$1000 snowmobile FINALE! Wheelies, jumps, and carnage!

[@SXSBlog]

Hey guys, obviously you have seen that Rick is no longer in the videos. As of 2 weeks ago he has quit his job at SXSBlog. We didn’t see this coming especially considering the time and money investment into the snowmobile he purchased for our cheap sled challenge, and we are unable to elaborate more on this issue at this time. Please refrain from starting or spreading any rumors on the situation. Some of the rumors that have already started are deeply inappropriate, personal, and wholly false. Please remember we are all human and this is not a fun situation for anyone, but we consider you all friends and will share the details when we are able to. Until then thanks again for tuning in and please enjoy the part 2 of our cheap snowmobile challenge!!!!

[@joshuabadzinski9793]

Best wishes to all, thanks for what you do.

[@darp6439]

Been watching for years guys, keep the videos coming. The real question is Burning Right still the burn out truck or is a new one coming?

[@lanejones8668]

My heart just broke

[@jaythe2nd38]

Sad times.

[@adamwagner1987]

I wish the best for Rick.. rich always rules. We will miss him but knew something was up.. good luck to Rick 🍻

[@rsawyer221]

Matt did a great job hosting this challenge. Keep em coming.

[@SXSBlog]

He’s a good host!!

[@jessejames4976]

Here we are still wrenching waiting in snow !!! B about a month Long 2500 sled challenge hahhaa

[@marilynhansen7881]

My husband & I watch you guys all the time & love the things you do. Last year my husband was diagnosed with cancer in his eye & was off work for almost a year & you brought him laughter when he needed it the most. My husband even has bought your merch & wears it proudly. We both said, if you want to really enjoy some snowmobiling in the U.P. , you should check out Houghton & Copper Harbor & sledding in the " true tippy top" of the Upper Peninsula where you get beautiful trails & stunning mountain scenery. Even riding side by sides in the summer/ fall with many water falls along the way. Keep doing what you are doing guys. May the blessings keep coming. I just wanted you to know , that what you guys do helps someone out there just escape from reality of life to enjoying what you guys do & laughs with you all. Thank you guys. May 2023 bring endless adventures , laughter & prosperity to you all. Rick & his family are in our prayers. 🙏 Take care & be safe! ❤️🤗

[@SXSBlog]

Thanks for the love ❤️

[@gregdalton4212]

I don't follow your sxs content but I have to say I absolutely love these $1000 sled video's. I seriously look forward to each new video of the sleds you guys put out. These are great!!!

[@bradrichardson9774]

Sad to here Rick's departure from the group. Hope all works out on his future endeavors. Love the channel, keep up the good work boys.

[@brandonfloyd6321]

He started his own channel it looks like

[@kalechristianson5207]

Would be nice to have the courtesy of a heads up tho

[@woofersd2383]

What’s the name?

[@Darkgrabba]

@@woofersd2383 rich rules

[@AustinK95]

@@kalechristianson5207 assuming it was not very talked about and happened suddenly but I just really hope both KZbin channels take some time to explain the situation as our community has been following these guys for years and I know it's personal but once you bring your lives on KZbin like they have I feel like we just really our owed some sort of response to what happened. I'll say it until I'm blue in the face no matter who or how many channels they open I'll support them all but I would love them to be all on good terms. And if those terms aren't good I'd like to know why they got sour.

[@AustinK95]

I just want to say thank you to you guys doing this awesome segment! I absolutely love snowmobiles and it's super awesome as a michigander to see you guys having fun doing it to. Would love to see snowmobiling grow again(having good snow helps but lower Michigan has other plans these years)

[@carsrmilife3716]

For a second I thought I made a comment that I didn't remember. Also an Austin K from Michigan HAHA 😂

[@minidiggin]

This was great! Very sad to hear Rick is gone. He was a stud. I wish him the best going forward

[@tobindunklebarger4436]

I feel bad for Matt. He's so genuine and tender. The look on his face you can just feel it.

[@jijisniet]

Big props to Matt for the awesome challenges! In the end thats what makes it competitive and brings out the fun! Had a blast watching it, and it bums me even more that the county im living in, doesnt boast well for sxs's and snowmobiles ;( (PS that means im jealous of you guys lol). Also realy sad for the viewers/fans that Rich wasnt there :( even though we didnt knew what happened. I hope that when you guys address it, you're truthfull about it, whoever is in the wrong.

