Did Skidoo change/lighten the freeride track? I weighed them back to back when I replaced my 2.75 series 8, the freeride was a good 6lbs heavier (155). Bought in 2023, I think that was the first year doo put out the 15" wide track.
Skidoo Freeride Track or Polaris 3.25 Series 9?
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Did Skidoo change/lighten the freeride track? I weighed them back to back when I replaced my 2.75 series 8, the freeride was a good 6lbs heavier (155). Bought in 2023, I think that was the first year doo put out the 15" wide track.
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What did you notice right away about the Skidoo track versus the 2.75 on your first rides?
Right out the parking lot I noticed it vibrates more, lol. In good snow, it's not really noticeable.
It was pretty apparent (for me anyhow) that it doesn't get on top of the snow as quickly as the 2.75, but it does get there. Bites hard, more initial trench/wheely but pulls out of the hole well and goes. For setting the track, or spinning to initiate, I found you just have to be more aggressive with the throttle, and quick to grab brake if you don't want it to launch. I really like it over the 2.75. Haven't tried the 3.25.
After a couple seasons, it's definitely holding up better than the series 8 did, likely the benefit of a heavier track.
Hard to compare apples to apples, because I went from a Boost Pro 165 x 2.75 to a Khaos 9r 155 x 3.25.
But this track is not a trencher for me at all. It doesn't push. It carves like no other for me.
It hooks up better than any I've had.
It side hills better than my Boost.
It's all around better.
100%.
I've compared the 325 side by side with a 300lx, composit 3", 275, series 6 2.6 and a series 7 3".
Dominates them all.
I have a 165 NA with 2.75 and 165 Boost with 3.25 and ride BC Interior snow. I would say the 2.75 spins easier so it makes the sled initiate easier and feel lighter. The 3.25 is a great track and is holding up much better. It will work you a bit more and needs a bit more hp to spin it. I was very happy with my 2.75 until i got it in heavy spring snow where it would spin too much and go nowhere. it is better for lighter powder. The 3.25 seems suited to more conditions but if you are a small person or the sled has less power it will feel a bit heavier. Really important to realize that conditions, sled length, power and rider size are important considerations when picking a track.
The 300lx in 3.5” pitch is a direct swap in for a Polaris series 8 or 9 track of same length. Personally I’ve run the 155 version of the 300lx and and 3.25” series 9 on my 9R and boost. Both do very well and are a huge improvement over the 2.75” track. In Utah snow I’d say the 300lx trenches a little less. Not tracks have phenomenal traction.
I rode a boost 3.25 and a boost 2.75 in the same area/ climbs and tree riding and I definitely noticed the difference. Things I had to go full throttle on in the 2.75. I only had to go 3/4 throttle and I needed less speed to get to certain areas. Temps run the same on the trail ride out. Id definitely get the 3.25 again. I've always liked the 2.75, but I'll have a 3.25 on the rest of my sleds
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Jeesh. Is that Canadian price?
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The sales tax is insane!Yeah Canadian with a $200 discount applied
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The sales tax is insane!
Ha ha it sure is, and I’m in Alberta where there is only GST 5% (goods and services tax) and no provincial sales tax. I believe in neighbouring BC it’s PST 7% + GST 5%.
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That's about right. I was considering swapping my 155 to a 165 next season. Might have to look for a good take off. Lol!
I'm west of your border but paid about the same in November.
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The current US list price for track #5418540 is $1,749.99 + Sales Tax.
