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Help with light use mountain sled - Choosing between a couple sleds to buy started by Razz11

Poll Title: Which one?

Which Sled should I get?

1998 Polaris RMK 700		62% with 49 votes
1997 Arctic Cat Powder Special		6.3% with 5 votes
1998 Ski-Doo Summit X 670 with 151" track		25.3% with 20 votes
1997 Arctic Cat Thundercat/ Mountaincat 900		6.3% with 5 votes

January 9th 2008 at 3:12 PM

Post #1

Razz11
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Member Since: January 9th 2008
Location: Missoula, Montana, USA
Current Sled: 1997 Polaris RMK

Hey guys, I have been riding sleds for about 7 years, but have always had older sleds only good for trail use and a little bombing around. I am going to buy a new sled and have a few choices. I want it to have a long enough track and enough power to use for light mountain use. Nothing too extreme, just want a sled that's capable if I choose to go in some deep and steep places. My choices as of now are: 1998 Polaris RMK 700, 1998 Ski-Doo Summit X 670 with a 151" track, a 1997 A/C Powder Special, and a 1997 A/C Thundercat Mc900. Everything helps guys thanks in advance!

tjr

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January 9th 2008 at 3:27 PM

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BskidooC
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Member Since: January 31st 2006
Location: leadville, Colorado, USA
Current Sled: Project in full swing
Miles Last Season: 900
Miles This Season: 260

Well I voted for the doo because im a doo guy but it sounds like that sled isn't the right one for you. I'm sure that you would love the 670 but the 151" isn't good for "light" mountain use.

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January 9th 2008 at 5:08 PM

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Razz11
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Member Since: January 9th 2008
Location: Missoula, Montana, USA
Current Sled: 1997 Polaris RMK

Quote originally posted by BskidooC

Well I voted for the doo because im a doo guy but it sounds like that sled isn't the right one for you. I'm sure that you would love the 670 but the 151" isn't good for "light" mountain use.

So you think the 151 would be too aggressive for me? Would whatever the others have (136 or 144) be good enough for some deep snow and a little climbing tho? Thanks

tjr

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January 9th 2008 at 5:13 PM

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MonsterJay Gold Ribbon

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Member Since: March 16th 2004
Location: Goose Bay, Newfoundland, Canada
Current Sled: 2006 Arctic Cat M7
Miles Last Season: 4000+
Miles This Season: 2100

The RMK 700 sounds perfect for what you need. The TCat would be sweet too but they are a bit on the heavy side.

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January 9th 2008 at 5:21 PM

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thewayout440
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