tucker_98
Active member
Hey guys, just wondering if anyone has ridden these two sleds or similar. I'm going to buy new and am split 50/50 and can't make up my mind on which one. Here's how I've broken it down so far, just wondering if I am missing something. I admit, this is a doublepost, I have the same thing within the Polaris Axys section, since I figured I am going to get biased answers from each side lol. Hope thats OK... Probably end up being more confused than I am now.
2021 Skidoo Summit SP 154 850 (Base w/ 3.0)
154" Length
3.0" Lug
Manual Start
Black
2021 Polaris PRO RMK 155 850 (Base w/ 2.6)
155" Length
2.6" Lug
Manual Start
Black
I do about a 50/50 between Golden, BC mountain riding and Cataract Creek, AB (more or less trail with some off trail) riding. Not a super technical tree rider at all at this point, I do jump/drop fairly religiously and like pulling hills. Been known to ride in less than ideal snow conditions to scratch the itch, first ride this year was Nov 5. 6 days so far this season, until I sold my sled with the crazy used market we have. I've had a 2013 Skidoo XM 154 for a few years as well as recently a 2015 Polaris Pro RMK 155, no problems at all with either and I liked them both. No complaints what so ever.
Option wise the two new sleds I'm considering are nearly identical, manual start, 154 / 155 track length, basey type mountain sled. Both 850s. Skidoo has a 3.0 lug where the Polaris has a 2.6. I assume the Skidoo would be more of a wheelie machine (I don't really consider that to be a negative for my style), but am a little nervous of how that 3.0 track would hold up with some trail/low snow abuse. I think in the longrun the Skidoo would have better resale value, I would be keeping it for at least 5 years. Tried a few G4's that I was left with the impression they are very soft / ****tier on a trail, but that's also probably suspension setup I'm thinking. Had the opposite opinion when I recently tried a 2020 Pro RMK on the mountain, little stiff and twitchy. Again, probably shock setup and it was brand new. I tend to crank my shock preloads quite high for landings. I know these basey shocks aren't quite suited to that but its worked for me.
As of right now I was going to just get the quotes and pull the trigger on whatever one I can get for less or get more warranty on if they are the same. Anything I'm missing or should be considering? Would love a Khaos or Expert but that's out of the budget. I have two local dealers in my town so that doesn't affect my decision either (although I won't be buying from either of them).
Thanks guys.
2021 Skidoo Summit SP 154 850 (Base w/ 3.0)
154" Length
3.0" Lug
Manual Start
Black
2021 Polaris PRO RMK 155 850 (Base w/ 2.6)
155" Length
2.6" Lug
Manual Start
Black
I do about a 50/50 between Golden, BC mountain riding and Cataract Creek, AB (more or less trail with some off trail) riding. Not a super technical tree rider at all at this point, I do jump/drop fairly religiously and like pulling hills. Been known to ride in less than ideal snow conditions to scratch the itch, first ride this year was Nov 5. 6 days so far this season, until I sold my sled with the crazy used market we have. I've had a 2013 Skidoo XM 154 for a few years as well as recently a 2015 Polaris Pro RMK 155, no problems at all with either and I liked them both. No complaints what so ever.
Option wise the two new sleds I'm considering are nearly identical, manual start, 154 / 155 track length, basey type mountain sled. Both 850s. Skidoo has a 3.0 lug where the Polaris has a 2.6. I assume the Skidoo would be more of a wheelie machine (I don't really consider that to be a negative for my style), but am a little nervous of how that 3.0 track would hold up with some trail/low snow abuse. I think in the longrun the Skidoo would have better resale value, I would be keeping it for at least 5 years. Tried a few G4's that I was left with the impression they are very soft / ****tier on a trail, but that's also probably suspension setup I'm thinking. Had the opposite opinion when I recently tried a 2020 Pro RMK on the mountain, little stiff and twitchy. Again, probably shock setup and it was brand new. I tend to crank my shock preloads quite high for landings. I know these basey shocks aren't quite suited to that but its worked for me.
As of right now I was going to just get the quotes and pull the trigger on whatever one I can get for less or get more warranty on if they are the same. Anything I'm missing or should be considering? Would love a Khaos or Expert but that's out of the budget. I have two local dealers in my town so that doesn't affect my decision either (although I won't be buying from either of them).
Thanks guys.