[@dingakasteve]

Great content, excited to see an ATV challenge. I also think a sub 8k side by side challenge could be a thing. Maybe team the guys up to lower the costs.

[@joshuasalvage4717]

I scooped up my 2012 commander in 2018 for 5900 with 900 miles so it's possible to do it. I see og mavericks now for fairly cheap also.

[@joshuasalvage4717]

@@JP-qq2kn well sure, I know I can't relate to anything they do now other than this cheap sled challenge. That's what got me to follow them. I didn't make it big and be able to spend 50k on a brand new machine, I'm still running my commander. I'm still a follower of the channel but I can't relate to any of the machines, places, or income they have. Just saying it'd be cool to do a throwback so the majority could relate again....

[@joshhassler]

I got my 2016 wolverine for$ 3800 with 7700 miles on one owner. Things a unit. Could definitely be done.

[@ryangrissom3532]

I think a lot of people will agree we are here for all of the content. Sxs, sleds, atvs, mud or mega trucks, skies

[@biffdotorg]

For all of us that appreciate our sled season when the snow comes, yes, Please keep the sled content coming. And I for one only joined the family around the Wildcat days, so prior to that, tell as bit ore about Doug’s Yamaha background. I truly bleed blue when it comes to sleds, so seeing a fellow Apex XTX owner fills my heart! The yamaha logo mechanics shirts Doug used to wear back in the day lead me to believe he was a mechanic at a local Yamaha shop? I may have to go back to the OG vids prior to the Wildcat to figure that out. Kept he sled content coming! I, for one, love it!

[@dawsongiardino2802]

You guys gotta make this a yearly thing! The whole series of these videos was great. I am a new viewer because of this series

[@moslereverett]

Digging the sled content. Agree the channel should do sleds and SXSs. I think each of the guys should do their own independent research and then go buy a current state-of-the-art sled so there will be some killer competition.

[@paint3ball]

The joy in Frankie’s voice and face when Leo’s sled takes a crap at 25:30 made my day haha

[@97MrFluffy]

Watching the smile disappear after Matt mentions it happened after he rode it killed me haha

[@ablueizzpulley]

My husband and I have been watching you send almost the beginning of your channel and FINALLY you are back to doing the things you did then, that is why we enjoy this content so much more. This challenge and real content is like you used to be. Stay with your roots and you will continue to grow. Thanks for the fun!!!

[@logan7210]

I think a summer time cheap SXS challenge is needed now. 🤔 Probably no cheap SXS so have to do go carts 😆

[@d.barclay1564]

For how about a three wheeler challenge?!

[@clas2002]

Death kart challenge

[@Zacyz125]

i was thinking cheap truck challenge kind of thing would also be cool

[@that_drummer_guy647]

Nahh 1000$ JETSKI CHALLENGE.. BOOM

[@SKIN_DOGG_INC]

22:20is the best part of the whole thing asserting dominance over the water hole because it got your buddy wet, so awesome Frank handle business 😂

[@FastasFox35]

Definitely enjoy seeing Steve in the videos. We definitely need more of him in the videos

[@devonalbright9869]

No replacement for Rick tho

[@ike8236]

More Steve, less Mike

[@iansullivan7777]

@@ike8236 shii more Steve, less Leo. Please

[@mortalslayer82]

I think this was a great series, part of the challenge is a cheap thing can break. That made it more "real" no script there.

[@adamwagner1987]

I love these cheap sled challenges. Just snowmobile content in general.. great video and genuine fun

[@mrgardner6405]

Like my dad always says don't limit ur selfs to one thing if ur passion is motor sports then do them all you will get views and patrons for everything you do I don't even like side by sides but I watch cause you guys make it fun too watch

[@MrCarpediempilot]

Dang it. I am sorry this happened. I wish him all the best. He will be missed. I hope you all are able to stay friends.

[@todddailey512]

I love the content. Matt is a frickin' beacon. I don't know of a more genuine dude. Probably the nicest dude on KZbin.

[@michaelcousins2526]

Thanks Rick, you're still an OG of this group! Come back for guest appearances now and then Bro.

