Power to weight ratio or just power?

Rene G · Mar 2, 2020

The only parts that I find are too light on a Polaris is the rear bumper (it’s useless) and the a-arms. Other than that they seem about as durable as any other sled

fredw · Mar 2, 2020

Rene G said:
The only parts that I find are too light on a Polaris is the rear bumper (it’s useless) and the a-arms. Other than that they seem about as durable as any other sled

Did they get the driveshafts stronger, pulled one out a few weeks ago that was a older year sled but still new.. first ride and he snapped it.. stock motor

Teth-Air · Mar 2, 2020

maxwell said:
couple observations after the weekend,

1. why does the seemingly lighter pro handle like its heavier? If its 50lbs lighter you certainly cant feel it

2. The polaris has for sure exceeded the reliability vs weight ratio. New Khaos couldn't handle the trail out, Upper A frame let go in the rear skid, both sides broke clean off. Absolutely no meat on those bones its quite scary. If you ride hard the polaris will fall apart

They certainly don't feel heavier when rolling them out of a stuck.
But for ride feel, the Polaris is very sensitive to suspension setup. 2 turns of the front skid shock will change it from a heavy feeling sled to a sled that falls over in a stiff wind. Most guys ride them without considering this. Also I beat my AXYS hard and it does not fail so could be a Khoas thing??. A bad set up and it takes the bumps hard and a good setup and it feels great. One problem with any light sled is it rides rigid and no doubt the heavier sleds seem to ride the bumps better.
I buy my machine for deep snow and not the trail. There is always some compromise.

Rene G · Mar 2, 2020

fredw said:
Did they get the driveshafts stronger, pulled one out a few weeks ago that was a older year sled but still new.. first ride and he snapped it.. stock motor

The early aluminum driveshafts would break, they’ve since put a clamp on it that has fixed it. Also, early quick drives would break the lower pulley bolt, they’ve also fixed that since.

I believe that all manufacturers make a great machine now and it really comes down to personal preference.

pfi572 · Mar 2, 2020

fredw said:
carbon and ti are strong for most part, but it always seams I have cracks appearing on my ti skids.. not sure if cold and shock load are its enemy, still dialing that in, my carbon chaise over the years has needed a few supports and it's hard finding guys doing repairs when it's time.. it's strength is actually stronger than I had though, but others have had some issues.. don't baby mine and It's been rolled down a few shoots for sure..

With carbon it’s because it doesn’t flex at all and to stiff .
Is what I have always been told Fred ?
Just cracks but super strong though .

Bikeswithtrax · Mar 2, 2020

Lunch_Box said:
Exhaust, light weight battery and hood and you're not far off the 600lb mark. My whole point was your comment that the added power of the turbo Doo makes up for the weight and you don't notice it. So I was wondering what this weight limit was cause the power of the Sidewinder sure out does the Doo. But now we know, 550lbs is the limit that a mountain sled can be.

Many of the people here wear glasses with yellow lenses, so all they can see is yellow.
If you don't brag up doo and put down all other brands, the boys here get all pissed off at you.

drew562 · Mar 2, 2020

Teth-Air said:
They certainly don't feel heavier when rolling them out of a stuck.
But for ride feel, the Polaris is very sensitive to suspension setup. 2 turns of the front skid shock will change it from a heavy feeling sled to a sled that falls over in a stiff wind. Most guys ride them without considering this. Also I beat my AXYS hard and it does not fail so could be a Khoas thing??. A bad set up and it takes the bumps hard and a good setup and it feels great. One problem with any light sled is it rides rigid and no doubt the heavier sleds seem to ride the bumps better.
I buy my machine for deep snow and not the trail. There is always some compromise.

I spent half a season on an 2017 axys 800. I like to fly through the tress one timing anything in my path. Never broke a thing. But One thing I noticed was how stiff the machine was. No flex. It made my legs more tired after going off for a couple hours. At night I would have fatigued legs. My legs were 48 then. My cat and doos have bendy boards. Easier on my knees

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