2024 Real World Sled of The Year and RAD Award!

[@rnl9520]

Unfortunately, the sled prices are out of the stratosphere. The manufacturers need to get this in check. Most of these sleds are in the low to mid $20k + range. It's becoming a rich mans game, which will not bode well for the sport in the long run.

[@CDX7]

People keep saying this, but I see 650 Matryx for ~10k new here in MN. That’s an extremely capable sled, and way more than enough to have fun. Sure the top line sleds are stupidly expensive, but you don’t need a turbo XRS to enjoy the sport. Trucks, trailer, gas and oil, these have always been expensive. Snowmobiling has never been a cheap sport. But it’s still way more accessible than some people make it out to be.

[@dustinmorgan782]

Let someone else take the depreciation and buy a good used 3 year old sled for almost 1/2 off.

[@CCH-R]

@@CDX7yeah they are 10,000 because of a terrible winter. They need to be 10 grand to snow check and with a bad winter 6000 brand new. Not start at 15000 for a base 600

[@CCH-R]

@@dustinmorgan782the problem I’ve seen with used is it seems like nobody takes care of them. It’s so difficult to find a truly good used sled. I had 2 buddy’s stop riding after buying sleds with 3000 miles and both were money pits off the start. Both cases were lack of maintenance from the first owner. And neither sled was cheap. Around 7000 dollars a piece.

[@pajamatime5750]

@@CCH-RExactly. A sleds an easy machine to drive the crap out of and not maintain but still look like it’s in good shape. Buying a used sled is risky unless you KNOW what to look for. It’s not as easy as people make it out to be….

[@rideswift]

Real world sled of the year is the one that made it through the season with out breaking down or killing anyone. I used to buy a new one every year, not any more. I'll keep my 2023 Renny Xrs 900r turbo, no fancy display, no smart shocks, It has never broken down and it hasn't killed me.... yet lol, also its paid for, I f**king hate payments.

[@joshgessinger4509]

Love it keep it simple. The big fancy displays might be great for some people. For me it takes something special out of our sport the adventure of it all. Iv never used a gps riding sleds bikes or hunting. Somethings just better the simpler it is. My buddy always on his GPS its never really helped when needed. Few years ago we got to our destination but no gas and we all needed gas. Punched gas into his JPS takes up to some highway trail ended. So i found it the old fashioned way stopped ask for directions lol!! Another thing like u mentioned is shocks. Iv raced SX and pro XC iv had the best shocks u can buy. Iv also had high dollar shocks on trail sleds. Tell ya the truth set ur springs up coupling blocks if shocks r valved correctly u really don’t need anything fancy.

[@PierreBarrette-jw9xd]

Really like the show but when judging for sled of the year..." reliability " should be important...I'm sure " stop ride " might change the outcome.

[@208SledHead]

You don't understand the purpose behind the stop ride announcements do you?

[@pajamatime5750]

@@208SledHeadSome people don’t!

[@pavmentsurfer13]

We judge based on our OWN experiences. Not hearsay from others. Polaris has worked hard to get their recalls under control but your not wrong. More needs to be done. With that said, non of our Polaris had any stop rides on them this season and we didnt have a single issue with any of them.

[@terryattewell5842]

Nice to see you folks finally gave some love to Cat. They have finally come to the table to compete with Doo and Poo. I still think the 2023 ZR's are the best looking sleds on snow and for most of us is a trail worthy sled. Poo has so many "stop rides" I just can't imagine that being your "sled of the year" but I do respect your opinion. I watch Snow Trax religiously . Love AJ's tech tips. Keep up the great content

[@208SledHead]

I honestly don't understand you guys who focus so much on the term "stop ride." Do you actually understand the purpose of the announcements? Cuz I'm thinking you don't...

[@JHruby]

​@@208SledHeadWell maybe you're going to have to explain it to us. Most of us think that it means what Polaris says it means--literally stop riding the machine and bring it to the dealer for inspection and repair because there is a defect that could be a major safety issue. I guess you must have some special information that alters that?

[@208SledHead]

@@JHruby People can’t be that dumb can they?

