I see alot of poo riders converting to khaos set-up, not just doo's
2021 Polaris RMK
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It's new...people like new
Still nice move from poo to fill the gaps into their lineup.
I run a coupled skid 155 and it's wheeling enough already. I see the doos flipping backward on the flat and I can't comprehend why you'd want that.
As soon as the front end lift a bit too much the track is not pushing you totally forward anymore and the sled slows down. Probably fun to mess around but as soon as you hit the steep it certainly can't be an advantage. But what do I know
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I didn’t think much of the Khaos until today.
Rode a rental and that skid, shock combo is impressive. Fun and precise.
It’s definitely closer to a pro rmk wheelie factor than a skidoo.
The 2020 850 definitely runs way better than the 2019’s ever did.
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Since the chassis and re-tooling is expensive for a new frame work ( even thought I would like one in 2022)-
Does it makes sense to keep the 800 ( makes not much sense when we have a 850).. so turbo from factory the solid 800 and keep the 850 rolling along for the new frame when it makes economical justification.............. Just my .02 /
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Does it makes sense to keep the 800 ( makes not much sense when we have a 850).. so turbo from factory the solid 800 and keep the 850 rolling along for the new frame when it makes economical justification.............. Just my .02 /
?How about an engine that doesn't bog mayb they should start there
As the happy owner of an RMK EVO which cost $2,000 plus less than an Arctic Cat Blast I can tell you Polaris is on the right track. In fifteen minutes I can go from a sled with 340 like power to one with 550 power just by changing the throttle flipper. The smaller ergo's are great for my grandson. It has the Polaris standard gauge with tach, mph, etc. I just swapped out the shocks to Pro shocks so now it is basically a 550 Pro RMK 144. I will be swapping out the running boards this weekend. I will have an extra $600 in the sled when done. I can't see the Blast being a better sled - less power for more money just doesn't add up. And besides, it's a Cat.
I think it definately depends on location and a guys riding style. I still love steep technical trees, nasty ravines, etc. But, the mountains aren't getting taller and the snow isn't exactly getting deeper every year. But sleds are sure as **** getting faster and more capable.
I have a khaos with a cut tunnel, and 153 powerclaw. Its so rowdy. It builds insane speed but you do have to ride a lot faster and more on your toes then a 155 RMK. That being said it makes the same drainages ive been riding for the last 4 years on my 155 axys RMK fun still. Now I have more power but have to work harder to carry speed and work terrain harder. The khaos suspension is also incredibly fun and the shock package is leaps above the regular RMK options so its really cool getting great shocks out of the box.
That’s what people said about the edge chassis too. Those things seemed like magic when they came out, they were so easy to ride compared to the gen 2. But sleds did get better.
Off the top of my head, they could use to have the toe plates moved a bit farther forward so you could get ahead a bit more. And the big one is weight! Sleds are still way too heavy. Polaris may not have tremendous incentive because nobody else is pushing them weight-wise, but I sure would love a 350lb sled. Someday, they will get there, and we will look back at a 2020 the same way we look at a wedge chassis now.
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I think everyone would like lower prices, but I doubt that’s where things will go. I was talking to a semi-retired dealer, and he said that he lost his average joe type customers that used to buy or rent from him one by one just because they have less purchasing power than they used to (He said this is true even of things that have the same price as 20 years ago, like fishing boat rentals). He feels that the future of the industry is going to be catering to the wealthy as the middle class disappears. Just look at the price of wake boats- they go up every year, prices are astronomical, but the companies are thriving. The future of sleds may well be low volume, high margin sales. There is definitely a demographic who would keep right on buying sleds if they cost 40g.
Has any ambassadors got to ride a 2021?
If they did, they can't acknowledge that they did, let alone divulge any details.
It's Area 51.
LOL - this is the type of stuff I constantly remind my staff ( I have a CPA firm ) - you may learn things within these walls that you want to share - just remember "it's not your story to tell". Polaris will tell their story in their way when they are ready to and no one should ruin that. Still, it sure is fun to speculate!
I typically ride a 2017 Polaris Axys 174" with a Boondocker turbo. I rode my buddy's Khaos last weekend for a few hours and I had so much fun on it, that I wasn't missing the turbo at all. It has a can on it and the thing just rips with tons of torque and speed.
Now I want one!
Now I want one!
I imagine they continue the same evolution the AXYS saw compared to the Pro. Raised chassis, narrower body, lighter etc
Also wouldn't be surprised to see a belt drive 3"
Also wouldn't be surprised to see a belt drive 3"
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If that happens, then the engineers will have done a 180.
They have been telling us NO.
They didn't feel they could get low enough gearing with QD without the gears hanging too low out of the belly ban for their liking.
I don't see it happening on the current platform.
