I am new tho this sport and would have to say im hooked. I bought a 2003 Polaris 550 sport touring over the summer and have used it quite a bit this season. I need some reccomendations on what to buy next. I want something that I can start going off the trail with. I want to stick with Polaris. Im very happy with what they make. I dont need anything superfast or tricked out and definitley nothing brand new. Maybe like the 02 or newer range. From what I have read ....if it has a longer track its more of a powder sled? Do the length of the lugs make a difference? Send me some ideas and thoughts
looking for 2nd sled
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Your 550 is air cooled and makes 65 HP.It also has a 136" track with probably 1" paddles,it's an OK trail sled but if you want to get off trail you'll need something with a longer track and bigger paddles.
First off buy a liquid cooled sled,they make a lot more HP.600's from 02 on have about 120 HP
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Depending on where you ride/what sort of terrain you want to ride will make your decision.If you want to primarily ride trail,but play in the powder once in a while and you live in the midwest a Switchback with a 144-1.25 might work for you.
If you want better deep snow performance an RMK 600 144 with VES with 2" paddle may be a better choice(they made them from 02 up I believe).I'm in Colorado and the wife and I primarily ride deep snow.The 144-2" can ride trail and not over heat especially if it has ice scratchers.Her sled is more fun/easier to steer on the trail in the low snow conditions than my 155 track with 2.4 paddles.
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First off buy a liquid cooled sled,they make a lot more HP.600's from 02 on have about 120 HP
.Depending on where you ride/what sort of terrain you want to ride will make your decision.If you want to primarily ride trail,but play in the powder once in a while and you live in the midwest a Switchback with a 144-1.25 might work for you.
If you want better deep snow performance an RMK 600 144 with VES with 2" paddle may be a better choice(they made them from 02 up I believe).I'm in Colorado and the wife and I primarily ride deep snow.The 144-2" can ride trail and not over heat especially if it has ice scratchers.Her sled is more fun/easier to steer on the trail in the low snow conditions than my 155 track with 2.4 paddles.
Welcome to the sport
stock 04 800 rmk with 151 track.
sell the 550.
sell the 550.
