Dont get me wrong I still like Sled's, But as far as me owning another sled in the next 29 year's won't happen...as long as I'm able to throw my leg over a hawk... Now if I get hurt where I cant ride a hawk again I will go back to sled's...I went to look at a hawk and test ride one 2 week's ago, I took the hood off it looked at the motor and clutching, style suspension, thought alright let fire it up. Took it about 2 blocks turned around and came back. Now I'm 35 years old used to ride dirt bike back when, I raced road bike's, CRA circut for two year's back when I was 29ish. This machine was the wildest thing I've been on in 10 year's It pulled like any 600 mod sled. The response when you twist the grip in UNREAL. 2 blocks and I'm now an owner of a brand new 600HO snowhawk. And I will ride with my bud's with thier sled's, till I give them a chance to throw a leg over... I know that hawk's are'nt for everyone, but if you ever have the chance to try one by all means go for it... You've all been on your buddies sled to see how it handle's with the bigger or smaller motor, different suspension or postion of rider. GIVE IT A TRY. Not trying to sell one to you or tell you sled's suck. But for a guy who love's winter and snowmobiling like all the rest of you. I will never own another sled again, unless I'm physically unable to ride a HAWK... Thank's for reading.. Tom