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Brought to you by the Polaris Help Center, the Polaris Podcast is here to make owning a Polaris vehicle even easier. If you're not an expert, it's okay. Tune in monthly as our experts explain a variety of topics, from vehicle care to riding tips. Hear from others who share your passion for outdoor adventures. Reminder: All riders should always wear helmets, eye protection and protective clothing and footwear. Read, understand and follow your Owner's Manual. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Ride within the limits of your own abilities and never engage in stunt or exhibition driving.

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United States

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Brought to you by the Polaris Help Center, the Polaris Podcast is here to make owning a Polaris vehicle even easier. If you're not an expert, it's okay. Tune in monthly as our experts explain a variety of topics, from vehicle care to riding tips. Hear from others who share your passion for outdoor adventures. Reminder: All riders should always wear helmets, eye protection and protective clothing and footwear. Read, understand and follow your Owner's Manual. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Ride within the limits of your own abilities and never engage in stunt or exhibition driving.

Language:

English


Episodes

Put Your Snowmobile to Work!

11/28/2023
Your Polaris Snowmobile is an awesome recreational product. But what do you do when the fun is over, and projects need to get done? Well, you put that snowmobile to work! Product Manager for the Whole Good side of the Snowmobile business, Pat Adrian, and Product Specialist for Snowmobile Parts, Garments, and Accessories, Chris Corbo join The Polaris Podcast to help inform us of the snowmobiles in the Polaris line-up best suited for utility work, how to properly use them, and the accessories that Polaris offers to help conquer any job you might run into this winter! Find more helpful information in the links below! Find Polaris Snowmobile Accessories HERE Polaris Snowmobile Help Center Polaris Snowmobile YouTube Channel CONTACT US Otter® is a registered trademark of Otter Outdoors, LLC YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google LLC Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc © 2023 Polaris Industries Inc.

Duration:00:27:43

Get Your Sled Ready to Ride!

10/17/2023
All the way back in episode 13 we talked about how to properly store your snowmobile after the season ends. Now, we’re going to dig into the details of what you need to do to get that snowmobile ready for the snow season. We talk with Technical Development Lead, John Lundgren, who runs us through step by step what we need to check on our snowmobiles so they’re ready for another season of powder and fun! Polaris’ Guide to Preparing Your Snowmobile for Winter Riding: https://www.polaris.com/en-us/snowmobiles/snowmobile-season-maintenance/winter-maintenance/ Check out the Polaris Snowmobile’s YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@PolarisSnow For more information about Polaris Snowmobiles, find it in the Help Center: polaris.com/en-us/snowmobiles/owner-resources/help-center/ If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us. polaris.com/en-us/snowmobiles/owner-resources/help-center/email/ Cardo® is a registered trademark of CARDO SYSTEMS LTD YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google LLC Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc © 2023 Polaris Industries Inc.

Duration:00:23:52

Outwork Them All with the NEW RANGER XD 1500! Part 2

9/26/2023
Join us in part 2 of our discussion on the new RANGER XD 1500! Program Leader for the RANGER XD 1500, Kyle Bangerter returns as our expert to continue the conversation on this new Extreme Duty RANGER to touch on some of the important features that set RANGER XD 1500 apart from the rest of the RANGER family, as well as some of the accessories available for this machine, and more! Want to learn more about the RANGER XD 1500? Check out the links below. Visit the Polaris Off Road YouTube channel to watch Polaris RANGER XD 1500 videos: RANGER XD 1500 YouTube Playlist For more information on the 2024 Polaris RANGER XD 1500, visit the product page below: https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/ranger/models/ranger-xd-1500-northstar-edition/ Visit the Off-Road Help Center: https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/ CONTACT US JBL® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google LLC Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc © 2023 Polaris Industries Inc.

