3500 bucks and a newbie needin a sled..

[cookiecutter]

thanks for all the replys! I think a 900 would man handle the poor guy. I'll be forwarding all the for sale sleds his way. keep opinions commin!

 

[Wayniac]

I would say a 2004 Polaris edge sled. If you can find a 700 they are a bullet proof powerplant. They have reverse, parts are plentiful, and they are a solid chassis. I have seen some 600cc models sell lately also.

 

[M7 man]

Got a call from my counsin today, he has finally wised up and is looking for a sled. He has about $3500 to spend, but could go as high as $4000 if it was a killer deal. He's in his 20s, about 5'2" and weighs around 150. He's pretty athletic, and will mostly be riding deep snow. I'd love for him to get a rev 600 like me, but am not quite sure his price range will allow it. Most his buddies will be riding revs, but he hasn't ridden much at all, thus not brand loyal. also, the sled must have a good track record for reliabililty.

keep in mind, all his avalanche gear and safety equip. is already taken care of with other funds.

opinions opinions please, I need help to help him. thanks!

depends on where your located theres a guy on here with a rev forsale in idaho for like 3800 or so

 

[89sandman]

if he can get anything rider forward thats what i'd buy. the M7 is very impressive...

 

[T-Bone]

I'd vote for a 670 summit, or a 700/800 zx. A 600 would be a good starter sled, but he'll probably outgrow it (powerwise) fairly quickly.

 

[Big D rmk700]

I have my 05 600 rmk in the polaris swap for $3100!

 

[dooadew]

how about a 03 mt. cat 570 fan cooled low miles, 136 track, $2300,
ride it a season, move up next year.
this sled is listed in swap

 

[Bubba700]

I couldn't agree more - Stay away from big power/track with your first sled! One needs to first 'learn' how to ride; managing balance/body english with throttle control. Big power will most likely get him (and possibly others) into unmanageable trouble without knowing how to handle that particular situation. It's never any fun to wreck a sled or hurt yourself/others. Also, that alone could turn him off to the sport alltogether. . .

- poodoo808
Yakima, Wa USA

Nothing wrong with starting out with the power, You can always let the throttle off, some of you guys that are saying look for smaller stuff, look at the area he is talking about. Most of the good riding here is 8k and up by the time you have the hp loss with hp an older 800 or 7 is puttin the same ponies out as those smaller sleds. I learned on my 02. If the guy is athletic dont shy away from a 7 or 8 long track, Heck I know a 120lber that rolls an 07 M8

 

[irydcat]

I would recommend a m7 with efi that way he doesn't have to mess with jetting.

 

[cookiecutter]

Thanks for the help. What he needs is a sure fire dependable sled, becuase of this I think he is shyin away from most 800s. But I'm gettin a feel that an edge 700 or m7 is a good place to start

 

[Brutis20]

I would recommend the rev 6 or 800 - great chassis to learn on. Lots of good deals in the swap meet. I would say the 800 b/c after 2 days of riding we will want the 800 - not much weight diff either. Thats what I started on in the mountains and loved it. It was bullet proof. Just my opinion.