Polaris BOOST vs. Skidoo TURBO R…Side by Side Comparison!

With the 2024 Snowcheck season already here, we go through and give some comparisons between the 2023 Polaris Khaos Boost 155 and Skidoo Expert Turbo R 154. We got together with half of the Elevated Riders crew, Stetson and Trace for a ride to ride some trees, hit some features, and see how the two sleds handled in the same situations. Also, our unbiased opinion and what we ordered for 2024.
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[@208SledHead]

What I appreciate most about this channel is the unbiased honesty. I know it'd be rad for you guys, but I hope you don't become ambassadors for anyone because there goes the honesty and fairness. I know brand bashing has been around since Ford/Chevy/Dodge, but for some reason it just chaps my ass when it comes to the snowmobile industry. I dunno if it's because we're a much smaller community or what - but I get tired of grown men acting like 12 YO little girls. I think it's very obvious the Doo makes more power than the boost and it makes sense why it does - the Polaris set the benchmark last year for most power, so naturally the competitor is gonna up it. But did it comes at the expense of reliability?? Doo's reeds and chain cases have been suspect all year long. But then so has Polaris with that STUPID P22 clutch and plug failures. I say demo and buy whatever gives you more confidence and have a blast with it. Quit talkin shit and realize that some brands are a little better than yours in certain aspects. If 1 brand was head and shoulders above the rest, then we'd all be riding the same machine. But thank God for competition eh? Thanks for the video and reviews fellas! And someone might want to go check on Dylan - he's probably out of gas by now with the skis in the air haha

[@isaaclomeli4001]

Glad someone finally said it how it needs to be said

[@danelaforce1770]

This is so true. I went n/a this year for this exact reason. I also think picking the best dealer local to you. Warranty support and part support and just dealing with people who are genuine is a huge bonus!

[@208SledHead]

@Serafim Dwyer Read this post^^

[@tysmith5748]

I agree! Each sled has their own unique advantages/disadvantages!

[@Harikarikillboy]

Exactly. I’m on a Yamaha and it’s been down more than my old Polaris. I fell for the “it’s a Yamaha dude, last forever” line (new at snowmobile, I’m a SXS guy) but the most common thread in every comment is bias. Everyone has things that work like they’re used to, that’s ok, but it don’t make yer shit better than any other brand. I’ve had just about every SXS available since the mule caught on, now everybody makes one and once you get up to $30k-$40k range they’re ALL PRETTY BAD ASS. I’m older so comfort is my game lol. Yeah, I can’t go everywhere you can on a sport SXS but I’ve got a badass radio, air conditioning and a 1500cc 4 cylinder engine that’ll move that machine QUICK. In fact I went to Polaris (again) just to have those amenities and that motor and transmission. It’s a beast. Can’t keep up with the sport SXS, but I’ve gone through that SXS scene, now it’s about comfort. Same with sleds. Got a big yammie touring sled, arm rests n whatnot. Can’t keep the pace with yall but don’t care, it’s enough for an older dude like me. I’ve owned Honda, Polaris, skidoo, arctic cat, Kawasaki (the old mule, got started with that couple decades back when it came out) and they’ve all had shit they did awesome and some they sucked at but they’ve all put a smile on my face and to me that’s the name of the game.

[@marknewman8609]

Everyone is saying it including the pros… We need gauges that speak between brands! The manufacturers need to listen instead of being so damn greedy!

[@dskofich]

funny no mention of the deep snow bog on the polaris boost when it is on its exhaust side

[@Brobro449]

Not even just the exhaust. Have heard many people said the vent location is dumb and is a large step from the axys

[@cajun869]

Fantastic video footage along with a honest comparison. Thanks

[@kev244]

Snow checking 9R 155 kahos Martyx slash 3.25 lug

[@semiproish5219]

Great video guys

[@The2006200]

Which one has more stop rides and recalls?

[@dzbennett1]

How much difference did you notice putting on the pipe and can on your skidoo turbo? Worth doing without a tune?

[@paulturinsky1942]

I noticed you never mentioned the 15 inch track versus a 16 inch track. ??

[@4g63tpowered]

I was waiting to hear power numbers and the way the boost systems work. Maybe it was implied we'd know...

[@ironkam9424]

Do, you like khaos or pro rmk better? Also do you like freeride or summit better?

[@Boondock_Nation]

Khaos all the way unless you are hillclimbing or want to ride trees and not do bowties. We've never had freerides but we ordered a couple for the upcoming season. Putting on a 34" front end + 15 inch wide track should be cool

[@Stevenjweber]

You can watch the skidoo rock side to side like a canoe in water, the skidoo gets way better traction on the deep days but that Polaris will sidehilling anything

[@Denita6969]

wow !! crazy comparison between the 2. but you guys arent even close !! specially haven the doo having so called mods...NOT saying what I ride , but its both~ but in western Canada..yah ..there both good, but the doo seems to wayy out perform out here in almost every way~ the Polaris is still awesome! and anyone who ever is lucky enough to own one ,is very fortunate to own either!! good luck with your channel

[@kenchiison4570]

You are spot on. Adding the pipe to the Doo took away from its performance. More noise does not equate to hp on a doo.

