Is The Lynx RAVE RE The Best Rough Trail Sled Ever?

[@MrBigbennybang]

Honesty is the only reason why i love you guys...raised by good people ....like father like sons ...lol (and for me too it is the first time i use the word love for something on KZbin) like i said before you guys should have at least a million or more subsriber

[@breadwinneryt]

Totally agree on this, but don't worry. Channel will most likely blow up once they get to 100k+ subscribers.

[@AndrewDeSimone]

I love my 2022 Rave the suspension is like no other. Definitely the most playful sled on the market. Will buy lynx for life now.

[@dustyandroski1872]

I know you covered what you set the front shocks at, however you never said what you set the back shocks at or the limiter strap. I agree with this sled being so much fun to ride!

[@hotham88]

Just put around 600 miles on my Rave last few days and it is a beast. It is fun to ride and I agree it handles great Im very happy with my purchase. Thanks for the videos on it i appreciate your input it helped me snowcheck my Rave.

[@alexandermcisaac]

I love mine to I wanted a sled to play with and It did not disappoint 😌

[@adamfamme731]

Well said. I feel that a lot of todays sleds aren’t as fun as they could be. These days I want a ride that’s playful with a personality and not necessarily built to set lap times. Isn’t the st what it’s all about going out and having fun !!

[@codyarnold5672]

If your not into trail riding but more backcountry/ open fields and such like me in east central Alberta you definitely will want to try out a riot x or alpha hardcore 146, hands down most playful sled I’ve ever rode and happy to own it! To come out of a power carve or Donut into a wheelie while sitting alpha/ riot x is the sled you want🤘🏻

[@wtfbuddy1]

Nice honest review Luke - from last years impressions to this years second look/ride and tweaking to your likings, your review is something you don't get in a showroom or dealer on a commission, let alone a test ride. Cheers and stay safe

[@karituovinen3387]

It is really fun to drive and for us who may not have the same opportunity to drive new machines every year, Lynx are robust machines that last well. It was an expensive machine to buy but it's worth every penny

[@jerl.980]

I tested this sled 2 weeks ago and my riding impressions are 100% aligned with yours. You really explained well how it feels to ride. I had a Mach z and renegade 850xrs to compare and i had the most fun on the Lynx. I ride 450 dirt bike and the weight transfer for me feels like home. The shock package is so good that for me it felt at par or better than the smart shock the 2 other sleds were equiped with. The 3 sleds were set up by the engineers from brp so they were set up perfect. All 3 sleds were perfect and a lot of fun to ride but with my money i would bring the lynx home. Refreshing and cool sled to ride. Snowtrax you guys nail your review. I am a fan now and impressed of the accuracy of your comment.

[@snowtrax]

Thank you!!

[@macd3394]

I love mine, it's a blast to ride and handles like a dream in the UP Michigan trails. Just turned 600 miles and plan on putting many more on this Beast. Thanks for the review.

[@znickell]

Great review! And don't listen to the obsessed manufacturer loyal guys. Being too loyal to a maker is bad for the consumer. If we all gravitate toward the best products, then it forces all of the manufacturers to improve and innovate. Anyway, what sleds would you compare this to in the market? I have been riding Arctic Cat XF sleds for several years, and am now on a '22 Polaris Matryx SB Assault 850. My XFs have been great and reliable, but the Assault is so light, nimble, athletic. Most exciting sled I have ever been on. Your description of the Lynx sounds like it should be a head to head comparison with the Assault, but dimensionally, they are different. So, fill in the blank...If you are happy riding your __________, then you will love this Lynx. Thanks!!!!

[@yykoo1952]

this video came just in perfect moment and the video is PERFECT! Thank you for this video i needed it and you delivered.

[@jasonrose5804]

Great video once again. Everyone can tell you enjoy this snowmobile just by the sound of excitement in your voice. I have a 19 SBA 850 and love it. I would love to see Polaris put out a beefed up assault, uncoupled, with their new engine. AND, most of know you're not bias so keep doing what you do. Great job and, by the looks of it, a great sled.

[@tomtraynor5384]

Yup. That was the discontinued Pro X.

[@TheLeblancGroup]

Loved the Pro X

[@justinfranks2103]

Like what you said about changing your mind a little about the stiffness. Rider weight, style and trail conditions play such a big role. This sled seems like the perfect Tug Hill sled for aggressive riders. I personally love my Rush with the uncoupled suspension.

