Is a Ski-Doo Backcountry a Good Trail Sled?! | 146 x 137
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ค. 2024
- Ride along with Mike in this video, where he talks about some of his initial observations on the BCX 146 vs. 137 for trail riding. There are some noticeable differences but the BCX has excellent trail manners if you are considering one!
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Hey Mike, thanks for the review. I rented a BC while I was in Cochrane this season for 2 days. I agree, it seems like a toy, sits higher and is Super fun. You basically confirmed my feelings about the BC and I'll try and get one.
Just ordered a 2024 backcountry xrs. Always ran short tracks. Can't wait to ride this thing!
Your gonna love it! It's a beast! Mike
Thanks for posting this. You answered a lot of questions I had . I have a 2016 800 renegade and rode a 800 renegade BC and the gearing was noticeably different, it was more fun and more grunt than my renegade X Glad the 146” amazing
My pleasure and glad I could help. Cheers, Mike
Hey Mike, I agree with you 100%, I just had the 146 for the last 4 yrs ago, and this year went into the BC 154 XRS thinking I would have issues with cooling and handling etc, not at all. As well you may want to consider an iso-vibe handlebar bracket as it allows you torque on the handlebar as your cornering. 👍🏼
Hey Paul! Yup absolutely. Our buddy Jeff uses the iso-vibe bar and loves it. Cheers, Jesse
Interesting that the differences of the Backcountry that are more specific for off-trail riding are what you enjoy so much about it riding on-trail.
Yup. It makes for a more fun trail sled that still handles exceptionally well. It's not as good as a trail sled on the trail, and its not as good as a mountain sled off the trail. But it does do exceptionally well at both and is a great options for guys that either like to go off trail at all, or those who like to have a bigger fun factor on the trail. If you aren't already, please consider subscribing to the channel to stay up to date on our newest content. It helps us out a lot! Cheers, Jesse
I have a RMK for the deep days or mostly when I go to the mountains.
I want to get a Backcountry 146 600etec also for a daily sled with the 1.6". Thinking it'd be a great trail sled for our non groomed trails, and could still go off the trail or break a trail if needed! I have 1.5 days to decide lol.
The seating position is the way it is, simply because the bcx rear suspension places you higher. The tunnel, the seat, the plastic is all the same as a renegade. We have both and I can look down on my wife when she sits on the renegade... lol... That don't happen much any other time.
LOL this is the best comment we've ever had on any of our videos haha ... definitely sit up higher on it, my knees aren't as bent as on my renegade and its way easier to steer. I love it. It's a winner for me. Cheers, Mike
Ordered a 24 backcountry x and cant wait, first brand new toy
Sweet!! You're gonna love that sled. Nothing like a brand new toy. Take care of her! Cheers, Mike
@@sledaddicz hell yeah, just waiting on the phone call that its delivered 😎
Great perspective on this sled always wanted one but we ride alot of tight twisty trails with low snow and then some river riding and have always just run the short tracks. I would definitely love the fun factor of the front end comimg up and the deep snow performance on the river. My buddy has a switchback assault and has fun riding wheelies but can not corner with it at all on the trails he can not even come close to keeping up with us what so ever. I'm alot more of an aggressive rider than him but hate to make a 15k mistake and not be able to corner with it. I would also like the lighter steering you said it has as my shoulder's get sore on my 850 etec blizzard. So have you rode many tight twisty trails on the BC yet? Thanks
I have put the sled through its paces this year and ridden everything with it. It's not my first choice for trail riding tight twisties. Can it do it? Of course it can but a shorter track will be easier for those kind of trails. It does have lighter steering compared to my Renegade 850 xrs. Cheers, Mike
I've owned a 2018 RBC for 5 years. That sled rips! Lighter than the mxz with more contact. It's not for a docile trail only rider. Pull back full throttle over rough terrain. It's a snowmobile not a boring trailmobile.
Yep! Totally agree! Cheers, Mike
Did you make any adjustments to the BCX suspension or did you keep it on the factory settings?
I always loosen off my centre track shock spring...back it off until its loose and then just tighten it until the spring doesn't rattle. Usually mild adjustments if any from that position on all of my sleds. Cheers, Mike
I love my Renegade 600… but at the start and end of the year I mostly ride power lines and gas lines and keep thinking a Backcountry would be that much better. Might be the way I go for the replacement.
Yup the backcountry would be much better in those conditions. Cheers, Jesse
Hello! I’m going to pick up a 2018 backcountry 850x! I was wondering is it good for trails? I just want to ride trials.. it was this or a 2017 freeride 800. Could u tell me what’s better for trials?
Hey John. Watch this video. We answer that exact question! Cheers, Jesse
Hey Mike, I ordered the same sleds for next year. Another Renegade XRS and Backcountry X. Not a fan of the 1.6 ice track. I had one by default on an mxz xrs,blew two-dozen lugs off of it in 600 miles.riding the same Frozen trails you are on right now. I always run 1.25 ice Rippers on my Renegades
The 1.25 is fine for trail riding on the Renegades but my next one will have a 1.5 for sure. I love the 1.6 so far - it hooks great but I've yet to see how long it will last. I'm close to 3000kms on it now so I'll take a closer look at how it's holding up over the next few weeks once I'm done with it. Cheers, Mike
@@sledaddicz yep, they definitely hook up. My problem was from high-speed riding on the Frozen trails. She got too hot blew the lugs off. Can't wait for the nimbleness of the backcountry!
