Snowmobile suggestions??

jetskier · 09-26-2005, 06:07 PM

I agree that you need to determine what your riding needs are. I actually like the touring sled 1 up...it is very smooth and stable and has more of a soft ride. I also have a Ski-Doo MXV Rev-800 and that is like a sport bike on snow. You have to stay on top of it all the time or it will get you into trouble.

The other thing to think about is whether you want to stud the sled. I have both of mine studded so I can go out on the ice. On the lake, studs let you stop and provide traction; however, the trail performance is a bit different. Some people like to have the rear slide a bit more. Here are some of the sites for your reading entertainment:

http://www.arcticcat.com/snowmobiles...sp?y=106&c=109
http://www.ski-doo.com/en-US/Snowmobiles/2006/
http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/pr...06/0/home.aspx
http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-...s/Performance/

Here is a buyer's guide:

http://www.amsnow.com/sno/default.aspx?c=bg&id=21

When you get to the point that you are finalizing your selection, try to find someone that owns one. Ideally, try to ride it first.

jetskier

lakershaker · 09-26-2005, 07:50 PM

Wow, thanks everyone for the great replies. Will give me some fun things to look at over the next few weekends after the boat comes out.

JTA · 09-27-2005, 10:40 PM

I notice that you are from CT (Farmington?). CT is a great place to buy a used sled as there are quite a few folks that buy and then don't like to spend the travel time to do much snowmobiling. If you take your time, you could probably find a complete used low-mileage package (two sleds and a trailer) for the price of one new 2-up sled.

Winnipesaukee Divers · 10-05-2005, 12:09 PM

Due to health issues I'm giving up the sport of snowmobiling. I have two sleds (1 is a two up touring and the other is a Indy Lite) and the trailer for sale. Every thing is in great condition with low miles (we're fair weather riders). Send me an email and I'll give you the details.

ACutAbove · 10-05-2005, 08:01 PM

post them here.http://p087.ezboard.com/bnhsleding
you might have better luck selling them.

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Originally Posted by Winnipesaukee Divers

Due to health issues I'm giving up the sport of snowmobiling. I have two sleds (1 is a two up touring and the other is a Indy Lite) and the trailer for sale. Every thing is in great condition with low miles (we're fair weather riders). Send me an email and I'll give you the details.

09-26-2005, 06:07 PM	#1
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 851 Thanks: 57 Thanked 183 Times in 114 Posts	More Stuff I agree that you need to determine what your riding needs are. I actually like the touring sled 1 up...it is very smooth and stable and has more of a soft ride. I also have a Ski-Doo MXV Rev-800 and that is like a sport bike on snow. You have to stay on top of it all the time or it will get you into trouble. The other thing to think about is whether you want to stud the sled. I have both of mine studded so I can go out on the ice. On the lake, studs let you stop and provide traction; however, the trail performance is a bit different. Some people like to have the rear slide a bit more. Here are some of the sites for your reading entertainment: http://www.arcticcat.com/snowmobiles...sp?y=106&c=109 http://www.ski-doo.com/en-US/Snowmobiles/2006/ http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/pr...06/0/home.aspx http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-...s/Performance/ Here is a buyer's guide: http://www.amsnow.com/sno/default.aspx?c=bg&id=21 When you get to the point that you are finalizing your selection, try to find someone that owns one. Ideally, try to ride it first. jetskier

09-26-2005, 07:50 PM	#2
lakershaker Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Rattlesnake Isl. - Simsbury, CT Posts: 274 Thanks: 91 Thanked 46 Times in 28 Posts	Thanks! Wow, thanks everyone for the great replies. Will give me some fun things to look at over the next few weekends after the boat comes out.

09-27-2005, 10:40 PM	#3
JTA Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Fort Pierce, Florida Posts: 233 Thanks: 34 Thanked 25 Times in 21 Posts	Connecticut? I notice that you are from CT (Farmington?). CT is a great place to buy a used sled as there are quite a few folks that buy and then don't like to spend the travel time to do much snowmobiling. If you take your time, you could probably find a complete used low-mileage package (two sleds and a trailer) for the price of one new 2-up sled.

10-05-2005, 12:09 PM	#4
Winnipesaukee Divers Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Exeter, NH or @ WCYC on weekends Posts: 250 Thanks: 7 Thanked 46 Times in 28 Posts	If you're still looking for sleds... Due to health issues I'm giving up the sport of snowmobiling. I have two sleds (1 is a two up touring and the other is a Indy Lite) and the trailer for sale. Every thing is in great condition with low miles (we're fair weather riders). Send me an email and I'll give you the details. Last edited by Winnipesaukee Divers; 10-05-2005 at 05:46 PM.