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Final WordsSo that's the triple triple big iron class of 2001. There aren't a lot of big changes to these sleds, but the manufacturers haven't left the big iron class alone, either. Our test crew witnessed an outlaw competitive run of these three machines on a lake in West Yellowstone last spring. What we saw was the XCR consistently pulling out early and holding its lead, with the Mach Z and ZRT 800 keeping close watch. After about a half mile of throttle massage, there was only about a four-sled length difference from first to third. What does that tell us? It says anyone could beat the next one, so keep your sled in good repair and make sure you're dialed in for the conditions.
AMSNOW "QUICK QUOTES"Polaris: "Clutch response and throttle response on the 800 XCR were both outstanding. The overall feel of that snowmobile does not seem like a triple triple."
- Test Rider Doug Erickson
Arctic Cat: "I think that's one thing nice about having triples like the ZRT is they're smooth and they're quiet as the power goes along. They don't get much vibration out of them."
- Test Rider Les Pinz
Ski-Doo: "The tilt steering and the adjustable windshield were an added bonus on the Mach Z Tech Plus. It was a great move by Ski-Doo to offer this option to a performance-oriented rider. It gives them a comfortable position for all styles of riding."
- Test Rider Jeff Velander