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Want New Sled Next Year
- any suggestions? need some help!
started by mmiller491
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February 18th 2009 at 12:50 PM
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mmiller491
Adrenaline Junkie
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688 Posts 
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Member Since: February 6th 2009
Location: Where ever the snow is, Michigan, USA
Current Sled: 1998 SRX 700 Triple
2008-2009 Miles: 500
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Heyy everyone i need some help with this, im looking to get a new snowmobile next year. I havent really looked into the new models yet. Wondering on what is everyone's impressions on the new sleds coming out next year. Money isnt to big of an issue but i dont wanna go out of hand. I am a big trail rider, usually pretty rough trails. It wont be jumped or anything like that, just maybe off a small cliff i see along side the trail. I want an extended track, but those are pretty much the norm now a days. Anyone have any suggestions?
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February 18th 2009 at 3:27 PM
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70panther340
Ride to Live, Live to Ride!
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Current Sled: 1970 panther 340
2008-2009 Miles: ±800 SoFar
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i would say if you want a new sled, and have no money problem... and likes to trail ride, with a long track.... a polaris 800 dragon switchback.... or the 800 switchback. just my .02
take off your windshield, it'll make you go faster 
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February 18th 2009 at 3:35 PM
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sledneck1978
HAIL CHASER
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Location: Andover, MN
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Dragon 800 or 600 switchback. The 600 has a ton of snort but if you ride the two back to back you'll fall in love with the 800
"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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February 18th 2009 at 5:08 PM
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gordonchaine
Lost never to be found.
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1803 Posts 
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Member Since: December 5th 2008
Location: Wilmington, Vermont, USA
Current Sled: 2007 polaris edge xc
2008-2009 Miles: 1200
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The D8 is a great sled. My brother just got one and other then one small problem which Polaris fixed for free it's a sweet sled. Also the D6 is a great buy, 136" track, and sweet suspension.
What's your problem? RUFWM?
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February 18th 2009 at 5:20 PM
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crums440
f/s 2002 440 snopro
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293 Posts 
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Location: corcoran, MN,, USA
Current Sled: 2002 zr440 sno pro
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go with the crossfire 800. its an amzing sled in both deep snow and on the trail.
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February 18th 2009 at 5:46 PM
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rougepolaris
s#^t happens
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Location: williamstown, new york, USA
Current Sled: polaris xcsp 600
2008-2009 Miles: 814
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fx nytro with the 144" tip up rails and 130 horse power
empty a bag of skittles in the toilet and flush it;s like watching a 5 second nascar race
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February 18th 2009 at 5:57 PM
[ Modified February 18th 2009 at 8:25 PM
by rev500ss
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crums440
f/s 2002 440 snopro
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293 Posts
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Location: corcoran, MN,, USA
Current Sled: 2002 zr440 sno pro
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Edit and they dont have the tip up rails i dont think. only tracks usa kits are the tip ups
we don't allow brand bashing on this site.
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February 18th 2009 at 6:17 PM
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Rubi
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I do think that Nytros have tipped up rails. The only reason I remember this is that when Polaris had the tipped up 144's, the magazines said they were crap. Then last spring when the Nytro introduced them, the magazines creamed in their pants because it was such an amazing innovation.
I won't go as far as crums with his Nytro bashing, but I did ride the Nytro last year, and I'd warn anyone considering one that they had better get some seat time on one before they buy!
1990 Indy 400 (Slightly modded with welded tunnel cracks and various used Indy parts from models throughout the 90's)
2006 Stihl Chainsaw
1980's Vintage Lawnboy Lawnmower
2005 Husqvarna Weed Whacker (It sucks to rewind the string, but that 31cc motor sure is torquey!)
2000 Polaris XCSP Edge 600 (1.5" Track, 22x40 gearing, Aaen exhaust, Student Driver pivot riser package)
2008 RMK 600 144"
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February 18th 2009 at 6:17 PM
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RAMROD
Lovin it!
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Current Sled: 2000 XC700SP
2008-2009 Miles: 300
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^^^ way to go, tuff guy. Why not say why, instead of just making a laim comment like that.