[@jonnyretro2235]

Guys I am not even a sled guy and I enjoyed this so much! Cheap quads and trikes would be great content also. Keep up the awesome work!

[@justinkangley5191]

Definitely love this type of content, as it never disappoints. More challenge type content in the future please!!

[@steelbones1911]

Hands down snowmobiling is the ultimate number one snowy winter good time activity, absolutely NOTHING even comes close!!!

[@five9eight]

I really enjoyed this series. Hope you do it again next year. Same thing, down and dirty. Unload and compete!🍻

[@dsos222]

YES I wanna see you all rip the best of best sleds. I have no clue about these things but they look crazy fun. I hope Rick does whatever makes him happy but selfishly I wish that was still him working for SXS blog. We need Rich rules!

[@salvatorestrauss9723]

One of the funniest series to watch snowmobile content was great!!

[@gordonellisjr331]

I really enjoyed watching the $1000 sled challenge series. Lots of laughs and grins while watching. The next challenge should be another $1000 sled challenge and $500 for repairs or hop ups.

[@JauntJunkies]

Love this. Shows the learning curve of riding snowmobiles as well.

[@CKilger12]

Man that old Ski Doo takes me back…..LOVE IT

[@nickicampbell8062]

Love the competition, think Steve should have done base line runs to see the difference with new iron, also keep the existing sleds and get $1000 to $1500 to do upgrades

[@theLyzhendricks]

Lol they went to 1500 this year and pretty much everyone bought a sled that is just good to go

[@MarkyMark1986]

Cheap sled challenge is awesome. You need to do all the small engine Motorsports. Cheap jet ski, cheap quad 4x4 and sport quad, cheap dirt bike challenge, I’ve always wanted to stuff like this with my friends but never had a way for us to all afford it. Such a blast watching you guys.

[@jamesglenn2006]

Love the sled content guys, cool challenges on those old bombs. I was pulling for Sous, my '95 XLT was my favorite all around sled, it rode awesome got decent fuel milage and it looked good. The new sleds are a different ride for sure, less sore backs and a lot more capable. Keep having fun guys 👍I guess we'll find out why Rick's vibe was so off in the last couple videos, hopefully it was just a tough decision for Rick and nothing too shitty took place behind the scenes. All the best guys🍻

[@hakanthelin6124]

As being a old guy from Sweden and been riding 70s-90s sleds in my younger years I found this whole challenge very entertaining Thanks a lot, we need more of this!

[@brianisherwood1064]

Love this series!! Killing it guys!

[@dsmutz]

Sxs in the summer snowmobiles in the winter! Definitely enjoyed watching it

[@Howmint]

Matt screaming NO! When his sled started dying was hilarious 😂

[@artvandelay1099]

Thanks for putting together the challenge and this series. I hope you fellas had fun. I doubt you guys got to put the hammer down and cover any serious distance. Maybe 150 miles for the weekend? But, like you guys said, a lot of it is about hanging out with the boys. My uncle-in-law and I were sitting there on New Year's Eve talking about how his annual snowmobile trip was in jeopardy. He goes to the same area this was recorded around the same time this took place. The fact that you fellas even had snow is something that was in doubt just a few weeks ago and that's something to be thankful for.

[@chevyman7293]

This was totally awesome guys. So much fun to watch. Hope you do more content of sleds

[@danielsmith9500]

Love watching y’all and hate Rick is Gone but gonna miss him. Thank y’all and if Rick sees this thank him as well for all the videos I truly enjoyed watching. Love watching y’all!!!

[@matthewkenna1053]

Love the snowmobile content. Great idea to have atv challenge

[@timlewis840]

I absolutely love the snowmobile content. It's fantastic. I love sxs riding but I really love snowmobiling.

[@shawnbailey6084]

Poor Matt has had a rough trip 😂

[@garretboehmer9702]

THE CHEAP QUAD CHALLENGE NEEDS TO HAPPEN. DRAG RACE HILL CLIMB MUD BOG TUG-OF-WAR Keep up the great work guys, really liking the variety of content coming through.

[@rustyeastman4515]

Love the cheep challenges. Keep them coming!!

[@TALENTLESSOFFROAD]

Classic blog competition videos are the best.

[@bartinater]

I think the big winner was that xlt of Sous’s. Took that big man’s abuse all day like a champ!

