buddy cant handle the pro

[linzoid]

buddy got a brand new 2020 800 x 155 pro and couldnt ride it. Last weekend at renshaw it was all over the place, spun out multiple times, fell over and basically hammered the ship out of him. I rode it for the day and it beat me up too, never felt so exhausted at the end of a ride! (especially on the beat up trail, that direct drive seems very choppy) Maybe partly due to conditions as there was a hard uneven layer under a foot+ of fluff.
But now he wants to get rid of it as he jammed his elbow bad and found it too rough and tippy.

My question is this: how have other pro owners adjusted their setup to make it more comfortable or improve handling for a guy that doesn't need it to be more "flickable"
and B: anyone interested in a rode once, just broken in Pro?

thanks lol

 

[LUCKY 7]

I have never had a issue with any of mine. I'm average height and weight and really don't adjust too much. I have a buddy on a new khaos and he needs to adjust a few things for his weight and size. I am interested in seeing the comments from other Pro owners

 

[Caper11]

Is it his first Polaris?, any time I get on axys or a pro, I feel like a total rookie on that sled.
Even pulling away can be totally different procedure than other sleds.

 

[SidewaysInto3rd]

3 easy steps

1- put on your big boy pants
2- whine less
3- ride more

all your problems will go away

The problem is not the machine.. I can promise you that much

 

[brian h]

I agree with caper, anytime I attempted to even move a poo they are a different riding experience. I would give it another ride in better snow conditions and see how it goes. Give it a chance

 

[FernieHawk]

I’ll give him $10,000...

 

[powpowpowpow]

the pro is planted and somewhat one dimensional. there is a reason many are going the khaos route or converting there pro via iceage to khaos dimensions as it is so much easier to ride/playful. The pro dominates in tight technical terrain and was made to be stable and keep the front end down.

 

[bcsnowdog1]

Get a Khaos

 

[LUCKY 7]

get the best wheelie machine, The Khaos

 

[Dazzler]

If he is fighting trying to control a pro he sure as hell will not like the Khaos. Give it a couple good rides (after your elbow heals??) that sled should be easy to ride. Whooped out trails will beat up most riders.

 

[maxwell]

Get out of it while you can. If you don’t feel comfortable and confident on a snowmobile as soon as you step on it your in for a long and painful learning curve. Some
Machines just aren’t for some people. I’ve been riding my entire life and when I get on a PRO it’s like the first time I’ve been on a snowmobile. And why put yourself through the pain of relearning to ride. Go with what you know. What did he have previously or is this his first mountain machine?

 

[linzoid]

he has had a 700rmk, 900rmk, older skidoo 800 i think. I would rate him as an intermediate rider, not in the best of shape, hasnt rode for 10 years. I rode it for the day on saturday and stiffened up the front shocks and it was ok. Compared to the 2012 I rented it seemed more tippy, maybe the skid need some adjustment as it was rough as fock on the trail. The 2.6 track grabbed so hard at first i had to sit for a little hillclimb. I think it was a combination of conditions and brand new machine and maybe widening the skis and softening up the suspension may help. I would like to try it in some nice pow. But compared to my nephews brand new backcountry it was night and day. The doo was a pleasure to ride right from the get go. I think they are setup very differently for different riding styles.

 

[pano-dude]

Guys first day riding in ten years and he's going to have troubles no matter what he's on.
Can't buy skill, takes seat time. Get out and ride.

 

[SHREK1]

Personally i would allow some seat time, don’t go and try to conquer all the first ride. If he is intermediate find a nice gentle slope and practice some skills. No shame in learning

 

[1200]

Let him get used to it. I can tell u it will be nothing like riding a 900 rmk lol . I love watching people try to ride my apex or my mm700 and they think they are the best riders. When i got my t3 i had never rode a rider forward sled coming from M series and apex . The xm was hard to ride i was way over riding it . It will take like 5 rides to get the feel of it . New sleds are very tippy when u are used to old iron.

 

[Travco28]

He just needs seat time . I rember the step up from the doo xm too the rev and hating the rev for the first two rides . Just learn to ride it . Get in shape .

 

[SUMMIT TREE]

I agree with Maxwell, if your not comfortable right off the hop, its probably a no go. Im a experienced rider, and I Cannot get used to a pro chassis. The very first time I got on one I drove about 8’ and shut it off. I was like Nope, don’t like it. Now granted I gave them a couple more chances since then, and I would really like to take one for like a solid few days to give it a real chance, but as for now I just don’t feel comfortable on one.

 

[Travco28]

I meant to say ZX too REV

 

[o zone guy]

Get out of it while you can. If you don’t feel comfortable and confident on a snowmobile as soon as you step on it your in for a long and painful learning curve. Some
Machines just aren’t for some people. I’ve been riding my entire life and when I get on a PRO it’s like the first time I’ve been on a snowmobile. And why put yourself through the pain of relearning to ride. Go with what you know. What did he have previously or is this his first mountain machine?

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[FernieHawk]

OK...OK...I'll trade my slightly blemished 2017 M8000 LTD with a 162 3" in a 153" chassis, plus $4000 cash. Final offer. This thing rocks...nice and stable.

Includes scratchers.