I am not sure how I got onto a Ski-Doo but it seemed to be the best
talked about machine when I was lurking on www.snowest.com a
few years a go. After talking to a lot of helpful sledders I made the purchase
of a used 2003 Ski 800 Summit. This was the old ZX design and I enjoyed every moment aboard that machine. Like everything, I don’t like to waste time so when I saw the new Ski-Doo Rev chassis, I knew I had to have one and after searching high and low I found an eager seller who was moving to Australia, his loss my gain. That machine was awesome and really put you in the position like you were riding a dirt bike. Everything was better from the riding position to the lighter weight. If you are looking for a used sled then definitely check out the Ski-Doo Rev 800 2004-2007 - Awesome Machines!
In 2008 Ski-Doo dropped all their competitors in the dust with the REV-XP a fully computer designed sled. Dropping 50 pounds and gaining 37% more strength. This sled is amazing and rides even more like a dirt bike over the REV design. It is also so much fun, which is what this sport is all about.
In my opinion the 800 is the sled to get. Many people think they won’t need the power but being on snow is like being on water, the extra power will help out a newer rider and the more efficient you become the less you will need it but of course then you will be going into harder areas so you will. I also like the 800 because I double Kim up when we sled/ski or ski tour off the machine. The 800 has more than enough power to get us both up through the deep snow.
There are 3 tracks offered for the Ski Doo Summit 800 for mountain riding, a
146, 154 and 163. I have ridden the 146 and 154 and basically there is not much
difference. However the 154 is better for a bigger person say 175 and up and
a 146 is ideal for a lighter person. The 146 will carve better but the 154 will
be a little easier when climbing. Either one is rad. The 163 is really for guys
who like to climb big hills and to me that is about as exciting a pinning it
on your dirt bike on logging roads, fun but just not my thing. The 163 is a monster
and will go pretty much anywhere but you do sacrifice tight turns through the
trees.Here are a couple of things I do to my sled:
