I have been back and forth about a this question for a while and I think I finally have my decision but would like the input from some more advanced riders. What to get this year: A brand new 2008 M8 Sno Pro 153" that I can get for 9000 or a used 2006 Skido summit 151" with 1500 miles for 6000.
Here is the criteria:
-I have been riding for about two years. I had a 2006 arctic cat m7 153".
-All my friends ride arctic cat.
-My good friend is an arctic cat mechanic.
-One of my other friends is the Arctic Cat dealer in town.
-I am more of a Boondocking style of rider. Hill climbs are fun but i am no
highmarker.
-The Ski Doo dealer in town is non existent.
What I've heard about the Rev: great power, great for jumping, light. Parts are expensive and if i do find a tree it won't be pretty...
What the M brings to the table: good all around sled and I can get parts cheap and if i break down all my friends will have parts in the trailer. Great fox suspension. I am used to the m chassis.
money isn't really the issue but i would hate to go with the m because of all the ease of parts and a mechanic and friends and miss out on something better.
Any advise or preferences. I am planning on swooping up the 8 on Saturday unless I have input to lead me to the other side.
thanks in advance
Here is the criteria:
-I have been riding for about two years. I had a 2006 arctic cat m7 153".
-All my friends ride arctic cat.
-My good friend is an arctic cat mechanic.
-One of my other friends is the Arctic Cat dealer in town.
-I am more of a Boondocking style of rider. Hill climbs are fun but i am no
highmarker.
-The Ski Doo dealer in town is non existent.
What I've heard about the Rev: great power, great for jumping, light. Parts are expensive and if i do find a tree it won't be pretty...
What the M brings to the table: good all around sled and I can get parts cheap and if i break down all my friends will have parts in the trailer. Great fox suspension. I am used to the m chassis.
money isn't really the issue but i would hate to go with the m because of all the ease of parts and a mechanic and friends and miss out on something better.
Any advise or preferences. I am planning on swooping up the 8 on Saturday unless I have input to lead me to the other side.
thanks in advance