Polaris SWITCHBACK Assault 850 | First RIDE | OVERHYPED?

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  • Опубліковано 15 гру 2024

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  • @208SledHead
    @208SledHead Рік тому +6

    I appreciate your honesty man. I swear - you, Muskoka Freerider, and the guys @ Boondock Nation are the only Doo owners who aren't disingenuous shit talkers.
    I would seriously consider getting a G5, but I can't bring myself to even LOOK like your typical Doo owner.
    They ALL build a great sled. The trash talking gets so damn old cuz it's the same shit from the same crowd every. damn. year.

    • @Revrider550
      @Revrider550  Рік тому +3

      Thanks a lot man I really appreciate that! I always hated the brand biased crap ever since I was a kid. If I ride something I'm always excited to share my thoughts on it and the Matryx was one very impressive Chassis and engine combo!

    • @captain2574
      @captain2574 Рік тому +1

      I totally agree! Through the years I’ve owned mostly Yamahas. I have a Skidoo buddy that I ride with. His buddies are so arrogant that they won’t let me ride with them. I think they are scared because they won’t be able to keep up me and my Winder 😂 (Just kidding). But I have been looking at Doos and Polaris for something different, but sadly to say,I don’t want to be associated with Doo “crowd”.

  • @lobbyrobby
    @lobbyrobby Рік тому +3

    About a month ago I picked up a 21 assault 850. I've only had a chance to take it on 1 rip and man it's a blast. The last time I rode was 20 years ago on a 99 polaris xc 600. Snowmobiles have definitely changed in the last 2 decades

  • @CanuckianSledCult
    @CanuckianSledCult Рік тому +1

    I've gone the opposite route, haha. I went from my Assault to the 23 Lynx Rave and I hear you about the engines...night and day. The first time I popped on the Lynx and gave a bit of throttle it almost threw me off the back, haha. As much as I loved my assault, and still do, this Lynx is a much more playful sled so far from my limited riding also because it's new to me. Great vids.

  • @richoutdoors8962
    @richoutdoors8962 Рік тому +1

    You’re going to Love your Maytrx Assault Boost! Love you’re honest unbiased feedback on both platforms.

  • @flyingpumpkin1858
    @flyingpumpkin1858 Рік тому

    Picking up my 650 assault next week. Can't wait. Pray for snow maybe I'll see you on the trails.

    • @Revrider550
      @Revrider550  Рік тому +1

      Congrats man! Definitely come up and say hi of ya see me!!

  • @fredbishop9434
    @fredbishop9434 Рік тому

    Love your videos and your honest opinions. Keep up the good work!

    • @Revrider550
      @Revrider550  Рік тому

      Thanks so much man means a lot! Will do!!

  • @davidyoung9652
    @davidyoung9652 Рік тому

    Just made the switch this year from XRS to XCR have 300 miles on jury is still out but I do love how flat it corners

    • @Revrider550
      @Revrider550  Рік тому

      Definitely a big switch! What are you unsure on so far?

    • @JESSEJAMES322
      @JESSEJAMES322 Рік тому

      @@Revrider550 i want to hear this too!!

  • @braapadk3970
    @braapadk3970 Рік тому

    Hey man what GoPro do you use and where do you mount it?

  • @chrisstiffler2185
    @chrisstiffler2185 Рік тому

    Does Josh have a channel? I’m interested to hear more the assault and watch the trail riding.

  • @christopherwalts9378
    @christopherwalts9378 Рік тому +1

    Does it sound that boggy when you're riding at low speed

  • @tg0003bpa
    @tg0003bpa Рік тому

    My big question is how is it going to compare to the axis off trail carving?

    • @Revrider550
      @Revrider550  Рік тому

      Got a couple accessories to hopefully help with that on the boost! Will be curious to see how it effects trail handling though.

  • @barrthom603
    @barrthom603 Рік тому

    So what do you think about assault vs Rave? Which track on the Assault? I have assault boost on order also.

    • @Revrider550
      @Revrider550  Рік тому +2

      I like the Lynx for rear suspension compliance, I think it handles pretty much all bumps a bit better than the IGX in the Assault does. Both are pretty much equally playful. I like the ergos in the Matryx better and it corners a lot flatter and is easier to ride (IMO) on twisty trails. Also the Assault with the 850 patriot feels a lot lighter than the Lynx. So if I was going for a big bump crossover I'd go Lynx. But for where I ride I think the Assault fits our average day a bit better. But both are honestly great thats just splitting hairs for comparisons sake. Congrats on the Boost!! After riding the Assault 850 im beyond stoked to get mine!

    • @philjessen2214
      @philjessen2214 Рік тому

      @@Revrider550 Having had a 21 Matryx Assault 850 and now a 23 Lynx XTerrain the difference in suspension compliance is astounding. For a guy with a riding weight of around 185 the Assault simply lacked any trail chatter compliance even when everything was set at full soft. In that regard my 2017 Assault rides substantially better. The XTerrain on the other hand is so adjustable and so compliant that it makes rough trail and ditch banging much more fun. The XTerrain is also substantially more playful than the Assault which stays way too flat for me. But I don't mind working around corners where I know a lot of people don't like that. Spot on with the abrupt low speed clutching on the BRP 850's but when at speed the BRP clutching response and backshift is better IMO. Just one guys opinion.