[@thomasmacarthur9455]

Great video guys you’re basically riding in my backyard we do a lot of riding sleds and side by sides in the Kingston plains not sure if you know but April 1st the trail’s open for side by sides they are extremely fun because they are still froze and groomed it’s one of the funnest things to do while we wait for the snow to melt

[@SimplyOffRoad]

Yall should do this next winter....but with the same sleds or same budget to buy another one or upgrade/fix current sled with same challenges

[@SASPRING1977]

I love this idea!! A lot of people go riding 10K to 20K sleds hundreds of miles a year but to change it up to something like this i a great idea. I would have a blast going old school.. I really enjoyed watching this series!! Nice win Leo!

[@Throttleoutmedi4]

The tss is probably the bog problem on the arctic cat. It's a common issue on them, bypassing the kill switch will "fix" it if that is the issue

[@dubiousf00d]

I felt those indy jumps. Who could forget wedge indy landings. Omg lol

[@Catfishnerve]

Where’s Rick?

[@spencerdauphine970]

I loved me some Rich Rules but seeing this particular group of guys have fun and laugh more than I've seen in a while was great content. As Doug said, I wish this would've been longer but there's always next time!

[@harrisonfastenau2150]

Douglas made a post on the Facebook group saying Rick left, it was unexpected and we are unable to elaborate upon this situation

[@Isaac804ab1]

This has got to be my favourite video series. When i was in highschool I picked up a skidoo 670 for 800$ worked countless hours fixing it and rebuilding it learning along the way for it to blow up 3 km away from the truck but the most fun ive had with any machine by far

[@neilorange4112]

This was such a great series loved the figure 8 Nick is the wheel man hitting jumps and giving 100 percent all the time and I think he was 1 with no experience to start ?

[@tippyc2]

Sous is a damn good driver. And has balls the size of freaking basketballs to send it the way he does.

[@JoshmacRacing616]

Glad to see there is still snow up there in the u.p we live in grand rapids and it looks like spring here lol

[@d26-i4b]

I think it’s time you tell us all what happened with rick ‘rich rules KZbin go and subscribe’

[@ParadiseSpeedShop]

What happened?

[@justinteal495]

Let's pretend the big rumor of infidelity is true, something that personal should definitely not be disclosed to us, now if it was difference of opinions within the business or temper issues then sure fill us in

[@d26-i4b]

@@ParadiseSpeedShop no idea which is why I asked, he now has his own channel

[@johngreen7264]

They posted about it on the Facebook page

[@conormcgregor.7333]

Who cares? He was annoying AF.

[@manicr1]

While I’ve never been a fan of Rick, I respect that he is y’all’s friend and I feel bad for the turmoil and drama in everyone’s lives while you push through these days. I also don’t wish any ill will to him but I will say that personally, his absence from this channel’s future content will not upset me at all. I look forward to the future videos!

[@grantdeisig1360]

I want to see a 1980 and older challenge next year.

[@rodskopyk2506]

I like the energy you all have, reminds me of me in the 90s - keep up with your vids, haven fun watching

[@donprice1373]

Hey guys..great idea..great challenge. I was waiting for it come out..thats reality tv no BS. Loved it I like the idea of cheep quads too..keep up the great work guys. Cheers

[@quinnhurley7965]

love this series

[@rrtv5314]

Definitely keep the snowmobiling coming and definitely must see on the super challenge

[@clayfair291]

More snowmobile content 🤘

[@jerrywhittaker1052]

The best video idea you'll have had! Need more snowmobile challenges!

[@worldlifediesels8268]

I can feel the tension whenever anybody says something to Leo that he doesn't like.

[@wtwoffroad]

Y’all are just talking out of your heads now, it’s called sarcasm. Adults use it regularly.

[@SXSBlog]

Trust me no one has a problem talking shit to me lol

[@ImPaCtGroundBreaking]

Yea I don't see it. Keep up the great work Leo!

[@timothyoickle6543]

Awesome job guys... me and my buds from up in alberta Canada always get a kick out of the $1000 snowmobile challenge!! Keep braaaping and laughing...

