I found out 1st hand with the M's and deep powder in revy this weekend 
M8 - Looser in Deep Powder Challenge
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high time
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I think I need to stick up for myself.....
Again I had posted a congrats to Doo on their win. I stuck up for the Cats a bit for having their tracks on wrong. I also have always said, I like the lightweight of the XP. I'm sorry if my observation on their engine problems rubs you wrong. I'm not sure if that is the same as bashing. I guess to you, it is. As far as how threds fall into the gutter, I believe that's your doing. I'm to old for that type of BS.
Owen
Again I had posted a congrats to Doo on their win. I stuck up for the Cats a bit for having their tracks on wrong. I also have always said, I like the lightweight of the XP. I'm sorry if my observation on their engine problems rubs you wrong. I'm not sure if that is the same as bashing. I guess to you, it is. As far as how threds fall into the gutter, I believe that's your doing. I'm to old for that type of BS.
Owen
Wow super informative thread ! I have an07 M8 . I weigh 220lb+ gear 
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I rarely (never) have the highmark on a pure power climb (there are turbo nytros, xp's, M1000's, better riders, lighter riders) but I've rode 2000 mountain miles this year.
I do go out each day and have a blast. I have not held our group back from where we are going although I don't always put the first line through the tougher routes. I still sit on ridges and mountain tops and savour the views. We boondock in the meadows then sit around a fire cooking smokies and bs'ing. I occasionally scare myself on poorly planned descents or fast descents due to spring snow.
I have 3800 miles on my sled, never blown a belt (used 5 total changing out for piece of mind or better performance), been towed out once for a broken steering post and other than that enjoyed every single day.
So who is getting more out of their sledding experience? The guys on the huge turboes flying up the Monster? Those wholead or those who follow? The fastest rider or whomever gets the highmark in any given group? Those who chose to play in the meadows or just go exploring and try and connect two dots on a map? The family on their kitty cats and old phazers that follow the groomed trail to the cabin, have lunch and then head home?
Just go ride your sled! If all you are worried about is being the best climber or fastest; most of you will be disappointed because there are a select few elite athletes with the resources available to them that you will never catch up to. So for those of you who will never be happy being second best; I'm sorry. For the rest of us let's enjoy what left of the season!
! I have an07 M8 . I weigh 220lb+ gear .I rarely (never) have the highmark on a pure power climb (there are turbo nytros, xp's, M1000's, better riders, lighter riders) but I've rode 2000 mountain miles this year.
I do go out each day and have a blast. I have not held our group back from where we are going although I don't always put the first line through the tougher routes. I still sit on ridges and mountain tops and savour the views. We boondock in the meadows then sit around a fire cooking smokies and bs'ing. I occasionally scare myself on poorly planned descents or fast descents due to spring snow.
I have 3800 miles on my sled, never blown a belt (used 5 total changing out for piece of mind or better performance), been towed out once for a broken steering post and other than that enjoyed every single day.
So who is getting more out of their sledding experience? The guys on the huge turboes flying up the Monster? Those wholead or those who follow? The fastest rider or whomever gets the highmark in any given group? Those who chose to play in the meadows or just go exploring and try and connect two dots on a map? The family on their kitty cats and old phazers that follow the groomed trail to the cabin, have lunch and then head home?
Just go ride your sled! If all you are worried about is being the best climber or fastest; most of you will be disappointed because there are a select few elite athletes with the resources available to them that you will never catch up to. So for those of you who will never be happy being second best; I'm sorry. For the rest of us let's enjoy what left of the season
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Steelhead Slayer
Member
Wow super informative thread
I rarely (never) have the highmark on a pure power climb (there are turbo nytros, xp's, M1000's, better riders, lighter riders) but I've rode 2000 mountain miles this year.
I do go out each day and have a blast. I have not held our group back from where we are going although I don't always put the first line through the tougher routes. I still sit on ridges and mountain tops and savour the views. We boondock in the meadows then sit around a fire cooking smokies and bs'ing. I occasionally scare myself on poorly planned descents or fast descents due to spring snow.
I have 3800 miles on my sled, never blown a belt (used 5 total changing out for piece of mind or better performance), been towed out once for a broken steering post and other than that enjoyed every single day.
So who is getting more out of their sledding experience? The guys on the huge turboes flying up the Monster? Those wholead or those who follow? The fastest rider or whomever gets the highmark in any given group? Those who chose to play in the meadows or just go exploring and try and connect two dots on a map? The family on their kitty cats and old phazers that follow the groomed trail to the cabin, have lunch and then head home?
Just go ride your sled! If all you are worried about is being the best climber or fastest; most of you will be disappointed because there are a select few elite athletes with the resources available to them that you will never catch up to. So for those of you who will never be happy being second best; I'm sorry. For the rest of us let's enjoy what left of the season
It's probably snowing right now!!!! Wish I could go.
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Tackbtch
ACCOUNT CLOSED
It is SNOWING
And I am going on my 02 highmark, never will get the highmark, for the most part dont even try. Watched a M8 153 and a XP 154 run up a steep hill, both riders about the same weight and abilitys. Was within a few feet each run...untill the XP lost its axle gotta go chain saw wench the sled outa the hole. Later Dino
And I am going on my 02 highmark, never will get the highmark, for the most part dont even try. Watched a M8 153 and a XP 154 run up a steep hill, both riders about the same weight and abilitys. Was within a few feet each run...untill the XP lost its axle
gotta go chain saw wench the sled outa the hole. Later Dino
