostal9101]

At the beginning of the vid, you state that you and the other Snowtrax test riders put “Thousands” of miles (kilometers?) on the test sleds. It would be great if you could do a vid and talk about any service issues you had with the various sleds.

[@bedlambikes]

BRP guys literally seething mad at SnowTrax TV for the last 4 years. Today, they suddenly agree its the best content on KZbin. lol

[@snowtrax]

🤣

[@riverrunner4958]

I'm a ski doo guy and that's funny! People take this stuff way to serious.

[@pavmentsurfer13]

This comment made my day. ;)

[@bedlambikes]

@@pavmentsurfer13 every new Snowtrax video makes my day, so I’m happy to pay it back!

[@adampetten1009]

Very good video! Good on the context I think too many people buy the "high" end sleds and complain they are too stiff or something along those lines. XCR, Rave RE, and XRS sleds should be for aggressive riders. If you want a Cadillac then buy something like the Enduro. Next season I like what skidoo is finally doing in the MXZ line up, the Blizzard comes with a good shock pkg and features which many trail riders should buy. My self and ride buddies if we buy a non mtn sled it's usually a Race sled as normally the XRS sleds are so watered down they don't told up to our style of riding which is get air born. The Rave is probably the first in season sled I'll buy that's shorter than a 146.

[@gen1xrs]

Totally agree. You can't ride one of these without giggling to yourself. Absolute blast to ride. Anyone able to to grab one in the used market, don't hesitate.

[@jamesireland6606]

If they had these sleds when I was younger which is 35 years ago I would have crashed for sure beautiful sleds love both of them kind of like the color of the Polaris looks old school

[@tacofiesta440]

They should make a sled of the year for each category. This is the real world sled of the year for trail riders

[@snowtrax]

SUPERTRAX Magazine has done BIC (Best In Class) for years.

[@pavmentsurfer13]

Were trail riders. We cover mountain sleds but were not full time mountain riders.

[@MBZtwins]

This episode makes me want to run out and buy a lynx rave! I just bought a 2022 sidewinder SRX in March of this year, and I haven't had a chance to ride it yet. I'm already thinking I have the wrong sled. Especially, with our trail system in upstate NY.

[@snowtrax]

The RAVE is awesome, but I've also ridden in NY state and that SRX will be a ton of fun. Amazing for fast trail ripping and those trails are impeccably groomed.

[@MBZtwins]

@@snowtrax ❤️

[@MBZtwins]

Luke, so I did a thing thanks to this video! Just bought the '23 Rave Wednesday! Time to sell the SRX...looking forward to it. Have an awesome, safe season.

[@NiclasHorn]

i Ride a Lynx Xterrain 600R, its not as brutal as a RAVE RE, but in general is just riding a sportbike, look where you want to go, and the Lynx take you there effortless. tho the snowmobile i had before my Lynx was a Arctic Cat zr 440 with 600EFI from 2001, sooo my Lynx is 20+ year newer and that´s big jump in riding experiance.

[@CraigSmerda]

Great 👍 How about bringing the 600 Enduro across the pond for 2024 ?

[@Steve-holm]

Sweet ya 👊

[@ItsNotMeItsYou007]

I am Canadian too and I would not buy a RAVE because I would not want to pronounce RAVE that way and I would not want people trying to correct me all the time.

[@codyarnold5672]

Great content can’t take that away from you guys but would be nice if you guys did cover the backcountry more off trail segment, havent really seen you guys mention anything about that this year at all as doo, lynx and cat all have awesome 146 deep lugged sled and basically nothing has been said about that whole segment of riding or riders, as a guy that has a 22 hardcore alpha 146 zero has been talked about or the matryx slash khaos 146 that’s a absolute beast or the 146 summits!

[@bryce8174]

"Snowtrax is biased toward Polaris" guys losing their mind right now

[@JimmySeahawk]

Looks like BRP stepped up the sponsorship $$$

[@snowtrax]

They'll find some way to criticize us. Just makes for fun reading.

