Ski-Doo DOWN!

Well I honestly thought the Ski-Doo would outlast the Polaris but I guess not this time. I didn't really want to put this in the video but I told you guys i would give an honest head to head of the two snowmobiles. Plus I've shown a blown up Polaris in the past so its only fair I show the same thing happens to every brand. Im here to bring you guys real world sledding. hope you enjoy the videos!
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[@MarkMcGrade]

Morning Coffee and a new Muskoka Freerider video to start my day. 🙂

[@mrolsen6987]

Exactly the same! But I take My morning coffee 1.30pm here in Sweden 😁 Home from work with a broken finger...😂

[@marioteston6865]

How I start every morning!!!!

[@smartguyben]

This is the way...

[@mikeyh.1488]

Great way to start the day!

[@laplander..]

after supper in Finland every night 🤟

[@canadian_wolf8395]

It’s crazy how much snow these sleds go through. I almost get jealous comparing these ones to my old 1991 bravo 250 with a bald track but then I remember how deadly the bravo is

[@MAXONEist]

Bravo would climb a tree and smile!!!!!!

[@Algonqiun]

even if you did get stuck, lift it one arm and put it back on top of the snow

[@leftyeh6495]

Nothing like getting stuck, and stepping off the sled into chest deep snow. Gotta pack it down just to shovel!

[@spencer5938]

@@Algonqiun yea the long tracks I wouldn’t say 1 hand but I am only 13 still

[@Algonqiun]

@@spencer5938 I'm uhh 265 @ 6'4'' kinda one handed stuff for me lol

[@ostacruiser]

Can't wait for part 2 wow! And hopefully you get the turbo back choocin soon!!

[@MuskokaFreerider]

While it may have let me down, luckily there’s a lots of great dealers around that will have me back on the snow in no time

[@blazorgaze593]

Osta and Muskoka, my two favorite channels! You guys are living my dream. As a life-long poo'r I'm both amused and disappointed at how many people expect them blow. I got a good chuckle at the irony and am looking forward to finding out what happened.

[@leftyeh6495]

That's why lots of people keep spare sleds. That's why he brought 3 this year. That's why snowmobiling isn't cheap!

[@Tyaug]

I stay up every night. Waiting for Muskokas videos love this guys and his positivity and riding skills

[@jan_nilsson]

I hope you continue to publish videos "as is" meaning "Does a engine sieze, does an clutch explode, does an belt blow" i expect to see it in your videos, if it happens it happens, you show real sledding videos, and i appreciate it! I was one of the guys expecting the Polaris to get trouble if any of them would :)

[@CPAULKLEIN]

I appreciate you putting the stucks in the video. Makes me feel a little less shitty about my stucks hahaha

[@leftyeh6495]

If you're never stuck you're not challenging yourself. I have a buddy that's a fair weather rider. He tags along when it's nice and never gets stuck. He's boring, and spends most of the day watching others ride.

[@erokrocks1567]

It helps me figure out how to get out of my stucks. A stucks basics video would be sweet.

[@Clacka89]

Congrats on the channel blowing up this year bro, I know last season that you never had almost a thousand views on a video within the first 30 minutes of posting. I honestly can’t believe how many people are watching this year it’s insane! Love the vids keep it up!

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Very thankful for all the support this year 🙏

[@sethalos]

Favorite line of the season so far: "I'd really like to get up one more bench.." (2 seconds later) "..here we are stuck again."

[@rayland8553]

What? A Freerider cliffhanger! Tune in tomorrow same Doo time same Doo channel

[@greatalaska6429]

This is the second video I've seen with a blown 2022 doo before it was broke in.

[@donoosterbaan2288]

And that's why I take it easy during break-in.

[@brpmd]

Bummer about the doo. Glad you kept it in the vlog. Agree totally with your words. Stuff happens. In this year where people are constantly complaining about build quality issues with new sleds, ALL manufacturers are affected. Personally been riding Polaris for 30 years but would absolutely ride a doo. Keep us updated.

[@lodnert]

The Ski Doo had a wierd sound already in your first ride VLOG. I think you mentioned it aswell

[@eseholmes4592]

Gnarly. Way she goes with the 146, but like you said, there's lemons from every manufacturer. That's what warrantee's are for! Also: looks like Jerry #1's best decision ever.

