Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks 29,066 Posted February 2, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, Angry ginger said: not a matryx, if i am going new i am going all in. I missed a axys 144 switchback this morning 2021 850 for 12.5 with a few hundred miles on it. That would have been a very good deal for that sled...I missed a couple of deals like that as well. Edited February 2, 2021 by Jimmy Snacks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Angry ginger 8,008 Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 officially reeled back in 4 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks 29,066 Posted February 2, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 2, 2021 57 minutes ago, Angry ginger said: officially reeled back in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 9,433 Posted February 2, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Angry ginger said: officially reeled back in Giddy up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SSFB 18,399 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Angry ginger said: officially reeled back in Nice sled. I’m holding off on sled buying because prices are stupid and I’m predicting an early spring here. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Angry ginger 8,008 Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 9 minutes ago, SSFB said: Nice sled. I’m holding off on sled buying because prices are stupid and I’m predicting an early spring here. i got both of those for less than half what i would have paid for a VR1 the list of extras is pretty good as well Poo has studs, 2 extra belts, 2 sets of plugs, rear rack with hard bag, handlebar bag, scratchers, mirrors and 12v and shield plugs. outside of mirrors and studs i'd do all that to any sled. i was looking at 500+ in add ons to the matryx Doo has 2 belts, soft bag, basically brand new cobra track and scratchers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 7,764 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 19 minutes ago, SSFB said: Nice sled. I’m holding off on sled buying because prices are stupid and I’m predicting an early spring here. Groundhog day tomorrow! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SSFB 18,399 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 20 minutes ago, Angry ginger said: i got both of those for less than half what i would have paid for a VR1 the list of extras is pretty good as well Poo has studs, 2 extra belts, 2 sets of plugs, rear rack with hard bag, handlebar bag, scratchers, mirrors and 12v and shield plugs. outside of mirrors and studs i'd do all that to any sled. i was looking at 500+ in add ons to the matryx Doo has 2 belts, soft bag, basically brand new cobra track and scratchers Good deal no doubt. I’ve been thinking about going with a 136” Switchback instead of the 144” Assault. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
racinfarmer 6,670 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Angry ginger said: officially reeled back in Sorry about your lack of self restraint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ez ryder 8,870 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 3 hours ago, Angry ginger said: officially reeled back in Is that blue oval your trail stickers ? I like it if so. When I was a kid the MN trail sticker was the shape of the state . Now in MN mnusa is pushing for a larger sticker with reg number on it uniform color for year and no numbers needed on sled Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ez ryder 8,870 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 1 hour ago, SSFB said: Good deal no doubt. I’ve been thinking about going with a 136” Switchback instead of the 144” Assault. Why you have the last of the great sleds with a actual fucking hood . That xf will go further and faster than a 136 switchback and take a bigger hit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SSFB 18,399 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 25 minutes ago, Ez ryder said: Why you have the last of the great sleds with a actual fucking hood . That xf will go further and faster than a 136 switchback and take a bigger hit The frustrating thing is the Fuel system is meth sled garbage. One day last year it was flooded after doing nothing other than sitting and this year at the start of the season it wouldn’t run because it wasn’t getting fuel into the motor. Then there’s the fact that I’ve had to fuck around with the gas tank several times and Arctic Cat can’t even source new tanks for them. It’s a fucking joke. Oh and my local dealer is an idiot. Other than that it’s awesome though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomas. 1,021 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) 56 minutes ago, SSFB said: The frustrating thing is the Fuel system is meth sled garbage. One day last year it was flooded after doing nothing other than sitting and this year at the start of the season it wouldn’t run because it wasn’t getting fuel into the motor. Then there’s the fact that I’ve had to fuck around with the gas tank several times and Arctic Cat can’t even source new tanks for them. It’s a fucking joke. Oh and my local dealer is an idiot. Other than that it’s awesome though. Well that sucks, I got twofiddy lmao edit: that is Canadian rubles as well lol. Edited February 2, 2021 by Tomas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 9,433 Posted February 2, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted February 2, 2021 8 hours ago, SSFB said: Good deal no doubt. I’ve been thinking about going with a 136” Switchback instead of the 144” Assault. Only thing about my switch is off trail, those rear suspension bars that stick out are like boat anchors when you get her far on her side..You can literally feel them dragging in the snow. If you don't do much off trail nothing to worry about, but if you do I can assure you that you would be much happier with the assault. