So in the last 3 days, I've reviewed all 4 manufacturers 08 sleds that I was interested in to replace my 800. Wed night I went to the Cat show in Lansing. I really like the F8 SnoPro in black and white. Was not a fan of the night fire. Too much black for me. I thought I would like it, but even the suspension, tunnel, wheels, everything was blacked out. Just not me. I have yet to ride a F, but that's probably good since I have not ridden any of the others either. So the Cat has hands down the most adjustability. It really feels good to sit, and stand. I have to say though that some of the stuff on the cat seems a tad cheap. But most all the others do too.
Last night we went to the Rock Financial show to review the other three.
I'll start with Polaris. Well, I don't have much good to say. It all started when a guy wanted to pull the side off the IQ and the Rep got all mad and grabbed it back and put it back on. Said it's only a 440 in there, it's just to show you what it looks like. Polaris is way behind the game. I also did not like the 700 dragon for the fact that the chaincase is literally in your right side foot well. No thanks. I've seen a few grenade.
So off to Skidoo
Now I've never been a huge fan of skidoo. I'll admit right off the bat.
I'm going to say the MXZ did not fit me. I just did not feel comfortable. Bars seemed a little low.
I kinda like the looks, but again, they seem to be getting cheap. I used to like how ski doo had some nifty storage options. Those seem to be gone. As with most it's all in the aftermarket.
Now Yamaha I think has about the best overall fit and finish. Hands down the leader in 4 strokes. The feel of the FX Nytro RTX was nice. Good sitting, and standing. It would be nice if they too had a diamond drive system to give them some more room. Zero storage, but Cat's are almost zero too. It would defintely need a taller windshield.
Well, that's my soso review.
As to which one I'll be buying. Not sure. It's split between cat and Yamaha right now.
Last night we went to the Rock Financial show to review the other three.
I'll start with Polaris. Well, I don't have much good to say. It all started when a guy wanted to pull the side off the IQ and the Rep got all mad and grabbed it back and put it back on. Said it's only a 440 in there, it's just to show you what it looks like. Polaris is way behind the game. I also did not like the 700 dragon for the fact that the chaincase is literally in your right side foot well. No thanks. I've seen a few grenade.
So off to Skidoo
Now I've never been a huge fan of skidoo. I'll admit right off the bat.
I'm going to say the MXZ did not fit me. I just did not feel comfortable. Bars seemed a little low.
I kinda like the looks, but again, they seem to be getting cheap. I used to like how ski doo had some nifty storage options. Those seem to be gone. As with most it's all in the aftermarket.
Now Yamaha I think has about the best overall fit and finish. Hands down the leader in 4 strokes. The feel of the FX Nytro RTX was nice. Good sitting, and standing. It would be nice if they too had a diamond drive system to give them some more room. Zero storage, but Cat's are almost zero too. It would defintely need a taller windshield.
Well, that's my soso review.
As to which one I'll be buying. Not sure. It's split between cat and Yamaha right now.