2025 Rumors

[CROW]

Do the engineers purposely leave things for the aftermarket guys to make money on or do they just miss things, even big, seemingly obvious things?

 

[AKlowmarker]

The 7s is awsome, I still don't understand why anyone wouldn't have it. I have a buddy with a skidoo who mounted a voyager screens on to communicate with the polaris 7s.

Because the 7s is about $1k more than standard, and these new machines cost enough as is. That $1k buys a lot of gas and oil.

Been riding for a long time without a large flat screen on my snowmachine (something I would likely break anyway), figure I dont need one now. Cant see it while riding anyway. And Radios work for communication, doesnt matter if its a Poo, Doo, or even an allouette

 

[goridedoo]

Because the 7s is about $1k more than standard, and these new machines cost enough as is. That $1k buys a lot of gas and oil.

Been riding for a long time without a large flat screen on my snowmachine (something I would likely break anyway), figure I dont need one now. Cant see it while riding anyway. And Radios work for communication, doesnt matter if its a Poo, Doo, or even an allouette

Radios work for communication… radios do not show your location.

 

[AKlowmarker]

Radios work for communication… radios do not show your location.

Ever hear of a GPS radio?

Those are available for those who are afraid to venture off pavement without someone knowing their every movement, and at a much-reduced cost.

 

[goridedoo]

Ever hear of a GPS radio?

Those are available for those who are afraid to venture off pavement without someone knowing their every movement, and at a much-reduced cost.

No I did not arrive here on a wagon train and I do not know what a gps radio is

 

[ryang85]

Because the 7s is about $1k more than standard, and these new machines cost enough as is. That $1k buys a lot of gas and oil.

Been riding for a long time without a large flat screen on my snowmachine (something I would likely break anyway), figure I dont need one now. Cant see it while riding anyway. And Radios work for communication, doesnt matter if its a Poo, Doo, or even an allouette

On the boost I didn't have an option. A 1 second swipe of the hand across the screen and you know exactly where everyone is and where there going without slowing down and doing the whole radio thing and slowing down every 30 minutes. Plus if someone really screws themselves up and can't get to the radio ( like being pinned under a sled ) you can see them stopped and know something isn't right.
I see saving the 1k for a specific user, but it's worth it for me, just having the GPS map along to save spots and routes since I ride a lot of places and forgot where my exit paths are sometimes. Or I'll go in Google earth and find cool terrain or lava flows with pillows and mark it on my 7s to find later . If you ride the same area your whole life and know every hill and pillow field it might not be nearly as usefull though. Especially if your riding terrain where you can see your buddies easier.

 

[chevy_man]

Funny, I'm a yes on both of those. But obviously in the minority.

- 2.75" = quickest track speed, which I like
- standard gauge = cheaper/lighter, and as my old time sled buds say, if you can't see and hear your buddy, you're not riding with him.

Track speed doesn't matter when the lugs are folded flat and not pushing anymore.

It's not just the buddy tracking, it's everything about the 7s providing more info and customizable over the pidd.

 

[JH@CM]

Track speed doesn't matter when the lugs are folded flat and not pushing anymore.

It's not just the buddy tracking, it's everything about the 7s providing more info and customizable over the pidd.

Part of the reason tracks are soft (by design) is to hook up on all the things we spin a track over: snow, trees, rocks, etc. Think of it as a gummy tire.

Yes, I'd like to try the 7S someday, but haven't wanted to pay the extra grand. That's the value of bumpers, electric start and lightweight battery, which are more important to me. The boost has a very high value relative to 9R because it comes standard with 7S, while the 9R does not (at just a slightly lower cost).

 

[User Name]

Track speed doesn't matter when the lugs are folded flat and not pushing anymore.

I mean I'm not saying the 2.75 is an incredible track, mostly because of durability. But to his point, there's something to be said for how it responds to blips. It may not have the most traction but the confidence it inspires when re-setting an edge while fully puckered isn't empty of value

 

[Chadly]

I mean I'm not saying the 2.75 is an incredible track, mostly because of durability. But to his point, there's something to be said for how it responds to blips. It may not have the most traction but the confidence it inspires when re-setting an edge while fully puckered isn't empty of value

Saying you suck by not saying you suck. There is zero reason to run this garbage track. ZERO!

 

[440revNL]

Saying you suck by not saying you suck. There is zero reason to run this garbage track. ZERO!

I've seen so many conflicting reports on the 275. What about it is bad? Anything good?

 

[User Name]

Saying you suck by not saying you suck. There is zero reason to run this garbage track. ZERO!

There's nothing to complain about in the first 100 miles. The only real issue is that it goes to **** faster than a gummy trials tire. When it's new it works acceptably. But yeah. I'm not saying it's amazing. Just that light tracks have benefits. When brand new, it's better than the old 3". As good but different to the 2.6

 

[diamonddave]

I've seen so many conflicting reports on the 275. What about it is bad? Anything good?

It’s a pile of garbage that belongs in a trash can.

 

[Chadly]

I've seen so many conflicting reports on the 275. What about it is bad? Anything good?

Not only does it fall apart, you probably lose about 25% of the power the sled is making due to the lack of traction on all types of snow. Polaris wanted to prove to everyone that they could make a worse track than their 3" when they developed the 2.75.

 

[JH@CM]

Maybe for 25 we'll get a new series 10 2.8" track that isn't so terrible and trash worthy then.

 

[440revNL]

Maybe for 25 we'll get a new series 10 2.8" track that isn't so terrible and trash worthy then.

So their 325 is their only good track it seems? 2.6, 275 and 3 are all junk eh?

 

[chevy_man]

So their 325 is their only good track it seems? 2.6, 275 and 3 are all junk eh?

Now they are.

The 2.75 breaks down so fast it's unreal. The 2.6 is 10+ year old tech now on a 2.86 pitch, and the 3 has always been junk unless you were spring riding hard snow that it could actually hook on.


The 3.25 downfall is speed. However, 99% of mountain riders can handle not trying to go 90mph across the lake if it means keeping their $1800 track in one piece and not being stuck all day.

 

[440revNL]

Now they are.

The 2.75 breaks down so fast it's unreal. The 2.6 is 10+ year old tech now on a 2.86 pitch, and the 3 has always been junk unless you were spring riding hard snow that it could actually hook on.


The 3.25 downfall is speed. However, 99% of mountain riders can handle not trying to go 90mph across the lake if it means keeping their $1800 track in one piece and not being stuck all day.

Hopefully they come out with a new 146 with a 2.5. Wouldn't mind getting a Khaos 146..

 

[RBalazs]

Not only does it fall apart, you probably lose about 25% of the power the sled is making due to the lack of traction on all types of snow. Polaris wanted to prove to everyone that they could make a worse track than their 3" when they developed the 2.75.

So, I can get 25% more power!

 

[Chadly]

So, I can get 25% more power!

Maybe that's why you are stuck all the time and you really aren't that bad of a rider?