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littlejwigs
Posts: 523 - Karma: 24
in your guys opinion what is the best snowmobile for deep pow and what is the best long track and how much does it usually cost?
Oct 20 2010 7:11PM
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CDdesign
Posts: 1015 - Karma: 92
for the best your looking at $12000... something turbo and lots of power and little weight. 
http://www.arcticcat.com/snow/M8SNOPRO153LTD.asp
there also one with a longer track if you want a bigger contact point.

http://www.ski-doo.com/en-US/Snowmobiles/Summit/Overview.htm?Sled=SummitX
here is a ski doo
Oct 20 2010 8:10PM
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SkiTheYeast
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get an articcat ski-doo does not compare in quality to them
Oct 20 2010 8:50PM
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ESK
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Rolls eyes

Anyway a lot depends on your budget. You can spend as little as $2,500 to $30,000 on a mtn sled. If money is tight I would try find a clean Ski Doo Rev Summit chassis with at least a 144 inch track. Polaris RMK's are good but the newer the better & stay far away from the 900cc model, junk. Arctic Cat has come long way in dependability but still seem to have ways to go. The M series sleds are very light but not as bullet proof as say a Rev.

If it was my money I would get a used 2008 Polaris RMK 600 with 144 track. Good power, easy to maneuver in tight spots & can jump it.

http://www.snowmobile.com/specs/polaris/mountain/2008/rmk-reg/600--144-inch-.html
Oct 20 2010 9:01PM
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CDdesign
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the best thing is to look for a used one at the end of ski season, when someone will be looking for quick cash for his/her summer hobby ... hahaha
Oct 20 2010 9:28PM
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Dr.Rick_Marshall
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I seriously doubt you will get good info here. But sleds are like skis people will swear by what they ride. I have been riding a ski doo for my whole life and i love them have no problems. A new sled will run you 12 grand if you want to turbo it add a minimum of 3 grand to the original price (depends on the kit). Arctic cat, ski doo, polaris, yamaha, have all been making sleds for a long time and all make good products, especially if you want to put the money into them. There is no "best sled".
Oct 20 2010 9:46PM
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littlejwigs
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ok thanks for the info i dont have money like that right now i just really want a reliable sled
Oct 20 2010 11:07PM
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dylhole
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If you want a reliable sled get a four stroke.  But if you want a light sled, get an M8 or a Rev or XP if you have the money.
Oct 20 2010 11:41PM
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