I always appreciate Marks walk around! He tells it like it is
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
Appreciate that.
@fredbishop9434 Жыл бұрын
You ALL tell it like is. Appreciate the whole family!
@randybuehler4274 Жыл бұрын
These new Ski-Doos continue to show why BRP has over 60% worldwide market share & why that keeps growing every year. Amazing technology, fit & finish & engineering.
@GrizzlyCompany Жыл бұрын
I picked up a 23 Gen 4 MXZ Blizzard last week and am heading to the U.P. tomorrow and I can't wait! Love your videos!
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks and enjoy!!
@powderhound907 Жыл бұрын
I am really impressed with how easy it is to change and add accessories on the 850 X-RS. The windshield mounts for the larger shield are very easy to access under pop out panels next to the factory windshield. The glove box extention are super simple to install. The tunnel protectors (for you traction stud users) are very easy to install. They made the accessories as "plug and play" as possible. I opted out of the big display and smart shock package. The three position KYB's are very user friendly. The rear skid adjustability is absolutely amazing. Take the time to really use all of the adjustments and get the sled dialed in to your riding style. Top notch design by Ski Doo.
@jhom2970 Жыл бұрын
I love all the videos you guys do, but marks walk-around videos are by far the best. He knows how to get what he's experienced out to the viewer
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
That's awesome. Thanks John.
@stevestickler8961 Жыл бұрын
Mark, I have 500 miles on my G5 850 XRS w/SmartShox. I did note the understeer in the corners with the stock skis and 6" Ace carbides. I have C&A XPT skis on my 22 850XCR and it rides like it is on rails. Put some C&A's on the XRS and did not notice much improvement, still understeer. Maybe it was snow conditions, but the XCR still corners better. Overall, you are spot on in the review and I am sure glad I got one. Just need to tweak the front end a bit... Thanks for the great walk around.
@terryerickson3469 Жыл бұрын
Always look forward to Marks walk arounds. I’ve been reading his non biased informative articles for many many years. The videos are even better. As far as the sled goes it looks like a great ride but that narrow flat-topped seat looks uncomfortable before you even plant yourself on it. Looking forward to more reviews. Thanks again.
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
Thank you Terry. Greatly appreciate your kind words.
@MrJeffyb69 Жыл бұрын
I'm a "Cat guy" first, Polaris next, but damn, that is a sexy sled!! This is the first Ski Doo I have really considered as a replacement for my 2016 ZR 8000 limited 137 🙂 I've always been put off by Ski Doo, mainly because the owners are so "Pompous" and the G4's are NOT appealing with the "Angry Duck" look, but my opinions are changing! Good job Ski Doo!
@denisbrisebois7658 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mr. Lester, I always like and enjoy your walk arounds and reviews. Well done sir !!! A+++
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!
@hworkmaniv88 Жыл бұрын
You can only get the 10.25” screen on the GEN5 sleds in the X and XRS trail models. All GEN5 sleds only had the 850 or 850R this year. It makes sense.
@pierre_desbiens Жыл бұрын
An absolute weapon!
@justinfranks2103 Жыл бұрын
Awesome job Mark I think you’re the best at explaining these sleds. I’m a Polaris fanboy but this sleds looks amazing and I’m sure it rides great 👍
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@darrylwebb388 Жыл бұрын
I was watching this video and began to wonder exactly when I started to watch Mark on Snowtrax, I’m 44 now, I believe at least since I was a teenager he has brought all the latest models and all the cool accessories to go with; maybe I’m wrong but I’m pretty sure it’s been that long
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
That's actually pretty awesome. Thanks for watching!
@patricklavictoire3235 Жыл бұрын
A trail sled with no windsheild,very smart,and a sticker price out of this world,at least it could look good,but it looks like a ninja turtle,yakkk,
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
Looks are subjective. This windshield is terrible tho...
@terryattewell5842 Жыл бұрын
Great video as usual Mark. As a Cat guy, I can't wait for the new Catalyst to hit the snow. Rumor has it, a big bore is in the near future. Looking forward to SnowTrax doing a review on the Catalyst
@CCH-R Жыл бұрын
Sad part is they usually poop all over cat. I’m a cat guy too
@krisi.2011 Жыл бұрын
Arctic is 10 years over due . I hope nothing but the best for the brand as my first sled was a 1972 arctic cat 440
@terryattewell5842 Жыл бұрын
Well to be honest Cat has not brought a lot to the table as far as a new chassis and motors lately. Suspension tech stuff, hell ya they have. I just hope the new Catalyst is a home run along with new engines to make the completion go back to the drawing board.