[@208SledHead]

@@JHruby Surely people can’t be that dumb??

[@208SledHead]

@@JHruby People can’t be that moronic can they??

[@dennis9081]

Nobody truly knows all the effort the guys at Polaris are putting into their sleds, but your choice for 2024 Real World Sled of the Year proves they are making great sleds. Good job guys!

[@camaro69green31]

Catalyst. Fun Factor pegged. Cat durability. Value. 600 runs with 800's all day. Looks the best. Makes you giggle out loud in the twisties. No worries about having to tow back a Polaris because after 35 years of riding a CAT you learn not to ride with the Polaris faithful.... and they never learn to pack a rope???

[@fasterdura1772]

Giggles on the catalyst ??👀👀. I totally can relate. I got in trouble because of the sled. It made me stay an extra 3 days in the mountains this season. You just can’t get enough of it. You know if you know. All I can say is bring on my 858.

[@GruesomeGary]

"Real World" to me would suggest that value would carry a lot more weight in your choice. Theres nothing real world about a competition or boost because 95 percent of riders cant afford them. Maybe just drop the 'Real World' from the award name.

[@208SledHead]

How did you come up with that percentage?

[@pajamatime5750]

Huh?

[@pavmentsurfer13]

Umm... the manufacturers sell EVERY high end sled they can build. Is usually the lower end ones they have trouble selling. If you go out for a ride these days youll see the majority of sleds are actually the higher end units.

[@jasonmelby6221]

I don’t think when they talk “real world” they are talking about finances, but more about usability in various conditions. At the same time you are probably correct that there could be too categories under “real world”. Best overall and best value. That would give people looking for the flat out best a winner and the people that need to find a better value their option as well.

[@xcpilot618]

Spent a week in Yellowstone on my new 137 VR1 Boost with a bunch of buddies. I can confirm that all Boost sleds are not created equal. I got a good one, holy smoke! Three other turbos (two Boosts and a Doo) saw my tail lights all week. The only sleds that were faster were turbo Cats with mods. The 1100 (240hp) was a teeny bit faster and the Thundercat (270hp) was just plain faster. But my TOTALLY STOCK VR1 was so much stronger than the other sleds that I got accused of clutch kits and Bikeman reflashes etc etc. Sometimes you just get a good one.

[@LiamG903]

Great video as always, and as others have mentioned them need to get the prices in check and start adding real value. Dealers are sitting on tons of inventory and hearing it from so many folks prices are out of touch.

[@KTMsoldier1988]

That's because they focus on the premium sleds more than the base models....its like that in other industries too....just stopped at the Ford dealership the other day and 90% of the trucks they had on the lot were Lariat models for $80,000.

[@LiamG903]

@@KTMsoldier1988 ya except Ford is selling a bunch, polaris and doo are sitting on a pile of inventory and guys just aren't buying the premium sleds. My lake we have about 75 sleds and guess what, all are base model expeditions, and lower end trims. There's a market for premium but then need to make a killer sled at 15k cad that's where most people sit for a short season toy.

[@pavmentsurfer13]

@@LiamG903 This is NOT the story everywhere. Where I live in ontario, dealers can sell ALL the high end models. Cant keep them in stock. Its the lower end stuff they cant get rid of. And the prices arent the fault of the manufacturer. Polaris isnt making record profits. If you want to blame something, you should be blaming inflation. And if you want to blame people... they are out there. But we dont talk politics here.

[@LiamG903]

@@pavmentsurfer13 let's get into politics lol I'm joking. During covid for sure people were buying them all up last two years dealers haven't sold much and this winter killed them for next year. Most didn't even get out of break in mode

[@barryconnors-m6s]

I'll take build quality and reliability any day, my pick is doo or lynx

[@justinfranks2103]

There are many Assault riders here in the Northeast U.S. and you guys just made them happy. Hopefully we have a much better season next year. Think snow.

[@andyponstein7948]

My assault boost is a fun sled but 2 of our 3 850 turbo Polaris' have now blown up inside of 1100 miles... assault included. Stop rides and the rear suspension flat sucks. But it is fun... when it runs.

