Sled decision Time

[Desperado]

Need some imput here. I'm looking to upgrade from my 03 escape to either a new Cat or new Poo. I've ridden both 07 model mountain sleds M7, M10, and an 07 dragon. I've also seen how nimble each can be. For my style of riding, boondocking and deep powder riding what sled would be best. My review thus far, the M7 wow for being deep powder nimble, very easy to throw around and it gets upon the snow. Still needs some help on the trail though and it may be just slightly under powered for my size. M10 less nimble but still much better than my old edge sled. Power, it has plenty for my style of riding. Trail well same as the M7 in that respect. The 07 dragon I rode was a 600 so obviously the power can't be compared but the handling can. My personal view is the sled is pretty nimble but not quite the same as the M7, down the trail it has the best ride. So here I am I would like either the new
D8, M8 or M10, what would be the overall best choice. I'm not into big mods other than clutching and maybe a pipe. I want to keep it a pull and go sled. The M8 I was around this year did not seem to be very impressive as compared to either the M7 I've ridden or the M10. Can it be made to run. Feed back very much appreciated. Thanks

 

[MARCUSO]

I would go with the Dragon.
Some people claim to never trail ride, but I don't know of anyone who lives in the alpine either...
Sometimes the bumpy trail ride can make the difference of a days adventure. If a sled can't take the whoops well, one can take a beating and have a crappy end/start to your day.

Plus the cats probably will come up with an all new model next year, and make an 08 the old style... The dragon has a year plus under their belt and the bugs are more likely out than a first year model.