timothypdevine

Can anyone share with me their experience using a "touring" sled (in my case a new Yamaha RS Venture GT) on trails? Crazy talk?

Thanks,

Tim

alaska_rider_93

hi yeah i rode a 1995 arctic cat bearcat 340 for all of last year and most of this year and i have to say it was the ULTIMATE touring/utility sled. It could go ANYWHERE and i could go three days on a full tank of gas... I would recommend on the those. Now i ride a 2000 RMK 800 and it's pretty nice on the trails, it has better shocks so it's not quite as bumpy. I think a 2000-01-02 RMK 440 or 500 Indy Trail would be great. A 144" track would et you anywhere, and you can still do wheelies! But whatever you think is best.

-adam

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2000 Polaris RMK 800
2000 Polaris RMK 500
1995 Kawasaki Bayou 300 KLF 4x4
1997 Geo Prizm
1989 Chevy 2500 Flatbed Dually
1997 Ford Explorer 4x4

Ultrafrozen

That is where this type of sled shines - on trails. I have a few older touring sleds and both do very well on trails. The suspensions are geared to provide good bump damping and a smoother ride than any other type of sled.

More like anchors in deep snow.

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kccats

Ok I can tell you first hand from just this weekend! I put over 300 miles on my 04 Pantera! Yes they make Great trail sleds! I put it threw it's paces from off trail, threw the woods. deep powder, ans high speed lakes!
Deep snow is not an issue with a long track, super comfy on trails and handleslike a dream!