actually i found the doo guys to be more offended to have the slightest criticism of the xm (or any doo for that matter. just look at the response when you tell them how crappy the xp handles). but it is expected on both sides. people are naturally loyal to the brand the bought b/c they feel it is the best. otherwise they would have bought something else. plus they spent a butt load of their hard earned money on a specific item. no one likes to hear they wasted or didn't get the most out of/for their money.
or the poo could have 10 more horse and it would be a no contest, but it doesn't so there is. although it is a lot cheaper to add 10 horse than to loose 50 lbs... (ok, i'll admit, that was just stirring the pot!
) actually -50 lbs or +10 hp there would still be a contest and people buying both. all the sled are so close anymore buy the one you like and run it. well except for the cat. ( damn!t, there i go again!
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It true. The xp handles like dung! I know because I own one. The Rev chassis handled better. And weight does matter. Nice comment about return on your investment ....comparing 50 lbs vs 10 horsepower. My xp is modified with an narrow ski stance and a whole list of tweaks and adjustments to improve handling. Now it handles pretty well (and better than the 2012 xp). Few people will argue that the Polaris doesn't handle well. From my experience the Polaris also climbs well even with fewer ponies!
So....the way I see it (a die hard ski-Doo fan) is like this.....the Polaris handles great, climbs well, is FIFTY POUNDS LIGHER, costs less money and is made in my backyard. I bought a Polaris for the first time this year and hopefully somebody at Ski-Doo reads this post.
Did you get the part about FIFTY POUNDS?!!!!! Sorry Canada. Suck on that!
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