What carbides are you using on the DS2 skis???
I've been running stockers but I have a set of Bergstrom's I'm about to try on it this week. Event with stock carbides it rails better than my XRS. Cheers, Mike
What camera and mic setup are you using?
Hey David. Here is a video we have done on our setup - th-cam.com/video/PvJzt-sL18g/w-d-xo.htmlsi=wW3_uYvTcnHdHtwt
Hope that helps. Cheers, Jesse
Do you find the BCX runs hotter on the trail than a renegade or is it about the same?
It runs the same as long as you have scratchers down, otherwise it will run a bit hotter. Cheers, Mike
Ya that's the first thing I think of when I get on my renegade xrs, is how much I feel like I'm "sitting IN it" 😂 C'mon guy
If you sat on them back to back, you would understand what I'm talking about. Thanks. Mike
I owned both and found I liked the riding position of the BCXRS over the Gade.
What gps do you have on it in the video ?
Search "garmin Sledaddicz" on youtube and you should find our video from last year on it. Cheers, Jesse
With you liking this sled soo much, next year you should think about getting the Lynx xterrain. Best of both worlds. More playful with that rear suspension and the best part is it has a full trail 42” wide front end. I loved my backcountry’s but they get tippy when Driven fast on the trails. Both great sleds but that xterrain is hands down the best 50/50 sled made. Such a cool unique sled.
Loved the xterrain I tried last week. Fantastic sled. Funny enough we find the new g5 backcountry with cmotion x not really tippy at all compared to the 2023 BCX in this video. I ran the sled for 400 kms one day and felt really comfortable. Cheers, Jesse
@@sledaddicz yeah they are okay, but if your truely riding hard with trail sleds it is tippy. A 42” front end is a gamechanger. We ride hard though.. we all ride dirt bikes in summer and like to ride fast and aggressive
@@xGR1MxREAPERx it's funny you say that because I thought the same thing. But on the last day when I spent 350 kms riding the bcxrs, the last 150 kms the first four of us were riding super hard (snowcross family) and I was able to keep up no problem. It definitely does require more body movement in the corners though to keep up with the renegades/raves. Cheers, Jesse
@@sledaddicz ya I raced for 11 years also when I was a kid/teen. To each their own I guess. No one will ever be as fast on a Wider snowmobile.. if your riding fast one the bcx then you naturally would be faster as it is mathematically more stable lol.. if you truely can drive fast enough to take advantage of it. Plus it looks cooler anyways lol.. 😂
I didn't catch what year the sled is? Thx!
It's a brand new 2023. Cheers, Mike
I think this is the sled for me
It just may be!! Cheers, Jesse
Best thing they could do to the backcountry is offer trail front end. Lynx has the xterrain with the trail front end
They do. You can get a widening kit to make it 42" just like a standard trail sled. Cheers, Mike
Put ds2 ski skins on with the skis set as wide as they will go. I did it to my 2019 and it handles like a dream. It's planted and no tipiness to it at all. And floats like a boat in the deep snow with the wide skis
I think that the reason that you didn’t love the Mach was because you were trying to compare it to the 850
Not really. The reason I didn't love the Mach is because I feel like I was sold on a hyper-sled that wasn't really the hyper-sled it was supposed to be. It's really that simple. Cheers, Mike
Any issues with over heating? Low snow conditions…
Nope. Just need to run scratchers .... Cheers, Mike
Imagine how good it would be with a full trail width front like Polaris does with the assault.
This is my move for next season. You can order a widening kit to make it 42" front end and should be an animal to ride! Cheers, Mike
Lynx Xterrain had full wide trail front end
Sunbury is going to get some more snow
They did! And then it all melted in two days :(
We're gonna get pounded here suppose. I live in Levack, On
Looked like you did and then it melted pretty quick. Have a great summer bud. Cheers, Jesse
Hey giys u going north this weekend?
Yes - we are here in Cochrane Ontario. Cheers, Mike
Did you mention your wife like it better than a 137... I've been riding a Renagade 137 for 9 years a 15 and now a 19... I was thinking of upgrading..Im not a big person. 🤷 5ft ...
Yep. She's 100 pounds soaking wet and found it tough to steer the 850 xrs. The bcx is much lighter steering. Cheers, Mike
@@sledaddicz that's good to know..cause I'm same size 😊 ty
Or are you guys done for the season
No we aren't done. Currently riding up in Cochrane Ontario. Cheers, Mike
The sled feels more forward because the front has 2 inches less travel than an XRS Renegade 137
Thats part of it yes but the rear sits up higher as well compared to my xrs with Smart Shocks. With the 146, the machine has a little more weight towards front since it's longer. Cheers, Mike
@@sledaddicz heavier springs in an r motion gives a similar feel. Glad you like the BCX. Major improvements coming in 2024 with the G5 platform. Rack steering better geometry. Real intriguing sled.
Quit pushing these school bus sleds for the trail rider
It's a wicked trail sled and it's my channel and I'll say and do what I please. Don't knock it until you try it. Thanks, Mike
I've been riding a BC for 4 years now. It's a great trail sled. Super fun