[@MrTjulius]

Yours comments about the matrix and lynx are spot on

[@snappydavegood8820]

,,but not losing their mind as much as the as the Polaris guys are !

[@mv3380]

@SnowTrax TV Tried one. A lynx. Oh my goodness!!!!! Best sled ever!!! Screw doo and poo lol. I'm a lynx guy now.

[@Thunder_vrr]

I think that’s Polaris’s best sled cuz most of there sleds are short tracks which makes it bumpy er and your sliding every, then the long tracks from polaris are more smoother and they don’t shake around alot I have the same opinion as you

[@coonlakebackwoods]

Cool sled.

[@camaro69green31]

SOTY should have been Arctic Cat's ZR200..... they make it for Yamaha, LYNX, BRP....... Everybody wants them !!!! I'm kind of joking but kind of not??

[@snowgo5922]

Sled of the year should have been a car hood down an icy hill.

[@RoosterGunther]

I am drooling, that suspension is perfect… but my wallet will stay with my 09 MXZ 800R… paid in full… yay carburetor lol… Santa Please give me a RAV ahh 🙏

[@jaredthisdelle5617]

Def some sweet sleds would love a new one but I m running a 2000 polaris rmk with a 144 track .love it runs good best on it and still runs good

[@Canadianwildlifecams]

Can we get a mountain sled of the year?

[@hawwwtcoffee]

Take the Rave n Slap the 10.25” display, 850 etecR and house this in the Radien 2 platform and viola you have the MY24 sled of the year 😏

[@danmackey9462]

No the VR1 850 boost will win next year hands down.

[@hawwwtcoffee]

@@danmackey9462 MY23..raise you in 24 Han

[@yykoo1952]

@@danmackey9462 vr1 wont come even close. vr1 compared to lynx is like riding bicycle vs motocross bike. End of the story of polaris ( in USA, it ended long time ago in europe)

[@anttikalpio4577]

So when is SnowtraxTV making a trip to Finnish Lapland? You need to test the Rave where it was born 🙂

[@snowtrax]

Would love to get there to ride. Have been to the BRP facility in Rovaniemi to see the sleds rolling down the assembly line, but riding Lynx sleds there is on our bucket list.

[@enpatte]

@@snowtrax You should try Swedish Lappland as well. Sweden and Finland is a decent size snowmobile comunity and a lot of us are watching Snowtrax. If BRP has any sense they should help you with that.

[@55weedlover]

Not too surprised the Rave took it this season. After 2900km on mine this season I dont think you can find a better trail sled for Ontario. The suspension is killer and the sled does not tire you out the same way as any other sled I have driven

[@timfrost5457]

Based on clutching and handling and the gage package it's the Polaris XCR by a sled length

[@michelst-jacques9555]

I own an XCR and love the screen and everything about it.But i had the chance to ride the Lynx for a few 100 miles and was totally in love.Its just more agile and feels so mutch lighter and responsive in all conditions.I admit the Lynx is just more fun.But hate to admit it.

[@aksuahkera4052]

Being a Finnish person ra-ve is natural way to call it because our language is spoken as it is written. Hearing you to call it ra-ve is just hilarious,who told you to do that? BRP? That sounds so funny. Lynx having the largest (only) snowmobile factory in Europe their sleds are also largerly developed here so it would make sense that the name stuck,but propably not. Marketing name that obviously you cant take seriosly and for shure i cant! HAHA! Great sled though,built for riders who like to stay away from the lake ice and really give it a go. Thanks for good report.

[@snappydavegood8820]

Aksu, I watched the Lynx president and their engineers actually pronunciate the name as "Ra-ve" (rah-vay) on the Official Lynx release video.

[@tomherman5316]

It’d be nice if you did some additional behind the scenes videos of all the sleds in your fleet if possible. Did you leave them at the factory settings or adjust the springs and clickers? Also, do you suggest any aftermarket accessories that could address any shortcomings? There’s customers out there for all these sleds and just because theirs didn’t win the shootout doesn’t mean it’s a bad sled. Maybe some adjustments and accessories would make their riding experience much better. I know I wouldn’t complain about you putting out more content.

