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[Mike270412]

I'm curious as to why guys are so hung up on the 174"s though. The 162 3" seems to work so well. And I've yet to see a 170" anything, do anything in the terrain we ride, that a 162 can't. The same can be said for turbos though, but that's wayyyyyy off topic.
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The reason people like a 174" is that the terrain they ride is super steep and sometimes deep in some instances. Steep, as in come over backwards steep. The length helps keep the front end down which in some situations, can mean the difference between totalling a 20k sled or not. On the extreme side, 174" can save your life. Think about a steep steep climb or side hill above a 300 ft rock face. You need all the traction and stability possible. A shorter track than possible takes away some of your survival points. Yea, it's dumb but it's done everyday. A 162" in these situations is dangerous and in extreme cases may contribute to serious injury or death.
That is why you only see 174's on the Revy guys chute climbing adventures.
The 162" limits the terrain that you can access unless the 162" rider is really skilled and has a decade or more backcountry experience, had a good sled mentor and possesses a somewhat natural ability to sled. The non-cabin dwellers I like to call them.
For the adventurous and where terrain dictates, 174 is king.
Back on topic.

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Won'tIlookwaycoolerhangingoutatthecabinwitha174?

 

[Mike270412]

WTF space button doesn't work when I quote a post. Site must be broken.

 

[kanedog]

#Yesyouwilllookcoolatthecabinwitha174butyoushouldthrowawraponittooandsmokedopeinthecabin

 

[Bernoff]

Does the 200 have a tether at least. Start early. I bet there is a lot of adults wearing bicycle helmets now after their kids got after them..

 

[cdnredneck_t3]

Does the 200 have a tether at least. Start early. I bet there is a lot of adults wearing bicycle helmets now after their kids got after them..

Factory remote kill switch would be sweet too.

 

[neilsleder]

Yesyouwilllookcoolatthecabinwitha174butyoushouldthrowawraponittooandsmokedopeinthecabin

You and mike both forgot the # in front of that!


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[pistoncontracting]

I'll just say this, your 153 isn't going to come within 200' of my 174. Would have been nice to see a 174 powerclaw, but for us crappy riders there is always the aftermarket.

So, your saying a turbo'd 153, with a moderately capable rider wouldn't hold a candle to your 174?

Because I've jumped from a 155 2.5 Pro, to a 174 doo- same day, same snow, same area- and couldn't get that doo to do anything that the 155 would. Not faster. Not higher, not anything. And the 174 didn't feel as playfull either.

Same thing when I jumped back and forth from a 3"153 cat, to a 174 T3. Same day, same area. The Cat almost performed better in fact.

 

[kanedog]

So, your saying a turbo'd 153, with a moderately capable rider wouldn't hold a candle to your 174?

Because I've jumped from a 155 2.5 Pro, to a 174 doo- same day, same snow, same area- and couldn't get that doo to do anything that the 155 would. Not faster. Not higher, not anything. And the 174 didn't feel as playfull either.

Same thing when I jumped back and forth from a 3"153 cat, to a 174 T3. Same day, same area. The Cat almost performed better in fact.

Maybe give a call to Doo and Poo and let them know that a 155 2.5" is equal to a 3" 174. Because this is your experience I'm sure they will discontinue the 174 immediately. Thank you for 153 174 revelation. I never knew.

 

[niner]

So, your saying a turbo'd 153, with a moderately capable rider wouldn't hold a candle to your 174?

Because I've jumped from a 155 2.5 Pro, to a 174 doo- same day, same snow, same area- and couldn't get that doo to do anything that the 155 would. Not faster. Not higher, not anything. And the 174 didn't feel as playfull either.

Same thing when I jumped back and forth from a 3"153 cat, to a 174 T3. Same day, same area. The Cat almost performed better in fact.

What I'm saying is my turbo 174 pro is a kick ass machine. And if I bought a new cat it would have a 174 3.2 the day after I got it and it would be a kick ass machine that would be spinning donuts around a 153 while it was trying to poach my track to the heavens I just climbed too.

 

[tmo1620]

I'll just say this, your 153 isn't going to come within 200' of my 174. Would have been nice to see a 174 powerclaw, but for us crappy riders there is always the aftermarket.

What you complaining about, your brand has a 174, and i never said i could out ride you what so ever, i ride half as much as you, just stated everyone ive ridden with that had one couldnt ride to its potential , very few guys who actually need the 174 in my opinion, everyone thinks they are a pro in their own mind when in actuality they are average at best and a 153-162 would actually be a better suit


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[niner]

What you complaining about, your brand has a 174, and i never said i could out ride you what so ever, i ride half as much as you, just stated everyone ive ridden with that had one couldnt ride to its potential , very few guys who actually need the 174 in my opinion, everyone thinks they are a pro in their own mind when in actuality they are average at best and a 153-162 would actually be a better suit


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I don't have a brand. I'm the Gandhi of sledding. I love all snow machines equally. If I ever win the lotto max I would buy one of each brand every winter. I'm happy you love your 153. Length of your track has no bearing on your riding abilities. I won't judge you if you don't judge me. But cat and Yamaha should have come out with a 174.

 

[Clode]

174 is a very small segment...maybe a snow check only option should be offered

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[pistoncontracting]

I bet the guys in marketing read some of these posts, and laugh them selves to sleep, on their pile of money.

 

[niner]

174 is a very small segment...maybe a snow check only option should be offered

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Hard to know how big the market is if they don't offer it. Doo sold a wack load of 174s in two years. Polaris has only offered it for one year now. But guys that build themselves 174s have the coolest sled on the hill.

 

[vodoo103]

Once again, another good subject has turned into a pissing match. This is getting really old.

Note to self:
Don't bother reading past page 3 on any thread.

 

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[Lund]

Hard to know how big the market is if they don't offer it. Doo sold a wack load of 174s in two years. Polaris has only offered it for one year now. But guys that build themselves 174s have the coolest sled on the hill.

Is that your buddy converting his to 174?

 

[niner]

Is that your buddy converting his to 174?

Yes. I can't say anymore. I don't want to steal his thunder. I'm sure he will do a build thread also.

 

[niner]

Back to topic...

 

[Teth-Air]

Does the 200 have a tether at least. Start early. I bet there is a lot of adults wearing bicycle helmets now after their kids got after them..

And does it come with a turbo option!