Don’t worry! They’ll ship your 2024 before Nov 30th! It just won’t have all its parts and have a handful of recalls. I’m certain it doesn’t say in the fine print “guaranteed ready to run.” Hell, they all shipped before Nov 30th this year, just half were missing parts and they sat outside at the dealer with recalls for two months. Same thing will happen this year.
I’ve watched all the release videos and I just wish the brands would all collaborate on a display to track your riding partners without having to buy all the aftermarket stuff..maybe some day
some things take time, that being said you can also buy a trail tech GPS, they link up with the 7S dash! i don’t imagine polaris sharing the screen technology, much like how ski doo will not share their shot tech…
@@turcotte16 . Do you think that with everyone becoming dependent on the 7s, that just maybe polaris might pull the plug and make it become a subscription service someday? I hope not, but that possibility is out there.
Brett you represent the Brand in genuine fashion! 👌all the haters naming all the problems everyone’s having, all brands have their own kinks to deal with. All the guys I ride with run Polaris and I have yet to witness any. Appreciate you take the time to reply back to the comments made. Hope to ride a clinic with you and your crew some time. 🤘riding a shredder RE turbo this year!
Yeaahh Buddy!!! Nice Brett thanks for the release video, for me it was an easy choice going with the army green & lime rails...so sick seeing the exact sled WE snowchecked in 4K video, It looks absolutely badass!!!
Pumped! Ordered the green and so glad i did looks mint in the video!! 155 khaos slash 9r with 2.75 and gauge! can’t wait! get the clutch issue figured out Polaris!!!
I ordered a Khaos 9R 155 325 🤘🏻 It’s in green black neon and neon tunnel. Low elevation clutching. Super pumped. I’m hoping the 325 track will do good in the trees here in the Quebec chic choc mountains. I’ll be upgrading from a 21 Axys Khaos 163 2.6
Bit of a tough crowd here. Got my 155 Boost in January. Dealer had it ready within a day of showing up. Its my first Polaris ever. Been out for 3 rides now on it. The last one in Sic for 90 cms of fresh. Probably the most fun I've had on a snowmobile. The power and flotation on these new chassis is amazing. Not to mention the trick dash. Satisfied customer here so far but only time will tell I guess...
@@turcotte16 I see the effort you are making to grow the sport and the brand. Very honorable to respond to some of these comments. Better man than me. Keep it up dude. Ride on! 🤘🔥
I just bought a 2020 khoas 800 3” with 600 miles and about 50 on a turbo kit. Big step up from my one of a kind trailing arm sled. Wish they weren’t so expensive I would order a new sled.
they’re for sure getting more expensive, just like cars and trucks, technology to keep advancing the machines comes at a cost. these sleds are incredible out of the box, it’s wild to think 5 years ago you’d spend 18,000+ and then have to buy an aftermarket turbo for another 8k and void your warranty…
Got the 9R 155 ordered with the 275. I ride at sea level and the snow is typically heavy and wet. I think the 275 will do fine and hold up much better than the 325.
Great video, I haven’t purchased a new or newer sled in 17 years. I’m stuck on the decision of a Skidoo or Polaris assault. 50/50 trail, deep powder(MB). Thanks for the great content!
I would go ski-doo. I have a pro RMK matryx I purchased brand new this year and it’s had an issue every time I ride it. Nothing major but still frustrating, I had to get towed out my second ride. There clearly are reliability issues with this platform and I feel like adding a new track and reversible scratchers is a slap in the face to consumers. I’ve ridden a gen 5 summit twice this year and was far more impressed by almost everything about it. To each their own though
Wish they would've done something like the 1500 back that with my Turbo S i ordered and it took 1.5 years to come. By the time I got it, it had been discontinued and replaced with the Turbo R. (I know it is a SXS not a snowmobile, but it was a polaris none the less.) Glad they've made that change.
I snow-checked 2023 VR1 Boost and received the first one Ct. 12/10/2022. I was pumped. Ive been putting hard miles on it so far with no issues. Shit happens with every brand. It’s unfortunate for the guys that didn’t get them in December. Polaris is definitely putting money we’re there mouth is with the 15 hundred for 2024 snow checkers if it doesn’t ship by 11/30.
Nice Job Brett. I have something to share with Poo. Tell them to Use Kevlar Fiber instead of nylon in there Track to make them Hold Up. Also add grooves to the Brake Rotor. Help the Pad more. Brett have you try the 164 shed? Thanks again.
