Ski-doo XRS 850 etec | First ride of 2021

[@Revrider550]

Sorry for the bad camera angle and the clipping audio BrapGang. Still getting the new setup sorted out but I think I have it all dialed for next time. Appreciate the support and thanks for watching!!

[@Paisteboy]

Not the greatest conditions but a lot better than last time. Plus, you're out riding!

[@odiethesledandcarguy9884]

Glad you are able to get out. Your trails are in rough shape. Look forward to the next video

[@tboystoys5682]

Looking good buddy. I find a bit of push on the skies of my 17 its a 129 it’s my first year with a G4 But what an engine. Hit it at mid throttle and I was blown away. 0 to 100 mph about 450 ft out of the hole it’s crazy and with just a clicker adjustment and no sore back so far this year. Lol. Ride Safe Enjoy your season.

[@djg1028]

Very nice video! Sounds like that motor pulls really strong

[@SometimeIsNow]

Now that’s what I’m talking about !! 👍🏼🤙🏼 That’s the Revrider we’re use to with the sled review.. 😁 I’m glad your lovin the new sled.. The R-motion definitely is top notch.. Great video. Keep’m comin.

[@Revrider550]

Thanks man! You were spot on last week, between the conditions and the short ride I just didn't get enough quality seat time to really form a solid opinion. Glad to have some more miles under my belt to form more of an opinion. Loving the sled so far. Looking forward to riding it more and really getting to know the sled 👍

[@SometimeIsNow]

@@Revrider550 I’ve ridden my buddies 850, she definitely pulls hard. Once you get more ride time on the sled and there’s hard packed trails, give me a shout this season when your ready to try those USI Triple Threat skis. 🤙🏼

[@jeffreyhowes7397]

I have the 13 etec 600 and I love it!! It does everything I need it to do!!

[@ianstuart7395]

My biggest reason for Doo over the others is the motor. So many advantages of the E-tec motor other then power, it’s hard to describe but I heard it best years ago... The run quality is almost like a 3 stroke. Yet, no weight gains. I feel that Poo and Cat really need to catch up with DI.

[@nateruh3698]

great video at least your riding still waiting for snow here

[@Revrider550]

Thanks man! For sure just glad to be out there. Slow start to winter for a lot of us. Hopefully some snow will make it out your way soon 👍

[@dilloncontarino8258]

got to forge the night before and was really disappointed but thank god we ended up finding the snow. super sick meeting you too

[@Revrider550]

We almost went to forge as well. Glad we switched things up last minute by the sounds of it. For sure man! Enjoy that Riot!! Remind me next time if you want a decal I always have some on me if ya want one👍

[@dilloncontarino8258]

@@Revrider550 good to know😂

[@dilloncontarino8258]

@@Revrider550 and yeah the riots sick. put 1300 on it last season and excited to try some more powder this year

[@Revrider550]

@@dilloncontarino8258 Thats awesome man! Just need the snow to finally cooperate. Hear things might turn around next week, fingers crossed 🤞

[@ckxcr8009]

At least my truck and trailer made the video. I came back to my truck and that Poo was parked right in front of it. I came over to say whats up. I was the guy from near Saratoga. It was nice meeting you. If we get some good snow this way you will have to make the trip to the Southern Adirondacks to ride.

[@Revrider550]

For sure appreciate you coming up and saying hi! Sorry ya didn't make the video I dont think I had my cameras going at the time. For sure! Look forward to trying your area out. My buddy who is local really enjoyed it.

[@tlh001]

Glad you got out on the new DOO, Bobby. It is such a great machine. Your reactions reminded me of some of mine when I got my '19 X-RS 850. The motor is crazy powerful, but smooth and controllable. The Sled rolls a little on turn initiation, but when you shift your weight it will bite in. I think you will really enjoy it off trail too. Its been a low snow year so far - our trails in the eastern UP (Michigan) don't look a whole lot better than yours. I rode 300+ miles last weekend around Grand Marais, MI - early season conditions for sure, but worth it. We are headed to the Keweenaw Peninsula (western UP) on 1/17, so hoping for some cold weather by then. Lake Superior is wide open and ready to be sucked up by the Lake Effect machine. Great video!

[@jeffreyhowes7397]

I'm going up on the 21 lol hopefully it's all good by then

[@jeffreyhowes7397]

Think they are getting a storm this weekend? Just what I heard could be wrong idk

[@KotaBearTV]

Great video as always!! Loving hearing the differences between the assault 144 and your new renegade xrs 137!!

[@Revrider550]

Thanks man!! I expected it to be a change but definitely surprised how different I can ride it. Looking forward to getting some more seat time and seeing what I think as we get to the end of the season 👍

[@KotaBearTV]

I'm stoked to hear about it!! And that 1.75 track is putting in work just like I thought it would grips good even in poor conditions with that 2ply track stronger material!!

[@MBTUE]

I'm glad your liking the new sled. SnowTrax mentioned the front end gets over worked, like you noticed. I wonder if shock adjustments would help minimize that problem ? I love the way body position on the Gen4 affects the way the sled handles. It's amazing.