Duration:00:22:18

Outwork Them All with the NEW RANGER XD 1500! Part 1

9/12/2023
Another new podcast, and another new Polaris Off Road vehicle to discuss. This time, we’re discussing the all-new Extreme Duty New RANGER XD 1500. Product Leader for the RANGER XD 1500 program, Kyle Bangerter joins us on the podcast to discuss this new extreme duty class of RANGER. We discuss how the RANGER XD 1500 came from concept to reality and talk all about this new feature-rich RANGER! Want to learn more about the RANGER XD 1500? Check out the links below. Visit the Polaris Off Road YouTube channel to watch Polaris RANGER XD 1500 videos: RANGER XD 1500 YouTube Playlist For more information on the 2024 Polaris RANGER XD 1500, visit the product page below: https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/ranger/models/ranger-xd-1500-northstar-edition/ Visit the Off-Road Help Center: https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/ CONTACT US JBL® is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc. YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google LLC Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc © 2023 Polaris Industries Inc.

Duration:00:30:20

Introducing the ALL-NEW Polaris XPEDITION! Part 2

8/1/2023
In part 2 of our look at the all-new Polaris XPEDITION were continuing the conversation with Director of Product Planning for Recreation, David Elia. He’s going to discuss what it’s like inside the new Polaris XPEIDTION, as well as some new and exciting accessories that are being introduced on this new side by side. Visit the Polaris Off Road YouTube channel to watch Polaris XPEDITION videos: https://www.youtube.com/@PolarisORV/videos For more information on the 2024 Polaris XPEDITION, visit the product page below: https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/polaris-xpedition Visit the Off-Road Help Center: https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/ CONTACT US Rockford Fosgate® is a registered trademark of Rockford Corporation YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google LLC Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc © 2023 Polaris Industries Inc.

Duration:00:31:16

Introducing the ALL-NEW Polaris XPEDITION! Part 1

7/27/2023
2023 has been an exciting year for off road product releases from Polaris. Just like the previous podcast episodes, we’re going to be discussing another new one! This time, it’s the all-new Polaris XPEDITION! Director of Product Planning for Recreation, David Elia joins us on this episode. In part 1, David gives us the background of Polaris XPEDITION. How it went from concept to reality, he speaks to the drivetrain details and runs us through the lineup of Polaris XPEDITION! Visit the Polaris Off Road YouTube channel to watch Polaris XPEDITION videos: https://www.youtube.com/@PolarisORV/videos For more information on the 2024 Polaris XPEDITION, visit the product page below: https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/polaris-xpedition Visit the Off-Road Help Center: https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/ CONTACT US Rockford Fosgate® is a registered trademark of Rockford Corporation YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google LLC Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc © 2023 Polaris Industries Inc.

Duration:00:35:52

A Deep Dive into the ALL-NEW RZR XP! Part 2

6/1/2023
In Part 2 of this two-part deep dive into the all-new RZR XP. RZR XP Project Manager, Halli Hoyt joins us once again. In this episode, she will help us learn about the additional new features on RZR XP, talk about living with the new machine, and finally cover some brand-new accessory items for this new RZR! Visit the Polaris RZR YouTube channel to watch the RZR XP Launch Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE2Ui62WoWeI4XgMqD4NwmA For more information on the 2024 RZR XP, visit the product page below: https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/rzr/models/rzr-xp/ Visit the Off-Road Help Center: https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/ If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us. https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/article/KA-04774/ YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google LLC Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc © 2023 Polaris Industries Inc.

Duration:00:25:30

A Deep Dive into the ALL-NEW RZR XP! Part 1

5/18/2023
It is here! The replacement for the venerable RZR XP 1000. Meet the all-new RZR XP! In part one of this two-part deep dive series, RZR XP Product Manager, Halli Hoyt, joins us on the podcast to take to introduce the new RZR XP, explain why there was a need to update from the existing RZR XP 1000, as well as taking a look at some of the changes on this new multi-terrain performance machine. Visit the Polaris RZR YouTube channel to watch the RZR XP Launch Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE2Ui62WoWeI4XgMqD4NwmA For more information on the 2024 RZR XP, visit the product page below: https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/rzr/models/rzr-xp/ Visit the Off-Road Help Center: https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/ If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us. https://www.polaris.com/en-us/off-road/owner-resources/help-center/article/KA-04774/ YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google LLC Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc © 2023 Polaris Industries Inc.