I bit the bullet and purchased a 2023 pro rmk matryx 163” this last winter. It has been a love hate relationship having had to work on it every time I’ve ridden. It is no doubt super fun performance wise but I have 0 trust in it to take it anywhere having already been towed out on my second ride. Brett, do you suspect Polaris will release a product that is ready to go off the showroom floor without having to add more money in extras just to be tasteful to the rider. I know guys that are blowing up primary’s on their 9r’s, Fouling spark plugs every ride, bending and breaking the cheap low end pro-taper bars they come with (I understand any bars can bend) I’m personally dealing with a strange bogging issue I can’t figure out. I just have a hard time paying 25,000$ for something that doesn’t already come fully loaded. Why are consumers expected to go to the aftermarket to fix factory issues?
as much as i could go in deep on all these questions about plugs and clutches, it’s a lot more of a question you should be presenting your dealer with…ive answered to the best of my knowledge in the comments before this one.
It's cool that they're promising the ship date this year - hopefully we've seen the worst of the Covid era and we can put it behind us. Sure would've liked them to address the glooming P22 issue as well as the plugs breaking/fouling.
See I understand supply chain issues I do, but when recalls come and push an expected ship date from mid December I was told from Polaris till end of February I feel they should do something on their end to make up for that.
@@CorbinLefebvre The “recalls” have been grossly exaggerated by disingenuous people. If sleds were ACTUALLY blowing up then yea, I could understand. But they aren’t. Nobody I’ve ever talked to knows of, or has even heard of a sled blowing up. There was 1 picture that surfaced on Facebook but it provided zero context and zero proof that it was due to a faulty fuel tank. The brake recall was a reflash - BFD. Ski Doo had their own version of stop ride this year, but in typical cowardly BRP fashion, they chose to post a small, hard to find bulletin on their website. You never hear Doo queens talk about it because they were either never told, or they don’t want to admit it. But it’s there. Doo also released all their G5’s with the wrong chain installed in their chain cases and that’s why they’ve been grenading and leaving people’s seasons cut short. And those that haven’t grenaded are sitting on ticking time bombs with backordered parts from BRP. When exactly did you get your boost and what area are you in? NE? Mid west??
@@208SledHead well they had to repair these issues before they could send my sled to me. I don’t care and didn’t stop riding any of my axys sleds during the recalls
@@208SledHead Geez Deez, you certainly do love to bash the Doo's. Yes, you have uncovered a major conspiracy theory from the cowards at the BRP camp and they tricked people into believing Polaris sleds might explode if you start them, lol!!! So well executed that even Polaris believed it and has spent a million fixing a problem that does not exist (insert sarcasm here). Keep pedaling your chain case story to the world and you Doo owners beware out there, you are sitting on time bombs (really??!!). Sounds like you may have some buyers remorse and are a bit envious of the new G5's, just sayin' ...
I understand Polaris has been moving at an amazing pace trying to set the bar for the mountain sled segment. A new (to Polaris not Doo) scratcher design and a track option for 2024 is completely understandable, they have made great strides forward in the last few years. My problem here is that they seem to fall short managing their current technology and performance. It's not the customers role here to complete their R&D in the field, that's your/their job. Vibration and detonation issues I feel are contributing to these failures (clutches and plugs) and who knows what the ramifications there will be on long term use and an owners return on investment of these platforms. I understand they are high performance machines that require daily inspection/maintenance, but when my group is all out in the backcountry, we question our ability to return to the parking lot if one of the 9R's will make it out without incident (sad but true). Sure there's warranty, but the hassle of towing it off the mountain, time wasted on your trip and the feeling that you might have made a mistake with this purchase is a reality. Can they slow their pace a bit and return some reliability to their platform? $30k Canadian is a lot to ask for something that ends up causing us stress and start questioning ourselves if this sport is still worth it...
Forgot to ask, does the "Will Ship Guarantee" mean that they will ship to the dealer but it may still require waiting on backordered parts and not deliverable to the new owner??? Or does this mean your sled, complete, delivered by the date and only requiring PDI at the dealership? Thanks again!
At least you can change a clutch or plugs on the hill. Ski Doo shipping their G5's with the wrong chains installed is what's causing the exploding chain cases - and you're not replacing that on the mountain. Parts are back ordered and it's sent guys home early who were looking forward to riding in places like Revelstoke. Instead they go home early with a 25k machine that's useless and an EPIC snow season wasted. That Ski Doo feeling!
@@208SledHead Eezy Deezy, agreed, it's not just Polaris with issues but certainly not at the same numbers/rates/volume Polaris is currently facing. I agree that the Doo requires frequent chain tension adjustment in the first 500km but this video is about the Polaris platform and asking their ambassador about his perspective. I'm not trying t compare brands here, I'm looking for some clarity and a reason other than "it's covid" and "not our fault". That holds little to no water for me, it's their business, been long enough to source other suppliers, figure that out (Doo included). If we are paying almost $30k (CAN) for these platforms and can't get a single season out of them without a trip to the dealer there is a problem. And if you think calling out Doo or whatever other manufacture can resolve this just because you ride a Poo is a waste of my key strokes. ... Doo only has 10 known failure points as Polaris and Cat have 20, so it's a much better machine ... ugh! It's not fair to consumers to make this large of a financial commitment and be left fixing the problems we have purchased and I'd like to know what Polaris has to say for themselves and if they try your approach, I will be sure to share that with my group.
