Looking for opinions on sled.

jhelvik · Post by **jhelvik** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:35 pm

I have read the previous post that Buddy wrote and found it helpful. I as well am looking for a new sled. I run very steep and rocky terrain in Montana. At the same time I also run logging roads that may not have much snow at times. I am leaning towards getting a Polaris RMK or Ski-Doo Summit. I am also looking more at the liquid cooled sleds. I will be pulling about 200+ pounds (two dogs @ 75 llbs. + box + gear). With my gear on I weigh about 250 lbs. About how big of an engine should I go with? I am thinking at least a 550 cc. All opinions and suggestions would be helpful. Also if you know of anyone with a sled of this type, let me know. I can't afford a brand new one though.

Thank You

FullCryHounds · Post by **FullCryHounds** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 10:54 am

Remember, you are going to loose about 20% of your HP when you get to altitude. There is no substitute for hp. I personally run an 800 RMK with a 50hp shot of nitrous but in my opinion, niether of those sleds you mention would be my first choice for cat hunting. They are both deep powder, mountain sleds and not as well suited for trail riding and towing a trailer. I'd look at some of the water cooled sleds that some of these other guys are runnig with good success.

Big Swede · Post by **Big Swede** » Thu Jun 05, 2008 12:50 pm

jhelvik wrote:I have read the previous post that Buddy wrote and found it helpful. I as well am looking for a new sled. I run very steep and rocky terrain in Montana. At the same time I also run logging roads that may not have much snow at times. I am leaning towards getting a Polaris RMK or Ski-Doo Summit. I am also looking more at the liquid cooled sleds. I will be pulling about 200+ pounds (two dogs @ 75 llbs. + box + gear). With my gear on I weigh about 250 lbs. About how big of an engine should I go with? I am thinking at least a 550 cc. All opinions and suggestions would be helpful. Also if you know of anyone with a sled of this type, let me know. I can't afford a brand new one though.

Thank You

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Looking for opinions on sled.

Looking for opinions on sled.

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