I too will be looking to get a "new" sled, more a sled for the wife than a new one for me. So I will be intersted in seeing where this thread goes.
The wife only bought me the sled, so that she can get one this year :( Guess I have to get her one.
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February 18th 2009 at 6:42 PM
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fusionshuk06
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Quote originally posted by Rubi
I do think that Nytros have tipped up rails. The only reason I remember this is that when Polaris had the tipped up 144's, the magazines said they were crap. Then last spring when the Nytro introduced them, the magazines creamed in their pants because it was such an amazing innovation.
I noticed that to I was like WTF
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February 18th 2009 at 7:09 PM
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xcindy500
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Current Sled: 99 SKS 700
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Quote originally posted by fusionshuk06
Quote originally posted by Rubi
I do think that Nytros have tipped up rails. The only reason I remember this is that when Polaris had the tipped up 144's, the magazines said they were crap. Then last spring when the Nytro introduced them, the magazines creamed in their pants because it was such an amazing innovation.
I noticed that to I was like WTF
So did I. Actually I just saw their add on the back of Snowtech. I thought what, polaris had that firat and they stopped. Why is yours so "new". Anyways to the thread topic. I would go with a Switchback. 600 for fuel mileage, or the 800 if you want power.
1999 Polaris SKS 700 136"
Arctic FX Graphics
Powermadd bars
Powermadd hand guards
6" riser
PPP can
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February 18th 2009 at 9:52 PM
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shlotz
give'r!
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Location: New Hartford, NY, USA
Current Sled: 1997 Polaris XC 600
2008-2009 Miles: 1500
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polaris
'97 Polaris XC 600
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February 18th 2009 at 10:00 PM
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crums440
f/s 2002 440 snopro
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293 Posts
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Location: corcoran, MN,, USA
Current Sled: 2002 zr440 sno pro
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its not that i bashed yamaha i just said that the nytros arent a very good snowmobile to ride. IMO and they arent very comfortable, just so we are clear ppl.
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February 18th 2009 at 10:41 PM
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Hutch_XLT
Weekend Warrior
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Location: Lake County, Illinois, USA
Current Sled: 1995 Polaris XLT
2008-2009 Miles: 200
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Quote originally posted by mmiller491 Heyy everyone i need some help with this, im looking to get a new snowmobile next year. I havent really looked into the new models yet. Wondering on what is everyone's impressions on the new sleds coming out next year. Money isnt to big of an issue but i dont wanna go out of hand. I am a big trail rider, usually pretty rough trails. It wont be jumped or anything like that, just maybe off a small cliff i see along side the trail. I want an extended track, but those are pretty much the norm now a days. Anyone have any suggestions? If mostly trail riding check out the new Polaris 600 IQ shift 136, the shift is probably the best value on snow for a new sled, and poos 600 flat out rips. Or check out the 600 switchback. I've also heard good things about cats crossfire 800.
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February 18th 2009 at 11:38 PM
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rsims16
Live By The Edge Of Your Seat
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2008-2009 Miles: 405miles
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I would say either a Polaris Switchback 600 or a 800 model. I have ridden the Switch 600 and was really surprised by the way it handled the bumps and the very nice throttle response it had compared to my sleds. With any sled you should study what there is and find what you like
Family Forever Forever Family
My reputation grows with every failure- George Bernard Shaw
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My sleds
1989 Phazer
1990 Phazer
1991 Indy 650
1995 XLT special
1997 Skidoo Mach 1 700
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February 19th 2009 at 6:33 AM
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If your a Yamaha fan, Come up to Mancelona next weekend. They are having snow drags and the factory Yam. trailer will have new sleds to test ride....
