The xp chassis is the most widely used freestyle and extreme backcountry Sled for a reason. Some of the best riders in the world use them. In the uscc the xp chassis is a staple for durability, along with the rev. These are my opinions, I'm not brand loyal and in no way am I bashing other brands. I rode a sno pro last year in both the 300 and 500 series last year. Great sled. Year before that I was on a iq. This year I rode the xp. My elapsed trial times were faster on the xp. Personally I think the xp is the fastest sled there is through the twisty. I spend days setting my sled up for ME! A base model any brand, heck even race sled are setup for such a wide range. When I say setup I don't mean just using a tool kit and twisting some knobs. I'm talking springs, revavles, coupler, and shocks if needed.
I look at it like this. Mx racers or any racing. each vehicle is setup for that driver. His style and needs. In conclusion if you are an aggressive rider or whatever. Do yourself a favor and set your machine up for you. Otherwise be happy with not getting the full potential out of whatever machine you ride! Its the first thing I do Once again just sharing opinion and my knowledge
That being said you can't judge a new suspension or chassis until its setup for you. Otherwise think of first impression on the pro ride? Or the Rev. Heck even the old ski shock Yamaha
