Sacrifice?
So what are you sacrificing?
Well, the Mountain Cat features the Fox Float 3 QS3 shocks and the SnoPro comes with Fox Float 3 shocks. The M 8000 has the Arctic Mountain front suspension with IFP gas shocks—certainly not as beefy as the Fox Float 3s, but still a lightweight, aluminum body shock with an internal floating piston and high-quality seals to deliver a smooth ride in all trail conditions.
You compromise a little bit in the ride for a lot in the wallet. For many, the trade is worth it—after all, you’re riding for the powder, not the trail.