[@jasonrose5804]

Great to see how close things are between manufacturers. Gives us more choices to pick what we find our best option. Would have loved to try the new boost and platform. I have a 2019 Assult 850 with 2" lug. Love that thing for on and off trail. Happy to see its still has the same DNA, just getting better. Can't wait for all the manufacturers to boost and tweak their suspensions.

[@brandonhursh286]

Arctic Cat

[@rowdyharger2799]

Born in the 50,s. Grew up in Thief River Falls. If you know you know. Ski-Doo was and is my preference

[@brianlevesque3328]

What happens when the clutch bolt breaks off on your polaris and you are stranded or have a drill and easy out with a new clutch bolt.

[@208SledHead]

Same thing that happens when a BRP chain case blows up. And then you’re left waiting for backordered parts. That Ski Doo feeling!!

[@raesmart3305]

In the 70s everyone had a sled and many households had extras. Now it’s the rich or ones held together with bandaids

[@rileyreinhart5271]

Very great video! I love my lynx! I knew you guys loved the polaris boost awhile ago and very much understand lol. Thanks guys!

[@bigguydiy2184]

I've been riding Ski-doo for 40 years now. I have three in my garage (01' MXZ 800 Adrenaline (strectched to 137), 12' GSX SE 800 (137) and 14' 600 Adrenaline Renagade) but, you think I am disapointed Doo did not win? Nope, I am just happy to be able to ride and this next season I am adding a Polaris Switchback 850...not the Assault, not the Turbo, just a plain Switchback. I have been wanting to hit the logging roads off our sled trails that are un-groomed. I have attempted this with the 12' and 14' but get stuck even with DS2 skis helping keep the front end up. The MXZ does better in deep snow because of the belly pan...anyway, it's the tip up rails on a 146 skid is why I am going to Polaris. I ride 80% on trail, but will be doing a little more off trail (logging roads, ATV trails) and I want a sled that will be capable of great trail manners but I can make a left turn onto a unridden road. Glad to hear you like the Assault....oh and value, lets say the old/new stock, because of a poor season is priced around $12K +/- 1k US prices. That's only $4K more than my 01' MXZ 800 Spring ordered back in Spring 2000.

[@kwmiked]

Stop it! I know 60yr old guys who go all over the backwoods of Maine moose shedding on 137s and trail ride at a point the average rider wouldn't ride on 14 Renegade with 15k mi on it, the tipped rails only help it steer on trail.

[@pavmentsurfer13]

Awesome man. I think youll really like the Switchback. The more base trims are still fantastic sleds. FWIW, your 12 GSX SE 800 is STILL one of my all time favourite snowmobiles. I loved that sled and would happily ride one today.

[@RuggedCubicle]

Ski doo was miles ahead of polaris until 2015. the axys was other worldly from anything id been on before it. cant wait to see what a matryx does next winter

[@raynatural]

Oh wow I can’t believe that snowtrax guys are druling for Polaris! I’m shocked😂

[@RuggedCubicle]

since the axys came out theyve been my favorite. just picked up a matrix this spring, so ill see how that rides next winter.

[@callikrew88]

Only managed 140kms on my matryx this year but I love it

[@washburnsports7232]

Gonna be a good year next year. Cat 858, Poo Dynamic, Poo 9R just to name a couple next year.

[@pavmentsurfer13]

Agreed. Im already getting antsy about next winter.

[@pliskie6]

Great video once again guys! I wish some on here had a chance to do what you do as I truly believe it would be an eye opener for many. Love the Assault, definitely my favorite as well by a long shot and my Lynx was my favorite BRP product I've had.

[@davedudansky5735]

In your reviews , the Lynx checked all your boxes, and you still went with the Polaris. Unbelievable!

