Deep snow sled?

[Hoosier]

i just picked up a 2011 xfire 141 with a 2.25 track. I can honestly say I think its the perfect all around sled. With scratchers trail ride all day, and in the powder that 141 and powerclaw track is a smokin setup in my opinion

I think this is what I'm hoping to be in the market for next year. Not quite sure about the track, but an 11 xfire 141 seems like a great do-all and reliable sled.

 

[snoluver1]

I just want to add that age has nothing to do with riding out west. I have ridden multiple times with guys in age range from 70's to 90's and been extremely impressed at what they could do in the backcountry. So much so, that it gives me hope I can continue in the sport much longer than I ever dreamed possible!!

 

[Modman440]

I just bought my first all back country sled ive had crossovers and race sleds for ditch bangin. Like i just said i bought an 05 m7 and i went huntin in indiana for big. Snow drifts to see how it rides found some my sno pro would have trouble with that the m didnt. I just hope in future years well 19 when im in my 40s i will be able ride steep n deep. Ive rented out west many times but i am nervous bout taking it out west for first time on my own sled

 

[Chicago Boy]

I'd seriously consider reliability issues because some makers have a worse track record than others. I remember a post on here about an outwest guid who's fleet of sleds were Polaris pro RMK and half the sleds blew up the first year, the best chassis but kaplow they go.

Cat 800 in xfire or M is real nice. The doo' 800 E or P tech's are crazy power, very stable ride kinda hard for me to carve but my buddy flick them around like a rag doll and he weighs 150. Look how the cat 800 are bullet proof and the poo's are not, now direct drive poos failing all over the place. Cat reverse on the 4 stroke is a problem but not really apply to mountain riding with the 4's yet.

Personally after riding them all and looking at problems from the manufacturer's I'd take a cat first, than doo than a poo. If poo could do what cat does with motors I'd do a poo. Cat just knocks it out the park in all categories I'm leery of Doo's sealed bearing on cranks and the ride is to stable on doos FOR ME THAT IS. Yamaha is out of the picture so enough said there IMO and by the way I own 5 different Yamaha sleds now.

Remember, this is my opinion, I'm not bashing them.

thanks Lenny

 

[Chicago Boy]

Thanks to u all looks like the( Cats ) out the bag lol this will be my first cat looks like I need to go see Chad @ M&M

 

[Deleted member 10829]

If it's a new sled you are going to purchase, do lots of reading. Unless you are going to buy a 2009, I'm not sure what Lenny is talking about on the Polaris 800. That engine has been very solid the past couple of years and the most recent Snow Goer compares all 3 800's and prefers the Polaris. You will get lots of different opinions, but most ratings will put the Polaris easlily on top, and sales prove that.

Sled Head 24/7 had a segment on the Pro RMK earlier this year and ever single one of them said the Polaris was second to none in the mountain segment.

 

[polarisrider1]

If it's a new sled you are going to purchase, do lots of reading. Unless you are going to buy a 2009, I'm not sure what Lenny is talking about on the Polaris 800. That engine has been very solid the past couple of years and the most recent Snow Goer compares all 3 800's and prefers the Polaris. You will get lots of different opinions, but most ratings will put the Polaris easlily on top, and sales prove that.

Sled Head 24/7 had a segment on the Pro RMK earlier this year and ever single one of them said the Polaris was second to none in the mountain segment.

If you are serious about deep snow. RMK Pro 800 is the sled to buy. Zero issues with my 800 motor.