Skidoo Tundra. Is it the right sled?

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2 жыл бұрын

Why buy a Tundra? I’ve owned several models of snowmobile over the years. Today’s new models are built more specialty purpose than ever. Here’s my 2 cents on the Tundra, it somewhat tippy disposition and what I use this multipurpose machine for.

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@outcastangling6382 2 жыл бұрын

nice video. I'm currently breaking in my g4 LT 600 efi, and I've been extremely impressed. The clutching is incredible for tight woods navigation. 2 guys and a days worth of fishing gear on the tunnel crawling at 2-3 mph with zero belt stress is amazing. also turns on a dime like you mentioned. people who use them for their intended purpose will appreciate the tippy nature of the Tundra.

@jasonblier 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video Grant! I agree 100% about your thoughts on tbe Tundra and its intended application. Amazing sled in the bush!

@judee00 2 жыл бұрын

I own a 2018 Ski Doo Tundra LT 600 ACE. I bought the wide ski liners and the temperature gauge accessories. The ski liners help quite a bit with tippyness and flotation. The 4 stroke motor us very quite, doesn't use oil, starts at 20 below zero very easily and the fuel mileage on eco mode is fenominal! I love my tundra and I'd buy another one in a heartbeat! I've never got it stuck and believe me I've tried. Went riding with a bunch of mountain sled buddies and I made it further than they did that night.

@granteditslifeoutdoors.9194 2 жыл бұрын

Fuel economy is definitely a great aspect to the ACE motor. Did that model have the rad?

@judee00 2 жыл бұрын

@@granteditslifeoutdoors.9194 yes it came standard with it. I rode miles of icy trails and it never got hot. 40°f all day going slow mostly off trail riding and the temp stayed right in the middle of gauge.

@Gendronk 2 жыл бұрын

The intro to this video was awesome!

@philipdove1705 2 жыл бұрын

I take my tundra xtreme in the mountains a lot and its really easy to side hill. Counter steering is a lotta fun with this design. Once I let someone ride it for the first time and they went 10 feet and they tipped it on its side on flat 3 foot deep powder

@rezguy2094 Жыл бұрын

Those sleds are awesome they go anywhere you want them to I tried to find one but could I like how it's not wide and can fit pretty much think bushels

@nadianichols953 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. I live in the bush and was looking to buy a Tundra for my kennel helper. I think I'll stick with the Skandic.

@hbhunter4559 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice, I have the 2021 600 Ace and all it wants to do is tip over. 112Kms on it and I enjoy it but it tips over all the time.

@granteditslifeoutdoors.9194 2 жыл бұрын

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@williamemmons8816 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a 2022 600 EFI LT, so far I am impressed with its tight turning and handling. But I did get an old lesson on an uphill turn in soft snow , forgot to weight uphill. Laid it on the side , put it in reverse and walked it out. Still in the break in phase.

@riverrivers250 Жыл бұрын

Same,,, haha same sled and same thing happened to me,, hahaha going up hill with a turn.

@riverrivers250 Жыл бұрын

Same.. my 2022 tundra Lt is tippy as hell,,, but its awesome in the deep snow,, really gotta move ur body weight around while hitting a corner/turn

@adkbuck5322 2 жыл бұрын

I have same sled you have...never had it on its side. Just have to know how to ride. Have a new one ordered in 600efi LT

@mcscotty325 2 жыл бұрын

All sleds were like this back in the day. It's only recently they started making these wide sleds for city slickers on groomed trails.

@granteditslifeoutdoors.9194 2 жыл бұрын

The 1970 Olympic 335 I grew up with / learned to ride on was tippy but lean in the corners and you would fly thru a narrow trail.

@nathanchandler18 8 ай бұрын

I have a 24 inch wide track deep in the bush and it works great. Not tippy just need to really throw your weight around and keep momentum. Like any sled.

