Any Questions on the NEW 2022 Line Up?

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How does the 34" in front end not panel out?
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And when they say the front stance is adjustable I assume they are talking about a bushing shuffle? (On the 34")
 

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guys have made it work, new ski rack coming , for short tunnels and no need for hd bumper, ya!!

Thanks, I don't want to buy a new rack so would be nice if they made a kit to adapt. Have to build my own i guess or buy an sp. don't want to do that.
 

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Looking at getting into a Turbo Doo and hoping Dave can answer a few questions. I'm stuck between the Freeride and the Expert..
So other than the front shocks, adjustable ski stance 34-36" and the rail stiffeners (which are an option to add on the expert) is there anything else that makes the Freeride more robust than the Expert?
I tend to be hard on the gear and would like to have the toughest option available.
 
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Looking at getting into a Turbo Doo and hoping Dave can answer a few questions. I'm stuck between the Freeride and the Expert..
So other than the front shocks, adjustable ski stance 34-36" and the rail stiffeners (which are an option to add on the expert) is there anything else that makes the Freeride more robust than the Expert?
I tend to be hard on the gear and would like to have the toughest option available.


I have had both and ridden both of the new ones and to me the summit is the better sled for more mtn riding and variability we get there. The 34 front end works and if you find 34 to narrow you run 36 but it is also really good at 35 centered. Obiously guys will complain about the sled panelling out on really steep terrain, but you have to try to do it and if you are that good to ride that then you are good enough to adjust for it and its no problem. Again having it centered to 35 is a great option. The freeride does not have the adjustable limiter strap and in 165 and 154 it is a great thing to have, i do not hardly move it on the 175 but i do more on the 165 and the 154 it is common. There is nothing more structual on the freeride but it is heavier as well. If your definately after better shocks the freeride is a way to save money and despite what people say they kyb is a wicked product that works, however once on the mtn that suspension is less of bonus for me as i am not a big jumper but I do hop off smaller stuff and hit lots of boofs in the trees and the expert suspension is wicked in those situations. If we had fake piggy backs on the expert shocks guys would say they were wicked. The suspension on the freeride is a lot better on the trail, but for me that is a non issue. The freeride is something a lot of guys like cause of the concept and color way of being different. I get that and nothing wrong with it. but the expert is hard to beat. hope that helps,dave
 
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Yeah I figured that lol Maybe you could pass on the message to the appropriate department though?


ski doo makes the most sleds and the way they do it on the assembly has everything to do with how many sku's they can do and when they add a sled like the edge it takes away an option, its not as easy as just throwing it up on the line, those who run business with growth will get this, they know it is something more people want so not sure what the answer is but I am sure they have a plan.
 
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ski doo makes the most sleds and the way they do it on the assembly has everything to do with how many sku's they can do and when they add a sled like the edge it takes away an option, its not as easy as just throwing it up on the line, those who run business with growth will get this, they know it is something more people want so not sure what the answer is but I am sure they have a plan.

No I'm talking the summit x. Not the edge.

You have to add shot start, just to get the orange and blue color option.

Shot is a 800$ option, it ain't worth more than 50$ imo!! lol


I get ur not a shot caller and cant help me, so it's all good bro.
 

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No I'm talking the summit x. Not the edge.

You have to add shot start, just to get the orange and blue color option.

Shot is a 800$ option, it ain't worth more than 50$ imo!! lol


I get ur not a shot caller and cant help me, so it's all good bro.


you dont think shot is worth 800$? i think its great value for 800$. Guess you havent had a machine with it yet LOL
 

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I have had both and ridden both of the new ones and to me the summit is the better sled for more mtn riding and variability we get there. The 34 front end works and if you find 34 to narrow you run 36 but it is also really good at 35 centered. Obiously guys will complain about the sled panelling out on really steep terrain, but you have to try to do it and if you are that good to ride that then you are good enough to adjust for it and its no problem. Again having it centered to 35 is a great option. The freeride does not have the adjustable limiter strap and in 165 and 154 it is a great thing to have, i do not hardly move it on the 175 but i do more on the 165 and the 154 it is common. There is nothing more structual on the freeride but it is heavier as well. If your definately after better shocks the freeride is a way to save money and despite what people say they kyb is a wicked product that works, however once on the mtn that suspension is less of bonus for me as i am not a big jumper but I do hop off smaller stuff and hit lots of boofs in the trees and the expert suspension is wicked in those situations. If we had fake piggy backs on the expert shocks guys would say they were wicked. The suspension on the freeride is a lot better on the trail, but for me that is a non issue. The freeride is something a lot of guys like cause of the concept and color way of being different. I get that and nothing wrong with it. but the expert is hard to beat. hope that helps,dave

the limiter strap adjuster is no longer on the freeride?
 

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I thought the same until i got sleds for wife and I with Shot.

Good for you. I think it's a rip off. I've had estart on sleds.
At least I could take it off and sell it.

Shot, what the fk is it? A couple capacitors and a button..

Doesnt even work when the machine is cold in the morning. Worthless as far as I'm concerned...


Oh well black sled it is I guess....lol
 

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Will Dave sober up and answer questions??
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Good for you. I think it's a rip off. I've had estart on sleds.
At least I could take it off and sell it.

Shot, what the fk is it? A couple capacitors and a button..

Doesnt even work when the machine is cold in the morning. Worthless as far as I'm concerned...


Oh well black sled it is I guess....lol

its F**kn Magic is what it is.
 
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