Catman10
Drinking the Doolaid
Well all the secrets are out so I would like to take this time to summarize the new iron and get opinions, I know the doo laid is super thick out there so lets try to be constructive instead of name bashing idiots shall we. First off Ski-doo coodos to you this year for delivering a pretty awesome stock sled, every improvement does in my opinion put you at the top of the pile, seems like they have listened to us mountain boys a little more than the rest. The downfall, why on earth would you put a 6 tooth driver on such a wicked sled? I will have to ride one to see the level of vibration and how tight that track is gonna have to be kept, other than that I think the sled is ugly but it may grow on me over some time and if its a great sled I will just put a paper bag over it. Second, Polaris, the axy is a nice improvement over the pro and I think the best handling technical sled of them all, they had to go with a big track to keep their position in the quest to kill the doo and good on them for it. i am surprised that they have not made the needed changes for the failing parts they have become known for i.e. front end a arms etc. One of the nicest looking sleds and for you people that think it won't turn that 174 track you are talking outta your ass, keep your mouth shut if the only thing that comes out is stupid. Third Yamaha, Finally a turbo, sounds like it will be underpowered from what we all want and would purchase, 180 hp is not enough for a sled that is made narrower to loose the heavy feel. They did some awesome stuff with the technology and I think it will be a tuner box away from being where we want in that 220 hp range. I like their clutches and the sleds look great but why they didn't make it interesting and go with a mountain version with a factory 3.2 174 with a drop and roll, I would have ran to the dealer for my snow check even with the lower horse power. Fourth, Arctic Cat, my favourite sleds in the past has dropped the ball this year and will have slow sales because of it, yes a drop and roll is cool but there is not enough difference to lay the big money down on a 17 when the 16's will be blown out next year for thousand less. The engine is awesome and I think that they are being smart not releasing the new engine yet as they are not able to keep them together yet so smart on there warranty department, they still could have thrown a big track under it with the drop and roll and salvaged something but I guess the next year will be there big year, everyone needs a turn. All of this is my opinion so please without bashing like a bunch of little bitches what do you boys think?