@@208SledHead BTW, I was a long term customer of the Polaris RMK platform and still absolutely love the banter with my buddies riding Polaris. Polaris does most things right especially their chassis and I will hold Doo accountable when I have to cross that bridge - so far so good, but I have already experienced the Polaris issues enough for this season.
@@turcotte16 ok thanks for letting me know. On the Polaris Snowcheck site it’s listed as a premium colour so I thought it might have that special paint. Oh well! Still looks cool.
Cool. Thanks for taking us along on the reveal. Cool to see even if a bit overproduced. Hard to believe that much of a production might be put into every year's reveal. Interesting how much of a deal they are making out of scratchers that survive reverse. Seems a bit of a waste to me (the big production I mean). That said, Ima go to one one day, especially if in FL.
Difference now is the front track shock and longer limiter strap. You still get the two different riding styles, it's just eliminated an extra sku from Polaris' manufacturing.
I love the Polaris.... BUT i march 2022 i ordered a new sled that never came. Hade to buy another instead 3 weeks ago to have a new sled to ride this winter. Thank god i hade my old sled so i could ride when the snow came in early december. Really want to change my nr2 sled also but im afraid never to get my ordered sled again.
I have been mounting Skidoo ice scratchers on my friends Polaris's for a few years now. I hope someone comes up with a rail protector so the scratchers do not scratch and gouge up the rails! Will Polaris fix their fueling issues and clutches blowing up on the 9R's for 2024?
you’re worried about scratching your rail? or just looking for something to talk about! they mount inside a window thru the rail opening and if you’re worried about it, could place a small piece of tape over where it rests, or similar protection adhesive…myself i’m just gonna be stoked that my sleds gonna stay 20-30°f cooler every day especially in the spring when the snows frozen in the morning! the clutch and spark plug issues have been commented numerous times here, see my previous replies…
@@turcotte16 I am an Ex F1 engineer and details matter to me, plainly put all brands have stuff that pisses me off and also stuff that I like. But from some of the videos I have already seen, even the showroom videos, some scratched and gouged rails, gouges lead to cracking. Wouldn't it be nice to take each brands best features and combine them into one sled. The biggest disappointment I have is this last year reliability suffered from both of the two major brands.
Just got confirmation yesterday of my 165 Khaos 9r with the Series 8 2.75 to sit beside the '21 Khaos 163 in my stable. LOVED the green and black, but opted for the Black w/ Lime highlights. I wish I could justify the 325, but the reality the conditions for that track are not nearby, and the 275 is a better "all mountain" option....esp with the speed limit of the 325. Only thing I'm "kinda" disappointed about is the display. While the functionality of the 7s is awesome, I would have loved to have seen it upsized like the Doo....but then, I don't look at it much unless there's a problem with the sled anyway...haha Very interesting about the rail profiles though; I wonder if the Khaos will still be as playful since THAT is the distinguishing factor between it and the Pro.
great points!! the dash i find, is plenty large!! can’t say i’ve spent any time on other brands dashes…the khaos will still be the playful sled we’ve all grown to love, it will still have a longer limiter strap, and the rear shock spring rate slightly lower than the PRO!
@@turcotte16 I did hear your mention of the spring rate...👍 I just get a bit jealous of the Doo guys with a huge GPS display, but the 7s seems to be more functional. I'll take the function over the size any day though. I'm hoping that this redesign of the rail profile will stabilize the Khaos a bit when crossing older tracks though. On my '21 it feels like you're hitting a wall under all that pow, followed immediately with having to tame a bucking bronco. haha
A few criticisms for polaris. 1. If you wanna talk about all this innovation. Fix the problems you have had for years that are actually dangerous. Mainly the damn throttle. 2. Why didn't the customers get a show? We just get a dump of videos? Hell people are still confused on a lot of the changes. That said I love the changes. I'm not a huge fan of the colors vs 23, but excited for the new track
I thought people went down from 3 inch to 2.6 or 2.75 to gain track speed. I think there will be super deep fluffy snow days where the 3.25 will be appreciated. Those extra long paddles might be tough to live with on trails, marginal, and crusty spring snow. We will see.
The rental places are probably doing backflips to be honest. They get tired of replacing scratchers all year long and dealing with overheated engines because people are dumb.
