I like it! Not much of a trail rider anymore. Thought id fire up the thread. To The op why did you switch from ski doo? I will say i love how this sled looks, handles, and performs. Its like a race sled meant for abuse. Im not gonna lie i feel its slightly behind ski doo but i havnt ridden all that much yet. It really is a 50/50 sled that works.
I rode a pro s last year and just fell in love with the chassis. It just fits me and is fun to ride. I was going to buy an adventure when I saw the assault I knew it was going to be awesome. I liked the way the pro s handled better than my xs sleds.
Obviously the assault is a different animal but I think it handles great. I like the gauge better than skidoo, the track options, the headlight is better, I like that it comes with a decent storage compartment, the engine is more torquey feeling than the 800 etec, front end handling is better than skidoo,, adjustable shocks come stock, chassis is LIGHT and strong (no braces needed).
Things I don't care for so far...
Snow flap is worthless
Shocks are a bit stiff
Fuel and oil economy are not as good as skidoo but not that bad either. I'm not really disappointed about it.
Idler bearings don't have seals like skidoo ones do.
Pro steer skis are kinda weak. I wish it would have come with grippers.
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Overall I really love the assault and would do it again in a minute. Wish snow was better so I could ride it some more. Lined up against a 18 pro s and a 18 cat 800's and smoked em both in quarter mile and had the highest top speed of the 3. This thing is just alot of fun to ride. Can't get enough.
