Been out of snowmobiling for a decade bc I would like a new big money sled but it’s just not practical. This has reminded me that I can have a lot of fun w an older cheapo. Thanks boys!
Welp, truth be told this was a refreshing video and i saw a lot of smiling guys having fun. No talking down to you, no cheap shots or self absorbed commentary. If I'm going based on Doug's handling of the video this is a new beginning, hopefully this means we see Frankie again too, dude was a great addition. Best wishes from Indiana guys, we'll ride with ya either way.
(1) It been a very long time since a new video has been uploaded. (2) There is a new opening sequence. (3) There was no Leo or mention of him or his sled. Something is up...
Don't forget, Doug vanished from Cleetus and Cars (family issue, but suspicious), no more videos from the event, Leo raced in it though. No videos or more posts from that or Renner's compound.
Leo isn't in any SxS blog Instagram pics since Nov 18th. Doug said they are going to have a new format going forward. SxS blog isn't responding to any of the comments on this video. Something is up.
There was a day not too long ago when Mike wouldn’t have got “water wheelie my sled” out of his mouth before Sous would have been on that thing wheeling across the water!!! Just sayin’…. 🤣👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸
I’m with some of these other fellas, if Leo is gone and there is no mention of it or what is going on I’m out. I’ve supported this channel since the OG days but been a couple poorly handled situations and the blatant Polaris “d” riding has me worried for the direction of this channel
Don't understand this mindset at all. It's a RUclips video. I watch to laugh and see some badass shit, could care less what machines there in and who is filming. Talking shit online is never gonna get us back to our regularly scheduled program.
@@fgtgrfrgrfgbya but it make people feel important with a certain level of self richeousness feeling like they matter when they say theyre leaving a channel, like nobody cares, you want to leave leave, we dont need an explenation
I think they should do a live stream, take the superchat money and split it for mods. If everyone gives 10-20 dollars it should make this very interesting.
We did the same kind of thing , back in 1994 . It had to be 70s sleds , I remember a 71 sno jet and this guy had some big square artic cat with a leopard seat , I had a Yamaha enticer 79 with a 340 and a bald track .
here is some tips and tricks for making a snowmobile drive better in water ! 1. there are 2 springs and 2 shocks in the track system, the front one you tighten as much as possible to make it as stiff as it can be ! 2. in the rear of the track you loosen the spring adjustment as much as possible ! or you can take the whole spring of and leave only the shock if track isnt rubbing to the tunnel 3. skis have to come out of water if you want to steer well in water and not to cause turbulence and sink, fast way to make skis stay in place is ratchet strap them to up position ! these settings also make the snowmobile wheelie really easily ! + couple of things, i have seen many take the front shock and spring completely of and replace it with a piece of iron tube, this makes the front of the track flex as little as possible, usually when you build sled to the water front control arms are shortened to get the skis as narrow as possible, also the whole suspension at the front should be eliminated. higher profile track gives much more agressive acceleration but really loses a lot of speed. lower profile track is a bit more harder to keep floating in low speeds but can go much faster
The new polaris sleds have a built in break in period in the ecu. It uses a little more oil than normal and limits the power a little. No need to totally baby it. Just ride
No Leo? No video of riding at Ronnie’s? What Is Going On fellas? Been watching for years. Like so many others. We kinda deserve a little explanation. So many of us have bought merch and etc…
Yea I have to say I'm a little disappointed to say the least.. I mean it's not the first time we have seen this kind of action for whatever reasons may be. "RR baby" and no comments or information whatsoever.. just poof there they go. I would hope that's not the case here but I'm certainly not getting good vibes. Seeing is how we just completely skipped over Le Mullets and the Renner compound with ZERO explanation. You would think with as many times as they have told us that without us they wouldn't be were they are that they would treat us with a certain level of respect
Gotta love Mike Reed and the role he plays in SxSblog. Has probably the fastest car atm, in house powder coating for the boys, builds everything for shenanigans, commentary is useful and realistic but funny at the same time, and of course he FKN RIPS. Dude really rounds everything up. #Reed2024
My gosh this is a blast to watch. So many variables! Waiting on snow in Wisconsin too…. Looks like an El Niño year which means a “bad” winter 😢. Can’t wait to see the best mod video!!
Man, I had a ton of fun snowmobiling over the past years, but how quickly was I reminded just how expensive it is, especially for as little snow as we get. And I live on The Tug Hill in NY.
