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Here in Jefferson wi, the local ski-doo dealer had factory reps inhouse for the lake geneva snow cross weekend. Present, were various racing sleds, and some of the 2003 sleds including 3 revs. Here is my nsho on the rev after pouring over it for about an hour or so......
First off, let's get this one over with right away: It looks cheap and ugly. Period. Like a giant magnet that drove through a parts bin.
Of course, to many people, this doesn't matter much, but to me, (owner of two black f-body machs) see above statement.
But engineering wise, it is a masterpiece. Opening the left side panel, you have unbelievably unencumbered access to the clutches. Under the right panel, same goes for the brake and chaincase. This sled is a tinkerers dream come true.
The seating position feels really right, poised for action, but you are not sure until you climb off of the rev and immediately on to a regular sled. This is where it becomes apparent that on a regular sled, your weight is on your tailbone. On the rev, your weight is concentrated on your legs like it should be.
This riding position is great, but you are locked into this position for the duration. If you have any long distance experience, with a sled or a motorcycle, not being able to move your legs to a different position once in a while will drive you nuts eventually, causing you to pull over and rest.
To me, the ultimate comfortable sled would be the traditional skid with a bit higher seating position so your legs don't fold so much, coupled with an adjustable backrest and a higher handlebar. Ski-doo has gone too extreem with the rev, and I'll bet the other manufacturers sleds will end up somewhere in the middle. I am a ski-doo fan and rider, but boy, as far as the new sleds go, the mach-z and the fire cats trip my trigger.
First off, let's get this one over with right away: It looks cheap and ugly. Period. Like a giant magnet that drove through a parts bin.
Of course, to many people, this doesn't matter much, but to me, (owner of two black f-body machs) see above statement.
But engineering wise, it is a masterpiece. Opening the left side panel, you have unbelievably unencumbered access to the clutches. Under the right panel, same goes for the brake and chaincase. This sled is a tinkerers dream come true.
The seating position feels really right, poised for action, but you are not sure until you climb off of the rev and immediately on to a regular sled. This is where it becomes apparent that on a regular sled, your weight is on your tailbone. On the rev, your weight is concentrated on your legs like it should be.
This riding position is great, but you are locked into this position for the duration. If you have any long distance experience, with a sled or a motorcycle, not being able to move your legs to a different position once in a while will drive you nuts eventually, causing you to pull over and rest.
To me, the ultimate comfortable sled would be the traditional skid with a bit higher seating position so your legs don't fold so much, coupled with an adjustable backrest and a higher handlebar. Ski-doo has gone too extreem with the rev, and I'll bet the other manufacturers sleds will end up somewhere in the middle. I am a ski-doo fan and rider, but boy, as far as the new sleds go, the mach-z and the fire cats trip my trigger.