[@snowtrax]

Really like this idea.

[@pavmentsurfer13]

We evaluate sleds in stock form. Modifying them would be unfair. However, there ARE things you can do to each of them to make them better, yes. With that said, we NEED to keep them as stock as possible (save for adjusting the suspension) so that our opinions are accurate based on how the customer will pick the sled up.

[@kwmiked]

Polaris had a good idea with Axys, they just couldn't figure out how to build it in the tunnel and put the Best shocks on it. If they didn't play games with those POS Walker Evans shocks, the Axys would still be built today

[@jacobfrank6858]

I would love to see you guys compare the RAVE to a switchback assault. I know Polaris sends this set up pretty trail bias, but I would bet the set up I have on my Assault would rival the RAVE, but be a little more big pump limited. Basically, I loosened the limiter strap on my assault and put some weight on the skis through pre-load on the skis and front arm. It wheelies on demand and still handles like a razor blade. Sure, can't hammer some of the big mogals the RAVE probably can, but I can go places off trail the RAVE can't and definitely with more control. Would love to see you guys spend some time on an Assault next winter and really put some time into the setup.... which is probably it's only draw back, time it takes to set up for you.

[@philjessen2214]

I own a 21 850 Assault and did a lot of setup work to make it as good as possible for me. Then put 350 miles on a preproduction 2023 Lynx XTerrain. Immediately listed my Assault on FB and spring ordered an XTerrain. For a guy at 190 lbs it's better than the Assault in deep snow, big bumps, and so much more playful and flickable. It also gives up nothing in trail handling. Ski-doo's G4 Renegade's and Backcountry's just never worked for me but the Lynx XTerrain is a completely different beast.

[@gregchapdelaine4889]

Knock me over with a feather - Polaris didn’t win on SnowTrax TV! (Just teasing! 🤣)

[@craigdaigle3812]

So the 2022 Real world sled of the year is a 2016 Polaris Switchback Pro-X

[@aksuahkera4052]

By the way,if Finns would write the name Rave as it is pronounced in english it would be something like "Reiv".

[@bigmurph1447]

They need to make this sled in a 600etec

[@yykoo1952]

They make it but its not available in USA

[@johanneskoskela384]

I have an -22 Rave RE 600r. Fastest trail sled I've ever had. 850 is good for deepsnow, but in toughest trails i feel it's just added weight.

[@bigmurph1447]

@@johanneskoskela384 maybe they will release them in the u.s at some point

[@yykoo1952]

@@johanneskoskela384 depends what kind of trail you are riding. 600 could be sligthly better with extremely tight corners but the weight difference is so little (6-10kg) that 850s power makes it faster in every other situation.

[@johanneskoskela384]

@@yykoo1952 Trail's here are mostly narrow, and really bumpy. Like really bumpy, you'll basically jumping forward, nor driving. So 850s power comes to use on lakes, some straights, and in sudden moments like easier ski lift on big ditches out of nowhere.

[@justinfranks2103]

Awesome video! I’m a Polaris guy but have been intrigued by the Lynx since it came out. Maybe Polaris should copy cat the rear suspension like they did with R-Motion lol.

[@pavmentsurfer13]

Pro CC is NOT a copy of Rmotion. Not at all. Thats a weird rumour someone started but is easily proven false jsut by looking at them.

[@MrKitty11doesbaseball]

@@pavmentsurfer13 Oh ok I thought you guys said that when it first came out? I’ve been wrong before though lol. That Lynx looks awesome I would love to ride one. Still love my Rush so until I win lotto I’ll keep riding it.

[@MrKitty11doesbaseball]

Went back and looked your dad compared the front torque arm to R-Motion I knew I remembered something. I realize they are different but I think Polaris tried to make their version because R-Motion is so great. I owned a 2016 MXZ loved the rear but didn’t love the front end or overall ergonomics. I think we agreed before a Polaris with R-motion would be the ultimate trail sled.

