I'm 100% with you,
@boondocker97, on heavy sleds! I got a little riding in on a turbo nytro a few years ago, and the power was nice, but nothing hides that much weight on the snow, let alone stuck. I'm not saying a few pounds is what you should be choosing a sled over though (especially if you're working off the manufacturer's "statistics"). They're all so close now that the heaviest on paper should be your choice if it's the one you ride best on.
So far I've only done the cheap weight reduction stuff. It's easy to waste money on things like Ti hardware (other than rotating mass), considering how little it gets you. On the other hand, if you've got some money and do things in the right order, you should be able to kill off 20-30lbs before you get into the $300/lb territory. Realistically, at some point I'll probably spend a couple thousand (probably not getting into Ti or CF) and stop there; I'm not doing that with my current sled though...
I do take the advice of looking at everything on the sled, including that thing in the mirror, to heart. Just don't get stupid: a few things to get you through a night or stop your bleeding is good weight. And, of course, ride more. A bone stock sled will feel lighter after a month of consistent riding than a Ti/CF wonder even could if you're hopping on it cold. This winter has really screwed that one over though...