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Angry ginger 8,008 Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, Ez ryder said: Is that blue oval your trail stickers ? I like it if so. When I was a kid the MN trail sticker was the shape of the state . Now in MN mnusa is pushing for a larger sticker with reg number on it uniform color for year and no numbers needed on sled yes the blue oval is the Maine sticker. I need to remove some old stickers from the doo, nh is the rectangle about 1x4. so not obnoxious but i don't like where they put it. I always go on the nose cone. . Edited February 2, 2021 by Angry ginger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Angry ginger 8,008 Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 i am impressed by how easy the whole front of the sled comes apart. doo isn't bad but the Polaris is fucking easy as can be. got on order a pro X FTS spring, higher riser, ram mount for my GPS, shaper bars 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mileage Psycho 1,784 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 On 1/31/2021 at 7:55 PM, Ez ryder said: It is not a new chassi it is a axsis with new body work and tank and seat new spindles with same fr suspension geometry and new footwells bit taller bars same skid geometry. Body work and tank moves you a few inches and body work also helps keep more wind off . Cat still has the better front end, I rode my VR-1 and my wife's RS 6000 back to back through some shitty section of trail this past weekend, Between the geometry and the shocks Cat has it. On 1/31/2021 at 8:59 PM, Anler said: I and the guys I ride with have found the Polaris app is the best map/gps available. I've used several over the years. The best map is on my Lowrance Baja 5, second best is the package I got from Izzni, the Polaris app works fairly well and is convenient because it's already there. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SSFB 18,399 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 14 minutes ago, Mileage Psycho said: Cat still has the better front end, I rode my VR-1 and my wife's RS 6000 back to back through some shitty section of trail this past weekend, Between the geometry and the shocks Cat has it. That's what I noticed most riding Brian's ZR8000, the front end on that thing was awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f7ben 10,508 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) 26 minutes ago, SSFB said: That's what I noticed most riding Brian's ZR8000, the front end on that thing was awesome. The shock package is awesome for sure. The thing I don’t like about it is the unpredictability of the ski lift. It’s was flat as a board until it wasn’t. That said I’d give it the nod over the poo and it’s way better than the doo Edited February 2, 2021 by f7ben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anler 12,097 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 24 minutes ago, f7ben said: The shock package is awesome for sure. The thing I don’t like about it is the unpredictability of the ski lift. It’s was flat as a board until it wasn’t. That said I’d give it the nod over the poo and it’s way better than the doo Way better than skidoo. But I have never ridden anything that corners flatter than that Pro xc polaris. Supposedly skidoo has made some significant improvements on theirs. I would like to ride one for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f7ben 10,508 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 17 minutes ago, Anler said: Way better than skidoo. But I have never ridden anything that corners flatter than that Pro xc polaris. Supposedly skidoo has made some significant improvements on theirs. I would like to ride one for sure. Brian’s sled is really flat but it doesn’t give you any feedback as far as when you’re gonna get that snap ski lift. He knew what I was talking about when I mentioned it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roosting 830 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 The new doo front end when compared to the old doo front is way flatter. I get lots of inside ski lift where the guys on the new sleds are flat cornering like it is nothing. It's quite noticeable when following as we all commented on how I was fighting the lift where they had none in the same conditions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f7ben 10,508 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Just now, Roosting said: The new doo front end when compared to the old doo front is way flatter. I get lots of inside ski lift where the guys on the new sleds are flat cornering like it is nothing. It's quite noticeable when following as we all commented on how I was fighting the lift where they had none in the same conditions. I hated the feedback in the handlebars on the doo. Not a good front end Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roosting 830 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 1 hour ago, f7ben said: I hated the feedback in the handlebars on the doo. Not a good front end For as good as everything else is on the sled it is areal disappointment. But the new Ras X appears to be the real deal. It might be the first time ever for Doo to have a competent front end. The guys that got the new iron definitely notice the improvement and when they follow me they can see the difference. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f7ben 10,508 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, Roosting said: For as good as everything else is on the sled it is areal disappointment. But the new Ras X appears to be the real deal. It might be the first time ever for Doo to have a competent front end. The guys that got the new iron definitely notice the improvement and when they follow me they can see the difference. My 2017 was just an adrenaline so I’ve never I didn’t own their fancy rack system but my buddies 2017 xrs didn’t seem that much better Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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