Power is easy to remedy. Handling is not
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I thought the Hardcore was Cats top of the line sled? Its the most $$$, I know that.I must say I was hugely disappointment by the Snowest article, but not surprised. I miss the more objective format as well. Their testing sounds like group think gone wild. They all parroted each other and in the end, their recommendations all sounded the same.
I was seriously thinking of ordering a 2021 Alpha Mountain and they haven't changed my mind but, man did they throw cold water on my enthusiasm. They used the Arctic Cat Alpha Hardcore model for the testing. Yes, I understand that you use what the manufacture provides but, the Hardcore is heavier then the standard Alpha Mountain with beefed up components and made for jumping. It's not Cat's premier mountain sled like the Expert is for Skidoo. Perhaps the Kahos model should have been used to keep things fair on the Polaris side of the house? It seems to be eclipsing the Pro as the preferred mountain sled?
The bottom line is, you guys are right. Some subjective opinion is warranted but, more objective testing side by side, feature by feature is what we really are looking to see. The old testing actually told the manufacturers where they had some work to do to keep up with the competition. The testing this year really didn't provide any definitive data and sounded more like piling on than looking for something good to say, especially if you are a Cat guy.
.... they can’t let people who ride technical terrain do the reviews, Poo would have been the clear winner for the last 10 years and the meadow mashers would lose their minds ?Had the opportunity to ride with Steve last spring. What I can say is he is good at extrapolating what features would be good in mountain riding somewhat. That being said, Im not sure if I saw the sled wheelie or even get up on 1 ski the whole day. It was more of a mountain "touring" ride. Its time to hand the reigns over on tech riding reviews to someone who does even moderately technical riding.
Power is easy to remedy. Handling is not
In other words, a Jerry Bassett review........let's read the brochure together.....Had the opportunity to ride with Steve last spring. What I can say is he is good at extrapolating what features would be good in mountain riding somewhat. That being said, Im not sure if I saw the sled wheelie or even get up on 1 ski the whole day. It was more of a mountain "touring" ride. Its time to hand the reigns over on tech riding reviews to someone who does even moderately technical riding.
This is the most on point comment in this thread. I also have rode the turbo doo, its prety slick and runs damn good, BUT, making a doo handle in tight tech terrain takes a lot of money (as much or more then boost) and a signigicant amount of time to do everything. And when all is said and done, the sled really isn't worth anymore then a stock one either.
This is the most on point comment in this thread. I also have rode the turbo doo, its prety slick and runs damn good, BUT, making a doo handle in tight tech terrain takes a lot of money (as much or more then boost) and a signigicant amount of time to do everything. And when all is said and done, the sled really isn't worth anymore then a stock one either.
So in your testing what parts does it take to make it handle good in tight tech terrain?
Nothing is easy, how many reflashes, internal engine updates and DIY bandaid electrical fixes for the 840 now?Power is easy to remedy. Handling is not
Exactly! I was thinking about getting a poo this last sled purchase, but my doo 850 in the 2017 ran flawlessly and I didn’t have confidence that poo had the bugs all worked out. I know they don’t all run bad or seize up, but seen to many with problems. I bought the Expert, and have not been back to the dealer in over 900 miles it runs flawlessly. Maybe it doesn’t handle the best in every sledding conditions, but then non do.Nothing is easy, how many reflashes, internal engine updates and DIY bandaid electrical fixes for the 840 now?
So in your testing what parts does it take to make it handle good in tight tech terrain?