[@trevormoore4198]

Coming from life time on ski doo 17 renegade x 850 14000k absolutely trouble free..I made the switch to a 22 sba 850..mainly cause of the gauges..so far 2700km trouble other than recalls..like the sled more and more I ride it...cons would be seating position knees always jammed into the hood(never stv complain about that and high beam switch way to small..no back up beeper???? And skid is definitely not an Rmotion

[@scottmcnabb9122]

Well that's great but I can't afford any of them at the end of the day . And i'am not going to get a load to purchase one either nice sleds but for some of us untouchable that's were the industry is going unfortunately.

[@liamfoley4452]

So because some people don’t have the means to obtain one of these machines the entire industry should hang back and never move forward just using old technology and not improving the sport?

[@eddiepotts982]

Funny because my buddy has the RAV 850 and I have the XCR 650.. he couldn’t keep up in any condition. We didn’t do any high speed races but I’m willing to concede the obvious. He was on an 850

[@justsomeone6835]

Then your buddy doesn’t know how to ride lmao 🤣

[@eddiepotts982]

@@justsomeone6835 Yeah, I gotta hope so. Was also with a Ski-Doo 600 Renegade. Not even close...

[@johanneskoskela384]

He doesn't ride the Lynx to fullest then. Fastest trail sled i have ever ridden was 2022 Rave RE 600R. Of course 850s are flying by on lake's. But in Finland trail's are mostly narrow, curvy and bumpy. Like real bumpy, riders heartbeat at max and out of air. That's where Lynx is the king, and power is less essential. I think those that ride rough trail's now that 600-650 is just better trail sled.

[@eddiepotts982]

@@johanneskoskela384 honestly I rarely ride long distances. We rode 215 miles one way that day and went back the next day. I was surprised when he bent his ski on a ditch. He must’ve caught something the wrong way…

[@TripleMEquipmentServices]

I know it's been over a week since you commented, but if your friend on the Rave was struggling to keep up and hasn't messed with the sled setup at all then he's really missing out. Some suspension changes and getting everything to "fit" him really changes how the Rave works. I rode my Rave for around 1k miles with minimal adjustments and thought it was pretty good but had plenty of room for improvement, finally took the time to change the rear suspension around and what a difference. The next 600mi I put on it after suspension adjustments went by like nothing. The way the Rave is, the wrong suspension setup and someone not feeling comfortable on the sled can make it about the worst trail sled anyone has been on. Once you get it dialed in though, you want the rough stuff because nothing else can compare. Jumps, bumps, whoops, etc all become a riot vs a hazard if you're on a sled with bad suspension or an improper setup.

[@jaysimpson5379]

January 20, 2022. XCR versus rave re

[@rayland8553]

No way in hell with a spring order delivery date of March 15th!!!!!!!!!

[@MAXONEist]

wow not a polaris ...huh ..these guy are all polaris all the time ... so thats dope !

[@pavmentsurfer13]

I think this proves that weve never been "all polaris all the time". Weve always been "best sled all the time". And it just happened to be that polaris was making the best sleds. And they still are in many categories. The Lynx just had that little bit extra that we all fell in love with. Its not about brand, its about experience. Always has been, always will be.

[@MAXONEist]

@@pavmentsurfer13 I get that ..I was trying to say polaris has had the sled for ever and it was edged out buy the lynx ....Whitch i find shocking because you boys love the polaris no offence!

[@peterlindsay2869]

The one thing I think you guys keep forgetting to talk about is the fact that Polaris 850s they don’t hold up. Every 850 Polaris that I know of has blowing up at least once. But!!!! I know you would think they’d have that fixed but nope. They put a turbos on them instead lol 650 don’t know too many people with them but they should be better I would think. I think they should’ve stayed with the 600 which was in my opinion the best motor Polaris ever put out. We have a 2011 rush 600 with just about 6000 miles on it still running on factory motor. Never been opened up. Can’t say that about a Polaris 800 or an 850.