[@kwmiked]

Cause Polaris is they're HIGHEST pd sponsor of channel! Its clear as day! How do u even put a 146 against 136/137s the 146 is more a off trail sled then trail..its horrible on trail vs a 136 XCR so it doesn't even make sense. Here is another one, they hyped up the 2021 VR1 137 Maytrx how good it rode😂 we bought 4 that yr. Biggest POS sled ive ever bought new. The suspension was Horrible. These guys gave it sled of yr and best of the best lol its a joke

[@pavmentsurfer13]

Its not just a single person who makes these decisions. AJ would have picked the Lynx with the Assault a VERY close second. But more of the crew picked the Assault. In the more trail friendly trim our was outfitted with this year, even guys who ONLY trail ride loved it and many of them picked it over the lynx. We didnt GO with the polaris. After all the scores were tallied up, it won. Thats it. No one MADE it happen. Its just how the numbers worked out.

[@pavmentsurfer13]

@@kwmiked Why are you even here. Your clearly angry about how we do things. Many it would be good for your blood pressure if you just watched another show since clearly you dont think ours is worth it. Im also not at all convinced your stories are true. All your comments prove your just a polaris hater. Or, you have NO idea how to dial in suspension. Which is also a very real possibility. Furthermore, if youd actually watched our videos and reviews on the Assault youd know we ordered it witih the 1.325 track and reviewed it from a trail sled perspective this year because we KNOW that a large number of people who buy them never take them off trail. There are more reasons to buy a 146 than JUST off trail riding. But I suspect you just like to complain about everything so I doubt any of this will matter to you.

[@Ted_Stryker]

Man, those Assaults are so good. Been reluctant over the past several seasons to stray from my beloved XCR's, but, perhaps next year might just be the time to give one a try.

[@tommyplante4850]

Dont do it! Assault are nowhere near fun on a trails has the XCR!!

[@jamiefife5386]

I love my 2024 Lynx Rave

[@pavmentsurfer13]

We loved ours too. Such a great sled.

[@wasupfool5692]

The Assault is an amazing sled for sure, but dependability is always an issue with the 850. The older 600 was very dependable, im not sure how the new 650 is doing because I have no personal experience with them.

[@tomkowaleski]

i bought 850 boost vr1 137 with 1.325 track, only 500 miles but really like sled, i do not think i'd like assault chassis i just sit & drive. it handles great

[@pavmentsurfer13]

Your right, based on your description, the VR1 is the right sled for you. Both are simply stellar snowmobiles.

[@GenSparks]

I was really expecting skidoo to win this year but polaris took the crown congrats. I still ride my assault 2018 amazing sled.

[@gregsouther7293]

I only got 190 miles on my 24 Boost on mashed potato trails with temps in the 50’s. Needless to say it wasn’t living up to the hype. Hopefully next year will be a good winter so I can get some real miles on it.

[@kwmiked]

Be prepared for the horrible ride and all the clutch problems they wont tell u here

[@pavmentsurfer13]

@@kwmiked I take it you own one and had these problems? Because we had 2 Assaults this year and they both rode great and had NO clutch issues.

[@darinsmith2458]

Is Artic Cat done with Yamaha? I am going to miss the genesis engines..

[@snowtrax]

Not entirely sure how the relationship will continue, but I think the turbo will still be used in the T-Cat for now. Gotta believe Cat is either working on its own 4-stroke turbo or a turbo'd 858.

[@darinsmith2458]

@@snowtrax That is what I heard.

[@topJimmyP1984]

Love the Assault!

[@joshgessinger4509]

Idk how u can talk about the Yamaha sidewinder and not mention the thundercat. The catalyst handled great with the right set of runners. I wouldn’t say ride is terrible but not the best. I believe its shock valving more than outdated suspension because its still one of the best XC racing skids in the business. Haven’t had enough time on Polaris to say much about them but i do ride with guys that had them and weren’t happy. One rode cat before his matrix loved his cat. Now he rides ski doo loves it idk what he didn’t like on polaris. Other guy was polaris for years now rides ski doo loves it. Im a cat guy so not talking ski doo up because thats what i ride. I do ride my fathers sometimes and do love the doo. The lynx i cant keep thinking if its so great why doesn’t anyone race XC with one. Maybe someone does must not be doing well never heard of them lol!! I do know a guy that races Cains quest had won it a few times. Always ran doo this year raced the lynx and rear suspension blew out of it DNF. Polaris has had more updates than any manufacturer seems like every year. But maybe there great riding sleds i just believe the snowmobile of the year shouldn’t have to go back for updates. The price we pay for sleds now the short winters i don’t want to miss a day of riding because my new sled is getting updates or broke down. I know ski doo Yamahas and cats r about bullet proof. I raced cats for 15 years SX pro XC many wins and podiums always finished my race except maybe 3 times. The one time I jetted lean blew up motor. Bad bearing other time and broke a front torque arm after 3 years of racing my 2012 sno pro. Have 2 Z1 turbo making up to 300 hp and there very reliable and durable machines. Anyway i new it would be a Polaris sled of the year. I truly believe it should of been cat with the new catalyst platform not because its the best ride or handling thats its the newest sled on the market no updates that i know of. Its a awsome sled specially if u ride hard just believe cat should of got the honor. Any other year if theres a new sled it always has lol!!