@CCH-R Жыл бұрын
@@krisi.2011 first sled I called mine was an 02 z570
@RJ-wy6cx Жыл бұрын
@@CCH-R I think that's the other way around cats much better product
@adampetten1009 Жыл бұрын
All I want is the XRS to be an XRS again... consumer race sled not a big dick swinging trail sled. XRS is a Cadillac not an RS for consumers.
@reellife7295 Жыл бұрын
Exactly I have a 2010 xrs 800 ptek and honestly think it’s the one of the last true consumer race sleds with high and low compression adjustments, chassis bracing and race sled engine feel with the flat slide 800r
@pierre_desbiens Жыл бұрын
Buy a Lynx Rave, the majority of the demographic spending 22k on the XRS is looking for a confortable trail weapon, not a snow cross sled. Skidoo does a excellent job at understanding the demographic they are selling too.
@CDX7 Жыл бұрын
You guys are a very vocal minority. For years people bought the “race sled” models because they looked cool, but then suffered for it on the trail. The XRS is exactly where it should be - a highly capable trail weapon that suits 99% of the demographic who can afford it. If you want a mogul sled buy a Lynx
@adampetten1009 Жыл бұрын
@CDH the XRS should be renamed X, kinda like we just seen with MXZ. want a boring trail sled buy the X, don't worry we have lots of models the XRS can be for the hard risers and X can be the Cadillac trail sled.. call super duper X or something for people worried about what it's called.
@bedlambikes Жыл бұрын
They make the XRS Competition. It’s perfectly suited for what a RS consumer sled should be except for the 137” track.
@G.Bear89 Жыл бұрын
Love Mark's humour!
@robertbeaudoin8012 Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for my 2024
@redripper6944 Жыл бұрын
BRP makes the best sleds for sure
@MrHugawa Жыл бұрын
what a beauty of a machine, great job!
@billbeam3811 Жыл бұрын
Great video well worth the time to watch.
@rw3100 Жыл бұрын
Love wen Marks does the review of a machine from a same age snowmobiler 👍🍻 Can't compare 4 year warranty 2020 xrs900turbo
@gtileo Жыл бұрын
I didn't realise how high the front end of the G4/G5s sit, lots of front end travel but that can make for a pretty tippy feel. My XS's control arms sit pretty flat when I'm on it and still has enough suspension travel
@afkjryt Жыл бұрын
Had lots of trouble dialing in the G4's due to this issue... Fix is new springs and shocks and pull the limiter strap down.
@rideswift Жыл бұрын
@@afkjryt Totally not needed. The factory stuff is perfectly fine. Its all about the set up. I used to shorten the limiter, until I found the right way to set the sled up. That was my first G4 XRS, I've had 3, my system has been perfect and everyone who rides my sleds is blown away. They are smooth over chatter and flat in corners. The harder you ride the better they get. I'm also a pretty big guy, so the sled is having to work
@Rehmer94 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the commentary. Thanks Mark.
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@codyfryatt1672 Жыл бұрын
Love my Gen. 5 renegade xrs…
@ML-lg4ky Жыл бұрын
There’s a million of these for sale in my area. No snow 😢
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
They'll all sell the minute it snows.
@CameronYandt Жыл бұрын
Killer review! Love to see what linq accessories they’ve made available this year
@toddglime5209 Жыл бұрын
Mark Always Does Great Reviews. Skidoo has an efficient motor and Now Nice Screen. It's a Nice Looking Well Built Machine. But I'm Pretty Sure I'd Still Like To Ride My Polaris SnowCheck 2017 800 HO Pro S 137 Switchback REX Riser 1.25 Woody's Studded Track and Dual Woody's Carbides All Day Than Skidoo's Not Very Good Ergonomics and I Bet Their Front End Still Doesn't Handle as Good. Skidoo needs Smart Shocks To Ride as Good as My 800 Pro S Polaris. I Like My Tall Windshield To. Mine Goes Well Over 100 MPH with a Tall Windshield. We Ride OUR Snowmobiles and These Small Windshields are Ridiculous.
@wyattneiber8192 Жыл бұрын
Have same sled, love it!