Look, that opening edit was so sick! Terrific editing and I’m only 0:32 into the video and I already know, this one is gonna be a banger! Edit: I watched the whole video and it was so good! I missed seeing and hearing Leo, but you can’t work ON the business when you’re working IN the business. 👍🤟 can’t wait to see you guys with some more snow!!!
Very interesting. Almost 2 weeks since last video, no Leo, no mention of Leo, definitely not edited by Leo, and they’re not at the compound. Not the same old Doug in this video either.
That switchback 600. I would check to make sure that's the correct clutch. I could be wrong, but the spider looks like the old spider from sleds before. If it's the wrong taper, it's gonna wobble pretty good.
Snowmobiles...fun all year. Doug's f7 sounds down a few Rs . Here's to hoping everyone gets their sleds in top shape for the official start of the points race!
Hurd threw grape vine the county you guys are in are shutting your means of operation down. I’m guessing from the noise I hope it’s not true you guys have put a lot of time into that track and that compound!
So uh... Leo did the editing, and made the old intro (which was replaced), and you're not at the shop, and there's no Leo or mention of him or his sled. Any comments on that?
Dude I am so stoked for this shit. I just rewatched last years series in preparation for this. I’m a Polaris guy, but I’m Team Sous. Let’s gooooo. 🤙🤙🤙🤙
@@T_SchnydzMy old man ran a cat dealer in the early 90’s to, so he brought one home. The childhood memories with that thing. Takes me back. 😂 My cousin had a thunder cat 1000 a few years ago to. The guy he got it off of turned it into a mountain sled and that sucker ripped. 😂
You need 200 studs to get those T-Cats to hook well. You can gear those down and they still do 100mph easy. Sous should add studs that have 1/2 inch of penetration over the lug height and drop 1 or 2 teeth on the top gear. Run stock gearing for speed runs and lower gearing for drags.
Mikes sled, instead of risers cut the steering post itself & how many inches you want, add shims ect between the the tunnel & the steering post mount to move the bars forward. More comfortable when you stand.
I have been pumped for this! This will all change when they ride in snow, Polaris’s have a shorter track and smaller lug than the f7. I think they will all be pretty damn close on the snow. I’m amped for the rest of this series.
@@ramrox2460 I hear ya. I don't think the cat be the problem it probably run twice as fast when it's paws got wet. Now are boy Nick on the other hand probably wet his panties and be looking for his rubber ducky lol
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Who you got winnin this sled challenge now!?
My money's on Doug an the F7! Let's go lads !
The viewers
i say nick has it this year but we will see
Matty Ice
Matt all the way but I have to see Leo’s
Man it’s crazy how much you can miss a person on a RUclips channel but Sous’ antics & 1 liners had me crying lol. Glad he’s makin a showing
I agree Sous is the Ham in sxs soup
Him coming in the frame after the snow mobile jump killed me. He's such a funny guy.
Sous is by far the best personality on this show
Forget everybody that plans on abandoning the SxS boys, you guys still rock and I can't wait for snowmobile time. Real fans will be here til the end
I’ll tell you what I thoroughly enjoy the snowmobile content. Even if it is only once a year, it’s worth it!
As soon as I watched the intro I could tell a editing difference nice work guys 👍 Sous and snowmobiles always a good time!
Leo fired???
You guys are the best show on RUclips, when it comes to offloading in my opinion. Truthful and not bias.
Been out of snowmobiling for a decade bc I would like a new big money sled but it’s just not practical. This has reminded me that I can have a lot of fun w an older cheapo. Thanks boys!
Nothing brightens my day more than some Sous goofin. Enjoyed the editing style of this video as well!
Welp, truth be told this was a refreshing video and i saw a lot of smiling guys having fun. No talking down to you, no cheap shots or self absorbed commentary. If I'm going based on Doug's handling of the video this is a new beginning, hopefully this means we see Frankie again too, dude was a great addition. Best wishes from Indiana guys, we'll ride with ya either way.
Water skipping sleds is a rush and so are your guys sledding videos ! Love the this time of the year let it snow ❄️ 👍
(1) It been a very long time since a new video has been uploaded.
(2) There is a new opening sequence.
(3) There was no Leo or mention of him or his sled.
Something is up...
Don't forget, Doug vanished from Cleetus and Cars (family issue, but suspicious), no more videos from the event, Leo raced in it though. No videos or more posts from that or Renner's compound.