[@craigdaigle3812]

I'm not sure where you ride Peter, but in northern Maine I've got customers that put on 5000-6000 miles a season. We've got lots of 800s and 850s with +7000 miles on factory engine. As far as the 850 goes, only issues we've had has been with some defective parts. No real design flaws or common issues.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

@@craigdaigle3812 Who needs an 850? How many people really ride an 850 full throttle a lot. Maybe your trail riders are going out and going put put at 35 to 45 MPH on the trails? If you don't have ice scratchers you can cook many engines with lack of cooling in certain conditions.. I have seen slush build up under the skid then freeze and black any snow from hitting the heat Exchangers. What Octane fuel do they run ? Do you really have to run 91 Octane? What brand and type of Two stroke oil do they run ?

[@Mcseverythingoutdoors]

My 600 Liberty blew to pieces at 4500 miles

[@Crushin123]

This is the first I've heard of the 850's blowing up. Add me to a list of 4 different new Poo 850's NOT blowing up. Thinkin you and your buds who blow up their sleds, need to have a good look at the common denominator. Ex-sno crosser here too, so I don't ride like a puff.

[@pajamatime5750]

This is a total horseshit assessment of those engines. I had a 2012 600 Pro r and it lasted 1200 miles. My 2017 800HO lasted 3000 before trading it in on an 850 (2021) that currently has 1600 bulletproof miles…. Sure there’s some lemons here and there but overall, from my experience, everything you said is incorrect….

[@antoniogiorgio2846]

Still showing the front track shock flipped up. Mine is flipped down from the factory! See Lynx video on how to adjust the suspension and you will see it down.

[@pavmentsurfer13]

Ours came just like this. We didnt change a thing.

[@antoniogiorgio2846]

@@pavmentsurfer13 Hi Luke, I found all set up like mine. We even contacted National Customer Support and they were saying yours is upside down. Bizarre. My Son Jack and I watch every video. We just got the 2023 XRS 600R Competition Package. You need to review it! It's a hidden secret. I will send you a video link soon to ours soon Take care. -Tony Giorgio

[@jodypierson3137]

205th

[@youareright5431]

Our whole suspension philosophy makes no sense,if the trails are beautiful and groomed what difference does the suspension make right? The only time we worry about suspension tuning is when the trails get rough right? So why would we ever really need a soft plush suspension? It makes no sense,I would rather have the stiff suspension that will be of no consequence on smooth trails because" The trails are smooth" and than your suspension is ready and waiting for the trails in the afternoon to get rutted up right?🤔🤔🤔

[@rack9458]

Put on a 250 mile day and you will appreciate all suspension tuning options.

[@pflaffik]

Rave, not Rav-E. One word.

[@happyindeed6392]

Hey guys. In one of the previous episodes you mentioned an adjustable limiter but I cannot remember the mfg or contact info?

[@jimmyalpha361]

Doesn't even have LED headlights...common

[@markcomisky7106]

It seems you guys like snow rockets what about the average guy that likes to cruise fool around off trail and maybe let her go coming from a older guy

[@dicktracy8537]

Yep, for twenty grand in the states, that's a real sled of the year for your average or even above average snowmobile enthusiasts. Give me a break! Lackluster content coming out of snowtracks lately....

[@kwmiked]

Polaris failed with the Maytrx, Horrible Headlight and Horrible shocks! The Lynx was bad ass outa the box for suspension. Needs some seat and upper panel adjustments. Maybe Polaris will get their heads outa their asses and fix the Headlight and Dump Walker Evans for Fox Shocks. When they do that, ill be back to snowcheck

[@rack9458]

We get it, you hate Polaris!

[@kwmiked]

@@rack9458 No, just the Maytrx, sucks vs Axys

[@marklubecke4854]

Let me get this straight, "Sled of the Year" regardless of model year is going to be a vehicle only 1in 200(approx) riders can afford or use to potential. Sounds more like some form of insanity! Could we focus on the reality of riding not racing? I remember snowmobiling as a family sport, not a beat your buddy to the end of the next ride.