So Polaris is going to try building sleds for another winter?. Just kidding It is pretty amazing what we are doing with snowmobiles nowadays. For the depth of the snow and the steepness of the grade that you are maneuvering through. 25 years ago everyone was building big bores and monster engines that still today are truly phenomenal horsepower makers to just simply shoot a straight line up a mountain we're today you would go up that same straight line with a factory sled and then play around in the trees For us Flatlanders you would ride your old Indy or XC if you did 100 miles in a day you had enough. Now it almost 50 years old we have a little snack break at 2:30 in the afternoon 90 miles into the ride and think I could easily do another 70 miles!
lol all jokes aside im actually super pumped on it from a business owner perspective! having to change broken scratchers at night on rental sleds gets a little overwhelming all season long!
Changed the track and added scrachers big deal hows about fixing the primary clutch Its strange ive never had a issue with my polaris clutches other than just normal wear
The reason they can get them out on time this year is because it's the same as the last year's with new colors new scratches and a new track, smooth Polaris 😎
@@leeanderson5955 in all honesty, in my 4 years on this brand i’ve replaced less than 6 spark plugs between 12 snowmobiles. it’s tough to see a channel on here making such open assumptions that this is a brand issue…there’s many of factors that could contribute to spark plug failures that are far beyond OEM control.
Innovate a sleek brake light! Maybe instigated into the tunnel as it rolls or more better the rear bumper! That gob of plastic monster brake light is hideous!
so just spend a shit tone of money re tooling for an item that already works? let’s just drive the price of the sled to higher levels in order to have a cooler tail/brake light? don’t think that one’s gonna fly..,
@@A_Leonarduzzi i remember what it used to be like to have supplies on hand and shipping that was up to par, but those times unfortunately are well behind us, i typically don’t ride until right around christmas time, given there is some good riding that happens before then, but around here the coverage is quite suspect!
it’s not about trying, i’m actually pretty excited!! it’s going to be great for not just me, but other riders who have novices, new riders, or forgetful lads! i see plenty of broken scratchers during my clinics, so i feel like this is actually a genuine stoke!
@@turcotte16 I am happy about the scratchers as well just in the past it would not have been the first or second biggest change. Kind of like how the tether last year was awesome that it was included but was mentioned after all the other cool changes. 2021 - Matryx 2022 - Boost 2023 - 9R 2024 - scratchers lol
Just got my 2023 boost last weekend now it’s 2024 snowcheck. Bravo Polaris on a ball well dropped.
Haven't even got my 23 boost yet, was finally just built
that’s a bummer..
Hopefully this is the end of Covid induced issues. No company was exempt from this.
You guys aren’t the only ones
Don’t worry! They’ll ship your 2024 before Nov 30th! It just won’t have all its parts and have a handful of recalls. I’m certain it doesn’t say in the fine print “guaranteed ready to run.” Hell, they all shipped before Nov 30th this year, just half were missing parts and they sat outside at the dealer with recalls for two months. Same thing will happen this year.
I’ve watched all the release videos and I just wish the brands would all collaborate on a display to track your riding partners without having to buy all the aftermarket stuff..maybe some day
some things take time, that being said you can also buy a trail tech GPS, they link up with the 7S dash! i don’t imagine polaris sharing the screen technology, much like
how ski doo will not share their shot tech…
@@turcotte16 . Do you think that with everyone becoming dependent on the 7s, that just maybe polaris might pull the plug and make it become a subscription service someday? I hope not, but that possibility is out there.
@@kenchiison4570 makes the most sense for the share price.
I ordered an Assault Boost in the exact Green/Black color combo with yellow rails. Seeing it now on video it looks even better than I imagined!
nice to see what 2024 could be
yep
Brett you represent the Brand in genuine fashion! 👌all the haters naming all the problems everyone’s having, all brands have their own kinks to deal with. All the guys I ride with run Polaris and I have yet to witness any. Appreciate you take the time to reply back to the comments made. Hope to ride a clinic with you and your crew some time. 🤘riding a shredder RE turbo this year!
thanks for the comment and supporting the channel! i’m really just trying to help
this sport as an entirety!
Let's go!!!! Love the vids.
thank you
That 325 track would’ve come in handy during some of those bottomless revy days this season. Especially paired up with a boost.
couldn’t agree more! it’s gonna be awesome!
Yeaahh Buddy!!!
Nice Brett thanks for the release video, for me it was an easy choice going with the army green & lime rails...so sick seeing the exact sled WE snowchecked in 4K video, It looks absolutely badass!!!
it’s such a rad looking unit!
Pumped! Ordered the green and so glad i did looks mint in the video!!
155 khaos slash 9r with 2.75 and gauge! can’t wait! get the clutch issue figured out Polaris!!!
that’s gonna be fun! they are steady working on the clutching/problems. the R&D dept is well aware.
I got the faith! dropped $22,668 for a NA sled. Let’s go!!!!!!
So a 1/4” longer lug and scratchers… Huge upgrades Polaris!! 🤣🤣
wait till
you ride it, you’ll appreciate that extra 1/4”!
Excited for the 9R/325. Great video Brett. 🤘
You and me both! thx for watching dude!