[@snabbkebab2963]

Every brand has its ups and downs

[@markgregoryrugman7136]

I'm getting 2024 Polaris prostare S4 Landy XC it's a 4 stroke and what I'm going to use it for is on the trails and I dont need anything else and another reason why I rather have a 4 stroke is because it is very fule efishant and it's quieter then a 2 stroke and less maintenance on a 4 stroke then a 2 stroke because you have to do a engine rebuild on a 2 stroke and I would rather have less headaches to deal with

[@knr199]

What camera is on the front of the matryx?

[@jiggyquinn5635]

Where was the limiter strap on the doo?

[@johnhighland4781]

Curious how the bottom end is between the two? I've ridden a couple aftermarket boosted sleds and the always seemed boggy on the bottom.

[@Brobro449]

I’ve heard the factory boosts are way better on the low end on many videos but have never rode any turbos what so ever. Can probably find threads on it online

[@let_it_ride9216]

Muskota freerides did a clean comparison of the 2 he said the skidoo has instant power Polaris tuch laggy when racing up chutes the skidoo was clearly faster on each pull. Not a nut swinger for either just what peeps are saying in there videos

[@Brobro449]

@@let_it_ride9216 Muskoka's comparisons were way better imo. in this video it seemed like such a half assed effort

[@208SledHead]

The BRP has virtually zero lag where the Polaris is more top end. The BRP is an easier turbo sled to ride.

[@Boondock_Nation]

They are similar in responsiveness, the Gen 5's seem even better because Ski-Doo geared them down. But they are nothing like aftermarket turbos. The only turbo company that seems to hang with the factory turbos in responsiveness is Force Turbos which is also a bypass system

[@Rprecision]

What part of Idaho is this? Im not looking to hot spot im just curious, just visted McCall

[@Boondock_Nation]

South East corner 👍🏻

[@darlaundiks3788]

Which sled is better for short people. 5ft 2 with really short legs

[@Boondock_Nation]

the Polaris is a bit narrower which would be best for short legs!

[@Heinester]

Doos 16” wide track is a lot better for float and traction compared to Polaris 15”. Imo Polaris is a lot better for side hilling. I have 15” wide track on expert skidoo and I like it more than the 16” wide.

[@208SledHead]

What do you like more about the 15 than the 16? Did the 16 do anything better than the 15 does?

[@ianstuart7395]

Normally, cost of ownership shouldn't be an issue but the 2023 Poo's are consistently costing way more to operate over the Doo's. Feel like it's hard to do a fair comparison without bringing that up, not to mention the clutch issues on the Poo's. When both machines are so comparable I feel its important for riders to be aware of cost of ownership.

[@208SledHead]

Have you somehow missed the fact that Jack and Dylan were without their G5's for a full month? How about the chain cases that are blowing up and having back ordered parts - cutting people's seasons short? I mean if you're gonna bring it up, bring it ALL up.

[@Liam-uc9xk]

@@208SledHead ye but what many dont take into consideration is that their sleds arent stock

[@208SledHead]

@@Liam-uc9xk Whose sleds aren’t stock?

[@Liam-uc9xk]

@@208SledHead Jack and dylans

[@208SledHead]

@@Liam-uc9xk An addition of a pipe and can isn’t going to cause a chain case, reeds or electrical issues. You’re making excuses right now. There’s been several chain cases blow on bone-stock sleds.

[@davidseeley2849]

Any plans to weigh the 2024 mountain sleds?

[@Boondock_Nation]

Putting it on the list

[@kylesleater7184]

What chin mount are you running for your go pros?

[@Boondock_Nation]

It's from a company called "Chin Mounts"

[@LifeWideOpen780]

Nice review!

[@mikeskidmore6754]

That wrap should give you 20 more HP for sure..

[@erikmoore7402]

Damn. I wish this was stock for stock

[@steveboisvert]

Great comparison vidéo. The big uphill was as close as you can be. 2 great sleds to chose from

[@drifter5682]

Poos are gas eating breaking junk stay far away what this season has proved is dont buy a used turbo of any kind there 1 season and done so many dead poos and doos from.last year

[@NHWilderness]

Where are you ??

[@2007dalin]

gen 5 doo is a fair step ahead of the polaris in every category besides the 7s display.. the gen 5 has a higher ceiling with skill level and capability but for beginners the polaris might feel better

[@208SledHead]

"Higher ceiling?" Have you watched Kesterke dude?? lol

[@danielware4316]

I dont think you've ridden a Polaris.

[@Stevenjweber]

@@208SledHeadhe’s intentionally lying or inexperienced and silly

[@micahgitlewski-id6vj]

Nice

[@tomchrisfield7348]

Wouldn't a snowmobile engine with a supercharger be a better choice than a turbo ?

