Last Ride of the 2023-24 Season is the First Ride for the Catalyst! 

Glad you got a ride in

My son and I got in a few miles on our sleds too, glad you were able to as well!

Glad you got to put some miles on the new sled

Always enjoy your videos

With the economy and the rising prices of snowmobiles in going to keep my 19 Indy xc800. We did a total of 200 miles this winter. Thanks for the content

Great video as always!

Glad you were able to get a few miles in this year. I was a little better in Maine. I ordered a ZR 858-137 with ATAC. I currently have a ZR9000-129 with Fox QS3 3-position shocks (same shocks as the ATAC). They are outstanding shocks but I only ride them on the softest setting. What a ride! I expect to use the softest setting on the new sled too. I will miss the pure acceleration of the turbo 998, but I love the looks and ease of steering on the Catalyst and will make up for the power.

I have both a Tekvest and the 509 R mor vest. The Tekvest is bulky and can be bothersome while riding. The R more is super light and you forget you're even wearing it. I put it on over my base layer, but under my riding jersey. That way, when you stop to eat, you don't even have to take it off. The Tekvest definitely has a lot more protection than the R mor. That being said, I haven't wore my Tekvest since I bought the R mor and wouldn't go back to the Tekvest. Bottom line, if you want max protection, buy a Tekvest. If you want some protection without any "side effects" get the 509 R mor. I would recommend the R mor.

Have a klim tek vest and love it. been wearing it for a few years, not bulky or restricting at all.

I have a Tecvest, I haven't used it in years because it was too stiff and it was uncomfortable. That 509 looks interesting and it's pretty cheap at $140 on Amazon.

Ordered a 858 Riot with the cobra track. I use a Troy Lee dirt bike soft protection gear for off trail riding. It breathes and is flexible enough for comfort. I have a TVeks but it's to bulky and stiff so I think it hinders body movements to much for my liking.

I’ve never worn a chest protector. Of course I’ve also been lucky to never break ribs either. I have broke a collar bone getting thrown from a sled though. I don’t know how much it would have helped though with the angle I hit at.

I wanted a tekvest but I was worried about limited movement and the price. I’m going to check out that 509 for next season for sure

"Arctic Cat has been vague about the AC5S shocks"....cause their marketing department is awful.

What model sled is that?

I have the same sled and noticed you have that same belt noise at low speed, kind of a whining sound. Whats your opinion on that, my first new sled in 20 years. Btw, managed to get about 400 miles on mine, really like it.