Wheelies for days! Fun watching you rip that Catalyst in some real snow. Looks rowdy. Rear Track shock lockout might be the ticket for when you're trying to keep the skis down.
Mine is the blue one like your buddy's but mine is a 154. We're finally getting our first dumper up around Tahoe so we'll be heading out soon to get some break-in miles. I'm hoping it'll handle better than my '23 Khaos 850. From what everybody has said (including you), it sounds like it will!
Weight is a huge one. This sled feels so natural to ride compared to the ascender chassis. It requires very minimal rider input to make it do what you want. I'm stoked to get more time on it.
The high idle kicks in when the engine temps are higher, increases circulation at an idle . I always let it idle down before shutting down using only happens to me after long pulls or hitting shoots multiple times.
How was yours running seen lots of bogging on other peoples vids. yours seems way better. I hope to get a used one in a couple years maybe. I dont understand how these some of these young kids can buy a brand new sleds and mod them out every year and some go to revy for like 2 months
Mine seems to be good. I have heard some issues, but I'm not sure what's going on. For some people, sledding is their life, and they work 8 months of the year straight just to ride all winter.
@ ya true. Look up 858 catalyst bighorns if you have time. I have seen that guy on online forums he’s a cat guy for sure. Its channel name is Josh. Just seems like a dud. Yours seemed to be running awesome. Honestly the first year of a new series or motor etc on cars, atvs, sleds tractors are the most likely to have there issues. So if I were to look at one it would be like the 2nd year or even new. Guess I will see at that point in time
@@jiggyquinn5635 I doubt they're pissed. They've been on Polaris since 2011 pretty much. So I doubt they're gonna be mad about 14 years riding better sleds than what Arctic Cat was putting out. 2011 M8 was great. Then the 2012 Praying mantis chassis came out and it was not better. Polaris Pro then Axys, then Matryx was the superior chassis for handling and they don't pay for motors so reliability doesn't factor in. Just doing rowdy stuff on the best chassis was what they were after. Glad Arctic Cat is catching back up after 14 years letting Polaris and then skidoo take their lunch money (market share).
Man I hope these new Cats really catch on, the market desperately needs AC to be relevant! Looking good so far...
Loved the video and commentary! Stoked to see the 858 in action!
@@enochporter3743 thank you!
Wheelies for days! Fun watching you rip that Catalyst in some real snow. Looks rowdy. Rear Track shock lockout might be the ticket for when you're trying to keep the skis down.
@2WheelKam oh yeah, for sure. I was just having to much fun doing wheelies to care haha
Loving the sound of the 858! Great rip! Showing solid durability! Thanks for that!
@@scottdarling229 thanks for watching!
thanks for posting . i got mine(black 154")and going to take out this week
Awesome, thanks for watching!
Mine is the blue one like your buddy's but mine is a 154. We're finally getting our first dumper up around Tahoe so we'll be heading out soon to get some break-in miles. I'm hoping it'll handle better than my '23 Khaos 850. From what everybody has said (including you), it sounds like it will!
Thats aweaome congrats on the new ride, You won't be disappointed.
Patiently waiting it’s so hard 🤣 they look so fun
Such a dope video. Glad you went cat again.
@@AlmostGoodSledding thanks buddy!
Nice. First video I seen with someone ripping the 858 the way your supposed to. Earned my sub.
@@samueldysart thanks dude, appreciate that.
Wow, that’s the way to break her in!
Stomp grips are the way to go! Clean setup🙌🏻
Thanks man. Can't wait to see you get after it this season!
@JasonMcMurray what're you riding this year? P85 dispenser or an 858? 😎
@@nate390hybrid Polaris chassis with skidoo turbo engine 😂
@JasonMcMurray 😂😂😂
Good video buddy 💪🤩
Thanks dude!
Awesome edit man that catalyst Fucn. Chews bud!!
@@westsmith5738 hell yeah buddy
Great action! 👍
Wicked riding dude!, I figured you'd get one
@MMikeHD3904 thanks man, yeah I just had to... haha
What're the biggest changes you've noticed riding so far between the ascender and catalyst chassis?
Weight is a huge one. This sled feels so natural to ride compared to the ascender chassis. It requires very minimal rider input to make it do what you want. I'm stoked to get more time on it.
