Just wondering what guys thoughts are in getting a buddy out into the sport starting on a 2017 174 le. Looks like a good buy and want him to enjoy riding as much as possible, least stucks, more forgiving was my initial thoughts. Or will it be too much for him? That said he is a really big dude.
2017 Axys 174 LE new rider
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Bnorth
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Go for it. They have a tipped up rail I believe to make it feel shorter on hard pack. I just picked up two 175's for a group I work with that has a lot of beginner riders. I've never bought into the bigger sleds are harder to ride mentality though.
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Bogger
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I was riding the wifes 2012 800 pro this weekend in Valemount and with no base and little skill I was struggling.
I jumped on Dez's 17 Axys 174 LE and fell in love. Momentum is not required, it will tractor up steep slopes in deep snow and allow one to stop and assess a route without getting stuck. I think he will enjoy the sport a lot more on a capable machine. If I rode enough to justify it I would buy one in a heartbeat.
I jumped on Dez's 17 Axys 174 LE and fell in love. Momentum is not required, it will tractor up steep slopes in deep snow and allow one to stop and assess a route without getting stuck. I think he will enjoy the sport a lot more on a capable machine. If I rode enough to justify it I would buy one in a heartbeat.
takethebounce
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You can stop pointed up hill on the 174 in fresh pow, back up a foot and hammer the throttle and it will just tractor on up. They are very forgiving. Throw a set of offset spindles on it and it will be just as playful as a new narrow stance one.
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My advice is if he's new let him get use to the machine before introducing him to the narrower stance. I think the stability for a new rider may make it a little easier at first and i think the 174 is a great sled a little more stable and forgiving then the shorter tracked sled's.
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snoflake
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I have a 2014 800 pro with a 174 3" track, electric start, thing cooker can, Simmons skis, mint condition. Was previously own by a mature rider with Revelstoke search and rescue. 2800km for $7000. pm me if your interested.
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Bogger
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Great as the 174 3" was for the baseless fresh powder most of my riding is ditches, lakes and trails so it's overkill most of the time...... was just really nice in the moment.
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LOL... thats so funny, 4 out of 5 guys in our riding group that have 2016 t3 174s have had electrical issues to the point that they wont start, wont run consistently or will shut down through out the day another goes into warm up mode regularly while under full throttle and one blew up with 2600km.. all sled brands have issues that's a fact, and the T3 being a better sled...LOL thats funny and your in the wrong part of the forum to sell that BS here..
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Great beginner sled. I wish I would have started on one. It will set him up for success and a quick learning process.
There's not much logic to the thought process of "start a newbie off with a sled that is less forgiving and has to be ridden at higher ground speed".
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