2017 Cat M8000

Bogger

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My wife Arlene was given the opportunity to ride a 2017 Pro-Climb M8000 Limited demo from T&T Power Sports and Arctic Cat.

Arlene spent last season on a 2012 Polaris Pro 800 that I bought as an upgrade to my 2011 M8, She was riding a 2014 M8000 Limited at the time and liked it as an upgrade from her 2010 M6 - especially the electric start. The first time she rode the Polaris I got the keys to the 2014 M8000 and she never looked back.

So the other day we head up to Bonnyville to pick up the 2017 M8000 Demo, even though she loves her Pro, she would ride the cat for the season to promote Terry & T&T. Today was our first opportunity to ride the new sled (and by ride I mean 4" of snow on a frozen lake).... Very impressive machine, I took it for a quick ride across the lake and in through the reeds searching to maybe find 6-8". The geometry changes kick azz, the 2017 is very pro-like in it's handling, she pulls over onto 1 ski effortlessly and will hold it for as long as you want. It feels very nimble and unlike the 2014 steers easily with almost no effort. I can't wait to try this thing in the hills and some decent snow.

This thing seems to have the handling of a pro but offers the reliability of the M-series sleds, not to mention the dealer support.

A great big thank you to Terry and his crew in B-town - always worth the drive
 

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