"Different strokes for different folks." Both snowmobile brands are 🐐 period

You guys need to start adding a reliability segment. Not everyone gets to ride new sleds every week.

Doesn’t matter what you ride these sleds are as good as they are because the manufacturers are constantly developing new and innovative sleds. Personally I am a Summit guy but cannot wait for the next generation RMK.

I want to be a joker and act like the hard core Doo fans from last year's shootout. "I wonder how much Doo paid these guys off to be crowned 'the winner'!" But to be serious, the real winners are the customers. What I've seen in the last 20 years since Polaris invented mountain sleds is an explosion in technology and ever increasing reliability. No, none are perfect but they are getting better all the time. The curve of improvement for sleds is way higher than any other motor sports out there and they are way better than even just a few years ago. In reality, all these sleds are a blast to ride on and it comes down to personal preference. If you have the time and money to enjoy this sport, be thankful and grateful for it, because there aren't that many who can. Peace to all my fellow riders and please be safe out there. We count on each other in the back country, you know!

Great vid guys , in my opinion it all comes down to the rider and what the rider feels better on , I own a 2016 pro rmk 155 and I love it but I without a doubt would love to try a 850 for a day , definitely gonna be one of my options when I go to buy a new sled

@4:15+ - the sommelier of the snowmobile world. Stout midrange....with amazing tannins that pierce the soul and leave a satisfying finish ;) Not hating, love the reviews and can't wait to get back out there. Praying for Tahoe snow, know the rest of the community is getting the goods. Keep the videos coming.

Is there any chance you can try out the scandinavian snowmobile Lynx boondocker? Its about the same as ski doo but slight differences in chassies and suspension

You guys should get a Lynx 4100DS with new radien system

I'd love to see a shootout between the Renegade XRS and the Switchback XCR and/or XRS and XCR!!

I love both sleds but the front end in the Polaris just looks better in my opinion. Nothing but respect for both

With the Patriot 850 out now for Polaris it really depends on personal preference when riding because there both great sleds but it just comes down to what u like more

Awesome video! I wish we got enough snow to make buying a snowmobile worthwhile....

I realy love BRP and done that all my life, but just bought a Polaris rmk assault and couldn't be happier. All sleds on the market has an extreme standard and all the limits is in the riders head

I like the skidoo

What's with the large loop on top the handle bars for? How come no windshield?

next time give points on each segment sure 2/3 of wins sounds easily convinceing but with the point system the 2 sleds may be closer then you think also dont forget about durability and reliability and quality

I have a decked out ski doo it’s sick

I don't think they mentioned Allen screw adjustable clutch weights on the Roller Clutch in the Summit ??

OF course they both pull great! More track on the snow. Why not just jump to 210 long. When will the lengths ever stop.

Just once I’d like to see these guys do a comparison with equally spec’d sleds from all manufacturers.

Would be awesome if you could get your hands on a lynx boondocker and do a comparison. The RE and the DS are wicked sleds

I knew skidoo would win, when you have a 850 etec with the pDrive clutch running a 175 track and then add that sexy SHOT starter, you have a recipe for destruction!

i own a Polaris and love it, but damn the ski-doo's look beautiful

Lynx❤️

About time skidoo won a shootout

im going with the RMK, i researched its also 40+ lbs lighter, i had an rmk before, i hear they handle completely different from a skidoo.

Yo, I got an idea! Why don't you guy's make your OWN chassis/suspension???

OOOOOOT N ABOOOOT IN THE SHOOTOOOOOOT

how many belts have I seen blown on the 850? Like 20 in this season. How many on a Polaris? 2 because it was a turbo running 13psi on a 3.2 track on a 174. Plus I know 3 guys who have locked out the t-motion because the sled was unpredictable. Maybe you guys should look into the issues of each sled like belts. Granted its hit and miss with the 850 eating belts.

Ski-Doo and Polaris > Yamaha and Arctic Cat.

how is 155 inch track 2.5 lugs on trails

Bring back Sled Ed.

Agree with that statement

Why not the new Polaris 850?

What about the m8000? Wasn’t it good enough to compare?

I prefer Polaris rmk they have good handling

I'm really hoping this fan boy shit goes away when people realize the sleds now days are all great

Nice sleds

I don’t have my own but my uncle is getting me into sleds ❄️

I was surprised they said summit honestly

You just said adjustability doesent matter in the mountains and the skidoo having the best ride quality in the trails doesent matter but you killed SKIDOO for not having better shocks ( which I happened to agree with u on) ? My take is u can't go wrong with either choice

Lynn boondocker ds 3900 850 2018 also have shot

i got a ski-dooo summit 800x 2008 154 rev

I think this channel needs to realise that a MOUNTAIN SLED VIDEO is their most popular

I've heard E-Tec is bad for your pistons and you'd have to change pistons every other season, is this true?