Leo isn't in any SxS blog Instagram pics since Nov 18th. Doug said they are going to have a new format going forward. SxS blog isn't responding to any of the comments on this video.
Something is up.
@@reichpanzer2418 Man I sure hope everything is okay with Leo. I sure hope nothing went sideways with the business side between friends
@@MNW-69 but they brought him on while Leo was still there
I was excited for the Renner compound stuff he is only like 45min from me
So when is the rest of this challenge coming out?
Literally
100% agree with Doug. There needs to be a mod budget. 👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸
There was a day not too long ago when Mike wouldn’t have got “water wheelie my sled” out of his mouth before Sous would have been on that thing wheeling across the water!!! Just sayin’…. 🤣👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸👍🇺🇸
I only watch SXSBlog for the snowmobile content. Love you guys though. I miss Frankie sending things!!
FRANKY! FRANKY! FRANKY! FRANKY!
I’m with some of these other fellas, if Leo is gone and there is no mention of it or what is going on I’m out. I’ve supported this channel since the OG days but been a couple poorly handled situations and the blatant Polaris “d” riding has me worried for the direction of this channel
Don't understand this mindset at all. It's a RUclips video. I watch to laugh and see some badass shit, could care less what machines there in and who is filming. Talking shit online is never gonna get us back to our regularly scheduled program.
@@fgtgrfrgrfgbya but it make people feel important with a certain level of self richeousness feeling like they matter when they say theyre leaving a channel, like nobody cares, you want to leave leave, we dont need an explenation
What did I miss?
At the end of the day it’s not our business
Another 500-1000 dollar mod budget would be sick to see the outcome of the sleds
They’re def gonna need a repair/fix budget lol
I think they should do a live stream, take the superchat money and split it for mods. If everyone gives 10-20 dollars it should make this very interesting.
Yes 1,000.00 would be best
Doug if what you're doing is anything like this it's perfect .
We did the same kind of thing , back in 1994 . It had to be 70s sleds , I remember a 71 sno jet and this guy had some big square artic cat with a leopard seat , I had a Yamaha enticer 79 with a 340 and a bald track .
I love how nobody’s in a sour mood one bit no frowns all true smiles no tension right now just vibes and good times
That looks like the kind of snow fall we’ve had to deal with all winter the last year or two in PA. I’m always praying to the snow gods 🙏 ❄️
Whew! I’m glad you uploaded this. I was about to file a missing persons report on you guys. It had been too long! 😂
The intro was awesome. Can tell some effort went into it
here is some tips and tricks for making a snowmobile drive better in water !
1. there are 2 springs and 2 shocks in the track system, the front one you tighten as much as possible to make it as stiff as it can be !
2. in the rear of the track you loosen the spring adjustment as much as possible ! or you can take the whole spring of and leave only the shock if track isnt rubbing to the tunnel
3. skis have to come out of water if you want to steer well in water and not to cause turbulence and sink, fast way to make skis stay in place is ratchet strap them to up position !
these settings also make the snowmobile wheelie really easily !
+ couple of things, i have seen many take the front shock and spring completely of and replace it with a piece of iron tube, this makes the front of the track flex as little as possible,
usually when you build sled to the water front control arms are shortened to get the skis as narrow as possible, also the whole suspension at the front should be eliminated.
higher profile track gives much more agressive acceleration but really loses a lot of speed. lower profile track is a bit more harder to keep floating in low speeds but can go much faster
I’m from Texas and never even seen a snowmobile irl but I love, love, LOVE this content!! Idk why!!!
One hour ago i was just stalking you guys to see what was up. So stoked on the new sled content!!
Bro that intro was so dang fire props to the editor such a nice video can’t wait for more drag videos with 2jp
Finally got Leo off the throne.
OG Battlegrounds content hits different!
How could y’all put more effort in a video because y’all put an insane amount of effort into all of your videos already? Y’all kill it !!!!
Wow, I missed your content !! Welcome back fellas
Love the intro, was hoping you would bring them back, some of the old ones you did were fantastic.
I really enjoy this kind of content!
Great series!
Are you going to finish this competition for the 2024-2025 season?
Glad to see you guys back. I've missed watching the weekly mayhem
The new polaris sleds have a built in break in period in the ecu. It uses a little more oil than normal and limits the power a little. No need to totally baby it. Just ride
Neither of mine did.
