At the local dealer there is a 2010 HCR and a 2010 Sno Pro there is $500 difference between the two. Is the HCR really worth the extra $$$??
HCR or Sno pro?
- Thread starter smoking_powerstroke
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not in MY opinion. First off it's ugly a$$ green. Second it has the harder track which should be a negative in good powder. Third it has a wider stance which will make it (slightly)harder to sidehill and boondock. I could see if it had a better suspension package or higher HP motor, but it doesn't. I haven't figured out why so many chose the HCR over the snopro...
If your into jumping more go HCR. I actually went with a 2010 crossfire snopro 141 and put a powerclaw track under it and some powder pro skis. I jump alot and that should be one fun *** sled to ride.
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glacierbear
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Depends on type of riding you do
I have a 2009 HCR and really enjoy it. I prefer the wider ski stance for the type of riding I do (lots of deep snow
low level open fields and above treeline mountain bowls). I have not found it hard to pull over and think that the handling is superior to my M-7 with the narrower stance. If you do lots of technical climbs the narrower ski stance would probably be preferable. The suspension is different on the HCR (Titanium springs, stiffer shock valving and the rear suspension is set up differently) and I weight about 230 with gear so it works well for me and takes the bigger hits/drops better than the stock M suspension. The 90 duro track works well in the high moisture content snow that we get here in Alaska but may not work as well in the dry snow conditions that exist in your neck of the woods. I have rode in dry snow conditions with it and went everywhere that I wanted to without problems. I read that this is the same stiffness as the challenger extreme. Mine also came with a Boss seat and I like the Cat pearl green color.
I have a 2009 HCR and really enjoy it. I prefer the wider ski stance for the type of riding I do (lots of deep snow
low level open fields and above treeline mountain bowls). I have not found it hard to pull over and think that the handling is superior to my M-7 with the narrower stance. If you do lots of technical climbs the narrower ski stance would probably be preferable. The suspension is different on the HCR (Titanium springs, stiffer shock valving and the rear suspension is set up differently) and I weight about 230 with gear so it works well for me and takes the bigger hits/drops better than the stock M suspension. The 90 duro track works well in the high moisture content snow that we get here in Alaska but may not work as well in the dry snow conditions that exist in your neck of the woods. I have rode in dry snow conditions with it and went everywhere that I wanted to without problems. I read that this is the same stiffness as the challenger extreme. Mine also came with a Boss seat and I like the Cat pearl green color.
Thanks for the replies everyone. Think I will go with the Sno Pro.
I would say the suspension upgrade is probably where the $500.00 comes into play, also noticed it was the amsnow mountian sled of the year. if i had the cash this year i think the hcr would be the way i would go i am thinking a holdover or demo maybe if i can find one when the time comes.
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AKLankford
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Does the whole 2 inches really matter on the ski stance? I think not. The track is a harder track but that wont matter in the powder. Its gonna hook up either way, its gonna matter in the hard packed snow... what its really made for. HCR, Hill Climb Racer. So to me ya i think it is worth it. The titanium springs on the zero pros are worth $350 a peice!!! theres your $500 Dollars
Well scratch the idea about the sno pro they sold it. Probably should of jumped on it sooner it was $10,500 out the door. Looks like its going to be an HCR.
As an owner of an HCR & a crossfire, yes it does matter, yes, you do notice the width. Both of these sleds that we own have been narrowed, the hcr to normal width (40") and the Cf to holz width (41" which allowed us to keep the 19" crossfire shocks giving more travel) You can do this same thing with the HCR front end, it uses the same length shocks.
I wouldn't worry about the a arms being a deciding factor though if you're not scared of a little work, there's always folks looking to buy or trade.
As for the track, we own 3 different types of PC tracks, and I'll gladly sell the 90 duro that is on the hcr, it's a loser compared to the 80.
I'm not saying it's a bad machine, it's just purpose built & it is very good at that purpose, but I don't think many people spend their days hammering up a hardpack hill.
If it wasn't for the track, I would say buy it & swap out the front end for aftermarket, you'll get good money for the HCR arms & shocks, but I just hate the track on ours.
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SSWIM
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This is where you see different opinions, that is for sure. I have just the opposite opinion of Backcountry. I feel no difference in the front end. With My HCR at it's narrow setting it feels the same as my Snopro, at it's narrow setting. The track???? I feel it actually may be a little my universal than my 80 duro track. Sure on those super deep days the 80 duro track is tough to beat, but how many days are like that. It seems there are just as many days the snow is set up a little, and in the spring, the 90 duro track rules the 80 duro track. Sure we all want those deep epic days, unfortunately they are not as plentiful as we wish. On those less than stellar days, the 90 duro track works a little better than the 80 Duro track. in my 02.
Anyway, no bash intended Backcountry, I respect your opinion. Just mine is a little different regarding this. One thing we do agree on is the Cats are a tough act to follow. We will have to hook up in Robinson Basin this year.
Sam
OH,YEAH! That's one of my favorite places, spent a day with the freeride films guys down there, good times!
Just for reference though, I've never run the 90 in deep snow, it's the spring snow & hardpack where I felt it lacked, and it mas much scarier than the 80's on the downhill, thought t would be the opposite.
Either way, there are worse sleds to buy and even if I don't like the 90 duro, it's probably still an improvement over most other tracks, I just REALLY like the 80.