[@darrellbrown1148]

Never ridden a lynx Rave 850 or any 850, but as far as looking at the sled it’s one of my favourites, if it rides as good as you say it does and looks killer, love to have the opportunity to try one! Nice 👍 job!

[@robertpersson496]

I had a Lynx Boondocker 146" and felt it was bit too long. So I sold it and bought a XTrim 137", which is almost the RAVE, it has a narrower skistance, not as wide and flat footboards, slightly higher handlebars. And the track has 2.3" lugs. Very fun machine, I´ve tried the RAVE and would switch if I had the money, just for the wider skistance. Superplayful, and if the trail gets too bumpy, just give a little more throttle...

[@nate199813]

I’m in the market for one of these. Another thing I’m noticing is I’m finding these sleds for roughly 15k vs other sleds going for like 17or 18k maybe more than that even

[@tomtraynor5384]

At a mere 160 pounds and a athletic, fit age 63, I can ride it as intended. BEST trail bump basher. NOT too stiff. Clearly the extra cost went in to shocks. Our groomed trails are moguls by noon. Great for that. Far less tiring. This sled was a "Polaris aint coming" find. I'll be looking at the XTerrain 146 length as well. Might be my Assault Killer.

[@skavolution]

looking forward to the XTerrain 146 as well to see how it compares to the Assault

[@jasonrose5804]

Would be nice to know if it compares . I have my SBA set up perfectly for my aggressive riding , on and off trail except for the occasional tail hop. For what it is, 50/50, 2" lug for powder, it's the best for my area.

[@tomtraynor5384]

@@jasonrose5804 I am still waiting for my 2022 Assault--I know--right? That led me to the Rave I found by chance on a backout spring order. to ride as Assault is MIA. My experience with the Rave will now lead me to the Lynx "Assault' aka: Xterrain. I want a 2" track and Xterrain has that. Cancelling or selling my Assault due to arrive at end of month. the stock Assault cannot match ride of the Lynx--that said as a 3-Assault owner, which was my favorite sled ever. You can get close with a full custom Hygear Axis set up--but not better. I'll have that Hygear set-up for sale at half-price if you keep your Assault.

[@sAINT898]

I have a Lynx Boondocker 4100.... Riding in McCall, ID the trail to the riding areas can get whooped out pretty bad, 12"-18" deep whoops on the regular, sometimes worse. Riding my Boondocker across them at speed is actually really amazing. My friends on sleds with traditional skids get bucked around and beat up pretty bad on the trail, usually more than the rest of the mountain ride. I usually have to be in front because the faster I go the better it gets, and everyone else has to stop regularly because of arm pump and sore knees. My suspension works hard and keeps my runners relatively flat, my front suspension isn't as smooth, but that's fixed pretty easily by increasing the speed on this sled, then the front floats a lot better.

[@johanneskoskela384]

I was happy with my boondocker on trail too. Until i tried -22 Rave😅 now boondocker feels like an wild horse.

[@PulkaSkurken]

i thought Americans and Canadians did know that Rave model is what we call in Scandnavia a "Cross sled" and not cross like "Cross-over".. Cross like a Dirtbike. and Rave is focused on track / trail. like the old Arctic Cat ZR 440 Snow-Pro. but with 600, 700 and 850cc engine´s. RE is always 850 or bigger. i ride a regular Lynx Xterrain Pro 600R e-tec. yea the smallest one. but its enough for me for sure and the Xterrain is super good both on our Nordic trails and off-trail in deep snow.

[@208SledHead]

The only thing I get tired of from this channel is you guys feeling like you hafta reiterate that you're NOT brand-biased for like....the 1.491 time. You're all great dudes who make great videos. I grew up on an Indy 400 in the 80's and I'm still a Polaris guy today - but I'm not so ignorant to insist that NOBODY builds a good sled other than Polaris. Hell I'd throw my leg over an Alpha or a Shredder 7 days a week (not touching the new Ski Doo with a 10' pole). I just wished Yamaha and (more importantly) Cat would cut ties and Yammy would develop their own 2 stroke twin and put it in their OWN mountain chassis. Competition is good, and 4 brands battling is better than 3. Keep it rippin fellas!!

