I put a Elevate kit on my 154 Alpha last year have 4 long rides on it now, put 500 miles on sled before the change. Definitely looks wicked to say the least, really brings the front end up in the pow, super easy to handle makes it even more effortless to carve and buttonhook. Still sidehills great seem to climb on the snow even faster, haven't felt any negative characteristics maybe a little more tippy on trail but not sure on that.My buddy just got a new 2020 alpha 154 and we both rode together in same conditions, 3 feet of bottomless pow, and we both agree the front end comes up more and plows less on the elevate kit, there is definitely a noticeable difference between the stock and elevate kit and we both like the kit better. That
being said is it worth the money? I believe so, I would do it again, I'm no stranger to cat mods, had a heavily mod M7 and 2012 proclimb did everything to it to make it like a 15 most of the mods were a waste of money for the performance you gained but I really like this kit. On another note the alpha is the most fun and effortless sled I've every ridden and I've rode the new Doo's and Poo"s great sleds, but the alpha is just to fun you can ride all day and not get tired . Hope this helps with your decision.