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rideforride
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I want one so bad, but dont really know anything about them. What kind is the best for goin in the BC in the powder to build kickers and whatnot? How much can I expect to pay for a good used one that will kick ass in powder and be reliable?
Dec 3 2004 10:19PM
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tylerbeattie
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my first sled that could handle the back country was an 1996 arctic cat 580 powder special
i paid 1500
Dec 4 2004 12:07AM
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rideforride
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how many CCs are recommended for BC? also, what other specifications are important.
Dec 4 2004 12:16AM
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MadTrix4185
Posts: 620 - Karma: 10
sleds r expensive. make sure its a long track with atleast a 700 cc engine. i ride my uncles king kat 900 and that fucker can climb. im getin an m7 hopefully, suppose to be the sled of all sleds.
Dec 4 2004 3:14AM
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SSteezle
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ya if you want one to make up powder your gonna need atleast a 600 or 700 triple
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Dec 4 2004 9:26AM
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MadTrix4185
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i think only yamaha uses triples. i think arctic cat, ski doo and polaris use twins.
Dec 4 2004 2:13PM
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Blaster10
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the summits that are a couple of years old are a pretty sweet deal because they are a decent sled and are cheaper now because of the new rev platform that is out now, so find a 00-01 skidoo summit 700
Dec 4 2004 3:05PM
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tylerbeattie
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polaris has triple so does arctic cat son
Dec 4 2004 9:04PM
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1080bio
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i wouldnt be so sure about goin with a yamiha cause there like RX1 moutain is a 4 stroke and i dono i just wouldt wana ride a 4 stroke in pow it just cant generate the same like tourque and shit as a 2 stoke

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Dec 4 2004 9:21PM
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radoripper
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Polaris has triples, I own a 600 triple and it is perfect. Long track is a must.

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Dec 4 2004 9:28PM
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MadTrix4185
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the yamaha rx1 is way to heavy for powder riding, the rx1 is sweet on the trails but is way 2 nose heavy for powder and is a bitch to get out when it gets stuck. when i was talkin about the arctic cat havin twins i was refering to the king cat and m7
Dec 5 2004 12:23AM
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straytblunted
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yamahas are 4 stroke therefore heavier, arctic cat just started to make decent mountain sleds which means i would give them a few years before calling their shit reliable. the good shit nowadays is polaris and skidoo, but you need a long track (ie 136-159 in), 800cc will put you back around 8000 7000 or 6000 if your lucky. however you dont really need an 800 i wouold go with 600 or 700 for your first sled. keep in mind you will be damn lucky if you get it for 5000 or anywhere in that vicinity

Dec 5 2004 1:20AM
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straytblunted
Posts: 264 - Karma: 11
i got a polaris rmk 800(piped out n shit) 151 inch track, im convinced its the shit.
Dec 5 2004 1:24AM
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KeegLove
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800? holy thats a large number

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Dec 5 2004 1:25AM
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rideforride
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This is pretty much the only one in my area/pricerange listed on this site. Do you think it would be a good first sled that would handle the backcounrty without trouble? Its a '97
Dec 5 2004 1:23PM
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MadTrix4185
Posts: 620 - Karma: 10
if your goin to go to roslyn to look at that sled stop by the yamaha shop in cle elum and see what they have in stock. they ususally have really good used sleds
Dec 5 2004 2:08PM
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eljefe
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I have no personal experience with sleds, but from what I have read, I think you guys have a misconception of 4 strokes. The 4 strokes weigh only marginally more than 2 strokes, produce an equal amount of torque and horsepower, and furthermore their torque curve starts lower in the rpm range, making for better climbing ability.
The other thing Ive heard is that the government is working on putting a restriction on 2 stroke snowmobiles in the near future. This would mean that your new sled may be rendered useless soon. With that said, resale value on a two stroke could vastly decrease.
Again, Ive had no personal experience, but thats what I have heard.

Dec 5 2004 6:17PM
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VC
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First, 4 strokes way a whole lot more, unless you dump alot of money into light weight parts. Second even if they pass a law that says you can only buy 4 strokes all current 2 strokes will be grandfathered in.

And to the guy about the 97 summit, i'd say that that sled is over priced. check out snowest.com in their forums sections, much better deals
Dec 6 2004 6:34PM
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