Thinking about jumping ship

[christopher]

I’ve ridden with poos in 8-13 ft of fresh colorado champagne powder on a few occasions and they far outperformed 54 and 65 doos.

Ahhh
About that.
13ft of Powder.
There isn't a sled out there that has sufficient flotation for THIRTEEN FEET of powder.
You would be in Full SUBMARINE MODE
Both you and your sled would have one heck of a time breathing.

 

[Turbo Thompson]

Ahhh
About that.
13ft of Powder.
There isn't a sled out there that has sufficient flotation for THIRTEEN FEET of powder.
You would be in Full SUBMARINE MODE
Both you and your sled would have one heck of a time breathing.

Get over 10ft about once a year happened to be the last week of January the past two years. Nothing floats nothing breathes. It’s a struggle but so fun. The 2023 storm search and rescue reported 8ft in 4 hours.

 

[mn.nytronut]

Alright guys, I currently ride a 2017 axys 800 with Mtntek turbo and I’m thinking of jumping ship to gen 5 expert turbo r next year.
Here’s a little background;
I have around 3500 mostly trouble free turbo miles on this sled. I’ve had a few electrical gremlins, one that I’m currently chasing and I did reeds and top end at 2500 and switched tracks at the same time but otherwise it’s ran very well for an aftermarket kit. I had Vohk install a sidekick when I snow checked it and ran that turbo set up to around 3000 before I switched to the adjustable Mtntek.
I rode a gen 5 expert turbo r 154 and a boost pro rmk 165 so not exactly the same but I got a good feel for both engines.
The gen 5 turbo r seemed to run perfect at all rpm’s and the boost seemed to have a rich spot mid range and bogged on me once, they were both in break in still when I rode them. The gen 5 engine definitely impressed me the most between them. Don’t get me wrong, both of the factory turbos were very impressive for stock sleds.
I like to explore steep side hills and creek drainages full of trees and the Polaris feels way more familiar to me but I’m sure I could get used to and confident in the Ski-Doo in that terrain with some time on one.
With snow check season coming up I’m trying to decide between the two of them. I know people from both sides read these threads so let me know what issues you’ve had with your sleds, from either brand, to help me decide between the two of them. I have heard of some g5 chain cases and reeds going down, and some boost clutches and fuel pumps go down but I’m curious what other issues everyone is having.

Seat time, if you don't want to spend 25,000 and regret it. Every year this comes up multiple times. Every year people tell us why they prefer to ride blondes over red heads, living vicariously will not result in the same satisfaction. Rent, or borrow one and your questions will be answered. As far as durability that too has individual results depending on maintenance, knowledge of the equipment and user abilities and expectations. I hope you end up riding something without remorse. Braap.

 

[caper11]

Ahhh
About that.
13ft of Powder.
There isn't a sled out there that has sufficient flotation for THIRTEEN FEET of powder.
You would be in Full SUBMARINE MODE
Both you and your sled would have one heck of a time breathing.

Lol, I also would also question on this single snowfall depth, and riding in it. Maybe total accumulation after the storm and the snow consolidated. During the storm, that would be full on meadow muffin mode if it was true, because no one would be going anywhere if they were crazy enough to try riding in it. 13ft, i can’t imagine getting stuck and thinking about stepping off the sled lol

 

[christopher]

Lol, I also would also question on this single snowfall depth, and riding in it. Maybe total accumulation after the storm and the snow consolidated. During the storm, that would be full on meadow muffin mode if it was true, because no one would be going anywhere if they were crazy enough to try riding in it. 13ft, i can’t imagine getting stuck and thinking about stepping off the sled lol

THEY DON'T MAKE SNORKELS TALL ENOUGH!