Real World Info - Mountain Cat 154 or 154 Doo

[snochuk]

Best thing about cat and polaris is they actually side hill.

That is not going to help, doolaid heads will explode with wild comment repercussions.
Rent or test ride friends sleds to see what you like.
Then chek out your dealer-more good ones than bad.
There is no bad sled for 2019 and 90% of the keyboard jockeys can not out ride their sleds.
The ones that can don't waste their time bashing and bad mouthing.
Which ever you choose you will have a blast on.
PS......spring pricing real soon........

 

[lilduke]

If you cant side hill on a Doo, it's you not the sled lmao

 

[skegpro]

If you cant side hill on a Doo, it's you not the sled lmao

And all the people buying lockout kits.

 

[lilduke]

And all the people buying lockout kits.

Yeah lots of guys that can't ride out there I guess

 

[teamdirt]

Well I can tell you it is very hard to keep the skis down on the doo.

So if you are looking for full rodeo mode that is your best bet.

Cats rear skid is a little more adjustable.

try adjusting the limiter strap....

 

[Lund]

Yeah lots of guys that can't ride out there I guess

I'm one of them, can't ride a Doo even if my life counted on it. That weird T bs makes the sled have a mind of its own almost. The sled just doesn't feel rigid or as part of me.
Most all the guys i know riding Doo's have locked out the Tmotion on their sled with a few weird exceptions like Tex..... LOL, i don't think his is locked out.

 

[lilduke]

I'm one of them, can't ride a Doo even if my life counted on it. That weird T bs makes the sled have a mind of its own almost. The sled just doesn't feel rigid or as part of me.
Most all the guys i know riding Doo's have locked out the Tmotion on their sled with a few exceptions weird like Tex..... LOL, i don't think his is locked out.

I never was a fan of tmotion to be honest.
But it has been on the Doos a long time now so I'm used to it.

 

[Lund]

I never was a fan of tmotion to be honest.
But it has been on the Doos a long time now so I'm used to it.

Thats what it is, getting use to it. I don't ride Doo's all that often so i'm not use to it.

 

[Rjjtcross8]

I got a 154 alpha and a 154 xm both sleds have been fantastic so far.

 

[cscherer]

You should just try to ride them back to back, i'm willing to say you will much prefer the Cat when it comes to ride and handling. The Doo power is nice at first but its short coming's become apparent when you spend the day on it. The Ascender and Alpha flat out work and still maintain their mannerism in all conditions.
But you be the ultimate judge by trying them first to see what suits you and fits you better and don't let me or anyone else persuade you.

Just wondering why your not considering Polaris also?

Rode one the other day in decent snow. The ergos and me do not work with Polaris. I always fall off. Even flat land

 

[snochuk]

I got a 154 alpha and a 154 xm both sleds have been fantastic so far.

I would like to try the Alpha 154 this year.
Does it wash out easy on a side hill or hold a line.
165 holds line, hate to loose that.
After riding a 153x3 Snopro I may shorten up from the 165 next time.

 

[arff]

I would like to try the Alpha 154 this year.
Does it wash out easy on a side hill or hold a line.
165 holds line, hate to loose that.
After riding a 153x3 Snopro I may shorten up from the 165 next time.

The 153x3 Snopro works good.

 

[skegpro]

try adjusting the limiter strap....

Yes compress the front shock all the way and then do up the limiter strap.
Rock and roll.

 

[chris79]

If you cant side hill on a Doo, it's you not the sled lmao

Its definitely me not the sled , i just watch my buddies side hilling upside down on there cats and Polaris’s while I change belts . I’m just sour after 14 belts in 2 years (plus a couple vodkas last night) changed to Polaris this year and really like it. They all work good just get the one you like best. Got a couple buds that ride 153 cats and they love them they go everywhere with them.

 

[Rjjtcross8]

I would like to try the Alpha 154 this year.
Does it wash out easy on a side hill or hold a line.
165 holds line, hate to loose that.
After riding a 153x3 Snopro I may shorten up from the 165 next time.

Haven’t experienced any washout with the 154 alpha. Really easy to side hill, don’t know how it compares to a 165 though as I haven’t tried the 165 but i’m Guessing they are really close.

 

[Travco28]

I don't care what sled anybody rides . But whatever it is you have to learn to ride it . Another key is personal fitness that plays a huge role . As for doos not being able too side hill . Did you try taking your but of the seat and standing up a little . lol

 

[SUMMIT TREE]

The only real way to decide is to actually ride them. If you plan on keeping it for awhile, then its probably worth getting a demo if u can, or rent one for a day. If you ask 50 different people their opinions, you get 100 different opinions. Unless all 50 are saying its junk, stay away then at the end of the day you just have to pick what you like and thats it. This day of mountain sleds, there all pretty damn good so pick one and go ride.

 

[snochuk]

I don't care what sled anybody rides . But whatever it is you have to learn to ride it . Another key is personal fitness that plays a huge role . As for doos not being able too side hill . Did you try taking your but of the seat and standing up a little . lol

Oh ya sure go and bring physical fitness into it!
Next thing you will expect common sense to be thrown in!!

All kidding aside you have to be fit to push these new sleds at all.
This is not the gym in town- this is a workout at 6-8,000' for 8hr stints.
If you are not fit these machines will be riding your azz by 11:00AM.

These are two machines with a different stance, little different riding position that are similar in the true 3' deep sense but different everywhere else.
You will need a day on each to find what is BEST FOR YOU, neither is bad.
Rent or ride as it's a big chunk of change for a new purchase.
I have had Doo and Cat - easy to "learn" to ride either - but they are different.

 

[Sledtillded]

I finally got to ride an 850 Doo and an Alpha this past weekend side by side in Mcbride. Both 165’s. I ride a Polaris so of course the Cat felt more familiar but the bars were too low for me personally, so doing anything technical felt awkward, and shocks needed a little less pressure. It didn’t take long to love the power and ease of turn in. Set up for me I could ride one easy. Cat got this one right.
The Doo steering and how far forward u are on the chassis was unnerving. Great power and turn in was good. I would need a couple days to really get used to it. Nothing wrong with either.
I need to try the new Axis chassis now. and will be able to make a decision.

As was said. You have to ride them side by side if possible to be sure of what’s right for U.

It is awesome to have so many 2 stroke options....... STILL !

PS. The boys lined up on a steep untouched slope with about 1.5 ft fresh.
The Cat was first to the top for what its worth.

 

[Ballzdeep]

So on the fence here. I have no friends that have seat time on either. I am going to purchase before the end of the month...

Please no slander...Pros and Cons Please.

Thanks.

Buy this guy a case of beer and try out his sleds...both live close to each other...?

I got a 154 alpha and a 154 xm both sleds have been fantastic so far.