Glad you're liking it! 1700 Mi on my 2022 Backcountry and I absolutely love it. I enjoy the fact that I have no fear now to go off Trail into The Cattails and can hop back on the trail and enjoy the groomed trail riding as well!
146 is where the money's at! I switch from a renegade to a Backcountry and I won't go back. I ride 80% trails with a 1.6I.C track and snow trackers. Things on rails🙂
It's certainly an amazing and impressive sled. Everybody who I gave it to for a ride this year loved it and we all agree it's been the most fun and playful sled we have ridden to-date and is THE doo-it-all sled. Love the 1.6 146 as well as those DS2 skis. Doo nailed it with the BCX. We will have more videos on it coming soon. Cheers, Mike
Coming off of an old arctic cat crossfire I really missed the adjustable bar height. Went with the skidoo adjustable riser on my xterrain. I think it’s a great feature for crossovers, i drop it on the trails when i want to hang on the bars through corners and bring it to the top off-trail for more leverage.
Absolutely. The adjustable risers are a game changer and allow you to adjust to what you are doing. We just added one to the backcountry. Cheers, Jesse
Congrats on the Sled Mike that thing is sweet. I love the color! I am from the United States and ride the upper peninsula Michigan a lot and I was thinking next week to go up and ride from Sault Ste. Marie to Wawa, I tried calling a couple places and looked on the website at the trails, but is there anyway you could figure out a trail report or if that would be a good ride I just wanted to make sure the trails are in good shape and groomed any pointers how I could go about that? And how do I get a permit?
Hey Jack! Thanks for reaching out. To find out what trails are open for riding, go to ofsc.evtrails.com - if the trail is green or yellow it is being groomed and available to ride, if it is red it is closed. To get a permit, you have to go to permits.ofsc.on.ca - make an account, and purchase the permit you need (they have multi day permits and season passes). Let me know if you have any other questions! Cheers, Jesse
I would actually give that shorter riser a chance. Looks like the 4.7" stock Doo riser. If you do try to go off trail, it's best to be in a knee bent stance. It give you more control using your body weight (legs) to transfer the sled side to side, vs a tall riser and only using your upper body. I'm 5'10" and I found that's a great height for me. 4." + the 1" rise from the bars.
Thanks Devon. I actually ended up putting on the adjustable Doo riser that goes from 4.5" to 6.5". That way I can have it both stock height or crank it up a bit based on feel. It's a really nice piece! Cheers, Mike
Kinda bummed u didn't show the off trail portion of the video...just rode trail. I got 18 renegade backcountry and honestly i think its plenty of sled for what snow we ride in. Unless u take to the mountains it should be fine right out of the box for where u ride
Hey Andy. We will have a video in the future of the backcountry off trail at Poplar Point camp. This was just a review on the sled and Mike happened to be on logging roads (actually not a trail). Cheers, Jesse
Hey Max. Shoot me a private message. If the trails are open in Barrie and groomers are rolling I will be there that weekend riding and grooming at night. If the trails are still closed I will likely go up north. Shoot me a msg and we can coordinate if barrie ends up surviving this warm-up coming. Cheers, Jesse
How u liking it now? I'm debating this since I prefer off trail. Trail riding for me is pretty boring and it makes me naseous lol. I bought my first sled this year and quickly realized it was the wrong one for what I wanna do most off. I live in Onaping, Ontario. But my God the colour of the 24 XRS backcountry this year 😂😂😂
I do wish Ski-Doo would take the Polaris approach to track offerings. The Gade’s you just get a 1.25 Rip Saw or 1.25/1.5 Ice Ripper. Neither is very good off trail. An Ice Cobra and 1.5 Storm would be nice options for those of us that don’t want to buy 2 sleds. I know you can swap, but then you’re stuck with having to sell the take off track. Love the colour scheme on that BCX.
