as a snow dirt and water enthusiast. I am exited that the snowbike is an option. I would add one to my collection of toys this year if I could. I currantly ride a 503, haven ridden all models 600, 800 it favors my kind of ridding prefrenses the best. I prefer fresh powder in the woods, I know the snowbike would not be able to perform as well as the Hawk with the kind of chalenges I put before my self when I ride. For me I would use the Snowbike more like a trials bike for tight woods play ridding, less weight, less risk, ride bolder. There is something about having more weight under you when rinding at high speed. The heavier the mechine the less deflection through you body which mean less compensation your body has to make at high speeds, in the air and landing. what I really whant is a snowbike that is as balanced as a Snowhawk. I think this forum should change its name to 1 ski so that more pres is given to the only product being produced in hopes it can live and evolve.