Mountain sled feedback

[mazak]

I have an 09 Summit 163 800 xp. Im disappointed with the sled in 2 areas.
First I tagged 2 rocks hidden under the snow, didn't think I hit that hard but first one pushed back my left ski about 2". Next trip I hit the same side and busted the cast bracket holding the lower A arm and bent my S frame. Im in the process of fixing it but now am worried of putting the money into it just to have it happen again cause of a weak design.
Second, While in deep powder, it will run strong but as I keep on going it will start to bog down and I have to lay off the throttle to clear the intake which in every case gets me stuck and out comes the shovel. Not happy.
There is an aftermarket relocation intake I can install.

Im looking for a new Sled and wondering if Cat or Polaris have the same weak issues or any other issues.
I like the cat m1100 turbo but worried its too front heavy. Polaris looks stronger in the front and could take a tag or 4 incase a rock jumps in front of me.
What you all think.?

 

[bnorth]

I think your problem solving and/or communication skills are weak. You should probably ride a Tundra.

 

[Jaynelson]

Buying a sled to hit stuff with is a tough one. As you've seen, the Doo's seem to sustain the most damage, as more complicated-to-change parts seem to bend before the a-arms. The Cat's and Polaris' seem to be better in this regard, in that you're more likely to just bend an a-arm in a small to medium sized hit. Between those 2 it would be a tough call. Personally I have seen the shocks on the Proclimb to be a little more vulnerable than the RMK in a rock hit, but that's just one man's experience.

None of the new ones should bog down in deep powder.

 

[Ryan-41]

Buying a sled to hit stuff with is a tough one. As you've seen, the Doo's seem to sustain the most damage, as more complicated-to-change parts seem to bend before the a-arms. The Cat's and Polaris' seem to be better in this regard, in that you're more likely to just bend an a-arm in a small to medium sized hit. Between those 2 it would be a tough call. Personally I have seen the shocks on the Proclimb to be a little more vulnerable than the RMK in a rock hit, but that's just one man's experience.

None of the new ones should bog down in deep powder.

Ski-Doo built the XP to be light and they drastically reduced durability, I have seen quite a few XP's that have hit something not very hard and do a lot of damage. I would ditch the Doo and jump on something that will take some abuse!

Cat in my opnion builds a light yet durable product, I have bounced off quite a few rocks and don't have any damage really.
Also the Polaris is built pretty good for durability and if you bend an A-Arm, it is really quick and simple to replace!!

The Cat and the Polaris are built better than the Doo. Simple as that!

Ryan

 

[autowrench]

SLP makes a intake for use in powder. It ends up where you can swipe it with your hand if it starts to bog. It leaves the stock intake intact also. After tagging my a arms and replacing with the 36" kit, I also installed Grip N Rip a arm brace. Makes changing the a rms harder, but really seems to stiffen that area.

Tom

 

[Dirty Steve]

Grip n Rip braces are a must on a XP or XM. They will makes the sled the way it should be the a-arms will bend before the chassis modules. Like a Polaris. (Polaris just have wussy tunnels.)

The Grip n Rips are a great design- BRP even has a knock off in their accessories catalog now. Better check your clutch tower where it attaches to the tunnel on that thing. Also look at your carb boots for delamination- very common issue.

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[manlye]

Buy a freeride!


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