[@kevinniski1982]

Hey Luke what other adjustments did u like to run? Ski stance, limiter strap, rear skid shocks?

[@lancelee1598]

Just a heads up your shock settings should be from full in (hard) not full out (soft). This will give the most consistency in your settings from shock to shock.

[@wayneh8767]

Ok so these would be sweet ditch banging and cross fields too eh!? It looks sweeeeet. Glad to hear the very cool review! And its my fave color!

[@PartikleDestroyer]

How does someone get a test ride on one of these? It sucks that you have to buy a sled to see if you like it. I wouldn't buy a car without a test drive but snowmobile dealerships expect us to drop $20k on a sled without knowing if it is a sled we will like.

[@tjcobenais2981]

Hi, Luke. I'm a guy that is about your size, I was wondering if you had the time to give me your setup on the Lynx Rave Re. I need a good starting point. My 2023 is sitting in a box at my dealer right now and I'm scheduled to pick it up on the 29th of November. Could you give me what you think I should set the rear sag at too. Thanks for your time..

[@rocb4222]

Just seen one for 18k new but it’s a 2023

[@Crushin123]

These ride VERY similar to my Assaults - Possibly a tad less stable than the Assault - but if you're experienced at all, it is zero issue whatsoever. My only complaint was the width of the panels where ya hang off - reminds me of the old Apex sleds. Best Doo on the snow IMO

[@johanneskoskela384]

It's not an doo ;) might have same engine and other components, but the frame, rear skid etc are build in Rovaniemi, Finland. Completely different beast!

[@mv3380]

Idk about similar to an assault. Everything is better especially the rear end.

[@Crushin123]

@@mv3380 You have rode both? For ANY real length of time? I have had new Assaults since 2011, and one of my normal riding buddies got a Lynx last year and we both did a LOT of back n forth comparing. So I guess I could say I have more than a few hours of experience on them to compare MY thoughts on the two. I think BOTH are good sleds for sure - so I wasn't knocking the Lynx - at all. It did remind me of a good suspension Apex but with a lighter feel (obv)- the width of the seat/tank area was what brought back memories from way back when. Also to note: He sold/traded in the Lynx and is waiting for his 2023 Assault to come in. He is a yellow bleeder at heart and prefers his Assaults and Gade's I guess. I was just giving experienced riding opinions - all good. Cheers :)

[@travisdavies8039]

Great review, looks like a blast to ride.

[@michaelhabada3493]

Thank you for the great insight.

[@terryerickson3469]

I’m a Polaris rider and the first thing I always notice when I ride a skidoo is the heavy steering is the lynx lighter to steer with the uncoupled skid?

[@TripleMEquipmentServices]

I've found they steer very light. I ride with a group of Polaris sleds and would say they feel similar and I'm not more worn out at the end of the day then anyone else. If the steering ever feels to heavy a quick blip of the throttle fixes that.

[@TyfoiD75]

when watching these... I was 1st confused of the term "groomed trails" but apparently over there you do tow-plow(not sure about that term) the trails quite often? Here, not so much... ;)

[@PulkaSkurken]

4:00 i know i am a year late, but, i have to write this. if you want a little bit of both, ride hard one day, and family ride another day without setting up the susp. yea well you need to pick the Lynx Xterrain RE then. that´s the right sled for you then.

[@maxfor194maximefortin5]

Hey Luke, I just got my Lynx Rave RE 850 last night. Thanks for the settings for the front shocks, I'll give it a try for sure. But what about the rear suspension ? Did you just stick withe the std settings ? And is the limiter strap still at the 2nd hole from bottom ? Huge thanks from a diehard fan from Quebec !!

[@bnorms1617]

I had the opportunity to ride that sled for a whole weekend, one thing I noticed with it is I could smell burning plastic all weekend but could not find where. Other than that the sled is a wicked trail sled but I would change the seat as I find it too hard.

[@kantenbruder7371]

It probably was the slides melting. Might want to put a pair of ice scratchers on it.

[@bnorms1617]

Wasn’t the sliders, it was something else

[@johanneskoskela384]

Muffler side heat cover isn't sufficient, and the plastic is slowly melting, they change them for free in dealership.