[@pavmentsurfer13]

Theres alot to unpack here. Ill start at the end. We absolutely do NOT always pick the newest sled. We pick what our entire crew agrees is the best. We have, many times, passed the newest, flashiest sled by for something thats been around longer becuase the new sled wasnt as good. Our Sled of the year award isnt about whats newest. Thats why it actually matters in sea of other awards that literally DO just choose whatevers newest. Your stories about polaris riders could be matched 1 for 1 with stories of people who switch from any brand to another. I know a bunch of guys who switched from skidoo to polaris this past season and dont regret it one bit. Those stories are not proof that one brand is better. There are countless reasons people switch and everyone has their own preferences. We dont mention the thundercat because A: we didnt have one and B: we talked about the sidewinder and their are too close to need to talk about both. We also try to pick what we think is the best offering from each manufacturer for our competition And the thundercat is definitely not it from Cat. Dont know how much time you spent on a Catalyst, but I spent alot. And the rear end ride quality is well below the others. I agree some of it is a valving issue. But the Slide Action skidframe is well over 10 years old. Its time for an update. Trying to use racing as proof that a trail sled skidframe is good is like saying a race cars success is proof that the road version is the best. Racing does not directly translate to better on trail sleds. Durability, absolutely. But you said you raced sleds.... would you ever want to trail ride your race sled with the suspension set up for racing. I raced too... and I would NEVER want to do that. The reason you dont see Lynx sleds racing cross country is because Lynx hasnt invested in Cross Country racing as a company. Anyone would be free to buy one and race it of course. But the fact that no one has is no indication they arent a great sled. They absolutely ARE. And, if you look into how people ride in Scandanavia.... youll see that their trail rides are not much different than north american cross country races. its what lynx sleds were built for. Non of our Polaris sleds had to go back for updates this season. Not one. And we didnt have a single issue with any of them. (we had 7). yes, polaris has had recalls. But we ONLY report on our OWN experiences THIS SEASON. And THIS SEASON, our polaris's were flawless.

[@joshgessinger4509]

@@pavmentsurfer13 Just meant while referencing to the sidewinder bring up the thundercat at the same time. We both know there basically the same sled but believe it or not many people have no idea. U said really good things about the sidewinded lite how its not a pig when it comes to weight. How dependable it is just be nice to refer that to the thundercat. Its not like u guys haven’t had thundercats in the past. I don’t doubt ur decision of sled of the year being a Polaris like Iv mentioned I don’t have enough time on one to even compare. Lot of time on cats and doos haven’t rode a Polaris since 2019 850 AXIS. I didn’t like the ride or handling my cat was much better. That being said power was very impressive and it wasn’t my sled could of been all setup idk. Iv spent a lot of time on catalysts its definitely to stiff its as stiff as my last XC race sled 2017 ZR6000r XC. Stock runners sucked on my Dads catalysts after duel 6 inch runners its a weapon in the twisty’s and long fast sweeping turns. Even whooped out turns feels better than my Dads Doo 850. I know suspension is old so is the R motion. Slide action definitely isn’t as plush as the R motion slow speeds to moderate. But riding whooped out trails faster u go the slide action is good or better than anything iv ever rode eats bumps up. Catalyst front end also valved to stiff on soft setting. with the ATAC package anyway idk about other packages. Not saying that I don’t believe ur guys opinion just think it would of been nice to give the catalyst a little more attention. I know its not a 850 that hurts it for sled of the year doesn’t ride as well maybe as some sleds. Sorry but handling ill put it up against anything idk if its the best definitely great though. Catalyst is the newest thing out there my opinion best looking and very reliable. Cats not doing best in sales Yamaha on its way out cat could use a little more support from u guys. Specially way winters have been not helping sales people listen to what u guys say. Even if catalyst wasn’t top pick just a little more support good things to say would been nice. The way trails get here in upstate NY sometimes a race suspension is what u want lol!! One thing i have to mention is the lynx. U say how great it rides maybe it does never rode one. But later its mentioned that if maybe it had the R motion it would of helped for sled of the year. Was i hearing things right because if i did then the doo rides better kinda confused idk. Anyway thanks for getting back to me really appreciate it much respect. Thank you.