Thanks for watching and agree on the track options. Polaris does a pretty good job with customization for spring orders but I agree the Storm is probably the best all-around track option for those that can't have both types of sleds. Cheers, Mike
Mike strange question our season has been so bad here in NY if you only had time to do one trip in the next month or so where would you go keep in mind where 6 hrs from the border and we're not going to know our way around to much so day loops would probably be the most feasible thanks for any suggestions 👍👍👍
Hey buddy. Jesse here. Unfortunately we are getting brutally mild weather the next 10 days and most trails south of north bay (3.5 hrs north of Toronto) won't be optimal until we get more snow. But... the weather pattern is supposed to change late Feb into early March.. if thats the case and southern trails open up I would try bancroft or haliburton. Can stay and do day trips out of either. At the end of the day if you could only go to one place in Ontario for the rest of the season, go to Cochrane - but you knew that 😎
Hey kiddo 👍I figured you would be down here going to school that's why I was asking Mike I might have to hit Cochrane it's almost 13 hrs from me but I cannot get through summer without at least one decent ride! 👍👍
@@youareright5431 I am down in NY at school but I'm still up to date with what's going on! Ya definitely consider cochrane. Well worth it. Cheers, Jesse
I have 14 renegade bc x 1"3/4 16"w I also have 18 renegade xrs 1"2/3 15"w ice cobra. The difference between the two tracks is very noticeable. That extra inch width does make difference. In the deep snow 16"w just gets on top where 15"w doesn't get up on top not as quick. On the trail the 16"w plain hooks up better, where 15"w is much faster at the top end. My 14 has about the same foot print as your bc x. I just wish ski-doo offer a 16 " w track 1"3/4 track . To me if you buy bc x 16"w track 2" lug then it is like buying summit and it isn't an idea track east of the rocky mtns. I would consider cutting qtr inch off the 2" lug to have that 16" w track just based off the 14 bc x I have. Just for you and everybody to think about.
For 2023 they added 1 more engine mount to eliminate more of the vibrations. I have a 22 600r etec backcountry love the sled!! But the vibrations are pretty bad. The wind guards and the low windshield rattle.
@@codyboudreau11 All gen5s. the backcountry is still in the gen4. If I was a betting man the backcountry will be in the gen5 for next season. Cheers, Jesse
Im riding the bcx, I will say my assault is a better more capable sled overall. Faster, and handles the trails much better. Polaris just has the front end sorted out, the doo is still darty. The fit and finish on the doo is still better though.
Qualipieces Adventure carbides. 90% of darting gone. Trek carbides all gone but harder to steer. I had alot of darting before the Adventure on my 14 renegade.
Hey Mike, it's been a full season with your Backcountry. What do you prefer? I'm torn between a Renegade X or a Backcountry. My riding style is the exact same as you. Your thoughts?
Glad you're liking it! 1700 Mi on my 2022 Backcountry and I absolutely love it. I enjoy the fact that I have no fear now to go off Trail into The Cattails and can hop back on the trail and enjoy the groomed trail riding as well!
Exactly! It really is the best 50/50 sled. Cheers, Jesse
146 is where the money's at! I switch from a renegade to a Backcountry and I won't go back. I ride 80% trails with a 1.6I.C track and snow trackers. Things on rails🙂
It's certainly an amazing and impressive sled. Everybody who I gave it to for a ride this year loved it and we all agree it's been the most fun and playful sled we have ridden to-date and is THE doo-it-all sled. Love the 1.6 146 as well as those DS2 skis. Doo nailed it with the BCX. We will have more videos on it coming soon. Cheers, Mike
Love me some 146 crossovers! Awesome video boys!!
Haha thanks buddy! Cheers, Jesse
Just checked a 24 600 efi 2 weeks ago. If I like it I might try out a 600r etec next year. 850 scares me
600r is a fantastic engine. I'd got with that over the efi! Mike
@Sledaddicz I will see If Santa is nice this year. Test drove my boss' arctic cat zr 600 today and it was nice.
Coming off of an old arctic cat crossfire I really missed the adjustable bar height. Went with the skidoo adjustable riser on my xterrain. I think it’s a great feature for crossovers, i drop it on the trails when i want to hang on the bars through corners and bring it to the top off-trail for more leverage.
