FranktheTank
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Finally put some break-in miles on my sled this weekend (180km/70%break in left). Came from a 2019 Summit X 175 to a 2023 Summit 165 Expert Turbo.
Right off the bat the Turbo was the biggest difference which is to be expected. With the limiter strap in agile (I checked to make sure it was assembled properly) the sled is rowdy. Skis in the air and on the tail end. Climbed a bigger face and it was squirrelly all the way up. I’m sure with some rear suspension set up and in precision it won’t be such a rodeo.
Sidehilling was better but not a huge difference from my 2019. I kind of expected that, the 175 crossed faces easier than the shorter sleds and it had a locked out t motion. Found I could dig in deeper on the uphill side with the G5. Presumably from the tighter side panels and narrower a arms. Washout and skis pointing to the sky were non existent.
Straight up carving/boondocking seemed way more playful than the 175. Didn’t take much more than a dip of the shoulder and a lean and I had the sled on its side. I was still pretty hesitant to lean into it to much due to the low snow conditions. Lots of broken a arms in the last week.
Snow buildup on the boards were by the chain case and rear of the running boards. Overall I think it’s a solid win for Ski-Doo. Great step up from the N.A. G4 chassis.
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Right off the bat the Turbo was the biggest difference which is to be expected. With the limiter strap in agile (I checked to make sure it was assembled properly) the sled is rowdy. Skis in the air and on the tail end. Climbed a bigger face and it was squirrelly all the way up. I’m sure with some rear suspension set up and in precision it won’t be such a rodeo.
Sidehilling was better but not a huge difference from my 2019. I kind of expected that, the 175 crossed faces easier than the shorter sleds and it had a locked out t motion. Found I could dig in deeper on the uphill side with the G5. Presumably from the tighter side panels and narrower a arms. Washout and skis pointing to the sky were non existent.
Straight up carving/boondocking seemed way more playful than the 175. Didn’t take much more than a dip of the shoulder and a lean and I had the sled on its side. I was still pretty hesitant to lean into it to much due to the low snow conditions. Lots of broken a arms in the last week.
Snow buildup on the boards were by the chain case and rear of the running boards. Overall I think it’s a solid win for Ski-Doo. Great step up from the N.A. G4 chassis.
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once more snow falls I will play with the limiter strap settings on climbs 