[@pavmentsurfer13]

@@joshgessinger4509 Thanks for the reply man. Good to have a nice dialogue with someone for a change. Lol. I see what your saying about the Sidewinder/Thundercat. I guess in my position its easy to assume everyone knows theyre basically the same. Wont be a problem next year though, unfortunately. We didnt try different carbides on our catalyst this year but im sure we'll give it a try next year. I like how the catalyst handles, I like it better than a Skidoo... but in our collective opinions, its not better than a polaris. If you set up any sled wrong, its going to ride and handle like crap. I guess thats one of the problems with Arctic ATAC system. You cant tune it to anything other than their 3 settings. I rode our Catalyst this year on 50km seciton of rail bed that was just destroyed. Endless massive moguls. I was riding with 2 guys on XCRs and 2 guys on MXZ XRS's and all 4 of them could ride pretty much as fast as they wanted and keep the sled in control. The back end of the catalyst was let down big time by the front arm shock. It was bottoming so hard it was nearly launching me off the sled. didnt matter what setting I had the rear shock in... the front arm was the problem. I would like to see arctic cat include the front arm shock with ATAC or, at least give us a really high quality, fully adjustable front arm shock. I think this would help the slide action skidframe in a MASSIVE way. Im puzzled by your comments about giving the catalyst more attention. We did multiple stories on it this season and they were overwhelmingly positive. We love the catalyst. But its not perfect and unless we make a fuss about what needs to change, nothing will. We'll have lots more coverage of it next season but for this year check out all our other catalyst focused stories. Youll see we have a ton of good things to say about it.

[@snomofilms]

Woohooo Pooooo 🎉

[@bergracing5b547]

Polaris should put the hi/lol shocks like the xcr on the boost, it at least have the option for those shocks. Love my xcr shocks

[@pavmentsurfer13]

I fully agree. The assault model should get them. Ive thought this for a while.

[@SnowmobileHomeMovies]

Great video

[@scottbreidel3643]

Where is the zr8000RR? And the Thundercat or a zr9000 3 poos how unfair! And yet a Polaris wins! u expect a zr600 cat to catalyst to stand a chance?! The 858 catalyst is gunna be right there next year u watch!

[@pavmentsurfer13]

We didnt compare the 600 Catalyst as if it were an 850. We evaluated its power as a 600 in its class. These sleds dont actually compete against each other for this award. They are evaluated individually and their scores are compared after. And, we didnt have a ZR8000RR or a Thundercat or a ZR9000... so how could we evaluate them? But even if we did, the catalyst is a better sled in almost every way. So the outcome wouldnt have changed at all.

[@PistolT]

I guess they turned the dial to 11...

[@terrybures747]

I bought 2 snow check machines, a VR1 and a Switchback in 2020, shortly later the machines were recalled, the sleds could blow-up. I took the sleds in for repair, fast forward 2 years, I received a "do not ride" notice. Now, 4 years later Polaris has not resolved the issue. I have asked for a refund or a safe replacement sled (s). Stay away, read everything on the web, lawsuits are coming, Polaris cannot handle the engineering.

