Basically a whole new sled last year. What did you expect?
Ski-Doo: New Lineup REVEAL 2024
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Link to the 2024 spec book.
The Canadian/American site has the book password protected, but not the international site.
The Canadian/American site has the book password protected, but not the international site.
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Summit X got some nice upgrades (low bars, adjustable brake lever, adjustable limiter strap). Most people “should” get that sled over expert if they are honest how they ride most of the time. DS3 skis (easier), t motion (easier), flex edge (easier), softer shock valving (easier). It’s now slightly lighter than expert. NA summit X is clearly the best old man/out of shape/small person easy rider sled. It’s also way cheaper.
Next topic what are you paying for your snow check sled. I'll go first nothing.
I’m planning on an x with t motion delete arm , I think it’ll be a good all rounder and lightweight sounds good to me
For the fancy new gauge id get the cheap one and buy a trailtech gps it connects with the polaris ride command and you can track friends
The Freeride seems like the sled. Expert Skid, Narrower Track, 36 Front end + new spindle/ski. Seems like all the things everyone loves on the Polaris but with a Doo powerplant. Some aftermarket rails/FTS/limiter to address trenching could make it real interesting
Skidoo version of my lynx.
Does the 154 expert trench like a mother? My shredder is insanely bad. Fun sled but really unforgiving in trees.
I mean they trench like any 154x3, but tend to jump out of the snow when the boost hits. Fairly forgiving.
Damn I just checked the site again (canadian) and the price has jumped $600 … at least on the x ?
When the boost hits on yhe lynx it just digs to china. It will keep going but if you screw up or any hesitation it will make you pay. I was hoping that is why they redesigned the track for 24
I was expecting something in the engine department. Other than that, why would there be a ton of changes: you're not going to see much new chassis-wise just a year after a significant revision. I'm sure a bigger motor, and possibly an all-new architecture, is in the works. The Doo 850 is pretty good - I have to give them that - but there's a little pinch with the 9R out there and probably more coming from Cat... eventually. I'd only call it disappointing if I was looking for more in the NA engine department. It's definitely par for the course, other than that.
there was, new aluminum brake reservoir and new design how brake sits,
My bet it is identical to the lynx spindle. It is a little closer to being in line than the expert spindle. It makes for a little heavier steering but gets rid of a bunch of the twitchiness.
That would be interesting. I actually just put ZRP SBB on my 22 Freeride. I have likes and dislikes on them. I almost feel like going completely in-line with the ski bolt was too much, maybe Ice Age Elevate got it right with only moving it a percentage.
Archaic torsion springs need to go, across the whole deep snow lineup IMO. They work ok but seriously it's a 2024 sled now. 180hp, water injection, LED headlights, touch screen dash, and springs from... the biblical era? The again I drive a torsion bar Duramax for the drivetrain. I'll be converting to Floats.
Ordering a Freeride Turbo R to compliment my Shredder RE 154 TurboR. I am somewhat second guessing whether to keep my order 154" (probably) or get the 146 and have the option to put a 154" under it.
Does anyone think that on a Gen5 turbo there may be any noticeable loss of cooling efficiency running a 154 track on a 146 model (137 actual length) tunnel? Could enough chucked snow escape to noticeably reduce cooling efficiency and increase the likelihood of overheating? People riding behind you are another story...
Eliminating T-Mo and FlexEdge on the Freeride was a right move on the Freeride but would have liked to see it on other sleds. Seems like Doo basically looked at what the target Freeride market liked about the Shredder RE and copy and pasted the easy bolt on parts over to the Freeride. If I didn't already have a Shredder RE and want a similar but different sled that can be built lighter and with easier to buy OEM parts, I'd probably be ordering... a Shredder RE.
Freeride Spindles: IF they are the same as what comes on the Shredder RE, I swapped mine off my Shredder RE in favor of Ice Age Elevates. If the info I got was correct the Shredder spindles are shorter than Summit spindles at least were on 23 sleds. My Shredder understeered a lot on trail and obviously that's not a really big priority on this sled or why I switched spindles, but it's worth noting that the taller spindles second-benefit improve this from what I can tell due to increased ski pressure. The reason that matters the most is because the Shredder eats trail whoops so well it's a bummer to have to slow down just because it's understeering on flat turns. Surprising since shoprter spindles would seem more planted and lower CG but somehow that's definitely the case for me. Still dialing in the rest of the Shredder RE suspension to be optimized with the Elevate spindles but that's another topic.
Another reason I checked a Freeride is while I enjoyed the Lynx Blade DS skis in deep powder they are a chore to ride on crappier harder bumpy snow especially sidehilling. I just switched them to DS3s and like them better for this. Skis are not that expensive or hard to switch but I am not particularly interested in doing that on another expensive sled. Lynx said they never designed this sled for the NA markets so whatever no blame there, they are great for jumping and deep pow.
I broke a ski shock on my Shredder RE and Freeride parts are easier to get.
They were also unclear whether the Freeride REAR suspension was beefed up along with the front vs. '22, which I personally think it could benefit from for its intended purpose.. Back to back comparison riding vs. my Shredder RE the Freeride is a mushy squatty wheelie hoe that transfers like crazy even on full stiff spring preload and limited sucked max tight. Even then its a wheelie monster vs. Shredder RE on 3rd or 4th hole, tons of FTS spring preload and medium RTS shock. I'm unclear how the 23 Freeride is supposed to be a "big hit" sled stock wish such a soft rear suspension. My riding buddy with a 23 FR bottoms his out regularly on max preload as an avid jumper even on small jumps and even though he's 6'2" he's as light as my 155 lbs.
