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Help Me Choose My Next Sled !
- My son and I are ready to upgrade this off-season and would appreciate some input !
started by ArcticOhio
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March 17th 2008 at 2:43 PM
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Xx08BRAAAPPP22xX
Loving the pro-x!!!
Xx08BRAAAPPP22xX nights are getting nice and cold but now it's got to stay like that through out the whole day on into December!
Updated Tuesday at 4:59 PM
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6669 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: January 20th 2005
Location: Taberg, New York, USA
Current Sled: 04 Pro-X 600
2008-2009 Miles: 1,960
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I only saw 2 2006 Dragons... They are rare around me also!
Polaris Pro-X=Sledgehammer, and every bit as tough as one!
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE...Getting it wrong since 1870
"There might be a foot of ice but there is 400ft of water, let me take my helmet off so I can swim." -ACM
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Site Supporter
Group: Site Supporters
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March 17th 2008 at 2:52 PM
[ Modified March 17th 2008 at 3:01 PM
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firecatF5
SEARCHER and DESTROYER of feilds of white!
firecatF5 finally got a car.
Updated Last Monday at 8:41 PM
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2255 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: December 2nd 2007
Location: E. Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Current Sled: 2003 F5
2008-2009 Miles: 908
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i agree with Achotrod maybe a F5 firecat for your son not the F-series F5 its not AS FAST! And maybe A F6 OR F7 Firecat for you. With good carbides and studs they handle great! They also rip like none other! 
good luck
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March 17th 2008 at 2:54 PM
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b.lee
Cummins Fanatic
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401 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: November 27th 2005
Location: Almont, MI, USA
Current Sled: 2001 MXZ 600
2008-2009 Miles: 2,101+
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two words
"ski doo"
got mine this year with 2600 miles on it.. (2001 mxz 600)
rolled her all the way up to 4100 miles.... nothing but oil and gas
no belts, no nothing, ... well the pull cord broke, but that was 6 bolts and 3 springs.
I don't work on anything but computers, and i replaced the recoil rope easily.
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March 17th 2008 at 7:18 PM
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FireCat59
Senior Member
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3113 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 3rd 2007
Location: Camden, NY, USA
Current Sled: 05 F7 SP
2008-2009 Miles: 800
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I do like some Doo's though I have never ridden anything but a REV. Was a bit uncomfy for me, felt cramped when sitting but I am tall so maybe that's why.
"Who cares about triples, I could hit myself in the face with a frying pan and feel just as good as riding 10 miles on xtra 10." hahaha
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March 18th 2008 at 8:03 PM
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grblackwood
He's lovin it
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426 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 4th 2007
Location: Gander, NL, Canada
Current Sled: 2006 Firecat
2008-2009 Miles: 680
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Whatever you choose, choose cat.
2006 Firecat .. 6" riser, flyscreen, light blackouts, orange light covers, orange ski tips, Rumble pack, cycra handguards, powder strap, orange recoil handle.
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March 18th 2008 at 8:15 PM
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batman911
Reppin NY
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757 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: October 21st 2006
Location: Hamburg, NY, USA
Current Sled: Blizzard 600 H.O SDI
2008-2009 Miles: ??????????
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Quote originally posted by FireCat59
I do like some Doo's though I have never ridden anything but a REV. Was a bit uncomfy for me, felt cramped when sitting but I am tall so maybe that's why.
i am 6'1 and with the stock riser on the blizzard i am really comfortable...i am alsp very comfy sitting too...i love the rev now that i own one...lol
Please tell your boobs to quit staring at my eyes.
2007 Rev 600 h.o SDI blizzard
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March 18th 2008 at 8:18 PM
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EMTP579
Trail Medic
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365 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 10th 2008
Location: Vestal, NY, USA
Current Sled: 2009 Yamaha Apex
2008-2009 Miles: 1600
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Arctic, you should sell your son's, pass your current one on to him, and buy a brand new top of the line one for yourself!
Ride safe and sober! Make every ride a round trip.
Upstate NY guys - join a fun local board - Twin Teir Sleddin': www.twintiersleddin.proboards76.com
NY GIANTS - 2008 Super Bowl Champions!
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March 18th 2008 at 10:26 PM
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sledneck1978
HAIL CHASER
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2143 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: August 9th 2007
Location: Andover, MN
2008-2009 Miles: 875
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Quote originally posted by EMTP579
Arctic, you should sell your son's, pass your current one on to him, and buy a brand new top of the line one for yourself!