Did u say Yanks peak? Do u ever ride Mica Mountain? How u like the 858 so far?
@ckfarmz yes I've rode Mica 3 years in a row. I have a few videos on my channel riding mica
Great video. Did you notice any mild bogging?
@Ryan-ou4je yes a little, my rpm was also way to high.
Banger vid 😎👍
worried about shock prices after getting a brand new sled... priceless
im waiting as fast as i can to get my m858 sno pro home
Awesome video! Sounds and looks killer! What elevation are you riding in?
@brandonlafrenz7859 thank you! Around 6000'
How does that track on the new 858 do, does it like to washout on the side hills like the previous Artic Cat sleds
Great video! Is it the stock can?
@AlexanderBjornerback thank you. Yes, stock can.
Hey what are you getting for gas mileage ?? LOL. Seriously How do you like the power of the 858?? Seems like it runs and sounds good.
@jimt4906 Power is great! Chassis works really well
You ever try the new Polaris 900R as well>
love the look BUT if ARCTIC CAT wants to stay relevant they need a factory TURBO asap
How many miles before yours started running that good
@joshkoltes 3.5 hrs on the engine before break in is completely done
@Trevsleds you rode it 3.5 hours before this ride?
@joshkoltes , in this video was combined 2 days of riding. Everything smoothed out after 3 5hrs of engine run time
the sled rips.
@@SLEDZ154 hell yeah
Does the 165 wheelie like the 154 does?? guessing it doesn't but ??
@wesdailey9964 the 165 is actually very playful, it surprised me.
@@Trevsledsnice sure it doesnt come up as quick but power difference between the 800 ctec 2 and the 858 should make a huge difference!!!
Where do you keep the clutch tool and spark plug tool
@kilafranz I have a none ES model so I keep those tools under the seat where the battery would go.
@Trevsleds did yours come with a plug tool?
@kilafranz no they don't unfortunately
Thing rips, I ride trail on the east coast and am picking up my 858rxc Saturday. Yours still have the annoying high idle like the 800’s do?
@@410notch haha sometimes they do, not sure why!
Where on the east coast?
@@GraniteStateBackcountry I live in Connecticut and ride in Vermont and Maine
The high idle kicks in when the engine temps are higher, increases circulation at an idle . I always let it idle down before shutting down using only happens to me after long pulls or hitting shoots multiple times.
The high idle is to cool the engine down, it also throws in extra fuel to cool internally
How was yours running seen lots of bogging on other peoples vids. yours seems way better. I hope to get a used one in a couple years maybe. I dont understand how these some of these young kids can buy a brand new sleds and mod them out every year and some go to revy for like 2 months
Mine seems to be good. I have heard some issues, but I'm not sure what's going on. For some people, sledding is their life, and they work 8 months of the year straight just to ride all winter.
@ ya true. Look up 858 catalyst bighorns if you have time. I have seen that guy on online forums he’s a cat guy for sure. Its channel name is Josh. Just seems like a dud. Yours seemed to be running awesome. Honestly the first year of a new series or motor etc on cars, atvs, sleds tractors are the most likely to have there issues. So if I were to look at one it would be like the 2nd year or even new. Guess I will see at that point in time
Is Rogue concepts still in business?
@@tylerdezeeuw7185 I'm unsure at this point.
Impressive, have you burned up the breakin chip in this video?
@@lewisbrazil5485 yes it's out of break in
YEAH BUDDY KEEP THAT WHITE STUFF COMING!!!!!
Weoooo!!!
858 naysayers .... How's that crow with the feathers still attached !!!😭😭😎😎
Yup, I bet Burandt and Kesterke are just P.Oed they walk away from AC🙄
@@jiggyquinn5635 I doubt they're pissed. They've been on Polaris since 2011 pretty much. So I doubt they're gonna be mad about 14 years riding better sleds than what Arctic Cat was putting out. 2011 M8 was great. Then the 2012 Praying mantis chassis came out and it was not better. Polaris Pro then Axys, then Matryx was the superior chassis for handling and they don't pay for motors so reliability doesn't factor in. Just doing rowdy stuff on the best chassis was what they were after. Glad Arctic Cat is catching back up after 14 years letting Polaris and then skidoo take their lunch money (market share).
It's been bogging in almost literally every video out there.. This one included