Everything that was our recreational way of life is dying. Sleds,  seadoos, motorcycles. classic cars, boats. No one can afford it. Sleds most of all due to the short season and ROI. However the real reason is inflation and taxation. Hard to swallow a 400-dollar grocery bill for a 20-year-old and then buy toys like sleds.        I disagree with a lot of that video but anything to get us all talking is a good thing.             

I have no problem with the steering. It is fine.    The problem i have is the sled is 2 inches (or so) lower than a regular XRS sled and i notice it. It's fine, rides nice and all but the setup isn't for me.    

I think the heavy steering also has to do with what you came off of and the difference between the old and new.  when I first rode my doo the steering felt so light, it was awesome, but needed some more bite, as you find that happy place you inevitably add some pressure to the front to achieve that, so I think that is why the snow trackers are so well reviewed by adding bite, not overly aggressive bite though without adding more pressure/weight to the skis.    perhaps not riding as much now vs before also plays a role….you are not in your prime sledding shape/form as well 😂

Other thing worth trying is let the limiter strap out a bolt hole.  That and / or increase the pre-load on the front shock in the rear skid.  

Sure does. An effective effort to sell early seasonals in lieu of. On another front the new bridge is in at Riviere Madeline and the trail from Murdochville to La Cache is back in service so Gaspe is in good shape again.