24 Ski-Doo Freeride test review - SnoWest Show podcast

SnoWest test riders Ryan Harris and Broc Genta rode the new 2024 Ski-Doo Freeride, Expert, Summit X, MX-Z and Electric Grand Touring. They're joined by Rhett Clark and Justin Stevens in studio for a recap of test ride first impressions.

[@codyarnold5672]

In your part about cat and really being the first ones to push the 146 game, they’ve really done it since the m7 days! And the proclimb/ assender platform in the highcountry are great sleds, but I gotta say the riot x/ alpha 146 is a beast! I absolutely love my orange 22 alpha 146! Funnest sled I’ve ever rode! And I’d never go back to owning a 154 or if I need I’d just rent a 154, but me and my cousins both have 146’s and love them! And maverick Walker with that solid turbo 146 is just ridiculous lol

[@backcountryshitok]

Listening to the tunnel width convo. 1 " would make a difference. Also why do you assume the width between brake and chain case is fixed ? There's no reason that can't be narrowed.

[@expandingedge7562]

Thanks guys, this was super helpful.

[@BTHAlaska]

I’m really curious about the new spindle on the freeride.

[@Jonnywoods_049]

Tunnel width is not constrained by anything but the track narrowing it would be a massive advantage in weight loss and drag in the snow. I personally think this is the last real issue with doo once then commit to 15 and copy the Polaris tunnel and add a belt drive then the sled will be the best

[@gentilejoshsaved1646]

2004 summit first 16" track.

[@mazdarxseven93]

Came to say the same

[@Captndarty]

So the big question is, can you put the free rides shocks on the summit expert and have the best of both worlds?

[@teachdougie8139]

I was thinking put 34” arms on the Freeride. Then you get narrow ski, narrow track, upgraded spindle, and better shocks.

[@Captndarty]

@@teachdougie8139 that’s probably a quicker route to take if the shocks would still fit with a narrower front end

[@Ian-ux7zr]

Personal opinion if you have two sleds get a 146 but if you have one sled and you never want to be a kook getting stuck in epic conditions then stick to a 165 so you can handle anything your crew gets thrown without being that guy trying to be cool. I get 154 is good in 95% of conditions. But most people need to stay home that 5% unless you’re exceptionally talented and good at getting your self out.

[@erikmoore7402]

The biggest most powerful long track production mountain sled that ever existed came out in 2023, so I don't really agree with the idea that the segment is switching to short tracks. A 146 is a short track now. Lol

[@erikmoore7402]

No offense, but I think you're just getting old the way you talk about not wanting a powerful, capable sled in exchange for something that's easy to ride. Where I live, everyone seems to be switching to turbos and mostly 165s.

[@shellycaldwell9328]

*promo sm* 😞