kootenayguy
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Hey guys (and girls). Im going to be getting some mountain sleds for the wife and I (and eventually my soon to be son that's due in June!) and I think Ive got our choices pretty much narrowed down, but I thought Id post on here and see what the more educated opinions are.
First of all, price wise we'll be looking to spend anywhere from $4500 to $9000 for 2 used sleds, totaly depending on what I need to spend in order to get what we need. As far as manufacturers, Ive got in narrowed down to Yamaha and Doo- Now before all the CAt and polaris die hards try to lynch me, let me explain why Ive got to that decision after my research thus far:
First and foremost, reliability is king for me. Ive got a cabin in the mountains in the Okanagan in BC and I live at the coast, so a breakdown for me would not only be a major tow out, but it's something I want to minimize the risk of as much as possible. Second is ability to have some fun in the powder and to be able to hang out in the hills to some degree.
Now as far as my background goes, I have never personally owned a sled, but the majority of my life has been spent on open class dirt bikes- for those who don't know, examples are KTM 525 and CR 500 / KX 500. That's basically HEAPS of power taht's utilized primarilly in open areas like sand dunes, hill climbs, and BIG freeriding. Essentially thats what Id like to do perosnally when it comes to the sled- little to no trail riding save for access to areas, not too much in the trees, and alot of freeriding in open areas.
SO, from what I have read / learned thus far, the general consensus is that Yamaha leads the industry in reliability with ski doo in second. If money was no object I would be buying a couple of nytros and turbo-ing one for myself- currently a nice non turbo nytro used sells for around $8000 here in BC so thats out of the question.
I have read alot of praise for the summit 670 in terms of reliability AND performance, and therefore would be very interested to hear opinions and testimonials of that machine- plus you can get a pair around here for under $6000 easy which is definately affordable.
I guess based on my research I have it narrowed down to a summit 670 - 1000 (basically ehatever I can find for good $) and any of the yamaha 4 stroke mountain machines- I have read nothing but bad stuff about the yamaha 2 stroke moiuntain sleds, so contrary information would be much apreciated!
SO thanks for listening to my rant and for putitng up with a newbie- I can only hope that others find my info and this thread useful and I greatly thank all those who respond for their time!
First of all, price wise we'll be looking to spend anywhere from $4500 to $9000 for 2 used sleds, totaly depending on what I need to spend in order to get what we need. As far as manufacturers, Ive got in narrowed down to Yamaha and Doo- Now before all the CAt and polaris die hards try to lynch me, let me explain why Ive got to that decision after my research thus far:
First and foremost, reliability is king for me. Ive got a cabin in the mountains in the Okanagan in BC and I live at the coast, so a breakdown for me would not only be a major tow out, but it's something I want to minimize the risk of as much as possible. Second is ability to have some fun in the powder and to be able to hang out in the hills to some degree.
Now as far as my background goes, I have never personally owned a sled, but the majority of my life has been spent on open class dirt bikes- for those who don't know, examples are KTM 525 and CR 500 / KX 500. That's basically HEAPS of power taht's utilized primarilly in open areas like sand dunes, hill climbs, and BIG freeriding. Essentially thats what Id like to do perosnally when it comes to the sled- little to no trail riding save for access to areas, not too much in the trees, and alot of freeriding in open areas.
SO, from what I have read / learned thus far, the general consensus is that Yamaha leads the industry in reliability with ski doo in second. If money was no object I would be buying a couple of nytros and turbo-ing one for myself- currently a nice non turbo nytro used sells for around $8000 here in BC so thats out of the question.
I have read alot of praise for the summit 670 in terms of reliability AND performance, and therefore would be very interested to hear opinions and testimonials of that machine- plus you can get a pair around here for under $6000 easy which is definately affordable.
I guess based on my research I have it narrowed down to a summit 670 - 1000 (basically ehatever I can find for good $) and any of the yamaha 4 stroke mountain machines- I have read nothing but bad stuff about the yamaha 2 stroke moiuntain sleds, so contrary information would be much apreciated!
SO thanks for listening to my rant and for putitng up with a newbie- I can only hope that others find my info and this thread useful and I greatly thank all those who respond for their time!
) like rigrat said maybe go out and test some sleds. you would be surprised as to what you will like. i had the opportunity to try an 05 800 doo this weekend. it was okay i guess just totally different and was not what i would want to ride. but thats just me.
