Have anybody tried both of the sleds?
If you have, which one would you buy?=)
Any comparisations?
If you have, which one would you buy?=)
Any comparisations?
Polaris Assault 2011 vs Ski Doo summit freeride 2011
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sledneck_03
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if i want a stock sled, a freeryde if i wanted a turbo or mod motor the assault...
I really doubt anyone has tried both of them.
What kind of riding do you do?
What kind of riding do you do?
I have been rididing XP's the last few years and think the Freeride will be unreal...however...I think Polaris has done a great job of this new sled and looks and feels like it will be fun to ride (I have only sat on both). I just sold my 09 X Model and really looking forward to my Freeride and the new suspension etc. I'm sure both will be great and also have some drawbacks but just remember to keep the throttle pinned! Just my .02. Have a great winter man!
Dan
Dan
I've spent quite a bit of time on a 155 PRO... a half a day on a Freeride.
The Freeride had the Pro in the HP dept on straight drags IMO..
I didn't have any deep snow to try the Doo to be fair..
The PRO was much easier for me to initiate and hold a side hill than the Doo.
The running boards on the Doo were huge... I have concerns about high siding on that.
The fit and finish of both were very nice.
For climbing, I felt that the Ski Doo put my weight over the skis more due to a much more rider fwd stance but I had no problems keeping the skis planted on the Pro either.
I preferred the Pro's steering much more intuitive and predictable than the Doo for me which felt "floppy"...The new poo felt very similar to the M Cats.
Both sleds feature first year fuel injection systems on 800cc power plants.
I guess the season will prove what the production sleds will bring.
The Freeride had the Pro in the HP dept on straight drags IMO..
I didn't have any deep snow to try the Doo to be fair..
The PRO was much easier for me to initiate and hold a side hill than the Doo.
The running boards on the Doo were huge... I have concerns about high siding on that.
The fit and finish of both were very nice.
For climbing, I felt that the Ski Doo put my weight over the skis more due to a much more rider fwd stance but I had no problems keeping the skis planted on the Pro either.
I preferred the Pro's steering much more intuitive and predictable than the Doo for me which felt "floppy"...The new poo felt very similar to the M Cats.
Both sleds feature first year fuel injection systems on 800cc power plants.
I guess the season will prove what the production sleds will bring.
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I think the bottom line is neither will outperform the other on their own. It will come down to the rider themselves. What style do your prefer?
I'd take a Regular Summit X and do some mods to get it to where I want it. Have a better sled than the Freeride (30 pounds heavier!! 
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I know those who had the Assault and hated it. Track was too heavy, lugs too hard and suspension not really designed for the everyday boondocking and climbing. Great for jumping and drops but not so great otherwise.
)I know those who had the Assault and hated it. Track was too heavy, lugs too hard and suspension not really designed for the everyday boondocking and climbing. Great for jumping and drops but not so great otherwise.
I love my Assault. Sure there are some changes I am making but no different than any other sled. Biggest change is tighten up the limiter strap to improve attack angle and re-valve the shocks to take some harshness out. Dragons were too soft, Assault was too hard. Feels like I am tell you the story of Goldy Locks
assult v freeride
road them both at 1800 feet in the up. the assult feels like a natural extention of your inputs. sidehills awsome and effortless, very easy to correct and direct to where you want it to go. great power up to about 50 mph. The freeride has more power on the top end and is seems to be a bit more weight expecialy when you are trying to pull it over. I know it early season,and I need more snow and time for more comparison. Also we will be going to the rockies mabey next month. then we will see. Right now I would choose the assult.
road them both at 1800 feet in the up. the assult feels like a natural extention of your inputs. sidehills awsome and effortless, very easy to correct and direct to where you want it to go. great power up to about 50 mph. The freeride has more power on the top end and is seems to be a bit more weight expecialy when you are trying to pull it over. I know it early season,and I need more snow and time for more comparison. Also we will be going to the rockies mabey next month. then we will see. Right now I would choose the assult.
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sw Pub
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I've had them both out a couple of times. I find that the Assault is just a great ride both on trail and in powder. The Freeride still needs some tweaking. I find that either I have too much ski pressure and it is hard to handle on the trail, or I have too much nose lift in the powder and can't keep it under control.
I'm still trying to figure out a way to make the Freeride work in both conditions. (Any suggestions?)
But the Freeride has great power. I've taken it up into some deep and steep through trees and as long as I can avoid the unmoveables ... it just keeps climbing.
I'm still trying to figure out a way to make the Freeride work in both conditions. (Any suggestions?)
But the Freeride has great power. I've taken it up into some deep and steep through trees and as long as I can avoid the unmoveables ... it just keeps climbing.
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