The videos I’ve been waiting for I knew soon as you guys tried that water cross sled you guys was gonna do it 🤘
It's felt like forever since ya posted! Good timing
Absolutely loved the format! Very uplifting and enjoyable. Great work guys!!!
No Leo? No video of riding at Ronnie’s? What Is Going On fellas? Been watching for years. Like so many others. We kinda deserve a little explanation. So many of us have bought merch and etc…
If they don’t explain what’s going on, I’m out. This new style of videos is not what made this channel.
Yea I have to say I'm a little disappointed to say the least.. I mean it's not the first time we have seen this kind of action for whatever reasons may be. "RR baby" and no comments or information whatsoever.. just poof there they go. I would hope that's not the case here but I'm certainly not getting good vibes. Seeing is how we just completely skipped over Le Mullets and the Renner compound with ZERO explanation. You would think with as many times as they have told us that without us they wouldn't be were they are that they would treat us with a certain level of respect
He was fired, he’s a thief.
Stole hundreds of thousands of dollars apparently
I've said it once I've said it twice the cheap sled challenge is my favorite!! So comical.
So nice to have Souse back in a video
Turns out, a video without the old cameraman is better than I imagined.
I really do hope everybody is OK. It’s been awfully quiet even on social media.
I just bought a $1500 Mxzx 440. I’m playing along from home in the cheap sled challenge.
It's good to see u guys back at OG battlefield grounds. And seeing battlefield dads red OG Commander 4 seater! Keep up the good work!
Just made my night boys love the challenge and yes I could watch the same thing every year
Gotta love Mike Reed and the role he plays in SxSblog. Has probably the fastest car atm, in house powder coating for the boys, builds everything for shenanigans, commentary is useful and realistic but funny at the same time, and of course he FKN RIPS. Dude really rounds everything up. #Reed2024
Mickeys is an awesome place! Love the videos guys, keep them coming!
My gosh this is a blast to watch. So many variables! Waiting on snow in Wisconsin too…. Looks like an El Niño year which means a “bad” winter 😢. Can’t wait to see the best mod video!!
Those Polaris Edge sleds do it so well. My favorite sleds.
Do you know if they are fairly reliable? Seem pretty impressive for the price!
So sad that you guys have more snow than us in central MN right now. Keep ripping guys cant wait to ride
Best intro!! SOLID audio. Agree??
The blog is back !
Man, I had a ton of fun snowmobiling over the past years, but how quickly was I reminded just how expensive it is, especially for as little snow as we get. And I live on The Tug Hill in NY.
I liked when you guys sold key chains and little nick nacks. I got shirts and hats butsting from the seams at this point
FYI Mike, We rebuild shocks over in Cadillac. $40ea (plus parts if seals are needed)
Sous is a trip glad he’s back on this one !
I love the sled challenge videos they are my favourite . Them f7s and them 800 are fast sled .
Look, that opening edit was so sick! Terrific editing and I’m only 0:32 into the video and I already know, this one is gonna be a banger!
Edit: I watched the whole video and it was so good! I missed seeing and hearing Leo, but you can’t work ON the business when you’re working IN the business. 👍🤟 can’t wait to see you guys with some more snow!!!
Thank you boys. Was just thinking about y’all.
So good to see the blog boys back at the battle grounds!
Man I was lost without the content boys! I was hoping you’d be back soon
Very interesting. Almost 2 weeks since last video, no Leo, no mention of Leo, definitely not edited by Leo, and they’re not at the compound. Not the same old Doug in this video either.
Something is up for sure
It took me a while to find another comment about it..
Doug hasn’t been the same for a while. Many of us know why
He was fired, they found out he had been stealing for years..their last video will explain more.
That's a nice mid 70s ford you got in the background :D Great that you guys are Testing the Cheap Snowmachines!
Pretty sure that's the one they went to Barrett Jackson and bought. There's a video on it.
@@sideshow45Thanks man! I will look to see if I can find that!
I've been getting some withdrawals waiting for this video, lol. Great video. But where's Leo?
Nice Grassmobiles
Very well content in this weeks video. U guy's are killing it
Love to chill with boys after dinner 😂❤
Great to be back at the Battle Ranch again. Disappointed that there wasn’t a Battle Dad cameo? Nice to see Nick back and Joey is a great addition!
The Thundercat needs the front and rear springs cranked up.