[@Revrider550]

Thanks! I'm loving it. The 137 has really blown me away. Yeah ill definitely adjust it a bit and see if I can improve it. Its not awful, like I said in the video it's just different. I agree It's awesome the way body language effects the sled. I can really see why the panels and seat are designed the way they are. Really let's you work the sled with your body.

[@scotsmanthompson9191]

Glad to see you get out on the sled. How’s your dad feeling?

[@Revrider550]

Thanks man! Doing a lot better. Just a couple coughs here and there now but he should be back to 100% any day now. Appreciate you asking 🙏

[@hirscheystreeservice2716]

Calling for snow end of this week so hoping that happens but I’m still waiting for my trailer from blizzard told me 6-8 weeks and its been 14 weeks was wondering how long yours took to be done from when they were suppose to finish it thanks

[@Revrider550]

Fingers crossed. Ordered ours on 9-26 picked it up on 12-4 so we were about 10 weeks. Love the trailer but took about 3 weeks longer than we were told, the color was wrong, and our vin was wrong on the title... customer service has been a bit of a headache. Sorry to hear yours is delayed. Hopefully they'll get caught up soon and get yours to you.

[@hirscheystreeservice2716]

Thanks for the reply I blame it on the corona situation hopefully we get the snow their calling for next week and be able to get out on some better snow conditions

[@emersonjohnson2238]

Do you like your new sled better then the assault?

[@jefferydevries851]

What day was this still waiting to go up we need snow

[@Revrider550]

This was January 2nd. Condtions were better than our first ride but still very much early season conditions

[@jromem7313]

Doos are definetly more twitchy in the front over polaris. On another note you dont need a long track to do off trail our group all started on 120s with 1.75 paddles and could go so many places and it was so fun. Pretty much from new york to the u.p. a 129" would do the job with a paddle. Yeah assaults are sweeet and i own one but really dont need it. Love them doos but not a huge fan of the gen 4. Xs is an awsesome chassis and that seat on your bros sled hands down best there is. Like riding on a pillow. Gen 4 might as well be riding ln a tampon lol

[@jeffreyhowes7397]

Ya my 13 etec has a pillow for a seat and my boss 2021 900 ace seat sucks!!

[@Sdm07120]

I’m curious which motor you prefer the etec or patriot? I know they deliver the power differently but which one is funnier to ride?

[@gavinw4165]

Im honisly suprized that the renegade x and ur sled dont go cut snowflaps

[@tboystoys5682]

I have a17x and that’s what I am going to do to mine. Just cut it at the bottom flexible lift because mine is cracked there anyway. It does hang up in deep stuff.

[@snomofilms]

Did the dealer also re-gear your sled when they put the 1.75” backcountry track on?

[@Revrider550]

We left the stock gearing. Glad we did, seems to pull plenty hard as is.

[@danking6576]

I know its too soon but what's your thoughts on power throw the RPM range compared to the 850 patriot

[@Revrider550]

I find for trail riding the etec seems to be in the heart of its powerband more often that the Patriot. The Patriot feels like it builds more and more power the higher in the RPM range it gets which makes for an exciting riding experience when you pin it at 50+ mph. They're two very different experiences in my opinion. Cant really go wrong if your riding areas are varied but if you spend most of your day on tight twisty trail below 50 id say the etec feels stronger, if youre spending a lot of time on wide trails with long straight aways the Patriot feels like a rocket.

[@dylandavies3634]

Man the trails look thin

[@jasoncampeau2948]

I think they are everywhere but out west this year

[@sheddski2942]

When you sell you’re sledds do you get top dollor or cut them a sweet deal just to move it along ?

[@Revrider550]

I try to move them quick. I'm usually on the lower end if what I see comparable sleds listed for. Only sled I've had trouble selling so far was the 2016 RR. I think it was a combo of listing it too early (August) and being and RR and 6000 didn't appeal to as many people as an 800 would have.

[@patrickhynes6038]

If you are using a GoPro download the app and connect the GoPro to your phone and shows where the camera is pointing so you can have the perfect angles

[@Revrider550]

Thanks man, yeah I'll have to make sure to do that next time. Sucks when you get home and the angle is way off. Looks like I'm flying a drone down snowmobile trails 😆

[@patrickhynes6038]

@@Revrider550 hahah no problem I once wasted a whole day of footage because my GoPro was basically pointed at the sky.

[@derrickeischens3993]

Why does mike have a Levi laValle sticker on his truck

[@tjprice4521]

Where did you drop from??

[@Revrider550]

Right at Highmarket Inn & Sports, got there earlier enough that they had some parking left

[@tjprice4521]

Nice we went January 3rd and dropped at the timber view and rode over there

[@mikeludwig1844]

Hahhahhhhah i love it

[@Revrider550]

What a day 😆

[@mikeludwig1844]

@@Revrider550 to say the least!!!