Absolutely. The adjustable risers are a game changer and allow you to adjust to what you are doing. We just added one to the backcountry. Cheers, Jesse
Congrats on the Sled Mike that thing is sweet. I love the color!
I am from the United States and ride the upper peninsula Michigan a lot and I was thinking next week to go up and ride from Sault Ste. Marie to Wawa, I tried calling a couple places and looked on the website at the trails, but is there anyway you could figure out a trail report or if that would be a good ride I just wanted to make sure the trails are in good shape and groomed any pointers how I could go about that? And how do I get a permit?
Hey Jack! Thanks for reaching out. To find out what trails are open for riding, go to ofsc.evtrails.com - if the trail is green or yellow it is being groomed and available to ride, if it is red it is closed. To get a permit, you have to go to permits.ofsc.on.ca - make an account, and purchase the permit you need (they have multi day permits and season passes). Let me know if you have any other questions! Cheers, Jesse
I would actually give that shorter riser a chance. Looks like the 4.7" stock Doo riser. If you do try to go off trail, it's best to be in a knee bent stance. It give you more control using your body weight (legs) to transfer the sled side to side, vs a tall riser and only using your upper body.
I'm 5'10" and I found that's a great height for me. 4." + the 1" rise from the bars.
Thanks Devon. I actually ended up putting on the adjustable Doo riser that goes from 4.5" to 6.5". That way I can have it both stock height or crank it up a bit based on feel. It's a really nice piece! Cheers, Mike
@@sledaddicz Great idea as well!
Kinda bummed u didn't show the off trail portion of the video...just rode trail. I got 18 renegade backcountry and honestly i think its plenty of sled for what snow we ride in. Unless u take to the mountains it should be fine right out of the box for where u ride
Hey Andy. We will have a video in the future of the backcountry off trail at Poplar Point camp. This was just a review on the sled and Mike happened to be on logging roads (actually not a trail). Cheers, Jesse
I believe they have a c motion rear skid like my 20 bcxrs which has tipped rails so she should feel like a shorter sled on the trails
Yes it does have c motion but it doesn't have tipped rails. Cheers, Mike
U guys coming to penatang on the 18th..to review my boost
Extra moter mount
Hey Max. Shoot me a private message. If the trails are open in Barrie and groomers are rolling I will be there that weekend riding and grooming at night. If the trails are still closed I will likely go up north. Shoot me a msg and we can coordinate if barrie ends up surviving this warm-up coming. Cheers, Jesse
Forgive me if it was mentioned in the video , but what size lug is on your bcx? 2” ?
Thanks !
Really enjoy the channel btw 🤘
Hey thanks for tuning in man! The BCX has a 1.6 ice cobra pre-studded track. Cheers, Mike
How u liking it now? I'm debating this since I prefer off trail. Trail riding for me is pretty boring and it makes me naseous lol. I bought my first sled this year and quickly realized it was the wrong one for what I wanna do most off. I live in Onaping, Ontario. But my God the colour of the 24 XRS backcountry this year 😂😂😂
We have a video coming out on it tomorrow at 430. Stay tuned! :)
Cheers, Jesse
@@sledaddicz will do
Oops I mean Thursday at 430!
Thoughts on how the 850 would do in deeper powder in the mountains?
I do wish Ski-Doo would take the Polaris approach to track offerings. The Gade’s you just get a 1.25 Rip Saw or 1.25/1.5 Ice Ripper. Neither is very good off trail. An Ice Cobra and 1.5 Storm would be nice options for those of us that don’t want to buy 2 sleds. I know you can swap, but then you’re stuck with having to sell the take off track.
Love the colour scheme on that BCX.
