Xm 154 or 163

[CANADIAN_BRAAAPER]

Hi there, I am looking at buying an xm for the up coming season.
I was riding a 146 this year and was planning on buying a 154 this coming season. However I have found a great deal on a 163 and I am wondering if there's a huge difference? I am more of a free rider. Jumps trees pow ect not just chutes all day. Your input would be greatly appreciated

 

[lilduke]

Hi there, I am looking at buying an xm for the up coming season.
I was riding a 146 this year and was planning on buying a 154 this coming season. However I have found a great deal on a 163 and I am wondering if there's a huge difference? I am more of a free rider. Jumps trees pow ect not just chutes all day. Your input would be greatly appreciated

Not a lot of difference IMO 163 will work good for you, 154 might be funner though, depending on how much jumping you're doing.

 

[ferniesnow]

IMO, the longer the track, the easier it is to bend the rails with jumps and aggressive riding. I agree with lilduke tho' in that there is not a lot of difference in the two but you will notice a difference going from a 146 to 163. Guys still make the 163 handle like a short track.

 

[deaner]

I definitely notice the difference. For boondocking and climbing the 163 is much better. I really miss the squirrelyness of the 154 though. Not as "effective", but alot more fun on a 154 IMHO.

 

[neilsleder]

I definitely notice the difference. For boondocking and climbing the 163 is much better. I really miss the squirrelyness of the 154 though. Not as "effective", but alot more fun on a 154 IMHO.

I agree with this. I got a 163 and miss my 154! the 163 is nice when there is no bottom to the snow, but I don't get out as much as I like and don't see those days much. For he other days the 154 is much more fun in the trees and just playing around. I find my 163 works to good lol, it goes every where with no problems. When I get a new sled I am going to get a 154