NEW GAUGE CLUSTER

[rtx moose]

SO how long is it going to take for yamacat to get a new gauge cluster with GPS etc..this is a big deal for trail riders..my friend has one on his polaris and its nice to not have to stop to know where to turn etc!!!i would pay extra for this

 

[Wannaviper]

I have become very dependent upon my GPS, and can't imagine riding without it, but do you really want one integrated into the sled? I have a Garmin Montana that I use year round in sleds, ATV's and boats. I bought it once, and it has repaid me multiple times over the years. I can buy detailed charts (for boating) and maps for everything else. I can buy the latest version of updated trail maps for where I ride and download it. I can bring it in off my sled at night and retrace where I have ridden and plan for the next day's ride. I am getting to the age where I am not sure how many more, if any, sleds I will be buying, but I would rather buy a quality GPS once, and not have to pay extra for a GPS every time I bought a new sled.

 

[cannondale27]

I have less than $250 invested in mine but do admit built in is pretty nice.

 

[hibshman25]

SO how long is it going to take for yamacat to get a new gauge cluster with GPS etc..this is a big deal for trail riders..my friend has one on his polaris and its nice to not have to stop to know where to turn etc!!!i would pay extra for this

I will be releasing a nice GPS mount plate for the Sidewinder/Viper Chassis. Pick up a GPS off ebay and you are good to go. Not sure how the built in ones work, but if in GPS mode can you see your operating parameters?

 

[fxnytrortxkid]

Let’s be honest, how many here would actually pay another $750-1000 for an lcd gps like doo or poo has ontop of the price of our sleds already? Or $250 for one you can actually see? I mean the gauge could use some prettying up and modernizing be let’s be honest what we pay for and what we really need

 

[Joseph Levandoski]

I have become very dependent upon my GPS, and can't imagine riding without it, but do you really want one integrated into the sled? I have a Garmin Montana that I use year round in sleds, ATV's and boats. I bought it once, and it has repaid me multiple times over the years. I can buy detailed charts (for boating) and maps for everything else. I can buy the latest version of updated trail maps for where I ride and download it. I can bring it in off my sled at night and retrace where I have ridden and plan for the next day's ride. I am getting to the age where I am not sure how many more, if any, sleds I will be buying, but I would rather buy a quality GPS once, and not have to pay extra for a GPS every time I bought a new sled.

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I can't disagree with this logic. The only thing that I REALLY like about the unit from Polaris is the ability to see where other people in your "group" are. Other than that, I have no use for turn-by-turn navigation. I really need it for riding lakes and figuring out what cove to turn down (trying to figure out Moosehead in Maine can be a pain in the butt during a snowstorm).

 

[Carla 123]

I will be releasing a nice GPS mount plate for the Sidewinder/Viper Chassis. Pick up a GPS off ebay and you are good to go. Not sure how the built in ones work, but if in GPS mode can you see your operating parameters?

keep us posted when this is available.i need to put an order in with you and would like to order all at the same time.

 

[Teamblue4]

GPS means 0 to me. Keep your eyes on the trails!

 

[FrozenTows4]

I have yet to see any "built in" GPS comparable to a stand alone.
That applies to boats, cars, and now snowmobiles.
The Polaris PIID gps has one thing going for it. Riders locations. That's it.

I had no problem spending $600.00 on my current Garmin Montana system.
It's used on the sled, boat, Fat Tire Bike, Gravel Bike, Hiking, and sometimes in the car.
Would be nice to have a larger screen. Too bad Garmin only offers Automotive styles with larger displays.

With the automotive styles one is limited to where it can be used.
Plus the screen is not daylight viewable in full sun.

Until the Mfg's come up with a gps system that "wow's" me, I'll stick with the Montana.

 

[Joseph Levandoski]

GPS means 0 to me. Keep your eyes on the trails!

I hope you never check your gauge or thumb warmers or anything while you ride then - that'd be pretty hypocritical.

 

[Wannaviper]

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I can't disagree with this logic. The only thing that I REALLY like about the unit from Polaris is the ability to see where other people in your "group" are. Other than that, I have no use for turn-by-turn navigation. I really need it for riding lakes and figuring out what cove to turn down (trying to figure out Moosehead in Maine can be a pain in the butt during a snowstorm).

I am not overly familiar with the Polaris Ride Command feature, but as I understand it, it is dependent upon cellular service, in other words, if you don't have cell service, you won't see the other riders. It is a nice feature, but truthfully, for a lot of my riding, it would not work. We maintain voice contact with riders in our group using communicators; if someone has a problem or falls behind, we know it.

It wasn't Moosehead, but I used my Montana to go the length of Long Pond in Jackman in a snowsquall with high wind that made for zero visibility last month. There were markers in the ice, but you couldn't see one until you were right on top of it. I told my grandson to stay on my tail light, and not let it out of sight; with the communicators I kept assuring him that we were "good." When we came onto the lake, there was a single rider sitting looking out into the snow who was obviously at a loss for how he was going to get up the lake to the trail connection. He made a leap of faith and followed us. When we got to the other side, he couldn't thank us enough.

 

[Teamblue4]

I hope you never check your gauge or thumb warmers or anything while you ride then - that'd be pretty hypocritical.

Check gas gauge when were stopped, Hand and thumb warmers have never been turned on on my sled in 14,191 miles.

 

[rtx moose]

I rode a friends sidewinder that had the gps mount and it was very nice to see whats going on,I would take it over my heated seat any day!!!Plus it was mounted above the gauge cluster where you can actually see it better while driving due to the higher location..its not for everyone i get that!

 

[Mooseman]

Some years ago, I adapted an old Garmin with some home brewed maps and it was nice being able to see which way to go at intersections because as we all know, trail signage sucks! I'm looking at using an Android tablet in a protective case so I can use the OFSC app or online maps. Not having to stop, take the gloves off, pull out the phone, unlock it, start the app, try to get orientation, look a the map, put phone away, put gloves back on and go is nice.

Would I pay $500-1000 for a built-in? Hell no. Even when new, any OEM GPS are always behind in updates as well as technology and usually ask for more $ for outdated updates. Polaris' app doesn't even have Ontario maps from the last decade.

 

[rtx moose]

Some years ago, I adapted an old Garmin with some home brewed maps and it was nice being able to see which way to go at intersections because as we all know, trail signage sucks! I'm looking at using an Android tablet in a protective case so I can use the OFSC app or online maps. Not having to stop, take the gloves off, pull out the phone, unlock it, start the app, try to get orientation, look a the map, put phone away, put gloves back on and go is nice.

Would I pay $500-1000 for a built-in? Hell no. Even when new, any OEM GPS are always behind in updates as well as technology and usually ask for more $ for outdated updates. Polaris' app doesn't even have Ontario maps from the last decade.

Being portable is great..the standard has been set and it's crazy to think but I have heard from alot of kids they were going to buy a sled because it has it built in...its a crazy generation these youngsters...wants and needs are out the window