I've been out of riding for two winters and I'm ready to get back into the swing of things. Between the Dragon, XP, and M8, which new sled offers the best handling in the steep and deep for a guy who weighs 165. Boondocking is the key, which one is the easiest to throw around for a little guy.
Jack be Nimble???
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I have both the D8 and XP and I like the D8 better. I think the M is closer to the D8 also. THe SkiDoo's just handle different. Once you get used to them they are nice but it seems like (as light as they are) the front is heavy on the ski pressure and you have to be on the throttle to carve or hold it up on edge. as soon as I let got, she snaps back flat, while on the D8 or old M7 I can creep across a field on edge, not on the ski doo unless I have her taped,
I feel crazy for saying this, but if you are not a brand name type person, go with a sled that can get the best dealer backer in your area. You can flip a coin on sleds but not service. Just my .02
Note: I rode hard today and have had a few beers.
Note: I rode hard today and have had a few beers.
The Polaris and M series seem to be more refined then Doo.
I think the other recomendations were solid !
I think the other recomendations were solid !
Pick one!
All three of those machines have their good and bad points. Like was said above, find the dealer with the best service. If you are having ANY issues with the sled, the cheap price(as if a $10,000 machine is "cheap") will soon be forgotten if the "cheap" service is even more lacking. When purchasing a sled, ask the dealer if they are blowing out the clutches, aligning the engine, adjusting the track tension, and so on. I do not know if you can do all of those things yourself. If you can, then service should not be an issue. If you can't, the dealer's good service dept. will have you back out on the snow ASAP! Good luck with which ever of those machines you choose!
All three of those machines have their good and bad points. Like was said above, find the dealer with the best service. If you are having ANY issues with the sled, the cheap price(as if a $10,000 machine is "cheap") will soon be forgotten if the "cheap" service is even more lacking. When purchasing a sled, ask the dealer if they are blowing out the clutches, aligning the engine, adjusting the track tension, and so on. I do not know if you can do all of those things yourself. If you can, then service should not be an issue. If you can't, the dealer's good service dept. will have you back out on the snow ASAP! Good luck with which ever of those machines you choose!
Yeah I'm pretty mechanically inclined, I've rebuilt about every two stroke i've ever owned, in fact a couple of times on most of them. (I put alot of miles on things) And dealer support is excellent in South East Idaho. Has anyone else had trouble getting the Doo to DOO what you want it?
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Imho, the doo is by far the hardest to ride..for me it is a hard chassis to keep on the line I want...I would imagine that a few days of riding it would help..but everytime I get on one all I want to do is get back off it..seems like the m-8 is alot closer to the dragon 8 I ride but doesnt feel as natural for me...all are good and if I was you I would go bum, rent, beg, rides on all three and figure out what you like..as well as who has the best dealer close to you...
For a non-brand specific forum, there sure is a trend going here. I myself had an XP146X last year and after only 265 miles traded for a D7/155 . I never could get used to the handling and balance. Love the Dragon as it handles so much like my D7/136 except more flotation. Never ridden the M8 so can't comment on that one.
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these alwawys turn into brand bashing--if you own a dragon you hate the doo and vise versa--we had a dragon 7 with a 155 and it sat in the trailer for a spare------ride them all and give them a honest try then buy what you like