@dirigoelectric Жыл бұрын
I just bought a snowcheck someone didn’t take. Lots of people ordered last year not realizing what food, gas and interest rates would be. Every dealer I visited had lots of sleds in every style. If you want a new sled it’s easy. My neighbor is a Polaris dealer. He has plenty.
@MosleyOutdoors Жыл бұрын
Skidoo sure builds some nice sleds!
@stuartsimek9393 Жыл бұрын
You guys always do a nice through job with your reviews. Well done!
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@bartunertl302 Жыл бұрын
Great review as always, Mark!!
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Agent_954 Жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful machine with a boring colour! Bring back the 2020 Manta Green colour combo! Great overview Mark.
@HankAaronJoseph19 Жыл бұрын
I made mine manta green
@jamescantlin1072 Жыл бұрын
I bought two mxz xrs with smart shocks they are the best of anything to ever hit the trails.
@wesleyviola2823 Жыл бұрын
Only "gen 5" sleds get the led headlight and the 10.25" gauge. For 2023 gen 5 sleds only come with 850 etec engines. All 600r etec, 900 turbo, 900 ace, ect are still being produced in the gen 4 platform.
@bedlambikes Жыл бұрын
The 10.25 gauge is only available as a big money option. Not standard on any model “gen 5.”
@hairyyeti21 Жыл бұрын
great review
@sledfam3659 Жыл бұрын
Love the review. Dealer in Port Huron has three with SS For Sale
@LiamG903 Жыл бұрын
Great walk around Mark
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@apexandtalon Жыл бұрын
Semi active suspension is amazing. I have this technology on my bmw motorcycle. It works more or less in all the modes ot has to keep it as soft as it can until it needs to firm up on bumps and its case to firm up for cornering. Does the skidoo's system work similarly? Does it have modes? Now if skidoo had controlled feedback steering, through powersteering, then it could be winner.
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
We did a deep dive into this technology last season. I put the link in this video's description. Worth checking out.
@KTMsoldier1988 Жыл бұрын
Pretty soon you won't even have to put your hands on the handlebars and the sled will do all the work.
@Outdoors-and-Sports Жыл бұрын
Ha ha imagine if Tesla made a self driving snowmobile... I know how make a self driving snowmobile. You need duct tape and a snowmobile. I think you know where I’m going with this...
@KTMsoldier1988 Жыл бұрын
@@Outdoors-and-Sports seen too many videos of those mishaps. 🤣
@romper4444 Жыл бұрын
Autonomous driving snowmobiles.....gaaayyyyyy
@KTMsoldier1988 Жыл бұрын
@@romper4444 i just feel like they are becoming too luxurious and way over priced....hell i still have a blast riding a '77 pantera.
@PartTimeYooper Жыл бұрын
@@Outdoors-and-Sports be nice on the long rides home at night
@wasupfool5692 Жыл бұрын
Sweet
@sambuvca22 Жыл бұрын
they look very small to me. i chose the expedition extreme for my 23 spring order
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
Quite a bit smaller than the Xtreme.
@eberhoozen Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for 24’s
@jean-francoisdupras2357 Жыл бұрын
Wish next year it i will be back in Yellow!
@bedlambikes Жыл бұрын
There’s literally a mustard yellow one in the video. Doo just doesn’t believe in giving buyers many options when spec’ing a snow check.
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
The one in the background is actually an MXZ Blizzard.
@bedlambikes Жыл бұрын
@@snowtrax Correct, and the Blizzard seems to be moving a bit uptown from previous versions. Very nicely equipped machine. Its better than the X packages of yesteryear. The bottom line is, Doo should be offering their sleds in a multitude of color options by now. Heck, consumers can purchase a $89 dollar Keurig coffer maker in 8 different colors now. A 18K Doo? Black or flavor of the month - and then exit stage right.
@jean-francoisdupras2357 Жыл бұрын
@@snowtrax Talking about XRS Renegade Color
@jean-francoisdupras2357 Жыл бұрын
@@bedlambikes Agree with ya! blizzard packages is nice! Hope whey will to the same for Renegade as well.
@scottmcnabb9122 Жыл бұрын
You know maybe I am old school why are they not putting windshields on them now . Couldn't stand riding without one .
@Freneticburn Жыл бұрын
same reason they don't give you a spare belt or toolkit on a new sled...$$$$
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
Give me the tallest, warmest windshield available please.
