Thanks pal, just offering info. Not brand loyal at all. I still own a Gen 5, it’s not perfect in any way but great in many aspects.
2025 Ski-Doo Rumors and Predictions
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I wouldn't call "make my ski doo handle like my Polaris so it is as easy for me to ride a prediction. I am Well aware my opinion is worth
. If the thread was compare my ski doo too my Polaris I wouldn't have even open it.
. If the thread was compare my ski doo too my Polaris I wouldn't have even open it.
Even just embedded maps and GPS for the deep snow Doo's is better than nothing. I don't care about updated trails. I just want topo maps. Let the trail guys keep screwing around with BRP GO...
Also, I don't know why Doo didn't put the LED light covers on the deep snow just like the trail G5 sleds. It would at least shed off snow instead of build up and cover the headlights.
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This post is confusing, sounds like you have never used it. You want topo maps?, well the go app has that, and it works very well when you know how to use it.
Most mountain guys do not even need headlights, we use a helmet light, because the headlights are useless in the mountains when in the off chance you are caught up there at dark.
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But having to connect your phone or an old phone is still a pain the the ass and whenever you shut off the sled or any any time, BRP Go will just stop working. Genuine apple cord and all of that stuff. It just doesn't work great. Makes me miss my 7S display.
Meh I disagree. Boost is a handful in the trees it’s either on or not. No where near as smooth as the Turbo. As far as handling the Doo handles just fine just have to ride it differently than a Polaris (shocking I know) I hope Skidoo improves suspension and handling going forward always room for improvement but I sure those to hell they dont make it handle like a Polaris [emoji2961] I would buy a Polaris if I wanted to deal with that **** show.
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Everyone b%@ching about the big screen as if that the number 1 priority is laughable. As if your going to ride to the top of the mountain and Netflix and chill. You can't even see the danm thing when riding. What ever happened to exploring ya know let's see what's down here instead of let look on my big screen nope looks to iffy. That is the last thing I want doo to prioritize. How about shed a some weight and continue to refine the darn fine sled they got. If it's harder to ride than the poo doo some freaking push-ups nobody like a scrawny vap smoking man bun wearing dode to ride with anyway.
If you don't care about tech in sleds, you don't have to have it. For those who do want tech in their sleds, they're always going to want more/better. The way she goes.
So, about the BIG SCREEN.
Make no mistake, its a total LOVE / HATE relationship.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the display and the content it conveys to me at a MOMENT'S GLACE.
Yes, the screen more often than not is BURRIED IN SNOW.
But on those occasions when its not, its mighty damn nice.
The map, while NOTHING REMOTELY as useful as my On-X Backcrountry map, still gives me real, useable information at a glance.
The problem of course, is that it
#1. Requires your cell phone to be plugged into it.
#2. More often than not fails to instantly resync anytime you disconnect the cell phone to use it and then plug it back in.
and #3, all too often requires a manual reconnection of the BRP Go App to the Sled, as the sled fails to see the phone at all.
MAJOR PITA from a guy who loves the tech.
Last night after a solid hard ride in deep snow that resulted in major tree sawing and more shoveling than I can remember, I finally went through the FREAKING LABORIOUS process of adding all my riding group to the "Friends" listing. DAMN GUYS, that was another HUGE PAIN IN THE BUTT. It took us 30 Minutes to get 4 people properly loaded into the BRP Go App. It was INSANELY difficult and generated error after error after error in adding them.
But, my group is all there now and on the next ride, where we have "CELL COVERAGE" I will try BRPs version of Buddy Tracking and see how that works as well.
PLEASE BRP.
ROLL OUT A KILLER MAPPING SYSTEM and bring us REAL BUDDY TRACKING like both Polaris and Cat offer their customers!!
Make no mistake, its a total LOVE / HATE relationship.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the display and the content it conveys to me at a MOMENT'S GLACE.
Yes, the screen more often than not is BURRIED IN SNOW.
But on those occasions when its not, its mighty damn nice.
The map, while NOTHING REMOTELY as useful as my On-X Backcrountry map, still gives me real, useable information at a glance.
The problem of course, is that it
#1. Requires your cell phone to be plugged into it.
#2. More often than not fails to instantly resync anytime you disconnect the cell phone to use it and then plug it back in.
and #3, all too often requires a manual reconnection of the BRP Go App to the Sled, as the sled fails to see the phone at all.
MAJOR PITA from a guy who loves the tech.
Last night after a solid hard ride in deep snow that resulted in major tree sawing and more shoveling than I can remember, I finally went through the FREAKING LABORIOUS process of adding all my riding group to the "Friends" listing. DAMN GUYS, that was another HUGE PAIN IN THE BUTT. It took us 30 Minutes to get 4 people properly loaded into the BRP Go App. It was INSANELY difficult and generated error after error after error in adding them.
But, my group is all there now and on the next ride, where we have "CELL COVERAGE" I will try BRPs version of Buddy Tracking and see how that works as well.
PLEASE BRP.
ROLL OUT A KILLER MAPPING SYSTEM and bring us REAL BUDDY TRACKING like both Polaris and Cat offer their customers!!
I get that however that has absolutely nothing to do with improving the ridability or sheding weight. The screen should be the LAST thing they think about. I think people would take 25 30 # less weight and improved handling over a screen. If not get the big screen on a backcountry or mxz and move on.
Everyone has different priorities of features that add to their riding experience. Yours are valid to you just as theirs are valid to them. You cannot say that "the screen is the last thing they should think about" without adding "IMO" because that's what it is, your opinion.
I love the PIDD and am excited for larger & more features. It certainly does not take away from the sled's performance.
Like I said I get it however these are deep snow backcountry specific sleds used to go into the knarlyest of knar of witch you don't have a second to look at a screen no matter the size. So in this segment yes it should be the LAST thing they think about because we all know there is a lot of things that could be improved upon for the true backcountry rider. If someone prioritizes a screen over other refinements to push us further into the backcountry they should seriously consider why they are even on a summit.
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caper11
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Are you logged in on the go app with your own account and not using google or anything else?
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Knowing where you are, and how to get back to the wagon when the sun starts to dip is VERY important to many of us.
tech is always gonna be in demand especially from the younger peeps where that’s all they know and it’s what people want and expect so it’s a priority for developers of any product.
from my layperson point of view if doo could have shed 30# or whatever they would have done it but they can’t without using expensive and/or less durable materials. for the G5’s they removed some weight from the track and made the tunnel metal even thinner to save weight which hardly amounts to anything. i take that as meaning they’re just about out of options.
from my layperson point of view if doo could have shed 30# or whatever they would have done it but they can’t without using expensive and/or less durable materials. for the G5’s they removed some weight from the track and made the tunnel metal even thinner to save weight which hardly amounts to anything. i take that as meaning they’re just about out of options.
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Exactly, even with its faults, I was able to find my way back to the cabin way point when the clouds set in, and the vis was no more than 10ft. My experience with the gauge so far is very positive.
Even without buddy tracking etc, this gauge is not a replacement for common sense, and Buddy riding. Its not something that I rely on but I am glad its there when its needed.
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I agree with all of this. I'm just extremely surprised that so many would rather have a screen before a more mechanical, suspension advancement, less weight, hell even a big n/a like 9r. Mind blown. I can't believe there's even a poo left to buy cause they got a killer display
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