Decent comparison, and i agree that the ski-doo should get the nod - however it would be nice for customers comparing these models to know: 1. You failed to mention the biggest reason for the handling difference between the sleds - the ski stance (42 inch vs 36 inch). Riders should know that the pro can be narrowed if a more tippy attitude is desired. Understanding that you are comparing the stock machines. 2. The doo will wash out way before the pro for many reasons, mostly the tmotion. 3. Ski doo fit and finnish is nice, but its a noodle. The bulkhead is still very weak (everyone runs a brace kit)... the running boards flexy... it just feels like a pop can 4. There are still major ski-doo belt problems 5. The polaris gauge package makes the doo look really bad. You didnt mention the calculator screen on the doo, or the fact that GPS is available on the pro 6. The doo has a better track (in my opinion) due to the longer pitch between paddles. Trenches less. I ride a pro but i also like throwing a leg over my buddies 850. You really cant go wrong with either. Looking forward to trying the new cat too.

My real life experience is I see Polaris 800's burning down at around 1500 miles. There are some after market kits with longer pistons and a cylinder spacer that fixes that problem. but stock, Polaris 800's are unreliable.

Can you do a film and talk about the freeride 850 😊

why no talk of reliability? either 14 belts per day or a blown motor at 3000km

Long Live BRP :D

How many miles can you get out of these sleds

God damn those things are trains lol

My dealer sells both and likes both but told me the E-tec motors seem to last forever and the Polaris 800's are good for about 1500 miles. Easy decision.

Why not fuel needs?!?!

Finally, ski doo all the baby

2000th like boiz

Why do you always exclude the 4 strokes?

Ski-doo is a washout queen

4 or 2 stroke

Kyle, I think, maybe U should talk to someone who makes a living rebuilding BRP motors! Specifically their shitty crank shafts, good money to be made because after 5000km the cranks begin to self destruct! Polaris has had issues with the 2012 and 2013 piston reliability but more recent engines seem to be free from previous glitches. The most reliable 800 engine is actually the Arctic Cat which is never mentioned in any of these write ups. Yes the Cat burns more fuel and oil but unlike the BRP it isn't like riding a hand grenade with the pin pulled! I hope the new 850 is better, but realistically it would be hard to be any worst than the 800 from the early 2000's to the latest Etec 800 with greased crank bearings! Fingers crossed for BRP's latest offerings as they have finally realized that 12,000km is not reasonable life expectancy!

Must have killed you guys not picking a Polaris for once over a brp product lol. Polaris cut their sponsor funding to you guys lol Jk. But it seems you pick Polaris for very silly things over brp sometimes on both sled and atv shootouts

Lynx Boondocker all the way

Any of these sleds are a million times more capable than I am of riding it. You gotta be real good to fully exploit the ‘pros’ of each one (pun intended 🤪lol)

Funny how you are comparing the two mountain sleds with the two longest tracks but said nothing about traction whatsoever, the. 175 850 has way more traction and on a bottomless day, on any hill the 850 will be the first over the top or the highest high mark, due to its insane traction.

Let’s go ski doo

Ski-doo is the best snowmobile

Bombardier invented the snowmobile. Enough said.

Funny everyone else is saying the pro is underpowered to the skidoo

You can't compare a 850 175 to a 800 174 it's clear win .....but Polaris is life

No surprise ski doo won

SKI DOO

ski-doooo for the win

why dont i see much about arctic cat

I'm a cat guy but i have to admit the new ski Doo looks cocky I like it. Plarious just looks ugly.

Bombardier any day

brp rider forever

Line them up on a steep hill see who wins

My buddy bought a new polaris and had nothing but problems

Cats Alpha One 162 will perform better in almost all conditions then both these 174 inchers. With less track and weight.

hell yeah Polaris for the win finally

Lol! Better bulkhead! Hahaha.

That’s bs so 1 sided I’m 75 pounds and the ski doo is like a feather

I'll take a Polaris

ski-doo

ski-doo are the best !

Half these comments are from guys that done even know how to use either.

Bombardier. Is the best. After all. They invented the snow Mobile

I tell ya, i will take a new 850 over the Polaris, no matter how good it is, the motor isn’t. I’m willing to take on the extra 40lbs to have reliability on my side. This is coming from a Polaris owner and just testing even the old XM chassis for 10 minuets in the mountains. Cause I really don’t feel like putting another $3,600 into my sled with only 1,100 miles on it.

I think that Polaris is a better sled for technical riding but looks like a turd next to that Ski-Doo

Heres a Real snowmobile. check it out, watch at least 1 minute.

ski doo ski doo

This guy drives me nuts. Why the hell does he turn his head side to side and up and down when he talks.

Battle of the school buses

I’m surprised they picked skidoo since they are so Polaris biased Skidoo in my opinion has always been better then Polaris.

Polaris

Doesn’t matter how good of a sled or bike u give them or they get “Polaris” (trash) is btter

take a skidoo side hilling on the side of a mountain you can stop there and the sled will stay where it is do it with Polaris you better have insurance cause that sled is not staying there and I bet if you take the 2015 skidoo iron dog up against any kind of Polaris skidoo will win

Wish i could afford one.. LOL

What they failed to mention is prices! Nice review without mentioning $. The Polaris wins hands down, way better value for your money coming in at over 3k cheaper

stop moving your head so much, half the time i dont know if your having a seizure or not. I could only imagine the guy behind the camera saying "hey move your head around like your having a seizure, people are really into that".