[@bigchaloopa]

I can relate to your comments on People make fun of the looks. Skidoo reassembling the Ninja Turtles, especially the mountain models. Polaris reassembling a Praying Mantis, Mosquito, bug-like with the Matryx. I have not heard too much about the Cat yet.

[@pavmentsurfer13]

Because the cat is sexy. Lol

[@johanl1889]

Brp fit and finish and quality is just terrible, bought one this year and wont happen again. The ergonomics just sucks as well.

[@jmangames5562]

Ski-doo and lynx are the same sleds do not care what anyone says. If I showed up with a mustang with different rims/tires and tinted windows and shocks it is still a mustang even if I tune it different. Polaris is the ugliest sled on snow looks like it was cut from a sword of a child with crazy sharp angles. And dislike the seats on polaris, plus too much inside ski lift. Yamaha is comfy, reliable and looks great, doesn't handle as good and is heavy also. Arctic cat catalyst handles amazing, very light sled I am not fatigued at all riding it, plenty of power and love the ergonomics and for me it would be RAD then Yamaha then ski-doo then polaris and last lynx. All of this is opinion and none makes it anyone else's sled of the year and that is awesome! Everyone has different likes and I appreciate You guys sharing yours with us and putting in the work you do! Thank you so much guys! I hope we have more snow next season but until then I am gearing up for dirttrax TV Lets Go!!

[@kevinlentsch58]

You obviously haven't ridden a Lynx!!

[@barryconnors-m6s]

doo and lynx are very different

[@pavmentsurfer13]

Thanks for your comments man. Your right, we all have our own opinions and, we all have things we prefer about a snowmonbile. I cant fault you for your perferences, as long as your out riding and having fun, thats all I care about. However, your comments about Lynx VS Skidoo are dead wrong. They are absolutely NOT the same. They dont ride the same, they dont handle the same and the feel completely different on the snow. You dont have to believe me. But everyone here at snowtrax agrees with this %100... as does every person weve taken riding and swapped back and forth between the 2.

[@ajlukelepuke]

I have only ever owned Polaris and had good luck with them. However, I do like SkiDoo sleds and wouldn't hesitate to own one. Although I like SkiDoo machines, SkiDoo loyalists are the absolute worst. Brand loyalists can all be over opinionated but some Doo loyalists are just cry babies. So to you hardcore Doo enthusiasts, just want to say..........HAHA!!

[@edwardcote1331]

it's very dissapointing that all the content creators in the sled market all fixate on the biggest,baddest sleds when there are thousands of guys looking to get into the sport within a modest budget.i'm 57 and have decided to jump in instead of tracking my side by side when i bought on lakefront.there's nothing out there on entry level full size snowmobiles.even the big 3 are guilty of it.they push the turbo mountain sleds and completely ignore the entry level trail machines.it's making it extremely hard to research the right sled for me.

[@snowtrax]

We've got a value sled shootout coming this season. Stay tuned.

[@stevenjudai3031]

Joy at last ? These guys been sad the past couple years. They just could not wait to give the title to Polaris again. Proof positive? Luke's voice was Sadass when he announced the XRS won.

[@pavmentsurfer13]

Yeah. that was all about my bias because polaris sends me a personal cheque each month. I love it that the skidoo wins one year, but were still biased because the polaris wins another year. The year the skidoo won, all the polaris guys said we were biased. Truthfully, non of us care about comments like this. Skidoo and polaris BOTH pay us. It doenst benefit us one way or the other to choose one over the other. Cat is the same. They are a customer of ours just like Skidoo and Polaris.

[@gtileo]

Whats the point of reviewing something if it gets changed the next year? Rating a '24 doo comp for anyone looking to buy a new 25 is a waste, considering its a new sled with a different front end. Lol these rankings are only for people that have already bought the sled yo compare with one another, and lets jist put it out there, most are already happy with what they bought. Id rather see a review of next years models before i spring order, too bad manufacturers wont let reviewers try and release their opinions prior to ordering.