@jacebigelow Жыл бұрын
I got a '23 sidewinder L-TX LE EPS and no spare belt either ! I need that and a little bit taller windshield.
@BudgetRC_Channel Жыл бұрын
I sure hope this "smart" suspension is way smarter than Arctic Cat's Smartride setup on the 02/03 ZL-SS sleds. That was my first new sled and I bought it because it was lauded as the best ride on snow. It was awful. It never worked and I bottomed that sled constantly. I eventually swapped in ZR shocks & springs.
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
You're talking about tech from 20 years ago. It's the difference of the invention of the wheel vs time travel.
@BudgetRC_Channel Жыл бұрын
@@snowtrax yeah, it is definitely older, but the media hype was exactly the same. "Best thing ever!" "Best ride on the snow!". It was awful. Hopefully this actually lives up to the hype.
@iwejun8 ай бұрын
Excessively huge is the operative word
@CDX7 Жыл бұрын
Does the front arm adjustment help with the initial turn in confidence then? Felt that line of thought got cut short.
@MrJeffyb69 Жыл бұрын
Thats what she said @ 3:36 LOL!! 😄
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
Nice! 😄
@RiotRider218 Жыл бұрын
I believe there are only 3 smart shocks. The front skid shock is not smart.
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
The front arm does have a dedicated sensor. The shock itself is not reacting to inputs but the front arm is involved in collecting input.
@artieshuster8013 Жыл бұрын
Same smart shock as on last years mach z correct (which I love to ride)
@krisi.2011 Жыл бұрын
The worst part of the newer sleds is the warranty 2 years on a 20k machine is pure garbage a 2021 has the same warranty as a 2023 complete trash
@jasonbrushett2005 Жыл бұрын
I have to agree
@stav55 Жыл бұрын
Are you riding the Madison Arm loop in West Yellowstone in parts of this video?
@toddbunnett640 Жыл бұрын
Smart shocks the talking point of the sled???? You sure it isn’t that windshield? Haha
@bigchaloopa Жыл бұрын
One other great feature of SAS is the affects on turning. Stiffening the outside shock preventing body roll and keep the inside ski on the ground carving.
@krisi.2011 Жыл бұрын
Smart shocks are dumb now when you have 3 setting .
@MBTUE Жыл бұрын
Is it a cold sled to ride ? I doesn't look to have much protection for your legs let alone your chest and head.
@bartunertl302 Жыл бұрын
I rode one a few weeks ago with a medium windshield and to answer your question in one word, YES!!!! It was a great sled but l'd rather ride my G4 900Turbo r. I'm not out to look like a racer, l just want to be warm when it's -20°F.
@MBTUE Жыл бұрын
@@bartunertl302 I haven't seen one with a tall windshield yet. We often ride in -20 temps and in reality wind protection is very important when it's that cold. Cheers !
@leslewis687 Жыл бұрын
Does this model sled come as an opinion, a 150 something track?? we ride here in Colorado and need the longer track!!
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
Freeride. Shootout coming soon!
@krisi.2011 Жыл бұрын
The colour combo being unique limits you to adding to this sled making it your own .
@robgrady8924 Жыл бұрын
What options are available for Windows?
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
I think it's Windows 11 now...
@lucascady4992 Жыл бұрын
Personally I don't like the gray... I'm sure it's a ripper!! Seems like they are building Sled's for the Old Man who road Sled's in the 80's and now wants all the comforts of his SUV? Out of touch with the newbies that want a sled to use 2-3 months a year for less than 10K.. 😡
@bedlambikes Жыл бұрын
This is their best sled. They make MUCH less expensive sleds for the “newbies” and casual riders who ride a lot less, all the manufacturers do.
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
I definitely would not accuse Ski-Doo of being out of touch with what snowmobilers want.
@TheREALLibertyOrDeath11 ай бұрын
@@snowtrax😂the prices of sleds are completely out of touch for most
@tomburger3399 Жыл бұрын
START the engine. We need to hear it run.
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
He did at 3:30. Watch the segment.
@alexandregauvin5570 Жыл бұрын
Just sold my mxz xrs 2023 850 with the new screen it was an awesome sled but underpowered and slower than the 850 patriot and that’s not even talking about the boost .. they need a power upgrade asap … got back to a srx with 250hp
@TheLeblancGroup Жыл бұрын
I have one, I find it a VERY boring sled. Skidoo took the playfulness out of the sled. The Lynx’s is so much more fun
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
Rave is awesome.
