No talk of new sled offerings?

[Hoosier]

It is easy to turn off and it stays off permanently

It's a gimmick. In the old days, like in 2026, you'd hit your kill switch, chat for a minute, and then pull it up and push the start button. Now you hold the brake after you stop for a period of time. I wouldn't lose sleep over it. Same function.

 

[whitedust]

It's a gimmick. In the old days, like in 2026, you'd hit your kill switch, chat for a minute, and then pull it up and push the start button. Now you hold the brake after you stop for a period of time. I wouldn't lose sleep over it. Same function.

Unnecessary function adds complexity and cost and what if it can’t be shut off permanently? Then it’s a pita same as auto industry that just went away by law in USA. Must have international implications is my guess.

 

[mspease]

This... The polaris 650 is an amazng sled and one that I am seriously considering. Ski doo could have matched or beat polaris in that market. I have a ski doo 850 mxz xrs, great sled and no complaints. But, I can rip a 650 in the trails almost as fast as my 850 ski doo, although the ski doo throttle response is just better. I could care less of top end lake racing, my grandma can ride fast in a straight line....who cant do that. But, I can pick up a lightly used 650 for $11,000 instead of the steep xrs price. And, although polaris electric start sounds like a kindergartner with marbels made it, it still has a pull start unlike my ski doo...and yeah, that was a lot of fun wrapping the cord around the clutch at Omars (yeah i use old names) in 40 MPH wind and cold. The 650 market is where its at cause lets be serious, 98% of all seldders dont come close to maximizing the power and potential of their sleds....more show, than go...Guess I will wait again til next year.

I've got 3k miles on my 650 now and absolutely love it!

 

[Airman68]

Unnecessary function adds complexity and cost and what if it can’t be shut off permanently? Then it’s a pita same as auto industry that just went away by law in USA. Must have international implications is my guess.

When I see stuff like this, it makes me rethink even considering buying a new sled.... unfortunately.

 

[whitedust]

When I see stuff like this, it makes me rethink even considering buying a new sled.... unfortunately.

Agree ….US customers NOT asking for it so need justification as to Why??? Gas use can’t be part of ROI not worth calculating. In my younger days I was known for fast and off.

 

[garageguy]

It keeps the Canadian greenies all warm and fuzzy

 

[dwz]

I agree with the 650 Polaris, 3100 miles on a 2026 Indy Adventure and not one hiccup this year, with the Vintage Ride in Twin Lakes next weekend I should get close to 4000 miles this year.

 

[Airman68]

One thing I have noticed is the prices are still a little out there. When I was looking at the 600 Catalyst, optioned out as I want it, it was $17k! For a 600! I wouldnt even mind the New Jag for around $10k but I just think it might be on the small side compared to what I'm used to. I actually considered a new SkiDoo 600, seen them around $10k and seem to have good reviews.

Then after I ponder all this, reality sets in and I drop it. Probably no way I'm going to drop this much coin on a sled. It's not like years ago when I would do north of 3k miles per season. Now if I do 1k, I'm ok with it. I dont know, maybe I'll dream about it some more.

 

[mezz]

I like that the Jag is back in the line up but, it is only a single cylinder motor, not too sure I like that but to each his own.

 

[Airman68]

I think everyone should buy whatever sled they want; it's a free country. However, I might just be getting old and living in the past but it seems to me that a lot of the sleds made today are just too much. I mean, you dont need a $20k sled to ride and have a good time, JMO. Sure, turbo sleds have their place (and I had one...had) but for 95% of riding, overkill, but again, free country. I have been passed completely worn out and rough trails by "young kids" like I was standing still. Sure, maybe the sleds can do it but that doesn't seem fun to me. I used to ride air cooled machines all the time and had just as much fun as other guys. I know... living in the past.

 

[Airman68]

I like that the Jag is back in the line up but, it is only a single cylinder motor, not too sure I like that but to each his own.

I think the Jag is a good concept. I have heard the engine is pretty good but I think the optics of a single throw people off. A 400 or 440 twin would get a lot more attention.

 

[pclark]

I'm 69 years old, The Ski Doo 900 Ace that I have has pretty much everything that I could imagine on it and then some. I started riding on a Ski-doo that Skiroule probably has in his museum right now. Exhaust came right out of motor/carb right in front of you, A long trip was 10 miles and hopefully you didn't break down. I'll be riding my Ski-doo 900 Ace right into the ground and it will be my last sled most likely.

 

[mezz]

I think the Jag is a good concept. I have heard the engine is pretty good but I think the optics of a single throw people off. A 400 or 440 twin would get a lot more attention.

I agree 100%.