@northerncaptain855 7 ай бұрын

I had a new Tundra a couple years back. Machine was tippy as hell. It sure seemed like it was trying to kill me. I acknowledge that at 70 I’m not as agile as I used to be. I got rid of the Tundra and bought tracks for my Honda Pioneer but had I chose to keep the Tundra, I’d have added the ski widening kit. Everything is a compromise.

@youareright5431 2 жыл бұрын

The other thing that people dont realize us that it only takes a 3 or 4 inch stump to catch a lower control arm to rip the front end apart!! Regular control arm front suspension is so vulnerable....

@sylvainlaurence1554 2 жыл бұрын

Just like any sled buddy,secrets,don’t hit trees 🌲

@codraven57 2 жыл бұрын

If we are talking tippy then lets not forget the infamous ELAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This guy is correct in saying this is a specialty machine for tight monouvering around the bush, not joy riding. Looks like my kinda machine for loging.

@granteditslifeoutdoors.9194 2 жыл бұрын

The thing about an Elan was when you got stuck you just picked it up and moved it. Just stay away from any slush with it. Those were great little sleds

@williamemmons8816 2 жыл бұрын

Had a 72 Elan 250 twin, never got it stuck, it would go anywhere!

@devinvanmeer260 Жыл бұрын

Ski skins and quali ski wideners unreal difference on the tippiness

@gridnotebsaber 5 ай бұрын

my pop was the first around where i live to get one i think its cool

@RumfordSledhead 2 жыл бұрын

If you know how to ride it being tippy can be a good thing.. What do you expect from a 32 inch ski stance.

@ActuallyAndrewFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Grant, what kind of gloves are those?

@granteditslifeoutdoors.9194 2 жыл бұрын

Andrew these are WORKHORSE Men's Split Leather Heavy Pile Lined Driving Gloves - One Size, Tan. Bought from Home Hardware in Canada. A good warm glove, but they wear out. @$15 CDN. I like them for the price point.

@ActuallyAndrewFishing 2 жыл бұрын

@@granteditslifeoutdoors.9194 Thanks, for $15 they look decent! I have a HH near me and will check them out next time I'm there. Cheers

@Jesustheonlymediator 2 жыл бұрын

Can buy the ski stance widener by quality pieces adds 5 inch of width. It's what I've done. Could also add the 10 inch skins under the skis too which I think I'll try as well now.

@granteditslifeoutdoors.9194 2 жыл бұрын

Yes there are a few guys on KZfaq that have illustrated this kit installation. A good option to improve stability, but my point is that the ski stance was designed purposefully by BRP for floatation, side hilling and tight maneuvering. If you’re choosing which sled to buy new the Scandic Sport has 35” ski stance.

@granteditslifeoutdoors.9194 2 жыл бұрын

@BorrowedTime. thanks for your detailed comments. I figured BRP needed a few years to run the bugs out of the 600efi. I have not ridden a G4 sled. I’m always looking for comments from others, but I have also heard some negative feedback. I do like the Expedition tho if I was ever to upgrade. Longer rides on groomed trail or lake is not a strength for Tundra.

@tonyportelance2537 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice what can we see it breaking trail you have no snow any machine will perform nicely and what you’re driving in

@elmerfudd7674 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone I know that has them adds wideners and wide skins.

@wishiniwasfishin8164 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone who buys a tundra and complains about it being tippy needs to be slapped! Go buy a touring or expedition then. Tundras have been tippy from the beginning

@taylord9772 Жыл бұрын

Thinkisng of a 2023 tundra, still tippy ?

@granteditslifeoutdoors.9194 Жыл бұрын

Yes, the performance of the tundra would still be more tippy than an Expedition etc, it has not changed - but you get other benefits to the narrow ski stance like floatation and maneuverability in tight situations.

@taylord9772 Жыл бұрын

@@granteditslifeoutdoors.9194 thanks for the reply, I’m deciding from that and the skandic for ice fishing, I will have a two up, does that make a big difference

@granteditslifeoutdoors.9194 Жыл бұрын

@@taylord9772 I’d go with the Expedition unless you have more utilitarian need for a Skandic.