[@jacobshinabarger9426]

Hi Luke, you always do a great job on reviewing sleds. I'm curious about how tall you are, I act 6'2" and my final concern since I haven't got to sit or ride a lynx yet, but I plan on getting one, does it sit high like the assault?

[@charles15519]

Ok I road a lynx this year loved it but going to spring check a gen 5 or a lynx am a aggressive Ride what would you go with

[@bobberg8860]

I think I will buy a lynx

[@snowtrax]

This is a great sled.

[@AnonymousPhucker]

If you liked Rave 850 -> its infortunate to inform you that the 600 Rave is much more balanced. Also its designed to run the 600cc engine.

[@snowtrax]

Would love to try out a 600 RAVE

[@AnonymousPhucker]

@@snowtrax Almost all the Rave RE are 600cc here in Finland. There is no point to buy the 850 model for anything that is bumpy and rough all day.

[@knutlajord]

Good review!

[@judee00]

I did a little research on the lynx sleds. There made for Sweden riders where they don't groom snowmobile trails. So these sleds have to perform at there best. Remember snowmobiling on an old 80's sled. They never groomed the trails. Rough as hell! I remember and so does my back!

[@olovfernquist1422]

Funny fact: I live and ride in Sweden. And they groom "my" trails a couple of times a week...

[@judee00]

@@olovfernquist1422 I can't remember what video I was watching. Maybe they said it was Norway. It was last year when I watched the video about the time they finally introduced them to the USA.

[@olovfernquist1422]

@@judee00 It's a misconception that trails isn't groomed in Sweden/Finland. Some isn't groomed but most with a bit more traffic is. In Norway snowmobiling has been pretty much banned until recently except for the very north parts. And freeriding is illegal in almost entire Norway (fines if you cross the border into Norway from Sweden freeriding is about 1500$). I think freeriding is also very restricted in Finland (and they don't have so much mountains in Finland).

[@judee00]

@@olovfernquist1422 I'm glad you clarified that up for me. It's too bad that it's not so free to ride where you want over there. What are riding for a snowmobile?

[@olovfernquist1422]

@@judee00 Rave RE -22. I have some clips on my youtube.

[@michaelmorales7409]

Can you do a review over the communication system you use?

[@pliskie6]

I would like to know what your rear shock settings in order to compare to mine.

[@chucknorris277]

I still feel the way he does about my 2012 f800 lol

[@AlaskanFalcon]

whats up with the purple limiter strap at 1:55? seems out of place on a blood red sled.

[@gregsouther7293]

Have you ridden a RMotion X setup for full transfer (front arm eccentric low, coupler 1). If so how does this compare?

[@wasupfool5692]

I wonder I SkiDoo will come out with a trail version of the Rav rear suspension in the future.

[@rideswift]

In Europe there is a Rave Enduro 3300. its a 129 track like an MXZ. There was a rumor that they were coming to Canada, and I was all in. sadly they did not, maybe next year.

[@johanneskoskela384]

I doubt it. Lynx has the pps trademarked since 1980s, and especially in 2010 to today the pps makes the Lynx.

[@lowandfast4491]

Really wanna try one out

[@gjones5153]

What are your rear shock settings

[@daneulekowski929]

Is there a Rave RE 600r, I think it would be awesome

[@johanneskoskela384]

There is, most sold sled in Finland for last 13 years. (Well etec before r). I don't understand why they don't bring that to NA.

[@adampetten1009]

As someone who rode race sleds for 12 years and want something different i think this may be my next ticket (once in G5 chassis) is this sled as capable as a converted race sled.. or close enough?

[@TheLeblancGroup]

Agreed G5 rave

[@ouwi7057]

We had a 2014 lynx rave (i'm from finland) which i rode a couple of times on track so i would say that it's entirely possible to ride this thing stock on track or compare to a race sled

[@TyfoiD75]

well, my boss races snowcross with a Rave RE.. modified only with removing headlights etc to cut back on weight.. One thing is for sure, it wont be with a g5, because it is not a skid-oh

[@adampetten1009]

@TyfoiD75 its still a G5 chassis, lynx will just remane it Radien 2

[@johanneskoskela384]

@@adampetten1009 There are minor differences on the chassis, and together with narrower panels and completely different rear skid it is completely different beast.

[@andrewr257]

Great video. So would it be safe to say it handles more like a 137 C Motion on the trail?

