2023 Snowcheck Reveal

[edgey]

Exactly. I think that Poo will be alienating a LOT of customers. The allotments are very very small. I could see a lot of people jumping ship. UNLESS: Poo has made a smart move, and will be able to fulfill orders in a timely manner, and other brands DON'T. If there are two years of people not getting their sleds, regardless of brand, people will leave.

Where are they going to go? people still waiting on Doo and cat sleds as well

 

[michshift]

All the 9r’s are spoken for in the 1st day? Is my current 900 worth more? It even has the cobra cord already! Funny story the polars rope will break on carls 900! aleast the R&D caught that before the prototypes hit the snow

how much harder is it to pull than an 850 would you say? small, light, wear rider asking

 

[Devilmanak]

Where are they going to go? people still waiting on Doo and cat sleds as well

I know, I get it. Local dealer got allotted 3 times the Doos that they got Poos. If Doo f-s it up with the large promises, they are screwed. Sounds like Poo went conservative to make sure to NOT have the issues they had this year. Local currently (as of last week) undelivered sleds were 1:5 Doo to Polaris. And there are 4 new Doodoos that just showed up, so it may be 0:20 now. I heard that my bud just checked a 23 Poo, he doesn't have his 22 yet. Odd. Maybe we have to order 2 years ahead?

 

[thamax]

Harder to start when cold but easier once warmed up!

 

[jos]

how much harder is it to pull than an 850 would you say? small, light, wear rider asking

I ordered with e-start for the first time ever....getting old and grumpy I guess...will put a litium battery in to compensate a bit, just for the feeling of it. I just hate to pull when I'm in a delicate riding zone.

 

[chevy_man]

how much harder is it to pull than an 850 would you say? small, light, wear rider asking

If you have to ask, it's probably a good idea to get e-start.

 

[Mafesto]

Between all of the horror snow check no show stories, price increases, and shetty snow conditions/lack of riding opportunity this season, I am in "I don't really give a sh!t" mode, and just gonna keep riding the one I have. The damned thing is perfect condition and low miles and paid for!

 

[Madtown]

I sold my perfectly set up Axys that’s been bulletproof for 5 years & was snow checking this spring. Well that was a huge mistake as I can’t find a single dealer in midwest or out west that has a allocation for a Pro RMK Slash 850 155. I found one dealer that can get it in a Boost but I don’t need that. Kinda shocked. Not sure what I’m going to do honestly. Maybe in spring find a used 22.

 

[Mafesto]

I sold my perfectly set up Axys that’s been bulletproof for 5 years & was snow checking this spring. Well that was a huge mistake as I can’t find a single dealer in midwest or out west that has a allocation for a Pro RMK Slash 850 155. I found one dealer that can get it in a Boost but I don’t need that. Kinda shocked. Not sure what I’m going to do honestly. Maybe in spring find a used 22.

Perhaps there will be new '22s available as they are still arriving at dealers, and people have shifted to summer toy mode already.

 

[Fosgate]

I’m still waiting for my final total. Got confirmation my order got in for a boost yesterday. What are others seeing for shipping, setup and other charges added to the bill?


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[BeartoothBaron]

I sold my perfectly set up Axys that’s been bulletproof for 5 years & was snow checking this spring. Well that was a huge mistake as I can’t find a single dealer in midwest or out west that has a allocation for a Pro RMK Slash 850 155. I found one dealer that can get it in a Boost but I don’t need that. Kinda shocked. Not sure what I’m going to do honestly. Maybe in spring find a used 22.

Who knows what this year could bring, but this summer could be the time to find a bargain. Between gas prices, inflation, and general uncertainty, you never know where this seemingly hot market is going to go. Sucks when what should have been a good plan gets wrecked badly by the events of the past two years, but believe me, if they invent a time machine with a causality paradox compensator, I'll be the first in line... I'm in the camp where I'm just happy to have a solid sled, and between spiraling costs, general instability, and insanity everywhere you look, I'll just be happy to ride that until things start to look normal again. Hopefully in a couple years we have a supply chain again and some promise of stability, but for me personally, I'm going to hold em until then.