No Way!!Keep the old colt
My first sled was a colt ss 250 and I would give anything to have it back. It's probably in a scrapyard by now. It would have been a constant reminder where I came from and how cool my dad was for getting it for me.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" (Wayne Gretzky)
"Not everyone gets off to a great start, but you have to start to be great" (Zig Zigler)
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March 19th 2008 at 7:44 AM
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FUSION900PA
Average Member
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942 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: October 20th 2005
Location: Edinburg, PA, USA
Current Sled: SNOW CHECK 09 D8 SP
2008-2009 Miles: 1100
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I'm a polaris fan so i would also go for the fusion 600 or a rev. Todays sleds have rider forward ergos and that is what you want. The Firecats are not rider forward until 07 so i would stay away from the cat from 03-06.
The next option would be a rev chassis which started in 03 and was in production until 07.
Thats if you are looking in the used market. The new market i would say any of three will suit your needs and from the sound of it you really only need a 600.
"If you ain't first, you're last" Ricky Bobby
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March 19th 2008 at 9:47 AM
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thecatman
Team Redline
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135 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: November 18th 2006
Current Sled: 2005 MXZX 440/600 t
2008-2009 Miles: 4557.2
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all of the new sleds are great sleds.
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March 19th 2008 at 5:29 PM
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As much as I agree with all the previous posts about the Firecat and F-Series sleds, take a look at the Crossfires. Best sled Cat makes for all around fun and rider forward comfort. In '09 there is a new Crossfire R which is a 14" x 128" track. This sled is gonna be alot like the Firecats were. The standard Crossfires went from a 15" x 136" to a 141" this year.
And I would definately pass the Panther 570 fan to your son and buy just one new one. The '03 Panther was in the ZR3 chassis and would definately be a huge upgrade for him over the old Jag.
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March 19th 2008 at 5:35 PM
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Dekk85
Advanced Member
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1245 Posts 
Group: Members
Member Since: February 28th 2008
Location: Hawarden, Iowa, USA
Current Sled: 2003 Polaris RMK 600
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Quote originally posted by Fancooled
03 or newer Trail RMK. It is a very versatile machine, and can go many places. 
I agree or maybe one of those 03 RMK 600 136/144 inch track
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March 19th 2008 at 6:20 PM
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sparkyd31
Junior Member
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394 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: August 14th 2005
Location: West Henrietta, NY, USA
Current Sled: 00 polaris 600 XCSP
2008-2009 Miles: 150
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Are you willing to travel to rochester,ny?
My good buddy has a 2004 Firecat for sale with all the matching clothes,helmet,electric shield,studs in showroom condition for 3800.00.
I would buy it but I'm ex-cat.I would buy a rev or iQ polaris 600 shift.
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March 20th 2008 at 6:39 AM
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FUSION900PA
Average Member
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942 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: October 20th 2005
Location: Edinburg, PA, USA
Current Sled: SNOW CHECK 09 D8 SP
2008-2009 Miles: 1100
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ARe the crossfires considered rider forward? I didn't think they were since they are like the original F series.
"If you ain't first, you're last" Ricky Bobby
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March 20th 2008 at 8:14 AM
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BraaPatap
LOCAL 1604
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1609 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: August 16th 2006
Location: Western, Massachusetts, USA
Current Sled: 440 Sno Pro, Yamaha5hundo
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The Fusion 600 is a great sled from what I hear. Got the ponies between your legs and I believe they have the IQ suspension for the front if I'm not mistaken. The REV XP's are getting amazing reviews as far as their "rider forward position". It distributes the engine weight and everything so the cornering is amazing. I got to try one out earlier this year and it is by far
Edit: How much cash can you give? Sorry I just noticed the 6,000 . My bad....
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March 20th 2008 at 6:38 PM
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zedman137
Get ur head out of ur ASS!!!
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11 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: March 2nd 2008
Location: Hermantown, MN, USA
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i would go with with an 04-05 500ss. i got mine not to long ago for 3600. it had fly bars and a 4inch riser. it also had c&a pro extreme skis. he is selling his ohter one for 3000. its in good shape except for the track, its pretty beat, the track condition tells you a lot about how the persons rides it though, so i would go with the 500ss or polaris xc edge sp 500.
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