I ordered a Khaos 9R 155 325 🤘🏻 It’s in green black neon and neon tunnel. Low elevation clutching. Super pumped. I’m hoping the 325 track will do good in the trees here in the Quebec chic choc mountains. I’ll be upgrading from a 21 Axys Khaos 163 2.6
the new track is truly amazing
Bit of a tough crowd here. Got my 155 Boost in January. Dealer had it ready within a day of showing up. Its my first Polaris ever. Been out for 3 rides now on it. The last one in Sic for 90 cms of fresh. Probably the most fun I've had on a snowmobile. The power and flotation on these new chassis is amazing. Not to mention the trick dash. Satisfied customer here so far but only time will tell I guess...
so glad to see some positivity on the post today! pumped you’re loving that ride!
@@turcotte16 I see the effort you are making to grow the sport and the brand. Very honorable to respond to some of these comments. Better man than me. Keep it up dude. Ride on! 🤘🔥
nice video !!! 🤘🤘
Thanks!!
I just bought a 2020 khoas 800 3” with 600 miles and about 50 on a turbo kit. Big step up from my one of a kind trailing arm sled. Wish they weren’t so expensive I would order a new sled.
they’re for sure getting more expensive, just like cars and trucks, technology to keep advancing the machines comes at a cost. these sleds are incredible out of the box, it’s wild to think 5 years ago you’d spend 18,000+ and then have to buy an aftermarket turbo for another 8k and void your warranty…
Got the 9R 155 ordered with the 275. I ride at sea level and the snow is typically heavy and wet. I think the 275 will do fine and hold up much better than the 325.
They might want to work on fixing clutch and spark plug problem's.
they’re working on it at R&D. i personally have zero spark plug issues, clean fuel, proper maintenance, and doing bolt checks goes a long way!!
I've never had a plug issue on my 22 boost, but I did change the clutch. I put the p85 on it, and it's alot better..
That is a sick sled🤘🏼
love it
I ordered the army green khaos 155. Almost wonder if the spring rate on the pro would be a better choice now after seeing this.
you’re still
gonna love that khaos feel!
Great video, I haven’t purchased a new or newer sled in 17 years. I’m stuck on the decision of a Skidoo or Polaris assault. 50/50 trail, deep powder(MB).
Thanks for the great content!
an assault would be a great choice!
I would go ski-doo. I have a pro RMK matryx I purchased brand new this year and it’s had an issue every time I ride it. Nothing major but still frustrating, I had to get towed out my second ride. There clearly are reliability issues with this platform and I feel like adding a new track and reversible scratchers is a slap in the face to consumers. I’ve ridden a gen 5 summit twice this year and was far more impressed by almost everything about it. To each their own though
Wish they would've done something like the 1500 back that with my Turbo S i ordered and it took 1.5 years to come. By the time I got it, it had been discontinued and replaced with the Turbo R. (I know it is a SXS not a snowmobile, but it was a polaris none the less.) Glad they've made that change.
🤘🏻
Polaris only way to go!
🤘🏻
I snow-checked 2023 VR1 Boost and received the first one Ct. 12/10/2022. I was pumped. Ive been putting hard miles on it so far with no issues. Shit happens with every brand. It’s unfortunate for the guys that didn’t get them in December. Polaris is definitely putting money we’re there mouth is with the 15 hundred for 2024 snow checkers if it doesn’t ship by 11/30.
totally!
That track wouldn’t make a day here on the east coast!
Do they make that in a 2 ply?
Nice Job Brett. I have something to share with Poo. Tell them to Use Kevlar Fiber instead of nylon in there Track to make them Hold Up. Also add grooves to the Brake Rotor. Help the Pad more. Brett have you try the 164 shed? Thanks again.
new brake rotor is lighter and has more cooling holes
I bit the bullet and purchased a 2023 pro rmk matryx 163” this last winter. It has been a love hate relationship having had to work on it every time I’ve ridden. It is no doubt super fun performance wise but I have 0 trust in it to take it anywhere having already been towed out on my second ride.
Brett, do you suspect Polaris will release a product that is ready to go off the showroom floor without having to add more money in extras just to be tasteful to the rider. I know guys that are blowing up primary’s on their 9r’s,
Fouling spark plugs every ride, bending and breaking the cheap low end pro-taper bars they come with (I understand any bars can bend) I’m personally dealing with a strange bogging issue I can’t figure out. I just have a hard time paying 25,000$ for something that doesn’t already come fully loaded. Why are consumers expected to go to the aftermarket to fix factory issues?
as much as i could go in deep on all these questions about plugs and clutches, it’s a lot more of a question you should be presenting your dealer with…ive answered to the best of my knowledge in the comments before this one.
It's cool that they're promising the ship date this year - hopefully we've seen the worst of the Covid era and we can put it behind us. Sure would've liked them to address the glooming P22 issue as well as the plugs breaking/fouling.