Thanks for watching and agree on the track options. Polaris does a pretty good job with customization for spring orders but I agree the Storm is probably the best all-around track option for those that can't have both types of sleds. Cheers, Mike
Mike strange question our season has been so bad here in NY if you only had time to do one trip in the next month or so where would you go keep in mind where 6 hrs from the border and we're not going to know our way around to much so day loops would probably be the most feasible thanks for any suggestions 👍👍👍
Hey buddy. Jesse here. Unfortunately we are getting brutally mild weather the next 10 days and most trails south of north bay (3.5 hrs north of Toronto) won't be optimal until we get more snow. But... the weather pattern is supposed to change late Feb into early March.. if thats the case and southern trails open up I would try bancroft or haliburton. Can stay and do day trips out of either. At the end of the day if you could only go to one place in Ontario for the rest of the season, go to Cochrane - but you knew that 😎
Hey kiddo 👍I figured you would be down here going to school that's why I was asking Mike I might have to hit Cochrane it's almost 13 hrs from me but I cannot get through summer without at least one decent ride! 👍👍
@@youareright5431 I am down in NY at school but I'm still up to date with what's going on! Ya definitely consider cochrane. Well worth it. Cheers, Jesse
Could have just got a lynx rave, seems to handle about the same and works well off trail
I tried one over our December break. Cool sled but found it incredible stiff. Cheers, Mike
@@sledaddicz Mike you’re definitely right about that one. The Lynx are certainly cool sleds, but they’re are
extremely stiff!!
It’s MUCH softer now, took 15clicks out and it’s amazing can wait for you to try it again
@@TheLeblancGroup Try to convince Mike to come up to ride with you this weekend. He needs an extra push lol. Cheers, Jesse
Mike! Let’s go… 20cm of fresh pow ❄️ in the next 24h
I have 14 renegade bc x 1"3/4 16"w I also have 18 renegade xrs 1"2/3 15"w ice cobra. The difference between the two tracks is very noticeable. That extra inch width does make difference. In the deep snow 16"w just gets on top where 15"w doesn't get up on top not as quick. On the trail the 16"w plain hooks up better, where 15"w is much faster at the top end. My 14 has about the same foot print as your bc x. I just wish ski-doo offer a 16 " w track 1"3/4 track . To me if you buy bc x 16"w track 2" lug then it is like buying summit and it isn't an idea track east of the rocky mtns. I would consider cutting qtr inch off the 2" lug to have that 16" w track just based off the 14 bc x I have. Just for you and everybody to think about.
Thanks for the insight! We appreciate it. Cheers, Jesse
For 2023 they added 1 more engine mount to eliminate more of the vibrations. I have a 22 600r etec backcountry love the sled!! But the vibrations are pretty bad. The wind guards and the low windshield rattle.
I find the 23 still rattles as well but not as bad. Cheers, Mike
They didn’t add the extra mount to the BCX, next year hopefully
@@TheLeblancGroup yeah that's one thing I wasn't sure of if it was all the new gen 5 sleds or just the mxz and renegades
@@codyboudreau11 all GEN5s
@@codyboudreau11 All gen5s. the backcountry is still in the gen4. If I was a betting man the backcountry will be in the gen5 for next season. Cheers, Jesse
Is it tippy on the trail? I know two guys that run 2020 backcountry and they both complain on the trail they are tippy.
That is not necessarily the case.. Stay tuned to our detailed video on the backcountry coming on Thursday at 430pm. Cheers, Jesse
Im riding the bcx, I will say my assault is a better more capable sled overall. Faster, and handles the trails much better. Polaris just has the front end sorted out, the doo is still darty. The fit and finish on the doo is still better though.
Absolutely! Polaris definitely has the best front end. Cheers, Jesse
Qualipieces Adventure carbides. 90% of darting gone. Trek carbides all gone but harder to steer. I had alot of darting before the Adventure on my 14 renegade.
It has extra motor mount reduce vibration
No it doesn't. That's only on the gen5. The 2023 Backcountry is in the gen4 chassis. Cheers, Jesse
Hey Mike, it's been a full season with your Backcountry. What do you prefer? I'm torn between a Renegade X or a Backcountry. My riding style is the exact same as you.
Your thoughts?
Hey Greg. We have a video on your exact question coming out tmrw at 430! Stay tuned to get all the answers :)
Cheers, Jesse