Wifey said go buy a sled... Now what to buy?

[MACH]

So after a crash I took a little break from sleds but now feel like I need to get back on one.

I have been eyeing up the following (trying to find one could be a challenge but I have found a couple of each for sale):

2016 Freeride 137 800R
2016 Renegade XRS 800R
2016 XF 8000 High Country
2016 Viper

Will be riding mainly in MN with the occasional trip out west.

I don't really know as much about these damn things anymore. Price no option as well.

What do I go with????

 

[kiliki]

the one with the best dealer support and chassis that fits you best.

I like the cats over the doo as you can add more power cheaper.

 

[MACH]

the one with the best dealer support and chassis that fits you best.

I like the cats over the doo as you can add more power cheaper.

I thought about the cat for that reason..... Speedwerks is literally behind the house and the Houles are awesome people.

But I have always been a ski-doo guy.

 

[Timbre]

Having a dealer close by is VERY important.

If that is not an issue, compare all the sleds by sitting on them first. I found the Doo, Cat and Viper to feel very "chubby" to me. Much the same as how a dual sport bike feels compared to a high end dirt bike. Light and nimble means more maneuverability in the mountains. That is better all day - every day - no question about it! That's why i ride the AXYS.

Since you only make an occasional trip out west, the heavier, wider sleds may do just fine for you.

If any of the dealers in your area happen to have a demo day, that is the best way to actually ride each one to get a direct comparison.

Bottom line . . . if you own it and like it, it's probably the "best" sled out there =)

 

[MACH]

I have enough good dealers around me to choke a horse for all brands. Dealer is a non-issue.

Yamaha is about the only one that is harder to find around here.

 

[Dirty Steve]

When you go out west will you want to trail ride and take a little dip off the trail or do you want to be able to get into the backcountry a bit?

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[Shattered1]

I'm pleasantly surprised that this didn't turn into a brand bashing thread. I guess there's still time though.

Test ride them all if you can and choose the one that you like the most. Everyone is making good sleds these days. But I would stay away from 1st or 2nd year production models. It seems that they all release them before they have worked all of the bugs out and the buyer gets to deal with the real world R&D.

 

[tuneman]

Mainly ride in MN, with an occasional trip out west?? Heck, that's easy:

2016 Polaris Switchback Assault with the 2" track. Best all around sled you can buy.

 

[Dirty Steve]

Mainly ride in MN, with an occasional trip out west?? Heck, that's easy:

2016 Polaris Switchback Assault with the 2" track. Best all around sled you can buy.

Yep. I took it a step further and got the Cobra track & gearing and also a complete Pro RMK front end.

Very capable in the mountains and rips the lakes and trails nice too.

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[christopher]

I may be totally biased , but considering where you are and the kind of riding you are likely to encounter, a TURBO VIPER might be the most fun you could possibly own. For me, there is NOTHING more fun than having 275hp on tap ready to unleash on anything that gets in front of my sled!

 

[Timbre]

wow! Great picture! And everything matches too =)
Now you need blue and orange undies and you're good to go lol

Sharp lookin sled you got there!

 

[christopher]

wow! Great picture! And everything matches too =)
Now you need blue and orange undies and you're good to go lol

Sharp lookin sled you got there!

 

[ROZZY MX]

my choice would be a yeti snowmx !! cheers

 

[frntflp]

Mainly ride in MN, with an occasional trip out west?? Heck, that's easy:

2016 Polaris Switchback Assault with the 2" track. Best all around sled you can buy.

Agree 100% - however, you might also want the 1 3/8 Cobra track for MN/WI/MI. I live in MNPLS and have ridden the Midwest back country (if we can call it that) for more than 20 years, There isn't anywhere, or any snow conditions that you can't go with the 1 3/8 x 144. In U.P. you "might" have to work for it a bit but the trade off is that there are many times the 2" is too much and you are burning hyfax. 1 3/8 is all you need in the Midwest if you know how to ride it in deeper now.

Changing tracks back and forth takes about 1 1/2 hrs, once you have you system in place.

Heading out west, I would like to have more track (longer) but not that much. And with a 144, you have less digging to do if you do get stuck

 

[snowmobiler]

 

[Spaarky]

I don't think any of us should comment any further until we get a whole mess of Big Yellaaar pics!!!!!!

I feel old there is probably only about 3 people that know what that means.

 

[89sandman]

I think the bulge in Christophers undies has been enhanced

 

[MACH]

I don't think any of us should comment any further until we get a whole mess of Big Yellaaar pics!!!!!!

I feel old there is probably only about 3 people that know what that means.

Holy crap!!!!! It took me all of about 5 seconds to get that one LMAO!!!!

Someone PEEEEEAAAAASSSEEEE post that damn picture!!

 

[snowmobiler]

hoss

 

[christopher]

I think the bulge in Christophers undies has been enhanced

That is SOOOOO wrong.
But damn funny!!