[@mikkokosonen2137]

People asking so here is From facebook,doug. Hey guys, obviously you have seen that Rick is no longer in the videos. As of 2 weeks ago he has quit his job at SXSBlog. We didn’t see this coming especially considering the time and money investment into the snowmobile he purchased for our cheap sled challenge, and we are unable to elaborate more on this issue at this time. Please refrain from starting or spreading any rumors on the situation. Some of the rumors that have already started are deeply inappropriate, personal, and wholly false. Please remember we are all human and this is not a fun situation for anyone, but we consider you all friends and will share the details when we are able to. Until then thanks again for tuning in and please enjoy the part 2 of our cheap snowmobile challenge coming up!

[@woofersd2383]

Awesome seeing sled content. Really cool seeing the boys riding Back Breakers.

[@anthonyross9276]

Love this sled content! If ya do another one like this and i hope you do,please get better cats to represent that brand better! Well done guys! This sled content brought me to your channel. Just sorry the zrt didnt get to spank that xlt!

[@thunderroad7289]

Would have like to have seen the ZRT in action. It would have been a tough one to beat

[@reesesalen5033]

Indy = independent suspension

[@markferguson598]

Hill climb high mark Challenge . Loved this series .

[@bvfarmz3421]

WHERE'S RICK?!? He had a cheap sled too!! And he was the most comedic guy in the group! Rich Rules KZbin Channel!

[@john-martin]

Somebody's wife was involved I think.

[@bvfarmz3421]

@@john-martin I don't believe that to be true, flash back to some of there sand dunes videos and Rick has a girl with him...

[@chrisb18civic18]

Nothing better than the sound of a Yamaha triple.

[@jimwaldron4231]

Cheep quad challenge!!!!

[@SchnelleKat]

You guys need to do a Cheap Sand Dune/Buggy Challenge, Silver Lake style!

[@darrenshelton815]

Here for the Rick comments 😮

[@ScotianOff-Road]

Here for the sled comp finals lol

[@derekkingma8484]

Great job. As much as I bleed blue I kinda knew that skidoo would win. I say keep running them and contest can be how much it costs to keep it running for the season. The challenge isn’t over until the snow melts. 👍

[@gavinhartley509]

Were is rich. 😢

[@hilman4345]

Sad to see Rick leave, but wish him all the best . I love the snowmobile content. Keep it up. Big shout out from alberta. Canada.

[@andrewcox1462]

What ever happened to that Rick guy?? Lol

[@muttdozer]

Matt is a big deal. Great guy. Sorry for the loss. You guys are great. Sled challenge all year. Drag strip those units! Much love. Stay RAD!

[@motownpontiac]

I genuinely feel bad for Matt. Could worse luck have happened to a better guy?!

[@joshuabadzinski9793]

Agreed.

[@83cjwest]

cheap quad challenge should be absolutely epic and we can't wait!!!!

[@notsamelliott..]

#freerick

[@zachaliles]

I really like how you guys set up your tug of war with sous pointed straight at a sign on the road, hahaha!

[@kennethmaynard5973]

So glad you cleared that up. Didn’t know what was going on. Just wanted to know if he was with you guys or not. But if you checked my post from months ago. I don’t care much for the dude. Still love you guys

[@barachoisboy]

Shortened version of independant because the early Indy was their first model with an INDEPENDENT front suspension. Back in the mid 80s that was a big deal. It also played on the indy name which was undoubtedly connected to racing because of the Indianapolis 500.

[@joshuagooden4212]

I think it's cuz you guys are having so much fun that makes more people want to watch

[@damienslominski6455]

This is so fun I don't want it to end! There was no one up in the up that weekend I was up there in Newberry trails were almost perfect and didn't have much traffic to deal with!

[@dakotarunyan9962]

Nick sous is a savage on the sled, hope he gets good one and keeps ripping.

[@jpowell9343]

Got a 600 xlt sks 7 years ago for $800. Best money I ever spent Got it for a beater sled and it never let me down yet. Leave it outside all year also..lol My good sled gets stored

[@benjaminwest6277]

Can we all agree that in the summer we need another budget challenge but instead of snowmobiles it needs to be four wheelers. Like if u agree

[@jonstevensmaplegrovefarms3754]

95 xlt ! i used to do 3k miles a year on the same sled, i had slp pipes and clutching, sled went pretty good, I had a clutch kit myself, 50-36 dual angle helix, Polaris silver blue spring, 19 tooth top sprocket. the sweet sound of yamaha triple.