Okay everyone, I need some input from you... The company I work for currently has 2 snowmobiles and we are looking to get them replaced early, but the boss wants me to give them reasoning why the current sleds are inadequate. The problem is, the boss has never been in the mountains, so it's like trying to explain to a blind man what color is...
Here's what we currently have: Ski-Doo Expedition Sport (4 stroke 600). They're a 154" track with 1.5" paddles. (I'll wait while you all laugh yourselves out of your seats)
They're a great trail sled. If you're in the prairies in 2 inches of snow. But I'm in Revelstoke.
I know everyone has a preference for Cats or Doos or Polaris or Yamahas. I honestly don't really care what we get, as long as we can get rid of what we currently have. What I'm looking for from you guys is some key phrases or reasoning that I can provide to the boss as to why these current sleds are useless.
Here's some of the things I have so far.
Current sleds lack power (60 hp vs 150+hp)
Current sleds lack sufficient paddle size (only 1.5"). Need a minimum of 2" for Revy area riding?
800 cc should be a minimum size engine in order to get enough top end / track speed etc?
Current sleds are about 100 lbs heavier than an effective mountain sled.
Mountain sleds are more responsive than a touring sled.
If you guys could post your comments - even just a line or two - about why these are the wrong sleds for this area, and what is the right sled for this area, I would really appreciate it.
Thanks in advance,
Here's what we currently have: Ski-Doo Expedition Sport (4 stroke 600). They're a 154" track with 1.5" paddles. (I'll wait while you all laugh yourselves out of your seats)
They're a great trail sled. If you're in the prairies in 2 inches of snow. But I'm in Revelstoke.
I know everyone has a preference for Cats or Doos or Polaris or Yamahas. I honestly don't really care what we get, as long as we can get rid of what we currently have. What I'm looking for from you guys is some key phrases or reasoning that I can provide to the boss as to why these current sleds are useless.
Here's some of the things I have so far.
Current sleds lack power (60 hp vs 150+hp)
Current sleds lack sufficient paddle size (only 1.5"). Need a minimum of 2" for Revy area riding?
800 cc should be a minimum size engine in order to get enough top end / track speed etc?
Current sleds are about 100 lbs heavier than an effective mountain sled.
Mountain sleds are more responsive than a touring sled.
If you guys could post your comments - even just a line or two - about why these are the wrong sleds for this area, and what is the right sled for this area, I would really appreciate it.
Thanks in advance,