See I understand supply chain issues I do, but when recalls come and push an expected ship date from mid December I was told from Polaris till end of February I feel they should do something on their end to make up for that.
@@CorbinLefebvre The “recalls” have been grossly exaggerated by disingenuous people. If sleds were ACTUALLY blowing up then yea, I could understand. But they aren’t. Nobody I’ve ever talked to knows of, or has even heard of a sled blowing up. There was 1 picture that surfaced on Facebook but it provided zero context and zero proof that it was due to a faulty fuel tank. The brake recall was a reflash - BFD. Ski Doo had their own version of stop ride this year, but in typical cowardly BRP fashion, they chose to post a small, hard to find bulletin on their website. You never hear Doo queens talk about it because they were either never told, or they don’t want to admit it. But it’s there.
Doo also released all their G5’s with the wrong chain installed in their chain cases and that’s why they’ve been grenading and leaving people’s seasons cut short. And those that haven’t grenaded are sitting on ticking time bombs with backordered parts from BRP.
When exactly did you get your boost and what area are you in? NE? Mid west??
@@208SledHead well they had to repair these issues before they could send my sled to me. I don’t care and didn’t stop riding any of my axys sleds during the recalls
@@CorbinLefebvre The “repair” was adding a ground strap and doing a reflash. That took care of the recalls. When did you get your Boost?
@@208SledHead Geez Deez, you certainly do love to bash the Doo's.
Yes, you have uncovered a major conspiracy theory from the cowards at the BRP camp and they tricked people into believing Polaris sleds might explode if you start them, lol!!! So well executed that even Polaris believed it and has spent a million fixing a problem that does not exist (insert sarcasm here).
Keep pedaling your chain case story to the world and you Doo owners beware out there, you are sitting on time bombs (really??!!).
Sounds like you may have some buyers remorse and are a bit envious of the new G5's, just sayin' ...
I understand Polaris has been moving at an amazing pace trying to set the bar for the mountain sled segment. A new (to Polaris not Doo) scratcher design and a track option for 2024 is completely understandable, they have made great strides forward in the last few years. My problem here is that they seem to fall short managing their current technology and performance. It's not the customers role here to complete their R&D in the field, that's your/their job. Vibration and detonation issues I feel are contributing to these failures (clutches and plugs) and who knows what the ramifications there will be on long term use and an owners return on investment of these platforms.
I understand they are high performance machines that require daily inspection/maintenance, but when my group is all out in the backcountry, we question our ability to return to the parking lot if one of the 9R's will make it out without incident (sad but true). Sure there's warranty, but the hassle of towing it off the mountain, time wasted on your trip and the feeling that you might have made a mistake with this purchase is a reality.
Can they slow their pace a bit and return some reliability to their platform? $30k Canadian is a lot to ask for something that ends up causing us stress and start questioning ourselves if this sport is still worth it...
Forgot to ask, does the "Will Ship Guarantee" mean that they will ship to the dealer but it may still require waiting on backordered parts and not deliverable to the new owner???
Or does this mean your sled, complete, delivered by the date and only requiring PDI at the dealership?
Thanks again!
At least you can change a clutch or plugs on the hill.
Ski Doo shipping their G5's with the wrong chains installed is what's causing the exploding chain cases - and you're not replacing that on the mountain. Parts are back ordered and it's sent guys home early who were looking forward to riding in places like Revelstoke. Instead they go home early with a 25k machine that's useless and an EPIC snow season wasted. That Ski Doo feeling!
@@208SledHead Eezy Deezy, agreed, it's not just Polaris with issues but certainly not at the same numbers/rates/volume Polaris is currently facing. I agree that the Doo requires frequent chain tension adjustment in the first 500km but this video is about the Polaris platform and asking their ambassador about his perspective.
I'm not trying t compare brands here, I'm looking for some clarity and a reason other than "it's covid" and "not our fault". That holds little to no water for me, it's their business, been long enough to source other suppliers, figure that out (Doo included).
If we are paying almost $30k (CAN) for these platforms and can't get a single season out of them without a trip to the dealer there is a problem. And if you think calling out Doo or whatever other manufacture can resolve this just because you ride a Poo is a waste of my key strokes. ... Doo only has 10 known failure points as Polaris and Cat have 20, so it's a much better machine ... ugh! It's not fair to consumers to make this large of a financial commitment and be left fixing the problems we have purchased and I'd like to know what Polaris has to say for themselves and if they try your approach, I will be sure to share that with my group.
@@208SledHead BTW, I was a long term customer of the Polaris RMK platform and still absolutely love the banter with my buddies riding Polaris. Polaris does most things right especially their chassis and I will hold Doo accountable when I have to cross that bridge - so far so good, but I have already experienced the Polaris issues enough for this season.