@tomshebuski566410 ай бұрын
Why don't u give the price? Crazy expensive I'm sure. If u have to ask, u can't afford one, rt?
@snowtrax10 ай бұрын
Sometimes we give the price in these reviews and sometimes we don't. This overview was done in spring like about a week after the 2023 sleds were announced and I don't think we had a firm idea what the official MSRP was at that point. In the future I'll make sure to at least include the pricing in the description when possible.
@chrisrogers3175 Жыл бұрын
Not a fan of the head lights, g4 looked way better
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
I remember when G4 was introduced. Everyone HATED how it looked. The negative comments on this thread about the G5's appearance don't even compare to the negativity the G4 received. Guess it'll take a season or two of seeing these in real life before it is accepted.
@chrisrogers3175 Жыл бұрын
@@snowtrax true just don't like the headlights on the g5
@chrisking6911 Жыл бұрын
only three shocks are smart. and also only theG5 can get the 10.2 gauge.
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
The front arm has a dedicated sensor. The shock itself is not reacting to inputs but the front arm is involved in collecting input.
@heatmoon Жыл бұрын
Man these guys really have to talk themselves into the Doos as if they are unbiased. I feel a little more at home? Why's that, cause your personal sleds are all doos
@aaronzimmermann8203 Жыл бұрын
The smart shocks are not that impressive. Not sure what other people think but it's slightly better.
@jasonbrushett2005 Жыл бұрын
I'm a SkiDoo guy.......but damn this thing is ugly.
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
Disagree.
@jasonbrushett2005 Жыл бұрын
@@snowtrax to each their own!!
@funtyes1970 Жыл бұрын
So brand new sled come out and can't buy at ski doo dealership, nice job ski doo SMH
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
I would wager that Ski-Doo is thrilled its inventory is sold out.
@scottmcnabb9122 Жыл бұрын
I disagree I hate studs can't drive into my shop without wrecking my floor . If you ride ice and lakes for sure . if you don't I think there a waste of money and time . And they are hard on the roads crossings and life of your track . And in soft snow not going to help you I think there over rated .
@recentlyretired Жыл бұрын
Depending on we’re you ride . In places like the North East you cross a lot of lakes and hills , if it warms up a little then freezes you get ice and need them, we had one guy who didn’t have them and couldn’t make it up the icy hill that everyone else made it up . He had to reroute 20 plus miles to meet us
@FATBIKEMIKE Жыл бұрын
Me and five buddies going around the corner looks like snow turned out to be ice The only corner with ice on it we would’ve never known four of us with studs made it but only guy without studs in a tree and is enjoying brain trauma. Enjoy your nice unscratched floors.!!! Just saying
@skidrue Жыл бұрын
But can it go in the snow, not places I can drive my Subie. If I had to ride trails like that, I wouldn't even own a sled.
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
Those trails were mint, but if you're an off trail rider, this isn't your sled.
@kwmiked Жыл бұрын
We're u cold or Nervous? U sound unsure what u are saying
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
COLD
@yvanconstant936 Жыл бұрын
En français svp
@RJ-wy6cx Жыл бұрын
That has to be one of the ugliest snowmobiles to come out in the last 20 years
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
Disagree.
@BorealEDC Жыл бұрын
I definitely do not like the look of this sled. It looks 'old' and round, and the grey panels and grey tunnel make it look 'utility'.
@aaronirish7841 Жыл бұрын
compared to the previous model design......meh. its more rounded, less angular.....don't like it.
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
Ok
@MrSnowman427 Жыл бұрын
These sleds are so overpriced!! It’s ridiculous!
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
Expensive.
@thegrantdanielsband Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a lot of junk to go wrong and will not last!!! No thanks 🙂
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
This comment always gets me. Everything nowadays has a lot of stuff on it that could go wrong. On average though, it usually doesn't. I love driving a 5-speed, but my truck is an automatic. Lots could go wrong, but I've personally never experienced a transmission issue in any of my trucks. That said, buying a vintage or even a 10 year old sled could present a ton of issues as well. You roll the dice anytime you buy something with an engine.
@Kevin-ix4qz Жыл бұрын
As awesome as these sleds are.... Is there any options (full review) for normal/regular buyers?
@snowtrax Жыл бұрын
Have you watched Mark's overview of the Blizzard? Link is in the description...