[@pavmentsurfer13]

You just answered your own question. We dont get access to next years stuff till the very end of the season. And, why would you ever trust an award given to a sled we'd only ridden a few times. We do our Sled of the Year award at the end of the season so we can piut a full season of riding on it to make sure our opinions are based on actual miles ridden. Not just hype. Anyone who pics a sled of the year at the beginning of the season has no where near enough time on it to know if it really IS the best or not. We have no control over what the manufacturers do with their sleds each year. But we think its interesting to know what sleds stood out to us each season. And, countless people tell us year after year that our sled of the year awards help them choose what used sled to buy later on. its not a perfect system. But its the best one we have.

[@fc3sboy1]

At the end of the day you guys are Polaris fan bois and are 100% bias to that brand. Only reason you even mention lynx an Skidoo is your Canadian and need to talk about Canadian products. Arctic cat and Yama cat still win more races then the rest still handle better and are far more bang for the buck. An let's face it they look better.

[@208SledHead]

Oh god here we go. Why are you Doo queens so fragile???

[@jayfxdx]

High praise for a brand that doesn't really matter.

[@jimfleury6349]

There is a reason doo owns 65% of the North American market !!!

[@208SledHead]

@@jimfleury6349Because Canadians are a bunch of emotional brand riders. Literally the only reason.

[@pavmentsurfer13]

Huh... i kindof feel like ignoring this. But then.... I just have to ask. Why are you even here? Why do you watch our videos? You do know that skidoo has won our sled of the year award countless times right. And when they did, all the polaris guys said we were biased. The truth is, we cant win either way and we dont care. Believe it or not, we are paid by ALL 4 manufacturers. Not just polaris. Skidoo doenst like it when we pick polaris. And polaris doesnt like it when we pick skidoo... and arctic cat doesnt like it when we pick anything but an arctic cat. If we let the support we get from the manufacturers influence what we pick, we'd have to have a 3 way tie every year. Do you really base your opinions about what sled is better on what sled wins the most races? REALLY? Do you judge what car is better based on what wins the most Nascar races? Or what streetbike is better based on what wins the most GP races? Even IF you do, your logic is flawed because you said arctic cat and yamaha win the most races. What races are we talking about? Skidoo wins the most in snowcross. So it cant be that... and Yamaha hasnt raced anything in years.

[@communityhall]

Always biased toward Polaris

[@pajamatime5750]

🤡

[@pavmentsurfer13]

Yup... its because they pay me personally for my opinion. Get over it man. We couldnt care less about people thinking were biased. The scores we used to select the winner came from a long list of people and we all have tons of miles on ALL these sleds. Ridden back to back, day after day. Our opinions are based on real world experience and direct, back to back comparison. Being called biased by someone who picked a specific brand because they themselves are biased doesnt mean much.

[@communityhall]

Cool story bro! I bet Polaris paid you to say that too! 😂

[@pajamatime5750]

@@communityhall 🤡

[@kwmiked]

I cant even watch this, how u comparing the igx146 vs 136/7 sleds? There has been videos after videos of how bad the Assault igx suspension is and shock calibrations. U guys must ride perfectly flat trails all the time. There is videos of dealers even saying how bad the Assault is stock. You guys are paid off. Its clear as day!

[@pavmentsurfer13]

Why are you even here. Just watch all the other videos you referenced and chill. Look at the responses to this video... OVERWHELMING agreeing with our decision. I know this might be SUPER hard to accept, but YOUR opinion is not the popular one.

[@codyvail7810]

I could of guessed what it was before I clicked the video.... this channel sounds like a broken record with the sled choices.

[@snowtrax]

Of course you could HAVE! The photo is right there on the thumbnail!! Also, when we test something better, we'll pick it!

[@bigchaloopa]

BTW, what is the RAD award for. Per your video title? Hope something new and innovative. Ever see a Lynx snocross sled, the rear chassis? That's RAD.

[@snowtrax]

Revolutionary Advanced Design

[@pavmentsurfer13]

Its not about prototype or race technology. Its technology thats available to consumers on consumer sleds. There are countless cool things we could talk about coming out of race shops. But you cant go out and buy it, and, truthfully, it would probably suck on the trail.

[@bigchaloopa]

@@snowtrax I knew that, but what won this award? Nothing really new has come out. Better helmets maybe.