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.

We shoot out the 2025 Backcountry XR 850 Turbo R against the Switchback Assault 9R and then test ride the 2025 850 Indy VR1 DYNAMIX.{ai:summary}<p>In this episode of SNOWTRAX, hosts Luke and AJ compare two high-performance 50/50 crossover snowmobiles: the Patriot 9R Switchback Assault 146 and the Backcountry X-RS with the Rotax 850 Turbo R engine. </p><p>Additionally, Luke tests the 2025 Polaris 850 Indy VR1 137, highlighting the benefits of its DYNAMIX electronic suspension for enhanced ride quality and handling. #sports</p>

SNOWTRAX 2025 - The Complete First Episode

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