Hey guys thanks for the time. I recently switched back to Polaris since 06 and I have been riding ski doos until my recent purchase. I have been on a ski doo xm chassis for some time and ride backcountry Colorado. I consider myself to be a good rider for all the time I've put in but man on the new sled [axys 800 155 2.6 stage 2] I feel like a newbie. I can't pull anything. I think I'm overriding it. Foot placement seems to be off. Trying to retrain the brain. Got 3 rides now and im worked. Tree riding im finding myself in them sidehilling im loosing counter steer and loosing the front. I know I just need more time but in the unforgiving terrain we ride im hoping the learning curve happens rapidly cause im beat up. Any tips from someone who made the switch as well or tips at all is much appreciated. Getting **** from my ski doo bros all day for switching is getting old lol. It does help a little watching them hop on my sled and eat it as well. Thanks
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Good job on the switch ! I rode Ski-Doo from 1969 through 1998 to 2016 on the cats and went to axys in 16 how ever many years that is , I run my skis all the way narrow with the 39 inch width, and yes all you have to do is turn your eyes and twitch a shoulder and the axys will head that way, also you don't need to throw a leg side to side you can ride it like a motorcycle, they are a very sweet sled bet you will like it,
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I am surprised you haven't started schooling your Doo buddies yet? That ill handling chassis must be really ingrained from all those years on the worlds finest trail sleds.LOL
Some tips might be, no need for all that countersteering, knees right up to the panels, loose grip on the bars, steer it with foot pressure and the throttle. It will hold a line like no ski doo ever even dreamed of. Learn to trust it, it will be your friend.
It will be OK, you are now on a REAL mtn sled, not something band-aided up to kinda work like the Doo. Stick with it and you will really appreciate what you switched too. The final step will be when you realize you can have the Axys handling and the Doo reliability in a new Cat...
Some tips might be, no need for all that countersteering, knees right up to the panels, loose grip on the bars, steer it with foot pressure and the throttle. It will hold a line like no ski doo ever even dreamed of. Learn to trust it, it will be your friend.
It will be OK, you are now on a REAL mtn sled, not something band-aided up to kinda work like the Doo. Stick with it and you will really appreciate what you switched too. The final step will be when you realize you can have the Axys handling and the Doo reliability in a new Cat...
I definitely think im over counter steering to initiate the turn. Ill steer and hit the throttle quick to initiate a tight fast turn and I find myself laying on my side or way off line
When making the transition from Pro-Ride to Axys ProRMK, I was also oversteering/ over riding the sled...
Seat time will solve the situation-- adjusting/ playing with your foot position will also help. The Axys chassis is sensitive.
Coming from ski doo to a 13 pro was learning curve would I go back nope. Move your feet back steer with body weight on one leg or the other. Play with shocks small adjustments make big changes be patient it will come with seat time.
Thanks guys its dumping looking like tomorrow is gonna be deep. Gonna move back on the boards and give her hell to start the new year. Avy is gonna be up so some meadow and chill trees will be a needed learning day. Looking forward to just trying to link some turns get the feel instead of survival sidehilling and sending. Save that for later in the day. Happy new year. Thanks all
Apologies for reviving an old thread, but curious how you did @shawn sinclair with a full season transitioning to the Axys? I just bought one and it's been so long I might as well be a complete novice and hoping to get some feedback on your experience and how you're feeling now with the ride.
Yes, while side hilling your front want to go down hill move you foot back on the running boards to put more pressure on track forcing it down hill more then the front. There are other times where you might want your foot further forward like when your first initiate a downward turn but then you can quickly move your foot back as you come out of the turn. Etc. No need to overide the sled. Also, once you get used to it you may want to put a 36" front end on it so it feel more like the REACT. Then hardly any energy will be used as you ride all day.
Also soft front skid shock. I have over 30+years on doos. Of all the years since the early 70s. Now I am 9 rides in on my axys and I'm seeing the skid acts different More because the nose of a axys is lighter than that if Doo. In doo we tighten the front spring to make the nose feel lighter. I see that makes the poo wana trench a lot more. Loosen that spring and she will pop the rear up onto the snow and allows the rear placed stance to work wonders. I am not riding the chit outa my axys.
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