[@johanneskoskela384]

Completely different than C motion. Skidoo trail sleds have always been softer, more comfy than Lynx. Iron dog was the only competitor to rave. Pps3 is supposed to driven like motocross bike. Let the skid take all punishment, and it will flow through anything.

[@jeffw7644]

Put a 600 in it and run it in the Iron Dog, put it to the test!

[@173tomten]

there is a Rave RE E-tec 600R. If you want a more race-focused machine, there is the Rave Enduro E-tec 600R. I quote Lynx's website, roughly translated into some kind of English "A specialist in cross-country racing and unforgiving tracks. The winning combination is based on details ready for racing, such as high-quality shock absorption, reinforced chassis and high performance brakes."

[@rideswift]

@@173tomten I don't think they are in N America yet, or I would have bought one. Great sled and definitely on my list

[@173tomten]

@@rideswift probably not. Lynx has always built fairly extreme race ready snowmobiles. not always so comfortable on a long trip after the sea ice. But entertaining when you go fast on nasty tracks. 😁

[@codyarnold5672]

I’m a cat guy but always open to try and ride doo, Yamaha and polaris, and give my honest opinion if your a backcountry rider like me doo/ lynx is decent but my alpha 146 has to be the most playful backcountry sled out there! To be able to go from a power carve/ donut while sitting to a catwalk with zero effort says something to me!Not to hate on the lynx/ doo and polaris 146’s lol

[@ML-lg4ky]

Soooo we’ve been sold on the coupled r motion skid as best in class for years….? Now the uncoupled skid is better…? 🤷‍♂️

[@johanneskoskela384]

In Finland r motion, or mxz in general, has lost every single year to Rave in all sled magazines. It has never been better.

[@SierraMike100]

Will you be testing the Xterrian this year?

[@snowtrax]

We are riding it this week so will have some comments. Hoping to get one in our lineup for early next season so we will be able to do a full test ride and overview.

[@SierraMike100]

@@IkeVMAX4 comparable to a Backcountry?

[@philjessen2214]

@@IkeVMAX4 350 miles on a 23 Preproduction XTerrain and it beats the backcountry and assault hands down. More playful, better big bump capabilities, hooks up exceedingly well, literally jumps on top of the snow, side hill with ease, and the clutching is much better than a ski-doo's IMO. Selling my 21 Assault and already ordered an XTerrain.

[@oldwrench4213]

While I want as much fun as the next guy, how many scheckles will I have to shell out to just be able to have this much fun? Will my sweat and tears bring the happiness I so truly deserve at a price that will keep my fun going and going?? Or will I suffer great hardship for this much fun? 😁

[@scottmcnabb9122]

Great review but not everyone can't afford to drive a sled like that . That's a 25,000.00 sled all day long . But nice sled over all rich man sled .

[@emme1926]

*cough* *cough* Boondocker RE 850 3700, but u don't get it in north america

[@codyarnold5672]

I believe you now can in the gen 5 platform and in the boost also in a 146 with boost

[@aesir0784]

I heard the voice. - My 4 year old son said - "Dad, Fozzy ride?" - LMAO... you do sound a bit like Fozzy bear.

[@jasonsamborski6963]

This is more like the Axys Pro-X in my mind. The new XCR is way softer than this.

[@TheLeblancGroup]

Loved that sled

[@jasonsamborski6963]

I still have mine, 7500 miles and crank is done now.

[@hawwwtcoffee]

This ⬆️ ❤️……MY24 G5 flat land 850R 🙏 🙏. To be legit this sled just needs that fourth motor mount and want 10.25” gauge yep yep 👍🏼

[@daddyrabbit835]

I thought a Lynx was an Artic Cat

[@johanneskoskela384]

Artic cat has sled named Lynx. But Lynx snowmobiles is an Finnish snowmobile manufacturer since 1960's.

[@mikeh4053]

these are pretty flat trails being shown, which even having groomer marks on the edges!

[@tomfreeman403]

You call that a rough trail. 😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@mikebunero6147]

"wE'Re nOT BiAseD!!" If you're not biased you shouldn't have to say so. 😉

[@snowtrax]

K, bud. Finish your coffee and go have your morning dump.

[@mikebunero6147]

​@@snowtrax already did PAL

[@KTMsoldier1988]

Shots fired! 🍿 🍿 🍿