Duration:00:27:14

RANGER XP KINETIC Ownership Best Practices

4/26/2023
As we get closer to the RANGER XP KINETIC deliveries, we wanted to revisit this new machine as it might be many owners’ first experience when it comes to EV ownership. Joining the podcast again are Service Engineer Jacob Karg, and Technical Service Rep for Electrification Christopher Bona. They’re going to help us understand some best practices for EV ownership. From how and when you should charge your KINETIC to tips on how you can get the best range, they help us cover it all! Follow the link below to find the Help Center overview on the Ranger XP Kinetic. https://ranger.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/article/KA-03582/ Polaris Off-Road YouTube Ranger Kinetic EV playlist. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcfSHrZp-dg_xhL60S4bdJ2EBhbrCn3fG If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us. https://www.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/suggest-help-article/ YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google LLC Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc © 2023 Polaris Industries Inc.

Duration:00:37:09

RANGER XP KINETIC Ownership Best Practices

4/25/2023
As we get closer to the RANGER XP KINETIC deliveries, we wanted to revisit this new machine as it might be many owner’s first experience when it comes to EV ownership. Joining the podcast again are Service Engineer Jacob Karg, and Technical Service Rep for Electrification Christopher Bona. They’re going to help us understand some best practices for EV ownership. From how and when you should charge your KINETIC to tips on how you can get the best range, they help us cover it all! Follow the link below to find the Help-Center overview on the Ranger XP Kinetic. https://ranger.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/article/KA-03582/ Polaris Off-Road YouTube Ranger Kinetic EV playlist. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcfSHrZp-dg_xhL60S4bdJ2EBhbrCn3fG If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us. https://www.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/suggest-help-article/ YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google LLC Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc © 2023 Polaris Industries Inc.

Duration:00:23:52

SnowCheck 2024!

3/9/2023
Its March! That means the SnowCheck program is back as well as the launch of the 2024 Snowmobile line-up! Learn about everything that’s new in model year 2024 for Polaris Snowmobiles and Timbersled. Director of Snowmobile Sales, Scott Kuklock. Scott joins us on the podcast again to fill us in on all of the SnowCheck details and the new model line-up for 2024. To learn more about the Polaris Snowmobiles and Timbersled lineups and for full SnowCheck details, visit https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/, https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/snowcheck/ and https://www.timbersled.com/en-us/. Visit the Polaris Snowmobiles YouTube channel to watch the 2024 Snowmobile Reveal: https://www.youtube.com/user/PolarisIndUS For more information on the 2024 SnowCheck program visit the Help-Center article below: https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/article/KA-02243/ If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us. https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/suggest-help-article/ YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google LLC Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc © 2023 Polaris Industries Inc.

Duration:00:15:43

A Look at Polaris Youth Off-Road Vehicles!

2/23/2023
If you’re a powersports enthusiast with children, you’ve probably been asked over and over by them to get them a machine of their own. Polaris has a great offering of Youth Off Road products to get your little ones into powersports. Manager of Product Strategy & Planning for Recreation, Nick Snidarich, joins the Polaris Podcast to shed some light on the Youth Off Road products from Polaris. Listen on to learn more about the Polaris Youth Off-Road lineup, some buying tips to help you decide which Youth Off Road product is best for your child, and some safe riding practices so you and your children have the most fun out on your Polaris Off-Road vehicles! Polaris Youth Off-Road Vehicles https://offroad.polaris.com/en-us/youth/ Polaris Off-Road YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/PolarisORV MN DNR YOUTH Safety Classes https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/vehicle/atv/index.html If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us. https://www.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/suggest-help-article/ Warning: Polaris off-road vehicles can be hazardous to operate and are not intended for on-road use. All Polaris youth vehicles require adult supervision at all times for operators under age 16. Check the owner’s manual for minimum age requirements for operators and passengers. All riders should always wear helmets, eye protection and protective clothing and footwear. Read understand and follow your owner’s manual. Ride within the limits of your own abilities and never engage in stunt or exhibition driving. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol. All riders should take a safety training course. Call 800-342-3764 for additional information. Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc © 2022 Polaris Industries Inc. Youtube is a service trademark of Google LLC

Duration:00:24:08

What's new with RIDE COMMAND+?