[@snowtrax]

Ok.

[@pajamatime5750]

Haha what? So because not everyone can afford a Rave Snowtrax shouldn’t award them with RWSOTY? I want what you’re smoking man!

[@yykoo1952]

snowmobiling is exactly that you race with your buds all the time not cruising around with kids... or worse with women

[@canadiansigs152]

And the real world sled of the yr is the Yamaha Bravo lol😝

[@brokejokeratv5851]

Wow polaris must not have paid your bills for the season about time , good to see a skidoo finally win lol jk good video

[@snowtrax]

Yup, you got us.

[@MPJohnny5]

First

[@adamhenry1264]

Why two BRP models? Typically you compete with one model from each manufacturer.

[@ouwi7057]

lynx and skidoo are two different manufacturers

[@johanneskoskela384]

Skidoo doesn't make Lynx, sure they share part's, but Lynx is an invidual brand with 60 years of heritage.

[@pavmentsurfer13]

We included the Yamaha and Arctic Cat didnt we?

[@Tuomas_Oskari]

Sko-Doo and Lynx are more like cousin than brothers. lynx is a snowmobile brand that started in Finland (Europe) in the late 1960s and was bought by Bobardier in 1988. And the first Slightly similar Ski-doo and Lynx collections did not hit the European market until 2005. Sorry my bad english.

[@snappydavegood8820]

@@pavmentsurfer13 yup, all 3 seconds of unbiased review! LOL.

[@shannonjarvis8766]

Real world sled? In who’s world? Any trails in Ontario I ride it would be illegal to go those speeds and do those jumps . Not to mention, down right dangerous. Nice review, but not real world!

[@danmackey9462]

What about the 850 boost vr1. I'm guessing they are gonna have to give it to polaris again next year so they didn't want to do 3 years in a row of polaris.

[@pajamatime5750]

That’s a 2023 model genius

[@pajamatime5750]

If you’re gonna take a shot at ST for “always picking a Polaris” then at least get your model years right pal haha. I suggest ya pack up and leave….

[@snowtrax]

I'll add to this by saying Polaris has actually won the past 4 years already. 800 Switchback XCR, Indy XC 129, Indy Adventure and the VR1 last year. We'll gladly accept every single complaint from haters because these sleds deserved the award every single year.

[@danmackey9462]

I'm a polaris guy. I have 3 of them right now. I'm not hating on them at all.

[@snappydavegood8820]

@@pajamatime5750 what about the '22 RMK Boost?,,, that could have been a contender, as the award is not titled Real TRAIL Sled of the Year.

[@splatmacpuffin]

It’s a great sled but IMHO the styling of the whole front end/ cowling is ugly.

[@ouwi7057]

you are wrong

[@splatmacpuffin]

@@ouwi7057 it has a face only a mother can love. The look of it would keep me from purchasing. The XCR looks way better.

[@ouwi7057]

@@splatmacpuffin lynx better start calling me mommy in that case

[@splatmacpuffin]

@@ouwi7057 works for you. I’m just not a fan of the looks of BRP front ends especially the newest ones.

[@ouwi7057]

@@splatmacpuffin i can agree with you on the g5's. They are... Questionable but they are growing on me little by little

[@mikeh4053]

SOFTY. should be SofTY. there is no F.

[@snowtrax]

If that's your only complaint, we'll take it.

[@pajamatime5750]

This coming from a grammar and punctuation expert haha

[@mikeh4053]

@@snowtrax ive given a lot more. Check mrbp exhaust video comment section. I doubt you will though!

[@mikeh4053]

@@pajamatime5750 hey! I just read that book to my kid last night. Are you the author? Im no professional, but trying to make an acronym out of nothing is well... Cringe.

[@snowtrax]

Ya, I've seen your comments, Mike. Antagonistic, lots of complaining, arguing with other commenters. If you didn't keep telling us how disappointed you are with our content I'd swear you're our biggest fanboy.