[@cashton07]

supercharged sleds are quiet rare and no snowmobile manufacturers currently make a stock supercharged sled, though I have seen some pretty cool and very powerful supercharged custom mod sleds on KZbin.

[@stianmathisen4284]

@@cashton07 Yamaha did offer superchargers as an aftermarket option to the Nytro`s around 2010, but that was 4 stroke.

[@Brobro449]

You should have went from one sled to the other doing the hill climb. Rider ability and how each of you climb the hill differently skewed those results. Either both do a straight climb or sidehill as high as you can go. Also somehow missed doing a simple drag race. To see what’s flat out faster and which hooks up faster. Also Polaris how was sled reliability not mentioned. Polaris is by far the least realible sled no ands, ifs or buts. And even the ski doos reliability aren’t what they used to be but atleast clutches are flying off every 500km

[@208SledHead]

That's funny cuz both Dylan and Jack were without their G5's for almost the entire month of January - and even leading up to that point Jack had a rough beginning of the season with his sled. Has Muskoka got his 154 back yet or is it still sitting on his deck?? And drag racing mountain sleds is dumb.

[@Brobro449]

@@208SledHead wheres muskokas 9r then jackass?

[@Boondock_Nation]

Yeah the climb was not the best comparison. The new Ski-Doo track is legit and I think that makes a big difference. I was surprised that the doo didn't blow the polaris out of the water as I'm pulling like 68 mph of track speed. Defiitely was impacted by rider input and line choice

[@joddaley6510]

Nah either way its a clutch or chain case they bothe leave ya stranded

[@stianmathisen4284]

Ski Doo has 1" wider track and 3" lugs versus Polaris 2,75", this is pure logic!

[@mrfinnesota1075]

There's a reason all the pros ride Polaris. Kesterke, Burandt, Adam's are just a few. Skidoos are heavier sleds and weight is everything when it comes to mountain riding.

[@Landonmoto39]

😂😂🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@karnedge101]

I think the Polaris could have done a little better if it didn’t have the fairy dust wrap on it.

[@brpmd]

146 freeride turbo r joining my previously all Polaris garage…. Did you get one? Come on….only real question is if you both got one

[@paulturinsky1942]

you should have sunk them in water/failed water skip/and tried to get the water out and then ride them the rest of the day.

[@jeffeggart9373]

Sucks tou guys practicing in 12-15' then do hill climbs in 2'. Seriously why can't they let you guys run in 12' or better? They keep you in dirt tracks a yz can rip better than you. Its bs. Your sport deserves better.

[@let_it_ride9216]

Hey one things for sure ARCTIC CAT is giving us a 600 whooping 125 HP. Long track 😂 like wtf.

[@208SledHead]

I'm bummed about Cat. I understood them not having the new motor ready last year due to Covid, but missing it 2 years in a row is just inexcusable to me.

[@outfitr9703]

You lost some power with that exhaust on the doo. Not to mention that annoying sound.

[@loganrichert7892]

First

[@kenchiison4570]

Do you guys know how to sidehill to the right? Laughing about you saying your after market exhaust helps it. No exhaust has ever made power on a Rotax. You shot yourself in the foot.

[@Brobro449]

He has the full pipe kit on it dude. Says a stage 1 no tune adds 10-15hp on there website

[@kenchiison4570]

@@Brobro449 . Yea. They can say all they want "dude." The fact is, a dyno at 1500 feet and ideal conditions, is way different than 10 degrees, 10,000 feet and 2 feet of powder. If I was selling that junk, it's what I'd say too. No exhaust works on doos. They make noise and rob hp.

[@Brobro449]

@@kenchiison4570 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hovaao2XmpJ2ebc&ab_channel=BoondockNation

[@208SledHead]

@@kenchiison4570 Even in a boosted application?? I come from an automotive background and the turbo cars really shined with a less restrictive exhaust.

[@Boondock_Nation]

I'm pulling 68 mph of track speed with no tune. I'll keep my Bikeman exhaust and clutching

[@mrfinnesota1075]

Polaris over the Skidoo any day of the week. Lighter, better ergonomics and much more predictable. Also more reliable.

[@Brobro449]

Lmao also more reliable good one

[@kenchiison4570]

More reliable? LOL. I guess if you issue do not ride orders on your sleds, nothing will ever break.

[@Brobro449]

@@kenchiison4570 hahahaha

[@208SledHead]

Glad you've had good luck with yours, but I wouldn't say either brand is more reliable than the other.

[@Boondock_Nation]

Polaris's ergonomics are completely whack, they are certainly more predictable, and none of them are reliable!

[@DLaing898]

Poolaris and shitdoo

[@perryholeman2650]

Says nobody

[@Heinester]

Doos 16” wide track is a lot better for float and traction compared to Polaris 15”. Imo Polaris is a lot better for side hilling. I have 15” wide track on expert skidoo and I like it more than the 16” wide.