1/17/2023
Polaris’s RIDE COMMAND system has been delivering cutting-edge features to your Polaris machine for years but it's still getting better! In this episode, Digital Product Sr. Manager, Joe Bottensek, joins us on the podcast to discuss the next big addition to RIDE COMMAND, and that is RIDE COMMAND+! RIDE COMMAND+ delivers all the great features of RIDE COMMAND with a whole new level of connectivity, including remote vehicle location services, vehicle health monitoring, and more! Follow the links below to learn more about RIDE COMMAND+ Visit the RIDE COMMAND website to register your vehicle, update your software and learn more about RIDE COMMAND and RIDE COMMAND+. Watch Off-Road Vehicle RIDE COMMAND tutorials for extra help. If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us. https://www.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/suggest-help-article/ Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc © 2022 Polaris Industries Inc.

Duration:00:26:18

Customer Resources: Polaris Account and the Polaris Help Center

1/10/2023
In episode 73 of the Polaris Podcast, we discussed two customer-focused groups that can help you in person, but what if you’re someone who likes to do things on your own? That’s what the two resources we will discuss today are aimed at. Our experts, Service Content Manager, Kyle Liesenfeld, and Digital Product Leader, Nicole Wolverton, discuss the Polaris Account and the Polaris Help Center. Both of these online resources have content all owners will value, from beginners to DIY’ers, to seasoned riders, you’ll find important information about your Polaris vehicle with a few simple clicks Learn more about the Polaris Account Experience https://www.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/article/KA-02480/ Find Help Center Content for your Polaris Off-Road Vehicle or Snowmobile: https://www.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/ If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us. https://www.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/suggest-help-article/ Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc © 2022 Polaris Industries Inc.

Duration:00:24:06

Customer Resources: Owner Connections and Product Pros

12/20/2022
In the next two episodes, we’re going to be covering some customer resources available to Polaris’s owners. In this episode we’re joined by three experts, Product Pro Supervisor, Paul Hahn, Owner Connections Supervisor, Mitch Wurm, and Owner Connections Experience Trainer, Scotty Weeklund Jr., who are going to cover the Owner Connections and Product Pros Teams. If you’ve ever had a question on a Polaris product and called in, chances are you talked to one of the experts on these teams. Find out more about what these teams can do for you and how to contact them if you have a question! Contact Polaris! https://www.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/email/ or email owner.connections@polaris.com call 1 (800) 765-2747 If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us. https://www.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/suggest-help-article/ Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc © 2022 Polaris Industries Inc.

Duration:00:32:48

Dress for Success this Winter with Gear from Polaris!

12/13/2022
Dressing for cold weather might seem like a simple task, however, if you get it wrong it can lead to one bad day out on your snowmobile. If you listen to the podcast you heard from our friends at 509, but on this episode, we brought in our expert, Product Leader Laurel Buhr, from Polaris to help educate us on how to dress properly. We go through some basics of layering, calling out specifics in the Polaris Snowmobile clothing line-up, and even where to start if you’re new to the sport! Polaris Snowmobile TECH54 Guide https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/tech54/ Polaris Snowmobile Help Center https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/ Polaris Snowmobile YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/PolarisIndUS If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us. https://snowmobile.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/suggest-help-article/ YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google LLC Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc © 2022 Polaris Industries Inc.

Duration:00:23:14

Make it Your Own! Accessorizing Your Polaris SNOWMOBILE

12/6/2022
Snowmobiling can be a cold and challenging sport. Whether you’re a casual trail rider in the Midwest or a hardcore mountain rider out West, having the right set up on your snowmobile can make all the difference! We’re joined by the Category Leader for Snowmobile Accessories, Josh Malz, on this episode. Josh helps us understand what accessories are available for each snowmobile riding style. Listen in to learn how to make your individual experience the best it can be. Polaris Snowmobile Configurator https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/build-category/ Polaris Snowmobile Accessories Page https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/shop/accessories/ Polaris Snowmobile YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/PolarisIndUS Polaris Snowmobile Help Center: https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/ If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us. https://snowmobile.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/suggest-help-article/ Cardo® is a registered trademark of CARDO SYSTEMS LTD YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google LLC Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc © 2022 Polaris Industries Inc.

