What to buy 800 or 1000

[m7freak]

Hi, my cousin is buying a sled this year and he wants a 2004-2007 Rev. We mainly boondock with a few good climbs. How do the 800's compare with the 1000's? He is worried about the weight of a 1000 but know that all the Revs are light. What do you guys think? He weighs 185

 

[meche]

I have the 800 and regularly ride with a couple of 1000's. In my opinion no one under 220 lbs should consider the 1000. They both run strong and depending on snow conditions, they will trade highmarks and neither is ever dominate over the other. The 800 is a little better about getting back on top of the snow than the 1000 when boondocking. In real deep snow, the 1000 will climb a little better because it seems to keep in contact with the snow a little better. Usually a few hours after the sun comes out the 800 will start nudging the 1000 out again. I think the difference is the heavier 1000 is a little more predictable in the bumps on the hill, the 800 is more likely to get airborne and loose momentum. When the snow firms up a little, the 800 is able to recover from a momentum loss.

 

[triple7]

800 for sure. The 04-07 Rev 800 is an awesome platform and a really fun sled to ride. The 1000 is a good base motor but was hugely hampered by poor electronics and an overweight chassis.

Jake

 

[MARCUSO]

At the end of the day, the 800 will make you fell less tired and have more better memories for everyone, especially if you have to dig the 1000 out..LOL

\\\\Especially if he weighs a buck 85.////

 

[m7freak]

Thanks!!!

O.K thank you very much!! 800 it is. Now we just have to find one.

 

[Tuesday]

800 hands down. There are too many reasons to list.

GL