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Originally Posted by bobio
I am 6'4" and am thinking about getting a new sled this year. I currently ride an 04 Polaris 800 touring and find myself to be very uncomfortable after about half an hour of riding. Can anyone recommend a machine that gives more room between the seat and the floor boards. My legs get real tired and a machine that has more of a dirt bike posture would make my riding experience much more fun.
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OK here is my advice. Folks that are into snowmobiling tend to be brand snobs, ignore that. You have to look at this objectively and think of it more oh finding a wife. There is someone for everyone but let's face it how many guys have you seen married to woman who you say I could never in a million years deal with that, yet for the next person she's all that. Ok ladies that read this, it's the same thing with husbands too..
Sleds are the same way it's all about what fits YOU not everyone else or the so called experts. Before you go dropping 10K+ on a new machine I would suggest going out and taking each one out for a ride and not just for a quick spin in the parking lot, I mean ride on all day, so in other words rent one or borrow one from somebody that you know. You may think going into this one way (IE I think I like a more aggressive riding stance) and after a real world experience walk away with a much different opinion. Won't know till you try it. So get out there and give each machine an objective chance, you may surprise yourself at what fits you best.
I would also suggest going with somebody that is willing to set suspension up specifically for YOU. That can make a HUGE difference in the way the machine rides and handles.
Hey I'm a Polaris guy always have been, but honestly I've ridden just about every new sled the past few years at the snodeo and if I were to buy new today, I'd be running down and buying a Yamaha.