I don't understand the complaints about 154x15x3" BRP track or the Shredder in general "trenching", and this is coming from my other sled: a 165" Matryx Khaos with usually relatively stiff RTS to minimize transfer and lift. Maybe compared to a 165x16x3"" BRP track (that's old and relatively heavy, yes I had that on my 18 Summit 165 also) on a sled with RTS stiff and tight limiter strap? Maybe it's because I ride more maritime and intercontinental snowpack vs. continental sugar? Mine GETS SH!TE DONE WELL, and many Polaris riders are switching to this track right now. I am on Turbo though.
I love the new Freeride mint color but can see why some don't like it. As someone with a degree/career in art, design, marketing for the action sports industry, think BRP may just be a little ahead of the industry and some consumers' style / taste (age demographic?) with this color way. My only concern is that like more exotic colors, plastics will be a bit more expensive and harder to get/lack of inventory. I am willing to bet it will grow on some.
Ordering a Freeride Turbo R to compliment my Shredder RE 154 TurboR. I am somewhat second guessing whether to keep my order 154" (probably) or get the 146 and have the option to put a 154" under it.
Does anyone think that on a Gen5 turbo there may be any noticeable loss of cooling efficiency running a 154 track on a 146 model (137 actual length) tunnel? Could enough chucked snow escape to noticeably reduce cooling efficiency and increase the likelihood of overheating? People riding behind you are another story...
Eliminating T-Mo and FlexEdge on the Freeride was a right move on the Freeride but would have liked to see it on other sleds. Seems like Doo basically looked at what the target Freeride market liked about the Shredder RE and copy and pasted the easy bolt on parts over to the Freeride. If I didn't already have a Shredder RE and want a similar but different sled that can be built lighter and with easier to buy OEM parts, I'd probably be ordering... a Shredder RE.
Freeride Spindles: IF they are the same as what comes on the Shredder RE, I swapped mine off my Shredder RE in favor of Ice Age Elevates. If the info I got was correct the Shredder spindles are shorter than Summit spindles at least were on 23 sleds. My Shredder understeered a lot on trail and obviously that's not a really big priority on this sled or why I switched spindles, but it's worth noting that the taller spindles second-benefit improve this from what I can tell due to increased ski pressure. The reason that matters the most is because the Shredder eats trail whoops so well it's a bummer to have to slow down just because it's understeering on flat turns. Surprising since shoprter spindles would seem more planted and lower CG but somehow that's definitely the case for me. Still dialing in the rest of the Shredder RE suspension to be optimized with the Elevate spindles but that's another topic.
Another reason I checked a Freeride is while I enjoyed the Lynx Blade DS skis in deep powder they are a chore to ride on crappier harder bumpy snow especially sidehilling. I just switched them to DS3s and like them better for this. Skis are not that expensive or hard to switch but I am not particularly interested in doing that on another expensive sled. Lynx said they never designed this sled for the NA markets so whatever no blame there, they are great for jumping and deep pow.
I broke a ski shock on my Shredder RE and Freeride parts are easier to get.
They were also unclear whether the Freeride REAR suspension was beefed up along with the front vs. '22, which I personally think it could benefit from for its intended purpose.. Back to back comparison riding vs. my Shredder RE the Freeride is a mushy squatty wheelie hoe that transfers like crazy even on full stiff spring preload and limited sucked max tight. Even then its a wheelie monster vs. Shredder RE on 3rd or 4th hole, tons of FTS spring preload and medium RTS shock. I'm unclear how the 23 Freeride is supposed to be a "big hit" sled stock wish such a soft rear suspension. My riding buddy with a 23 FR bottoms his out regularly on max preload as an avid jumper even on small jumps and even though he's 6'2" he's as light as my 155 lbs.
I don't understand the complaints about 154x15x3" BRP track or the Shredder in general "trenching", and this is coming from my other sled: a 165" Matryx Khaos with usually relatively stiff RTS to minimize transfer and lift. Maybe compared to a 165x16x3"" BRP track (that's old and relatively heavy, yes I had that on my 18 Summit 165 also) on a sled with RTS stiff and tight limiter strap? Maybe it's because I ride more maritime and intercontinental snowpack vs. continental sugar? Mine GETS SH!TE DONE WELL, and many Polaris riders are switching to this track right now. I am on Turbo though.
I love the new Freeride mint color but can see why some don't like it. As someone with a degree/career in art, design, marketing for the action sports industry, think BRP may just be a little ahead of the industry and some consumers' style / taste (age demographic?) with this color way. My only concern is that like more exotic colors, plastics will be a bit more expensive and harder to get/lack of inventory. I am willing to bet it will grow on some.
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I see the 24 freeride come the way I have my 23 expert set up . 36” front end with pro 40s
15” wide track without flex edge and fixed rear arm ?strange anyone would want this combo lol 24 free ride will be a heck of a sled right out of the box .
15” wide track without flex edge and fixed rear arm ?strange anyone would want this combo lol 24 free ride will be a heck of a sled right out of the box .
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