What sled for 2012/2013?
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Here's how I see it.
Polaris has an amazing sled in the Pro-RMK, with further improvements for 2013. It still has some occasional engine gremlins, although a 4 year warranty makes it a risk worth taking. Everyone who has a Pro loves it...to the point of being a little gay about it.
Ski-Doo. The ETEC is a fantastic motor, some clutching/belt issues on the 800's but fixes are available. The XM is unproven as yet, but shows lots of promise and is getting a lot of demo time this spring. The Doo faithful should be happy.
Cat. Lots of good mixed with lots of bad. Sounds like a great chassis, but until the belt issue is definitively solved its a non-player. Cat dropped the ball for sure, it'll take a while to get everyones confidence back.
Yamaha. Nothing new here. Fantastic reliability, great turbo platform. Waaaay too heavy in stock form. Desperately need a new mtn chassis.
Polaris has an amazing sled in the Pro-RMK, with further improvements for 2013. It still has some occasional engine gremlins, although a 4 year warranty makes it a risk worth taking. Everyone who has a Pro loves it...to the point of being a little gay about it.
Ski-Doo. The ETEC is a fantastic motor, some clutching/belt issues on the 800's but fixes are available. The XM is unproven as yet, but shows lots of promise and is getting a lot of demo time this spring. The Doo faithful should be happy.
Cat. Lots of good mixed with lots of bad. Sounds like a great chassis, but until the belt issue is definitively solved its a non-player. Cat dropped the ball for sure, it'll take a while to get everyones confidence back.
Yamaha. Nothing new here. Fantastic reliability, great turbo platform. Waaaay too heavy in stock form. Desperately need a new mtn chassis.
Disagree. Really worth it to have it blow and be out 2-4 weeks of prime riding? I know at least 4 guys who had that happen on the 2011 and 2012.
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aebsledder
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Depends on your dealer. I lost an engine on mine and was back on the snow with a new shortblock less than a week later. I get so sick of the "reliability" arguments. They are all unreliable in the grand scheme of things, it just depends to what extent. I just readily admit that mine is terribly unreliable and call it good. I do wish I had the financial clout to own all 4 brands. That would be fun.
the big cat
1100 cat big turbo!
1100 cat big turbo!
No new stuff for us. We are going to stick with the same 3 sleds we used this year. They are tried and trued plus next year we plan on it being a good year so we will need the money to take more trips >>>>.
Maybe you need to check out the pics of the 1100 cat on fire on this forum!
Poor Kitty
either the one I have or a '13 pro with a Suz. 800 in it.
Riding my '09 700 RMK another year. The Pro-RMK chassis is better, but mine is fitted with SLP's 777 kit, Timbersled's Barkbuster and Mtn Tamer suspensions, Fox Float2 all around, Peak track, and the Team Tied clutch. Still a pull-n-go sled. Changing out the handle bar for a narrower set-up.
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I would love to see that Pro/Suz. combo as well. Really surprised that nobody has done this yet! Would like to find a wrecked M8 and make the ultimate mountain sled. Can't be that bad to fit in the Pro chassis
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trinitypowder
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Im going old school..........2010 HCR. Just picked it up Friday for $7250. 700 Miles and not a scratch on it!! When does winter start
I figured he meant a '13 ProClimb 800...
You forgot another snowcheck option. Timbersled Mountainhorse. Another option that is becoming very popular. They sold out of the kits this past year. I highly suggest people take a look into them.