@@phildolecki2598 You’re being completely disingenuous and biased.
Hey Brett, did the Army green Khaos have special paint (matte/metallic) like the Teal and Plum Crazy? Thanks for the video!
it does not, it’s not a metallic option!
@@turcotte16 ok thanks for letting me know. On the Polaris Snowcheck site it’s listed as a premium colour so I thought it might have that special paint. Oh well! Still looks cool.
Cool. Thanks for taking us along on the reveal. Cool to see even if a bit overproduced. Hard to believe that much of a production might be put into every year's reveal. Interesting how much of a deal they are making out of scratchers that survive reverse. Seems a bit of a waste to me (the big production I mean). That said, Ima go to one one day, especially if in FL.
Thanks for watching!
so now other than color and suspension what will be the major difference between the pro and khaos?
Difference now is the front track shock and longer limiter strap. You still get the two different riding styles, it's just eliminated an extra sku from Polaris' manufacturing.
what Deez said!
I love the Polaris.... BUT i march 2022 i ordered a new sled that never came. Hade to buy another instead 3 weeks ago to have a new sled to ride this winter. Thank god i hade my old sled so i could ride when the snow came in early december.
Really want to change my nr2 sled also but im afraid never to get my ordered sled again.
ah bummed to hear that, it’s been challenging for everyone the last couple years..
I have been mounting Skidoo ice scratchers on my friends Polaris's for a few years now. I hope someone comes up with a rail protector so the scratchers do not scratch and gouge up the rails!
Will Polaris fix their fueling issues and clutches blowing up on the 9R's for 2024?
you’re worried about scratching your rail? or just looking for something to talk about! they mount inside a window thru the rail opening and if you’re worried about it, could place a small piece of tape over where it rests, or similar protection adhesive…myself i’m just gonna be stoked that my sleds gonna stay 20-30°f cooler every day especially in the spring when the snows frozen in the morning! the clutch and spark plug issues have been commented numerous times here, see my previous replies…
@@turcotte16 I am an Ex F1 engineer and details matter to me, plainly put all brands have stuff that pisses me off and also stuff that I like. But from some of the videos I have already seen, even the showroom videos, some scratched and gouged rails, gouges lead to cracking. Wouldn't it be nice to take each brands best features and combine them into one sled. The biggest disappointment I have is this last year reliability suffered from both of the two major brands.
where was this???
So whats the difrence between the khaos and the rmk if rails are the same
longer limiter strap and center shock, paired with a softer spring rate on the rear track shock
So are the rails a new profile ?
Just got confirmation yesterday of my 165 Khaos 9r with the Series 8 2.75 to sit beside the '21 Khaos 163 in my stable. LOVED the green and black, but opted for the Black w/ Lime highlights. I wish I could justify the 325, but the reality the conditions for that track are not nearby, and the 275 is a better "all mountain" option....esp with the speed limit of the 325.
Only thing I'm "kinda" disappointed about is the display. While the functionality of the 7s is awesome, I would have loved to have seen it upsized like the Doo....but then, I don't look at it much unless there's a problem with the sled anyway...haha
Very interesting about the rail profiles though; I wonder if the Khaos will still be as playful since THAT is the distinguishing factor between it and the Pro.
great points!! the dash i find, is plenty large!! can’t say i’ve spent any time on other brands dashes…the khaos will still be the playful sled we’ve all grown to love, it will still have a longer limiter strap, and the rear shock spring rate slightly lower than the PRO!
@@turcotte16 I did hear your mention of the spring rate...👍 I just get a bit jealous of the Doo guys with a huge GPS display, but the 7s seems to be more functional. I'll take the function over the size any day though.
I'm hoping that this redesign of the rail profile will stabilize the Khaos a bit when crossing older tracks though. On my '21 it feels like you're hitting a wall under all that pow, followed immediately with having to tame a bucking bronco. haha
A few criticisms for polaris.
1. If you wanna talk about all this innovation. Fix the problems you have had for years that are actually dangerous. Mainly the damn throttle.
2. Why didn't the customers get a show? We just get a dump of videos? Hell people are still confused on a lot of the changes.
That said I love the changes. I'm not a huge fan of the colors vs 23, but excited for the new track
the new tracks gonna be awesome!
do the 2024 khaos 146 tracks come with the anti ratchets and anit stab kits from factory
yep!!
@@turcotte16 that's fired up defiantly ordering 9R 146
I thought people went down from 3 inch to 2.6 or 2.75 to gain track speed. I think there will be super deep fluffy snow days where the 3.25 will be appreciated. Those extra long paddles might be tough to live with on trails, marginal, and crusty spring snow. We will see.
it’s for sure a specialized track for deep snow! it’s going to be awesome for riding around here in BC!
