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Hopefully they are smart enough to realize the t3 174 will still walk all over that new axys. Although it's new it's deep snow performance will not touch the current T3 174 sleds. 163 maybe because they are much lighter those sleds may be comparable now that they have a 2.7 track


pretty bold statement since the full Polaris line isn't released and the Axis mountain has yet to to hit the snow for performance comparison....
 

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Hopefully they are smart enough to realize the t3 174 will still walk all over that new axys. Although it's new it's deep snow performance will not touch the current T3 174 sleds. 163 maybe because they are much lighter those sleds may be comparable now that they have a 2.7 track

I thought that was you on the back of that Yammy with Trent

I wouldn't be surprised to see the 3" on the 163 and possible longer RMK's

I would be just as happy with a track profile that bridges the gap between the 2.5 and 3 with a 2.75ish but with the 2.6" on the 155 I have to wonder would they dare release a 3.1"? Haha


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pretty bold statement since the full Polaris line isn't released and the Axis mountain has yet to to hit the snow for performance comparison....

Nothing bold about that statement the "axys" is an updated chassis and it's still not a 174x3. If polaris releases a 174x3 with that new engine and being lighter then yes it would likely beat the T3.
 

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I thought that was you on the back of that Yammy with Trent

I wouldn't be surprised to see the 3" on the 163 and possible longer RMK's

I would be just as happy with a track profile that bridges the gap between the 2.5 and 3 with a 2.75ish but with the 2.6" on the 155 I have to wonder would they dare release a 3.1"? Haha


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Well it would be an industry first! Although this season I wish I had my old 1.5" track
 

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The one thing I don't understand is why they would discontinue the 2.5 track in the summit X. The sleds are all ordered now so it's not like it would be hard at all to do a run of some with 3" and another run with the 2.5. Sure you can get a 2.5 in an sp but there are a lot of guys that just like the X better because it makes them feel more exclusive, or has better bars and shocks, or whatever the case may be. Now they have no choice but to get a 3" or not have a summit X, which to me seems pretty dumb. I thought the whole point of snow heck was to give the customer more/better choices.
 

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Well you couldn't get a Summit X with a 2.25 or 2" any more after 2012. So what about the guys who wanted a 2.25?

Just the evolution of the model.

They can always order the T3 X and swap out the track for a 2.5" and likely make a few bucks doing so!


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You don't like your 3' track there is always this route.....
 

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Was the same in 15 for polaris when all they did was add some color and shocks. I think ski doo has enough sled to carry them through a few years. Always room for improvement i guess but its not a huge deal they didnt make any drastic changes.

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Agreed, and I voted with my wallet by checking a 15 doo. I suspect I'll be following suit this year by checking a 16 poo.
 

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Dealers shouldn't have any issues moving the remaining SP's now. Then add on the RAS front suspension for a grand and you'll have a 2016 way before any of the snow checkers and pay way less.

You can get "taller" spindles by using the tall upper ball joint from a 2013 mx rs for about 100 bucks.
 

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Nothing bold about that statement the "axys" is an updated chassis and it's still not a 174x3. If polaris releases a 174x3 with that new engine and being lighter then yes it would likely beat the T3.

The 174x3 on the T3 is a great feature on the Doo chassis. That way it has a better chance on not getting stuck when it continually washes out.
 

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If you are not on the 3 inch track kick it only takes a 1/2 hour to make it 2.5 inch or 2.6 or 2.7 ? Pair of shears makes short work of the lugs.
The new track is lighter and seems to be standing up so no big deal really.
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Yes but before it gets instaneous lift, is it flickable yet? I see nothing on doos site and that's important!
 
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