    • @pliskie6
      @pliskie6 Рік тому

      @@Revrider550 I had similar sleds to you in the past. '18 Assault, Lynx Rave last year and back on an Matryx Assault this year. what you experience is spot on. Equally playful, but the Assault is hands down way easier to drive on the trail. It's not even close when pushing hard. One thing I changed on this Assault from day 1 is I had the dealer put on the light torsion springs based on a lot of guys experience on HCS. It makes a world of difference and something I recommend for better rear compliance.

    • @barrthom603
      @barrthom603 Рік тому

      @@Revrider550 big difference on rough trails vs IGX rear suspension? Curious if you have spent time comparing XCR rear suspension to IGX?

  • @MPJohnny5
    @MPJohnny5 Рік тому

    Good stuff is the assault studded?

  • @codyarnold5672
    @codyarnold5672 Рік тому

    Yeah trails are nice but come out west to like Alberta/Saskatchewan and ride open fields and bush cut lines or go ride the foothills/ mountains and those little 1.3 1.6 1.7 tracks suck, last winter it was chest deep snow in central ab/ Sask and anything under a 2 inch track you we’re getting stuck

  • @anthonyVR1BOOST
    @anthonyVR1BOOST Рік тому

    Do you think those trails will be open this weekend

    • @Revrider550
      @Revrider550  Рік тому

      Maybe the inner trails but id venture to say probably not. I know the access trails are already dirt

  • @jeffreyhowes7397
    @jeffreyhowes7397 Рік тому +1

    Where you riding?

    • @Revrider550
      @Revrider550  Рік тому

      This was Old Forge NY but also rode out of Barnes Corners in Tug Hill Last weekend

  • @djg1028
    @djg1028 Рік тому

    Does he have the 1.35 or the 1.6 on that assault?

  • @sleddheadxp800r
    @sleddheadxp800r Рік тому

    Matryx and axys are the same chassis just with different plastics. Same thing with gen4 and gen5. Same thing with rev xp and Rev xs.

    • @jacobshinabarger9426
      @jacobshinabarger9426 Рік тому

      false. do your research man

    • @sleddheadxp800r
      @sleddheadxp800r Рік тому

      @@jacobshinabarger9426 not false

    • @jacobshinabarger9426
      @jacobshinabarger9426 Рік тому

      @@sleddheadxp800r new motor mounts, added a fourth, new 4 piston brake system, noise dampening. stop giving false info every company has flaws

    • @sleddheadxp800r
      @sleddheadxp800r Рік тому

      @@jacobshinabarger9426 you just verified it’s the same sled. If the chassis is the same it’s the same sled

  • @davessparetime83
    @davessparetime83 Рік тому

    The Assault sits lower which makes it less tippy.

  • @ericoverdorff8880
    @ericoverdorff8880 Рік тому

    Just an observation,,, Polaris makes a sweet chassi and good small bore engines. Thier big bores suck ass for longevity and always have.

    • @2010Greendayfan
      @2010Greendayfan Рік тому +1

      Completely untrue, the axys 800 HO was an extremely reliable engine, the 850 has proven to be pretty reliable lately. Literally every single sled has issues. Just because you read things on the internet doesn’t mean it’s true.

    • @ericoverdorff8880
      @ericoverdorff8880 Рік тому +1

      @@2010Greendayfan my opinion is not based on utube or reading. It come from 40 + years of riding. As my statement highlights,, I'm not hating on Polaris, I give credit where it's do. They make some great sleds, but I've seen over and over the 800's cook down fairly fast. There are kits on the market to help with that. There wouldn't be a market for them if there wasn't a need.

  • @nyordrms
    @nyordrms Рік тому

    Ur comment saying u will b able to ride faster on the boost, it’s the rider not the sled,

    • @Revrider550
      @Revrider550  Рік тому +1

      Just meant on a Matryx Chassis vs the Lynx/brp chassis👍

    • @nyordrms
      @nyordrms Рік тому

      @@Revrider550 ahh gotcha

    • @ericoverdorff8880
      @ericoverdorff8880 Рік тому

      Amen! I have a friend that could be on a 340cc sled and I could be on a 800cc. In the twistes he always beats me because I panic in the corners and pull back on the power, that's where he pours on the power.

  • @sheddski2942
    @sheddski2942 Рік тому

    PLUM CRAZY YA !!

  • @bigchaloopa
    @bigchaloopa Рік тому +1

    As I reflect at 60, if I had "Unreliability" on my check list, I would definitely buy a Polaris product. Go Recalls!

    • @208SledHead
      @208SledHead Рік тому

      Don't store your sled with ethanol fuel for 6 years or ride your brake and your "recalls" won't be anything to worry about. Common sense goes a long way.

    • @bigchaloopa
      @bigchaloopa Рік тому +1

      @@208SledHead hilarious 🤣. It's my wallet and bloody knuckles that hurt after wrenching on them for sooooo...many years.

    • @208SledHead
      @208SledHead Рік тому

      @@bigchaloopa All the manufactures require wrenching. Go take a look at how well the G5’s are treating Muskoka Freerider and Boondock Nation☺️

    • @thmike
      @thmike Рік тому

      I like my polaris products.. but the amount of stop rides lately with every product they produce lately! I'm about sick of them

    • @208SledHead
      @208SledHead Рік тому +1

      @@thmike Why are you guys taking the "stop ride" literal? Polaris released that to cover their ass from potential lawsuits. Do you abide by the speed limit ALL the time?? Do you come to a full stop at every stop sign? Get out and ride your damn machine dude and quit worrying about what *might* happen. Life is too short to worry about what if's.