Riding a Back Country X Will it do much out west?
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you kinda didn't give enough info on what the sled is to answer your question
you kinda didn't give enough info on what the sled is to answer your question
Definitely. A buddy of mine rode my Switchback Assault out west last season and loved it. The BCX and SBA are similar crossover sleds. It did, however, struggle a bit with the 2" track in the areas we rode. I'd get the longest lug that will fit.
LOL, he did give you all of that.
http://www.ski-doo.com/ski-doo/renegade/renegade-backcountry-x.html
Do you know if they ordered it with the 1.6 cobra track? Because it also had the option of the 2" powdermax with the spring order. Not sure how much taller they will clear as I have only ever seen them with the 2" on them.
Either way to answer your question with a 2" track you will have a blast with it out west. been out west many times on 144/146 sleds with a 2" track that were a blast. If you get into some bottomless power you might have to work a bit harder but with the 800 motor you will be amazed how well it will do.
LOL, I didn't know what it was either.
It all depends what type of riding you are doing. If you want to get your dangle on, you won't like the track or wide stance.
It all depends what type of riding you are doing. If you want to get your dangle on, you won't like the track or wide stance.
Yes if you can ride....short tracks (144/146) are fun but you are not going to go in some places as easy as say a RMK 155/ 163 but if you have some talent you can get most places. Snow condition can make big difference also. Saying that I've rode an Rev 144 2" track in 3-4 ft of fresh and got around. Momentum is the key.
I have been riding out west for years, I remember when a 144 was a normal and the thing to have. I was talking to a dealer in Minnesota and I believe i could put the Freeride track on this for my west trips. It has the 1.6 on it now. This setup with the 872 I feel may be fun as all can be. Ripnit your right momentum on deep powder days is everything.
I used to run a 144 2" out west. as others have said, they do ok. If it's set up snow you will do well. Fresh and deep, you will struggle a bit.
I think the biggest two questions are:
What type of riding do you want to do?
If you want to rip trails and play off the sides where there are tracks to poach it will be a blast. If you want to start probing backcountry areas off the trail, it might not be the best choice.
Maybe the biggest question- What are the other guys in the group riding?
If all of your buddies are on true long track mountain sleds, and like to drop into drainages and explore. I would strongly consider renting a comparable sled. It can suck to be the guy holding the group up.
I think the biggest two questions are:
What type of riding do you want to do?
If you want to rip trails and play off the sides where there are tracks to poach it will be a blast. If you want to start probing backcountry areas off the trail, it might not be the best choice.
Maybe the biggest question- What are the other guys in the group riding?
If all of your buddies are on true long track mountain sleds, and like to drop into drainages and explore. I would strongly consider renting a comparable sled. It can suck to be the guy holding the group up.
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