Polaris versus Ski Doo

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Brp, the sound of a favorite way to pass the winter months by many, snowmobiling. There is just one problem when it comes around to snowmobiling through, which one is the best buy. According to my research, arctic cat and Yamaha are definitely out of the race, as for Polaris and Ski Doo, they run very close, but Polaris beats Ski Doo by just enough in every category of part and build “Polaris Sled Review” Nov. 4th 2013, Nov. 28th 2013, Snowest.com Polaris from the beginning set out to not only beat themselves with new designs but also every competitor. They always want to give the rider the full effect and control over their vehicle. This all starts with the body build of the machine. When polaris started to compete and really started to build their high end machines they focused on the body. Polaris industries want to thin it down while keeping the ability to work under the hood, without compacting everything together. They also made the body to weigh less and be more aerodynamic than their main competitor Ski Doo, which they definitely accomplished when they came out with the Iq and Assault Rmk back in 2006. “Polaris Sled Review” Nov. 4th 2013, Nov. 28th 2013, Snowest.com Next to a Ski doo the Polaris may look a little more intimidating and scary and this is even more true when you open the hood of the two sleds. The Skidoo has a more rounded motor and it is a little more flat unlike the polaris that is more bulky and looks like two cannons under the hood pointing up. The bigger motor is definitely more powerful for getting unstuck. Sitting along side the motor is the Polaris clutch and the main piece that every snowmobiler knows is the best on the market, (“Polaris Sled Review” Nov. 4th 2013, Nov. 28th 2013, Snowest.com) T... ... middle of paper ... ...ctory it is a whole new ball game. Aftermarket parts are put out for people to purchase and add to their sled, like a boy adding things to his truck to make it cooler and cooler. My sled has them on it just for the reasons that I like the speed a the faster reaction of my sled when I give it all the throttle. If it wasn't for aftermarkets the snowmobiling world would be boring because everyone would ride a Polaris because a Ski Doo just wouldn't make the cut. Snowmobiles have come a long way since Polaris Industries created the first one. Ski Doo always on its tale trying to defeat the one sled company that will always be around. I Know that a stock Polaris and a stock Ski doo raced, that the Polaris would win every time. That is the reason why I ride Polaris, because no matter where you are they’re the way out! Works Cited www.snowest.com www.polaris.com

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