[@doodrew800]

Hard to say with time lapse but I'd say cold seize with as much smoke and little warm-up time from when it was started/pulled out of the snow pile. Again could be way off. I don't touch my throttle until it reads 100deg.... which is well past "warm up". Hope it's not down for long!

[@jeremysalle5005]

I agree this kind of seemed like a cold seize. Happened to me before. From the video it doesn’t look like he warmed it up but that could just be that he didn’t show us

[@MuskokaFreerider]

It idled for a few minutes & the doo won’t let you rev over like 4500 rpm when the motor is cold

[@jeremysalle5005]

Dang these new sleds are so fancy haha. Hopefully your able to get it fixed!

[@doodrew800]

@@MuskokaFreerider yeah I feel that it's great that Doo has put that tech into the sleds but also feel it's not nearly long enough. Especially if you put any weight on the machine, frozen track, etc which adds to the load and the makes the engine work harder. Then if it's on/off in heat cycles without a good warm-up.... it will go pop just about the time yours did. Also when it's still in break in... it's running fat which means more gas/oil that needs to try to burn more than normal. At proper temp an e-tec doesn't smoke anywhere near like what I saw on video. Like I said... over the years have just learn to not touch the throttle untill it's about 100deg. Prior to temp gauges... it was when the hand warmers got hot.

[@leftyeh6495]

That's not a cold seize. When they just lock like that it's usually oil related

[@Chewhance]

Awesome seeing the RMC wrapped sled! He does great work!

[@wills.7626]

ETECs are amazing tech, and pretty reliable BUT, when you start running a 2s right on the raggedy edge to optimize fuel and oil consumption, (and adding boost) all it takes is one sensor issue, and down ya go.

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

I hear ya,it happens. I bought a brand new 2004 Honda AquaTrax F-12X Turbocharged jet ski. It blew up with 4 hours on it 🤷🏼‍♂️. Dealer gave me a new one, when I sold it it two years ago it had over 250 hours on it with 0 problems. Everybody gets the bad one sometimes. I’m glad you included it in the video. Stay safe out there 🌲

[@SledNutHamy]

Huh...go figure! Good thing you got spares. Obviously you guys managed to get out of your predicament 👍🏻! Lessons learned I’m sure. Love the honest commentary, instead of filtered “look at me” BS. That’s definitely a scetchty drop in! 😬

[@youareright5431]

I'm a stone cold trail guy ,but these videos are so good and they ride so well that it's one of my favorite channels 👍👍👍

[@mrolsen6987]

Yepp. It's always worth showel more than you need, you never want to bee stuck twice in the same place.. Especially on your own. Cheers from Northern Sweden!

[@dustinhicks8214]

Wow thats some crazy terrain , you guys are seriously all good riders . Watching you guys ripping around has me on the edge of my seat , your videos are great bro I always jump on a Muskoka video as soon as I see it !!

[@dandycus6626]

What a bummer to have the skidoo fail this year... Hopefully she gets fixed and we can all hear the comparisons continue! Good to hear you getting tired and struggling a little... It's how the rest of us live every day! Lol. Thanks for proving you're human Matt!

[@taylorbrown7663]

I’ve been watching these daily uploads and the content has been excellent! Keep up the great work. It’s amazing to see the difference in sled on camera between the 146 NA doo and the 155 boost poo. After watching the Poo so much the 146 doesn’t seem anywhere near as rowdy. Hope you get the sled fixed up and Jerry #1 hand feels better soon!

[@daniellloyd3756]

Definitely see your frustration on that 146 The booster Polaris takes you anywhere you want to go for sure man. That boosted Polaris is a monster

[@jiggyquinn5635]

Most excellent video! If one pushes their boundaries at times you find a point of resistance that expands your knowledge leading to wisdom.

[@markuslongtin2416]

Thanks Master oogway

[@foxinator5985]

Never seen someone so happy even after their sleds blown, hahaha and of course it had to happen when you own a poo. but matt you never got to finish what you were saying when you were speaking your mind about how the doo compares before it seized, excited to hear more of what you got to say about the difference because im a doo fan myself but i wanna hear what you have to say since you rode the poo for a bit. Oh awesome video btw!

[@averageoutdoorjoe]

Your reaction to your sled burning down was way more calm than mine was in the past. I also didn't have 2 extra sleds waiting back at the cabin 😁. Loving the videos. The amount of work it takes to continue to film and post every ride is no joke.

