i'd say skandic... have you looked at the tundra?

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I pondered the Tundra, but looking for either a 20" or 24" wide track for better flotation.

 

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Interested to know because I've asked the same exact 'wants' as far as slush, deep snow, reverse, e start, seat, etc, and also northern Wi. All I got for replies is to buy used
This is for my brother in law, so he wants new.
I know nothing about the two models in question besides one, if not both will probably fit the bill.

 

You may have to sacrifice the push button reverse.

 

IMO the tundra is where my money would be sent, it has the narrower track but it's still a 154" track, plenty for lakes in northern wi, plus you could find a used summit track if you wanted more deep snow prowess.

the skandic sport would be a solid choice to

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You may have to sacrifice the push button reverse.

Why? Both models in both 2 smoke and 4 stroke are now push button

 

The biggest difference is in stability everything else is same o . For ice fishing there is no advantage to the skandic s narrow front . Go with the expedition le or se and put ski skins on . Imo

 

Absolutely the Expedition. And my first choice with be the Expedition Sport 900 ACE. We have 4 in our group that are basically used exclusively for ice fishing and they are a do it all machine. The 600 ACE would give you the speed you want, the issue becomes towing with one in deep snow and being to accelerate to get through slush. The 600 ACE just runs out of steam when it has to work real hard in slush or towing in deep powder. The Exp Sport 900 Ace will run slush all day long. If I were to make one change on the Exp Sport it would be to go to the 2 inch lugs on the track. I have a Renegade 900 Ace that I've put in a 146" T motion suspension and the 2" challenger track, and it is much better in powder than the Exp Sport's I run with that have the 154 1.5".

 

Agreed, Expy Sport 900 Ace. Seriously the best ice fishing/hunting sled you could imagine. If I move on from my 900 Turbo Enduro it will almost certainly be for an Expy.

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Thanks everyone! Good info, it definitely seems the Exp with a 20" or the SWT is the best all around option after hearing back from everyone here & additional on-line research. Much appreciated!

 

Expedition in any of the offered flavors is a very capable sled for ice-fishing,breaking trail, heavy slush/snow conditions (like already mentioned the 600ace is the only one does lack power vs the rest). I find the Expeditions handling is much more forgiving than the pogo (quite narrow) sleds. You give up some flotation and width but it's a very minimal difference for the added benefits the a-arm suspension provides....IMO.

I personally know and ice-fish with 14 different Expedition owners. 3 SE's, 4 Sports, 5 Extremes, 2 LE's (including all engine options available). I know these things pretty good and see them in action all the time. My Expedition Sport 600efi is supposed to be delivered tomorrow.....I bought it to complement my 850 Summit.....might even sell the Summit if it does all I need

I'd sell my Summit in a heartbeat if they came out with a Exp Sport 600r !!!

 

Expedition in any of the offered flavors is a very capable sled for ice-fishing,breaking trail, heavy slush/snow conditions (like already mentioned the 600ace is the only one does lack power vs the rest). I find the Expeditions handling is much more forgiving than the pogo (quite narrow) sleds. You give up some flotation and width but it's a very minimal difference for the added benefits the a-arm suspension provides....IMO.

I personally know and ice-fish with 14 different Expedition owners. 3 SE's, 4 Sports, 5 Extremes, 2 LE's (including all engine options available). I know these things pretty good and see them in action all the time. My Expedition Sport 600efi is supposed to be delivered tomorrow.....I bought it to complement my 850 Summit.....might even sell the Summit if it does all I need

I'd sell my Summit in a heartbeat if they came out with a Exp Sport 600r !!!

Nice sled for sure... I still want my Summit for playing in the deep. Meanwhile, the Expedition will be styling the picnic supplies (and my daughter) up the mountain.

 

Great choice with the Expy. One thing I would say is that if you’re concerned about slushy conditions, the more power you have available to you the better.

 

Nice sled for sure... I still want my Summit for playing in the deep. Meanwhile, the Expedition will be styling the picnic supplies (and my daughter) up the mountain.

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Very nice! I can't wait to get mine!

I'll be swapping my Summit seat and low windshield onto it for playing

 

Based on the responses, you have a lot of great guidance. The only thing I'll add is that with an Expedition or Skandic wide track, it's nice having the two forward gears. The low gear is very handy.

 

For ice fishing go with the Expedition sport or WT.
Skandic is more of a bush machine, and not as nice a ride, i have one of each.

 

I'll echo what everyone else has said, to get through slush in deep snow you need power, the more the better. From the sound of what your mission for the machine will be, I think you would be happier with the Expedition over the Skandic.

 

exped 900. 20 inch

 

Absolutely the Expedition. And my first choice with be the Expedition Sport 900 ACE. We have 4 in our group that are basically used exclusively for ice fishing and they are a do it all machine. The 600 ACE would give you the speed you want, the issue becomes towing with one in deep snow and being to accelerate to get through slush. The 600 ACE just runs out of steam when it has to work real hard in slush or towing in deep powder. The Exp Sport 900 Ace will run slush all day long. If I were to make one change on the Exp Sport it would be to go to the 2 inch lugs on the track. I have a Renegade 900 Ace that I've put in a 146" T motion suspension and the 2" challenger track, and it is much better in powder than the Exp Sport's I run with that have the 154 1.5".

i have to disagree with the 600 ace not handling as well in slush, i own a 2020 expy sport 600 ace and i use it exclusively for ice fishing in any conditions, i was out this past weekend on lake nippissing on some of the worst slush i ever encountered towing my 3 man flip hut with all the gear plus a 6 man pop up strapped ontop (500lbs of gear easily) and i had my girlfriend riding passenger and i had absolutely no issues, the 600 and 900 are both a tractor of a snowmobile!!! I personally think the 900 is much better for the days you want to disconnect the tow bar and go for a rip, you will have more get up and go and lots power! But when it comes to slow towing mine works great and does not over heat at all! It stays within 2-3 bars on the bottom. I love the air rad feature on these sleds it makes for a complete reliable machine, no more ifs and buts with weather and conditions this thing does it all! I highly recommend the skidoo scratchers with replacement carbide tips! They are a must have for glare ice conditions

 

i have to disagree with the 600 ace not handling as well in slush, i own a 2020 expy sport 600 ace and i use it exclusively for ice fishing in any conditions, i was out this past weekend on lake nippissing on some of the worst slush i ever encountered towing my 3 man flip hut with all the gear plus a 6 man pop up strapped ontop (500lbs of gear easily) and i had my girlfriend riding passenger and i had absolutely no issues, the 600 and 900 are both a tractor of a snowmobile!!!

You have a great machine, but will find out that "some of the worst slush I ever encountered" and that same slush under 2 feet of snow are two different things, that is where horse power is needed, that is what RFH is saying.