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thats kind of where I am finding myself today.
Usually by now we have a TON of comments about what to expect
Crickets 2026 Skidoo Release
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thats kind of where I am finding myself today.
Usually by now we have a TON of comments about what to expect
I would have expected a sound clip, blurry image or teasy by now. Not a blured website image from last year lol.
Only riding doo for the last 3 seasons, I'd like to see a 15wide with narrow tunnel, shorter cooler to reduce weight and more functional storage included in the sled. Let's look at internal belt storage space too, or make the accessory seat a standard option. Integrated gauge that works with off grid buddy tracking and under hood battery And maybe some more exclusive options that you can factory select. Not accessories, but options ... Shock package, riser height, grip type, track configuration...
Only riding doo for the last 3 seasons, I'd like to see a 15wide with narrow tunnel, shorter cooler to reduce weight and more functional storage included in the sled. Let's look at internal belt storage space too, or make the accessory seat a standard option. Integrated gauge that works with off grid buddy tracking and under hood battery And maybe some more exclusive options that you can factory select. Not accessories, but options ... Shock package, riser height, grip type, track configuration...
if Doo Is doing a belt drive I hope they tilt the motor back a little bit. Every belt drive turbo Doo I've ever been around seems to have a belt problem. Dealer Claims or Theory is the Doos have such a long distance from the Secondary Shaft to the Drive Shaft it's too long and too much torque. I always thought a belt is a belt but I guess that makes sense why they have not gone to belt drive if that's the case.
The issue with a belt drive is the length of the belt, to utilize a belt short enough in the current chaincase without a tensioner, limits gear ratio selection. Those cog belt do not like to be bent in the opposite direction. Another is rolling resistance, a chain has less rolling resistance, the only benefit of a belt drive over a chain is weight, and doo’s chain setup is very light. It just to bad the update didn’t utilize the light weight bottom sprocket, but with the two piece driveshaft, I understand why they went that route.
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game chang·er
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- an event, idea, or procedure that effects a significant shift in the current manner of doing or thinking about something.
"a potential game changer that could revitalize the entire US aerospace industry"
Now think back.
What was the last LEGITIMATE "GAME CHANGER" in Mountain Sledding??
What was the last LEGITIMATE "GAME CHANGER" in Mountain Sledding??
The Beginning of the Rev Chassis was game changing, but I also think fuel injection, 850 motor na, factory turbo were all game changing at the time for performance wise. I think if we’re really changing the game for Skidoo is a new generation whether we get out of the rev chassis or we are getting down to Polaris weights. I no doubt think if we could shed 20lbs I think skidoo will be the best mountain sled available. Many Polaris riders say if they could have the skidoo power plant it would be the absolute best and many doo guys say if we had the Polaris weight. Specifically the doo riders with the weight issue, but is saving weight game changing? Not so much.
Shot, factory turbos, 3” 3.5” pitch track. RER, single pull start Direct injection To name a few, but its an opinion.
Now buddy tracking between brands IMO would be a game changer.
I just seen a edit from a couple of female ambassadors that was kinda weird/stupid, it was an enactment of a sled giving birth.
Edit, thinking of that stupid edit, maybe that a hint, whats this industry missing to get the next generation of riders interested in sledding. Affordable entry level sled. I don’t consider a neo an entry level sled, IMO a fan cooled sled with a 340 to 500 fan IMO is whats missing. I had no interest in getting a 600 liquid cooled sled for over 13k Canadian.
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Even a mxz 200 in the states is $5750 on sale…. That’s a 3-8 year old use snowmobile…..Shot, factory turbos, 3” 3.5” pitch track. RER, single pull start Direct injection To name a few, but its an opinion.
Now buddy tracking between brands IMO would be a game changer.
I just seen a edit from a couple of female ambassadors that was kinda weird/stupid, it was an enactment of a sled giving birth.
Edit, thinking of that stupid edit, maybe that a hint, whats this industry missing to get the next generation of riders interested in sledding. Affordable entry level sled. I don’t consider a neo an entry level sled, IMO a fan cooled sled with a 340 to 500 fan IMO is whats missing. I had no interest in getting a 600 liquid cooled sled for over 13k Canadian.
Game changers.
Factory turbo
Buddy tracking (when it works)
Short / skinny tunnel
Raised chassis.
36" ish ski stance.
3" + factory tracks
Bonded chassis w cast bulkheads. (Weight loss AND rigid chassis)
Gripper ski
Has anyone ever put a doo plant in a Polaris? Seems like it would solve everything.