[@thekid3999]

I like you explaining how your going to get unstuck. Helps me as a new rider 👌🏼👌🏼

[@clintkoevort3756]

love that u show the good with the bad, and getting unstuck, all without swearing like a sailor. i think your all a bit unhinged some of that terrain u get into. great stuff👍

[@denisbrisebois7658]

Damn … was so happy to see you on the Freeride again. You ride better on a Ski-Doo 🤪. Please give us an update on your sled when you have a chance. Stay safe out there Matt and Jerry !!! A+++

[@johnfinney7646]

Haha same shit, I work utilities in Boston and can’t start until 9:00am so I watch the new video every morning

[@isaacstephen5332]

It just got jealous that you were riding a Polaris instead lol

[@lflcoast]

Watching all Muskoka Freerider's videos so far I love all of them. Thank you for the good content

[@jordanfroese6857]

Good to see the struggles most guys have with non turbod sleds, great vid tho!

[@gastch]

Karma for buying the Poo if I ever saw it! :)

[@scottfink9855]

That sux about the Doo. I watch your videos every morning having coffee. I’ve ridden both and currently on the Polaris which I feel fits my style of riding better. You are killing it on the new Boost. Great content Matt….Keep it coming.

[@slippy85]

Oh man, hearing that Doo just shut down was heartbreaking. Also going from 155 to 146 in those conditions ya'll were in must have been a steep hurdle. Great video as always. Keep up the awesome work!!

[@leftyeh6495]

He bought a 154 & 155 this year.

[@slippy85]

@@leftyeh6495 Thanks. My mistake there.

[@Uzeil21]

"Break it in how you ride it, giverrrrr" a few days later "Just died what a fluke way she goes" LOL

[@leftyeh6495]

There's a lot of truth to the "just ride it". They have a break-in mode on the ECU that over-oils. After the first few minutes of run time the rings are about as seated as they get, bearings have spun a few thousand times, etc. Honestly I think the belt needs more break-in than the motors anymore. Once you start with stuff like forged pistons then you need to pay more attention to warm-up and over-all heat as you ride. Stock cast pistons with skidoo remote t-stat is really good at managing heat and there's not many failures.

[@tomwilson8227]

Your reaction was a lot better then mine would’ve been to blowing up a brand new sled lol

[@joshuamacnabb2725]

Sorry about to doo, good thing you got the Poo. Can’t wait to see the rest of the escape from the steep!

[@D3thM3tal]

I could feel the frustration, glad you made it home safe and can't wait to see part two!

[@drymillsfarms9139]

Just goes to show it doesn’t matter what you ride, each company has their own problems just the luck of the draw! Besides the turbo blowing, it was awesome seeing you get to ride the 146 an freeride again! The power difference is unbelievable! Such ridiculous snow depth you have out there!

[@jeffkreviazuk6840]

Amazing honest down to earth content. You guys are amazing riders, I like how you explain some of the mountain riding tips that you need to know when your out there. I really enjoy watching the videos, I look forward to watching every evening. Hopefully the skidoo is ready to go soon.

[@StoneGold313]

Boy,That would suck if you only had 1 sled,there go's your vacation!

[@JustBenWhompTruck]

Dang, dropping in to that drainage looked steep and sketchy. Glad you guys made it out safely, looking forward to the next one and hearing lessons learned.

[@seadoodreamthai]

Very good boy, no warm snowmobile after start and immediately start.. perfect!

[@seadoodreamthai]

Haha i see only 1 minute video after you snowmobile down) thats was your mistake, every time need to warm, cant go immediately..

[@joeydesousafishing1203]

He edited it

[@2010Greendayfan]

@@seadoodreamthai Are you really that dumb that you think he’s going to show us the sled warming up on video? That’s not interesting. He cut it out.

[@brianfrisselle5227]

The exact same thing happened to my brother’s 2018 Ski Doo 850 this year. It had run flawlessly until this year and I believe it had a bearing fail. My new Polaris had to tow it out, which was ironic because everyone tried to tell us we were crazy to switch to Polaris because of reliability. Hope you can fix it soon so we can get your thoughts on how the two turbo sleds compare.

[@leftyeh6495]

2 strokes don't have valves. Power valves yes, but they still run just don't have the power up top if the power valve quits.

[@glocklesnar117]

great vid. love when you explain thoughts and decisions while riding. keep up the awesome vids!!!

