What should my next sled be?

[sledskiing]

Starting to plan for next season and trying to figure out what direction i am gonna go.

I've had 4 yammis since i started sledding a few years ago

02 Mountain Max 700

06 Vector

06 Apex (MCXPress Turbo)

08 Nytro (MCXPress Turbo)

No complaints with any of my Yammis and no complaints about Yamaha. I want to try something different. Obviously one of the things that has kept me with a yamaha is it's reliability (and I've got a great dealer). I don't want to miss any weekends as we all know the winters are short. I am not looking to build a fancy sled but am looking for something strong and reliable.

Questions:

If i decide to not go with a turbo am I really going to miss the power (i am running 12 lbs right now). I am not a hillclimber

Thinking of a Dragon or M. Seems like reliability is better these days. Will not consider a Doo (seen to many tow ins). Which sled will feel better riding? I like the ergos of the Nytro over the Apex FWIW. Which one is more Turbo friendly?

Since the sled will technically be lighter than what I am used to can I go with a shorter track length? Last 2 sleds had 162's

Finally, is the 2 stroke smell going to kill me

 

[skibreeze]

I'd like to spend some time on an M series, that is the only other sled that I'd consider. I should get to do that as soon as Tom pulls the trigger on his. I'm not hating any others, it's just what feels good to me.

 

[Boondock]

Keep your Nytro!

But if not the new 09 M8 rip and feel awesome!

Dragon also feels great. Ride both and then decide IMO.

 

[drinkwyo]

Just go ride one without the power. U wont be able to get back to your nytro fast enough. Its like slow motion without booost

 

[sledskiing]

Time to set up some demos