Duration:00:32:42

Make it your own! Accessorizing Your Polaris RANGER

11/29/2022
For over two decades the Polaris RANGER has served everyone from farmers and ranchers to homeowners and trail riders alike. Matt Anderson, who is the Sr. Product Leader for Ranger joins the podcast to educate us on everything that’s available for the RANGER to make getting work done even easier! Follow the links below to learn more about Polaris Rangers, their accessories, and how to install them! Polaris RANGER Vehicle Configurator https://ranger.polaris.com/en-us/build-model/ Polaris Off-Road YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/PolarisORV Polaris RANGER Help Center https://ranger.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/ If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us. https://www.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/suggest-help-article/ Rigid® is a trademark of JST Performance, LLC d/b/a Rigid Industries, LLC Rhino-Rack® is a registered trademark of Rhino Rack Australia Pty Limited Rockford Fosgate® is a registered trademark of Rockford Corporation YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google LLC Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc © 2022 Polaris Industries Inc.

Duration:00:33:07

How to Dress for Snowmobiling with 509

11/8/2022
Snowmobiling and Snow biking are incredibly enjoyable sports. There’s nothing better than getting out with your friends while the trails or mountains are in perfect condition. What can make that ride go south quickly is not being dressed properly. Being too hot or too cold can ruin a great day of riding. Because of this, we’ve partnered with David McKinney from 509 to help take the guesswork out of deciding what gear you should wear this riding season no matter if you’re a mountain rider out West or just enjoying your local trails in the Midwest. Check out all of 509’s gear by following the link below: https://ride509.com/ See all of 509’s Video’s and Podcasts by heading over to their YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/c/509films Fueling Your Passion Podcast Polaris Snowmobile YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/PolarisIndUS Polaris Snowmobile Help Center: https://snowmobiles.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/ If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us. https://snowmobile.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/suggest-help-article/ YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google LLC Cordura® is a registered trademark of INVISTA NORTH AMERICA, LLC 5TECH® is a registered trademark of FIVETECH TECHNOLOGY INC. YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google LLC Yeti® is a registered trademark of Yeti Coolers, LLC Arctic® is a registered trademark of ARCTIC (HK) LIMITED LIMITED COMPANY Rigid® is a trademark of JST Performance, LLC d/b/a Rigid Industries, LLC Rhino-Rack® is a registered trademark of Rhino Rack Australia Pty Limited Rockford Fosgate® is a registered trademark of Rockford Corporation Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc © 2022 Polaris Industries Inc.

Duration:00:40:05

Make it Your Own! Accessorizing Your Polaris ATV

11/1/2022
Since 1985 Polaris ATVs have been a staple to the off-road product line. Throughout the years the models have evolved and so have the way they’ve been used. Because of this, there has been no shortage of accessories to improve their usability and performance. Patrick Cron, the Product Leader for ATV accessories goes through the ATV lineup with us and introduces all the accessories available to make your machine perform the best no matter what you use your ATV for! If you have a question or an idea for a future episode, use this link to send it to us. https://atv.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/suggest-help-article/ Polaris Off Road YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/PolarisORV/featured ATV Help Center https://atv.polaris.com/en-us/self-help/ YouTube® is a registered trademark of Google LLC Yeti® is a registered trademark of Yeti Coolers, LLC Arctic® is a registered trademark of ARCTIC (HK) LIMITED LIMITED COMPANY Rigid® is a trademark of JST Performance, LLC d/b/a Rigid Industries, LLC Rhino-Rack® is a registered trademark of Rhino Rack Australia Pty Limited Rockford Fosgate® is a registered trademark of Rockford Corporation Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc © 2022 Polaris Industries Inc.

Duration:00:33:43