[@thegspot3118]

For a guy looking at buying sled its awesome to here and see differences between sleds

[@johnhorsfall4032]

Where you guys ride is impressive. No other way to express it.

[@WRCWRX]

Anyone else think that Doo didnt sound right from the start? It just sounded off. Ironic that a lot of people thought the Polaris would be the one to blow lol.

[@Mostromstunt]

It probably didnt’t seize because it’s a bad engine. The oil pump could have stopped working which i think is a more known issue

[@zachstein2538]

dude i totally agree in his first video of the year he goes “something sounds off”

[@teachdougie8139]

Definitely believe that it didn’t sound right from the beginning! I wonder if he did the mandatory “recall” that Doo put on the sleds, (oil pumps were installed on the 2022s without the flow rates being calibrated in the ECM).

[@garrettstayton]

Probably ought to let it warm up before you rev the piss out of it

[@zachstein2538]

@@garrettstayton i’m sure matt let it warm up but when u let it idle like that yes it’s gonna smoke a lot and plus there’s not track stand to let it properly warm up

[@509FUN]

Me and a buddy did this type of riding into deep gulleys today and it was my first day riding my new snow bike and it was a miracle we made it out. He had the boost so he was fine but I was sketched a bit, solid maiden ride though

[@snobiwonkenobi]

Damn, that sucks! I've been snowmobiling for over 30 years now, owned and ridden all 4 brands over those years, they are all over priced junk! This is why I just LOL at brand loyal people.

[@spencer5938]

Bro you make the best vids

[@ridersride1]

Burly run down , I was hoping the SKI DOO would out do the POO .. DAM IT Nice one Matt. Done the same thing a couple times .. Glad your all good..

[@bobshams7231]

Sorry for the bad luck. But like you said, every manufacturer and company has their share of an oddball failure on occasion. And that will never change. And ALL you guys are incredibly talented to be able to handle the steep jungle conditions. Amazing video and looking forward to part 2!!

[@taylorbrasher4252]

Appreciate the raw footage of making bad decisions and the consequences of those decisions. Happens to everyone!

[@koryto2012]

This channel is about to blow up. Great videos man!

[@MixedGrid]

When it died down I was like RIP motor #1. Then you tried to pull the cord and it didn't move. Suspicions confirmed. Shit happens. Always good to have some friends around to assist.

[@sweatlodgegarage8195]

i’m a local brp tech, been seeing tons of these new 850s locking up! sorry to see you had it happen to ya man!

[@blakesracingandoff-road6353]

Wow man that was some steep stuff you were dropping down. Can't wait for part two, I hope you made it out unscaved!

[@defmc1]

So much for that skidoo reliability that all of the fan boys preach about.

[@mainwaysolutions2838]

looks like a lot of Fun........And a lot of work. I really enjoyed watching this video

[@Untouchables]

Awesome

[@BeyondResolution]

nice to see honesty! :) I am not a Ski Doo fan.. and not a polaris fan.. but i thought the doo would last longer than the poo.. :)

[@ShuswapLivin]

It's cool that you can keep calm in a situation where you blow/seize an engine in a $20,000 sled. I broke my 2020 Cat this year

[@odiethesledandcarguy9884]

Your first video of the season I was thinking the skidoo didn't sound right. I. Sure your glad you had a back up to go riding

[@Birch.Ridge.Backcountry]

The sled was mad you got a Polaris!!🤣 shitty luck man hope your back at er soon and give us some comparisons!

[@Freneticburn]

at least it blew up while still in warranty period. I used to have a formula 3 600 triple I swear was cursed. After a couple rebuilds I just sold it and the poor guy who bought it put a different engine in it and it blew up before 1k miles. Stupid fun sled though.

[@djcombs5553]

That one was definitely made on a Monday ! Come on ski doo

[@williamutech4055]

Wow, what an unfortunate change of events. I really hope you can discuss a little bit more about the Doo death and also the afternoon and the poor decisions that were made getting down off the mountain. Where you in a location you don't normally go to?

[@bengrant8890]

I can relate to tired and frustrated. I can’t make my sled go where I want sometimes. Also getting stuck back to back sucks.

[@teachdougie8139]

Was your Freeride affected from the recall in the earlier assembled sleds? I had to take my wife’s Summit Edge in because oil pumps were installed on the 2022s without the flow rates being calibrated in the ECM…

[@Lewy946]

Yes the oil pump injection flow rate was installed incorrectly from the factory something to definitely look into!