Love the new colors but the fact that reversible scratchers is such a big topic is comical lol this should have happened years ago 😂
The rental places are probably doing backflips to be honest. They get tired of replacing scratchers all year long and dealing with overheated engines because people are dumb.
small improvements from the keyboard, huge improvements from the mountain once you ride it!
So Polaris is going to try building sleds for another winter?. Just kidding
It is pretty amazing what we are doing with snowmobiles nowadays. For the depth of the snow and the steepness of the grade that you are maneuvering through. 25 years ago everyone was building big bores and monster engines that still today are truly phenomenal horsepower makers to just simply shoot a straight line up a mountain we're today you would go up that same straight line with a factory sled and then play around in the trees
For us Flatlanders you would ride your old Indy or XC if you did 100 miles in a day you had enough. Now it almost 50 years old we have a little snack break at 2:30 in the afternoon 90 miles into the ride and think I could easily do another 70 miles!
they’re all
so good these days
Spoiled rotten buddy, well done. super cool sleds and upgrades.
Thanks 👍
I wish they would improve the 146 track. Time to ditch the old drivers and get extrovert drivers on all RMKs.
they have! the 2.6” 146 track will have introvert/extroverts!
@@turcotte16 oh awesome!
i want to get back into riding and go out west but have 0 friends that ride snowmobiles. sold both of mine about 5 years ago =/
ah damn.
Reversible Scratcher? Great idea Polaris the Skidoo guys been offering these since 2015 😂
lol all jokes aside im actually super pumped on it from a business owner perspective! having to change broken scratchers at night on rental sleds gets a little overwhelming all season long!
@@turcotte16 yeah man it’s good for everyone. Got my order in on a 165 3.25 khaos boost can’t wait for next fall
12:24 your neck, looks like it hurts, what did you do?
nothing it’s fine
Lol 😂
Changed the track and added scrachers big deal hows about fixing the primary clutch Its strange ive never had a issue with my polaris clutches other than just normal wear
the issue is very apparent, they’re working pretty steadily in R&D to resolve the problems people have been facing
New scratchers…..wow😵
Pretty hard to get excited about ice scratchers and paint colors being the only big debut for 2024!
that track you forgot to mention is the single handed easiest thing to get excited about!!
At 0:35 I can see my boss 😂
haha
That’s a greasy stash there sir
thank you hahah
Now everyone will want theirs sleds shipped on 12/01🤣
money money!
And here the price went up way more than 1500 for the sled so they have there back covered there haha
The reason they can get them out on time this year is because it's the same as the last year's with new colors new scratches and a new track, smooth Polaris 😎
strategy..
still dont understand why they release them in fkin Florida, the farthest away from snow you can possibly get.
a little warm weather vacation doesn’t hurt, been a long season of working, but i’m feeling stoked and motivated to get back to the snow!
id stay away from polaris for a bit, so many reliability issues
everyone’s got their own opinion, my sleds have been great!
Says the Polaris employee
@@leeanderson5955 in all honesty, in my 4 years on this brand i’ve replaced less than 6 spark plugs between 12 snowmobiles. it’s tough to see a channel on here making such open assumptions that this is a brand issue…there’s many of factors that could contribute to spark plug failures that are far beyond OEM control.
Ski Doo isn't any better - in fact I'd say they were worse this year - and Cat is still on the same sled as they were 4 years ago.
so in other words if u bought a 23 dont bother w a 24 kuz its the same.
similar, with some small changes that make a bigger improvement than you’d think!
Innovate a sleek brake light! Maybe instigated into the tunnel as it rolls or more better the rear bumper! That gob of plastic monster brake light is hideous!
so just spend a shit tone of money re tooling for an item that already works? let’s just drive the price of the sled to higher levels in order to have a cooler tail/brake light? don’t think that one’s gonna fly..,
11/30 seems a little late.
it’s really not.
@@turcotte16 How so? Already a month of the season is gone. Pre COVID I remember getting a sled in September.
@@A_Leonarduzzi i remember what it used to be like to have supplies on hand and shipping that was up to par, but those times unfortunately are well behind us, i typically don’t ride until right around christmas time, given there is some good riding that happens before then, but around here the coverage is quite suspect!
SUCKS NO 9R IN A ASSUALT, SHOULD BE
would be a weapon
Tough watching these snowmobile gods trying to get excited about ice scratchers.
it’s not about trying, i’m actually pretty excited!! it’s going to be great for not just me, but other riders who have novices, new riders, or forgetful lads! i see plenty of broken scratchers during my clinics, so i feel like this is actually a genuine stoke!
@@turcotte16 I am happy about the scratchers as well just in the past it would not have been the first or second biggest change. Kind of like how the tether last year was awesome that it was included but was mentioned after all the other cool changes.
2021 - Matryx
2022 - Boost
2023 - 9R
2024 - scratchers lol
G5 etec way better ahahh
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