Luke showcases what’s new from Polaris for model year 2026 and provides his thoughts on the new Voyageur 155 and the new narrow 39-41″ Escape front suspension now offered on the 2026 Switchback Assault.

Then AJ and Mark showcase the touring opportunities within the Ontario Highlands and why this amazing part of Canada has been the home of SNOWTRAX for generations.

SNOW CHECK exclusives include your choice of:

3 Year Warranty on all Patriot engine models – or – 1.99% APR for 36 months – or – $1500 credit for PG&A

SNOW CHECK ENDS MARCH 28, 2025

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It’s time for a good ol’ fashioned SHOOTOUT! Luke and AJ pit two of this season’s hottest high-horsepower 50/50 crossover sleds against one another in a battle to see who will reign supreme; featuring the Patriot 9R Switchback Assault 146 vs the Backcountry X-RS featuring the Rotax 850 Turbo R engine.

Then in TEST RIDE, Luke gets his hands on the 2025 Polaris 850 Indy VR1 137 featuring DYNAMIX electronic suspension showcasing how this technology elevates the already impressive ride and handling traits of the MATRYX chassis.

Then AJ presents the recipient for this season’s Revolutionary Advanced Design (RAD) award which highlights new and innovative, game-changing technology introduced in the sport of snowmobiling.

We’ll be looking forward to your comments!

We won’t mix any words here. The current AXYS Switchback Assault has been the hands down best X-Over ride in the biz. When Polaris pulled the sheets off the all-new MATRYX-based Switchback Assault 146 earlier this year we were both pleased and a little nervous.

It’s been more than five consecutive seasons Polaris has held court over the X-Over category with the current AXYS-flavored 144-inch ride.

We didn’t need to be nervous. The new MATRYX Switchback Assault raises the bar again in this increasingly popular segment, improving deep snow navigation – partially due to a new two-inch longer 146-inch rear sneaker.

There’s more to the MATRYX Switchback Assault 146 than flotation, though. The new platform’s ergonomic package presents the hands-down best standing, sitting or otherwise riding perch ever offered in this sport.

The seat is now tapered in a pyramidal shape near the front and uses a new, just-grippy-enough seat material. The bars fall naturally into your gloves whether sitting or standing.

Fore-aft chassis balance from a rider-forward perspective, continues to be near-perfect as a result of Polaris singular understanding a rider can actually be seated too “far forward”.

Trail riding performance is better than the current AXYS Switchback. Trail carving and hard-pack snow forays on lakes are exceptionally rewarding.

The Patriot 850 engine delivers diesel-like torque making the lightweight MATRYX chassis supremely flickable in deep pow and while side-hilling. The sled feels light because it is light. However, the new platform produces uncanny snow-mobility with nary a sniff of belt heat.

An incredibly welcome feature the new MATRYX brings to the X-Over market is copious amounts of both underhood and underseat storage. We mention this because of your (and our) persistent screams of frustration over little or no storage on virtually all new sleds.

Try a 10-gallon, heated cavity behind the Switchback’s digital dash – fully able to swallow ten pairs of goggles and a generous underseat trunk as well!

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