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Some of the test riders did not like the vertical steering post. Personally, I didn’t mind it. I was happy with the way it felt and never had any issues with it. Although I wouldn’t mind the addition of power steering. It was easy to bring the sled up on edge and hold a line with the vertical post. This Cat had a large sweet spot range, meaning there was never one specific foot position you had to stay in for a certain maneuver, there was plenty of “sweet-spot wiggle-room.”
¦ Final thoughts
At the end of the season, I came away impressed with the Mountain Cat’s ability to do things I never expected. And, I liked it much more than I had anticipated. It was one of the easier sleds to handle, and climbed everything we threw at it. The 153, three-inch Power Claw track worked in unison with the new eight-tooth driver and created a great balance of traction and control.
The Fox Evol shocks helped my old man joints stay pain free while riding. The shocks were so good even AmSnow’s editor Mark Boncher was launching this thing with impunity and smiling from ear to ear, right up until he tagged a pine tree.
The new 2018 improves on a great sled, but don’t pass up taking the 2017 for a rip. You’ll be happy riding with any other length sleds in any snow condition, and in any terrain you find.