[@whitey2shotpewpew825]

That 146 has got to be exhausting to ride in the deep steep.

[@DRRS777]

Deim that was a huge different.... from my view that sled you drove last here was much slow from the newer sled you drove. Anyway much luck from Norway... here is +7 celcius and raining now. And yeah good luck to your cool father too. Levi Cortéz Bratset. Love your vieeos 👍🙂

[@zakksrage]

Its a odd feeling going from a turbo sled to a NA sled. You’re used to all that power an track speed. Then you just get all the noise and no track speed. It always sucks when someone rips a line into the unknown you have no choice but to follow. Happened last year an ended up in a creek with 55 degree slope on both sides. Heart of av season and had no choice but to creek bang stuck after stuck until 2am. Nearly froze soaking wet.

[@dylanem5452]

Was up on frisby dec 19th and seen new Polaris matrix blown up it was buddy’s first ride made it total of 4 miles not even the cabin! There will always be lemons

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Yup! It happens to everyone

[@jeremyjensen2986]

Awesome videos, first thing I do in the early morning is watch your vids!! Also like to say is the guys you ride with are wicked riders, also!! Gives me hope to ride like that one day

[@walleye306]

The skuds giving you the cold shoulder cuz you went on the polaris haha

[@down2ridemike]

That’s taking a bullet for a buddy following him in there.. WOW…!!! I can relate because I have done the same thing… lol..

[@daytonmacmillann]

Another great video Matt, sorry about the ski doo, shit happens. All part of the game🤙🏼

[@billb8862]

Aint that a common site! Skidoo getting pulled off the mountain hahaha! Had the same issue as you with my 2018 850 doo also. 754kms and she blew!

[@1nf1d31]

Weird not hearing the turbos! Got use to that sound on your vids. Never seen you get stuck so much but dang! I'm sure digging takes the energy right out of ya.

[@Sparky3320]

I have a 2022 skidoo turbo expert and I blew up the engine at the same kms... still waiting for a new engine, turbo and complete exhaust system... really annoying, at least you have spare sleds to ride. I had just shy of 200 kms and only 10 hours on it. Took 9 months to come in and only 10 hours to blow it up lol

[@chadc638]

LOL "oh my god man" Sorry but that was hilarious. Its definitely frustrating getting stuck all day. Be it cause of the sled or snow conditions, its definitely not a fun day.

[@bradmcmanis3231]

WOW Killer Video & U Guys Are CRAZY 60° DOWN 🤔

[@roidelababylonetoto8552]

Thx for being honest about your broken sled

[@nhaze8173]

Sorry to hear about the sled, hope it works out fine for you! Looking forward to see part 2

[@jayslagowski1435]

We've all done it bud. Shure makes for good stories as long as everyone rides out😅

[@AT-cn2gu]

You gotta wonder if pulling it out of a snowbank without a cover on it. Sucked in some snow possibly into the intake.

[@nvrfollowb5]

Every time i think about selling the timebersled for an rmk I'll come back and watch this vid

[@whiskey1081]

Jezus man you even make the unstucks look easy !!!

[@KilometersRides]

Damn doo my ego is hurt! Cold seized? Did you put that polaris oil in it🤣

[@jc9601]

Thats the first doo engine in the whole wide world thats ever blown up🤣😂🤣😂and to top it off, it was filmed🤣😂🤣😂 In all seriousness though, i enjoy your content and keep the tape rolling😉

[@milpertitchalot6432]

Second part sounds scary, can’t wait 😀

[@bonk8967]

Love These Daily vids

[@sotaboys665]

Can we get an update/walk around on what happened to the 22 free ride

[@kevinscheifele6833]

You maybe a Muskoka rider, but that sure is fuck ain't Muskoka. Looks awesome. Would love to have that snow here in Ontario.

[@tboystoys5682]

Frustrating Day old Boy. Wow you guys were in some pretty steep areas. Like you said about the doo locking up I seen sleds with less than 100 kilometres lock up just a shitty deal no matter how ya look at it. Ih well the Polaris will get more run time. Great Vid Matt. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@DUDE500AF]

Take the skidoo to Jerry it needs a new short block my theory it's a oil pump failure. Skidoo will over night the engine.

[@defmc1]

Are you the guy at skidoo that is in charge of shipping new motors or just the guy who talks out his arse?