 

[Jaysore3]

Yup, nothing compelling in the more budget-friendly lines. Really strange that everything AXYS has disappeared, except the Titan still uses the 800 HO.... Seems like a no-brainer to offer an AXYS 650/850 basic RMK. Yeah, kind of a waste to be selling three chassis, but why keep the oldest one? Going forward, they need to come out with a new motor for utility and mid-range sleds. The 650 is a de-bored 850, and probably costs almost as much to make. Something like Doo's done with the 600 EFI would make sense. No power valves makes things cheaper and simpler, and 100 HP would still be in reach. Plenty of motor for a trail sled, and I can't see why they couldn't make a basic RMK for just over $10k. Another option would be to build a new fan motor; keep the carbs for the truly entry-level sleds, but offer an EFI version with another 20HP. Kinda interesting that there's a 4-stroke again, but sounds like the same play as the old Frontier, and apparently adds 120lbs!

Anyway, on the top end, the 9R sounds like it'll be a ton of fun. No reason to pay money for the Boost if you ride at lower elevations; of course, the higher you get, the more boost is going to help you. And somebody's going to try turboing the 9R.... You gotta love the choices you have if you have the money to burn. I'm not sure what they're thinking on the low end, but that's not to detract from the top-of-the-line. I doubt Doo's more powerful turbo is going to out-gun the Boost, and the 9R definitely takes the cake for NA horsepower. The prices are about what you'd expect; that might be the place Doo is eking out a win, but I wonder if Doo dealers are going to mark them up and negate the advantage.

Burandt put out a video today saying he has a boosted 900. Now that doesn't mean **** but he had a smirk which tells me it the next logical step

 

[Escmanaze]

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So 650 146 is now an in-season model? That's awesome!! A great first step toward me being able to actually get one hopefully!!

 

[rgextreme1998]

Still haven't gotten a 22 slash that was ordered right away last snowcheck

me as well and I saw a CL add that says if you are from midwest you can't snowcheck an RMK? bumpkis?

 

[ggcustoms]

Still haven't gotten a 22 slash that was ordered right away last snowcheck

I was told mine came in today.

 

[Reg2view]

So 650 146 is now an in-season model? That's awesome!! A great first step toward me being able to actually get one hopefully!!

Find one quickly, dealers were likely allocated only 1 or 2, if any at all.

 

[Reg2view]

me as well and I saw a CL add that says if you are from midwest you can't snowcheck an RMK? bumpkis?

Likely truth. Pretty sure MW dealers received no stock unit RMKs, only a handful 9R and Boost for snowcheck slots, no snowcheck 850s or 650s.

 

[Mafesto]

me as well and I saw a CL add that says if you are from midwest you can't snowcheck an RMK? bumpkis?

That is false.

 

[Madtown]

Likely truth. Pretty sure MW dealers received no stock unit RMKs, only a handful 9R and Boost for snowcheck slots, no snowcheck 850s or 650s.

I was only able to find Boost or 9R’s in the Midwest. If you wanted a 850 RMK Slash the only way was to get a preconfigured unit From my experience with callin dealers in WI/MN/MI.

 

[Fosgate]

I was only able to find Boost or 9R’s in the Midwest. If you wanted a 850 RMK Slash the only way was to get a preconfigured unit From my experience with callin dealers in WI/MN/MI.

One had to get on a list with the dealership prior to snow check if your dealer allowed. No guarantees but friend and I were number 5&6 on the list for boost with our deposits down 2-3 weeks before. They had allocation for nine last year. Don’t know how many this year. Maybe less. Could be some guys ahead of us opted for the 900R instead and moved us up to the boost if they were short in allocation. If anyone called day of or if the dealer already had a long list I would be surprised if they got the short answer of “no allocations, can’t place an order for one etc.”. Rather than have someone one the phone or in front of them trying to bribe or beg to be put on while there are other customers waiting to talk or calling sales etc.it’s been a crazy few days for slot of dealerships between late deliveries, repairs and snow check.


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