Axys to Matryx

[Chadw90]

I am currently on an Axys SKS 146. This lasT ride out was on rotten snow. Crust on top and sugar underneath. Found my sled track constantly dropping through.
Rode a Axys Pro 155 for an afternoon and it was a bit better.
Road a Matryx Khaos 155 the next day and it stayed on top all day long.
Has anyone moved from an Axys 146 to a Matryx khaos 146 and noticed a major difference?
I might just snowcheck a 155. But sure do enjoy my 146 for most of my riding.

 

[A@ron]

I’d order the 146, you get a longer cooler and you can easily put a 155 under it later if the 146 isn’t enough track for you.

 

[takethebounce]

The fuel tank placement/design where the weight sits and the slash tunnels are very noticeable going from an Axys to Matryx. Geometry wise there is little difference.

 

[User Name]

Matryx definitely feels narrower and more nimble and easier to ride

 

[SirVicSmasher]

Matryx definitely feels narrower and more nimble and easier to ride

That's placebo

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[turboless terry]

That's placebo

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Not hardly. Matryx is easier to ride. Even though they are pretty similar and same suspension there is a pretty good difference. Narrowness of seat and tank is worth its weight in gold and the tunnel is probably the biggest difference combined with more centralized mass.

 

[Chadw90]

I’d order the 146, you get a longer cooler and you can easily put a 155 under it later if the 146 isn’t enough track for you.

Hmmm. Never thought of that. A set of 155 ice age rails and a track would have a guy set. Would the tunnel on the 146 slash be getting too short though? I suppose a 155 vs 146 is only 4.5” longer out the back. Would be no difference from a summit to a lynx. The lynx tunnels are noticeably shorter.

 

[b-litt]

Hmmm. Never thought of that. A set of 155 ice age rails and a track would have a guy set. Would the tunnel on the 146 slash be getting too short though? I suppose a 155 vs 146 is only 4.5” longer out the back. Would be no difference from a summit to a lynx. The lynx tunnels are noticeably shorter.

I have a 146” slash with 155 3” track. It runs hot even with the longer heat exchanger. Snow doesn’t get up in the tunnel. It’s not too short for riding. I don’t see a benefit or loss in that respect.

The 146 comes with the QD1 vs QD2. You need to ride the 146 FAST so I actually like the higher qd1 gearing on it. But if you run a 155 skid I’d definitely prefer the qd2. Even more so with a 3” lug.

 

[diamonddave]

That's placebo

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LMAO. The response that ushered in Team forum experts in ‘21.

 

[ullose272]

The difference is big compared to a stock axys. But my axys with a cut and tapered tunnel and skinz tank, compared to my 9R. Feels the same and my axys is lighter. I totaled my 9R this year and im not in a hurry to get another matryx, since still have my axys

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[SirVicSmasher]

I'm still not convinced. Spent plenty of time on both I don't notice any difference in ridability.


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[Chadw90]

I have a 146” slash with 155 3” track. It runs hot even with the longer heat exchanger. Snow doesn’t get up in the tunnel. It’s not too short for riding. I don’t see a benefit or loss in that respect.

The 146 comes with the QD1 vs QD2. You need to ride the 146 FAST so I actually like the higher qd1 gearing on it. But if you run a 155 skid I’d definitely prefer the qd2. Even more so with a 3” lug.

I might be able to scoop a leftover 146 850 or 9r in my area from the dealer. This year was a write off for snow and the 146’s didnt sell because everyone bought up the 155’s and went to the mountains.
A 9r in a 146 may be a beast

 

[jos]

I have both, go for a 9R 146"! Excellent sled, much better in the snow than you can imagine. Feels super thin and light compared to the Axys 146, also keep in mind the Axys 146 is not the same as the RMKs where, you have the bigger/wider tunnel etc.

 

[diamonddave]

I'm still not convinced. Spent plenty of time on both I don't notice any difference in ridability.


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[SirVicSmasher]

Smart lady

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[Empire087]

The matryx feels good, youll like it a lot. 146 sks is a little more trenchy with the skid it has, the 155 will provide a lot more confidence. That said, i miss the 146 playfulness, i might be doing a 146 conversion to mine this summer.

 

[diamonddave]

Smart lady

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She’s an expert also.

 

[JH@CM]

9R 146x3.25 would be fun.

 

[Ultramagnus]

That's placebo

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I'd have to disagree. Jumped back and forth between an Axys and a Matryx a bunch of days last season. First thing I noticed was how much easier / more room I had to move around the Matryx. Definitely felt more confident in the tight trees or steeper slopes on the Matryx. Really notice the tapered tunnel compared to the Axys when the tunnel starts dragging in set up snow.

 

[Fat_Tones]

I went from an Axys 800 SKS 155 (Series 5.1 track) to a Matryx Boost Pro 165, then to a Matryx 9R Khaos 165. My wife went from also an 800 SKS 155 to a Matryx 850 Pro 165. Our SKS's started out with 39" front ends, but I put Trenchers 36" on both machines. Despite that, going from mountain riding those SKS's to full blown mountain sleds was a HUGE improvement in handling in technical terrain, maybe not as much the Boost, but the 9R and 850 are a dream compared to SKS. Overall capability I feel like there's just no comparison even.