I've never had a ten But I've had 5 two's
GARAGE FULL OF WEDGIES
1998 XC 700
1998 XC 600
1998 XCF 440
1997 SKS 700
2003 Pro X oops thats an "edgie"
1976 tx 340
1972 colt 340
1974 John Deere 400
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February 19th 2009 at 9:27 AM
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mmiller491
Adrenaline Junkie
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688 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 6th 2009
Location: Where ever the snow is, Michigan, USA
Current Sled: 1998 SRX 700 Triple
2008-2009 Miles: 500
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what weekend are the drags? im a huge Yammy fan ive never riden anything except a yamaha all my life. i figured i would broaden my horizons, i was looking at the dragons, the 800 would fit me better i like the speed. im also a fairly large guy, 6'4", 250 lbs. i want something with a solid suspension, i just am not a huge fan of walker evans, do the dragons have WE shocks? i know the rush do. i perfer fox shocks on everything i have, i even have them on my mountain bike.
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February 19th 2009 at 10:35 AM
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The 28th right in Mancelona....Go to the Mcdonalds and look east....you can't miss it.
I've never had a ten But I've had 5 two's
GARAGE FULL OF WEDGIES
1998 XC 700
1998 XC 600
1998 XCF 440
1997 SKS 700
2003 Pro X oops thats an "edgie"
1976 tx 340
1972 colt 340
1974 John Deere 400
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February 19th 2009 at 11:36 AM
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mmiller491
Adrenaline Junkie
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688 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 6th 2009
Location: Where ever the snow is, Michigan, USA
Current Sled: 1998 SRX 700 Triple
2008-2009 Miles: 500
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when i said money isnt a problem, i didnt mean i could afford a 12,000 dollar sled haha. im a colege student with a limtied budget, i was looking, and i really like the IQ600. I love the style of it, just all black, it leaves you with a wide open range of what you want to do to it. plus, its fairly cheap, actually really cheap. has anyone known anyone who has had an IQ? what do they think about it?
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February 19th 2009 at 5:05 PM
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skidoopower
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get a rev you can use it for anything
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February 19th 2009 at 6:02 PM
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mmiller491
Adrenaline Junkie
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688 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 6th 2009
Location: Where ever the snow is, Michigan, USA
Current Sled: 1998 SRX 700 Triple
2008-2009 Miles: 500
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yeah my friend has a rev, he seems to enjoy it, he has two, one for snowcorss that is stripped down and tuned up, and another for riding that is 100% stock. but idk ive never been a huge rev fan. Im leaning more towards polaris, they have really been kicking it up with snowmobiles that are fairly cheap. the 2010 IQ600 retails at 7000.
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February 19th 2009 at 8:04 PM
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Ramskye
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2008-2009 Miles: unknown
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any Polaris 600 is da one!!!
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1994 Sport 440 fan
1994 XLT 580
1998 XCR 600
2002 XC 600 sp
2004 PRO-XR 440
2007 Trail 550 Deluxe
2008 IQ 600 RR
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February 19th 2009 at 8:16 PM
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Snowforce21
Off the bottle, On the throttle
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Buy a Rush and tell us all about it! If i was gunna buy one, I'd go for the Switchback Dragon 800! But i guess it depends on the type of riding you plan to do, trail, steep and deep, or on/off trail.
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February 19th 2009 at 9:00 PM
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mmiller491
Adrenaline Junkie
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688 Posts
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Member Since: February 6th 2009
Location: Where ever the snow is, Michigan, USA
Current Sled: 1998 SRX 700 Triple
2008-2009 Miles: 500
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but also like i said, im not looking to spen 12,000 on a sled
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February 19th 2009 at 9:09 PM
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rsims16
Live By The Edge Of Your Seat
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776 Posts
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Member Since: July 11th 2007
Location: Canton, Mass, USA
Current Sled: 1991 Indy 650
2008-2009 Miles: 405miles
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Quote originally posted by mmiller491
but also like i said, im not looking to spen 12,000 on a sled
If you look at new sled at a dealer that is a left over from previous year(s) you might not have to spend a crazy amount.
Family Forever Forever Family
My reputation grows with every failure- George Bernard Shaw
As you climb the ladder of success make sure it is leaning against the right building- H. Jackson Brown Jr.
The only book that has a sad ending is a check book
My sleds
1989 Phazer
1990 Phazer
1991 Indy 650
1995 XLT special
1997 Skidoo Mach 1 700
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