That switchback 600. I would check to make sure that's the correct clutch. I could be wrong, but the spider looks like the old spider from sleds before. If it's the wrong taper, it's gonna wobble pretty good.
I used to work at the farm on the corner right there during hay season, used to enjoy seeing all the machines ripping from time to time
Where is Leo at ???
Yeah where was he?
This is strange, the video took 10 days no Leo and it wasn’t filmed at there shop.. mmmm
Got my gaiter hoodie the other day…thing is a unit! Perfect for keeping my pretty face warm.
Thanks Jeremy!
Can't wait for the challenge. My favorite time of year. 😊
Quick check for bent crank would be to pull the clutch and put a dial indicator on the shaft and roll it over slowly
Go matt I'm rooting for you go get that Polaris.
Snowmobiles...fun all year.
Doug's f7 sounds down a few Rs . Here's to hoping everyone gets their sleds in top shape for the official start of the points race!
clutch weights should be ground down a bit.
Love the snowmobile content. It's perfect for all of us relocated former Mi residents 😄
“She’s barkin! EAAAAAAAA!!!” Nick sous 🤣
These "cheap challenges" are great! Hoping for a cheap SxS challenge. 🤞
Problem is what's a "cheap" side by side! Haven't been around long enough to get them for "cheap".
Yeah there isn't much available for "cheap" SXSs, but maybe we can do teams and make it work!
@@SXSBlogYamaha rhino old Polaris, 500 Rangers lol Kawasaki meals trying to think what else maybe a 800 rzr idk lol
Hurd threw grape vine the county you guys are in are shutting your means of operation down. I’m guessing from the noise I hope it’s not true you guys have put a lot of time into that track and that compound!
Oh shit this just got real point buy back. You boys basically have the greatest contest on RUclips boys keep the great contest coming
I love the snowmobile content it looks like a lot of fun!
So uh... Leo did the editing, and made the old intro (which was replaced), and you're not at the shop, and there's no Leo or mention of him or his sled. Any comments on that?
Where's Leo
Dude I am so stoked for this shit. I just rewatched last years series in preparation for this.
I’m a Polaris guy, but I’m Team Sous. Let’s gooooo. 🤙🤙🤙🤙
The T-cat is so badass. favorite sled in the lineup
@@T_SchnydzMy old man ran a cat dealer in the early 90’s to, so he brought one home. The childhood memories with that thing. Takes me back. 😂
My cousin had a thunder cat 1000 a few years ago to. The guy he got it off of turned it into a mountain sled and that sucker ripped. 😂
You need 200 studs to get those T-Cats to hook well. You can gear those down and they still do 100mph easy. Sous should add studs that have 1/2 inch of penetration over the lug height and drop 1 or 2 teeth on the top gear. Run stock gearing for speed runs and lower gearing for drags.
About time a new vid came out iv had a stroke waiting lmao!!
Mikes sled, instead of risers cut the steering post itself & how many inches you want, add shims ect between the the tunnel & the steering post mount to move the bars forward. More comfortable when you stand.
Dang, i want me a older Thundercat. Really good looking sled.
@23:37….WHO FARTED!!!…..Come on boys fess up! 😂😂
I thought I heard somebody’s blow off valve pop! 😂 😂
Sous
Let’s go Matt! U and Mike tearing it up out there
Where was Leo.
I have been pumped for this! This will all change when they ride in snow, Polaris’s have a shorter track and smaller lug than the f7. I think they will all be pretty damn close on the snow. I’m amped for the rest of this series.
Looks like lots of fun. Cant wait to see the next video. Be safe guys!
I like the full pack vid over a something info here and there. Keep up the good work. WI home here so you are all right.
You guys rock. Joe would make a good Leo replacement. Sounds like him except less condescending and arrogant.
Once that snow gets deep the games going to change. Y'all should add a drag race across a open water pond of a length of a football field... 😉😉😉
Sounds fun but cats are afraid of the water.
@@ramrox2460 I hear ya. I don't think the cat be the problem it probably run twice as fast when it's paws got wet. Now are boy Nick on the other hand probably wet his panties and be looking for his rubber ducky lol
Gentlemen been way too long since you uploaded. Iv been looking at my notifications like come on now 😂
Is that Doug and Steve's dad in the background mobbing around on the Grizzly XTR quad? Pimpin aint easy... 😎😎😎
That's battle dad on the Grizzly
If leo is on vacation why not just let everyone know
What happen to Leroy mackz