F vs XF on the trails

[tommcat]

i am ordering a 2013 procross and am torn between the longer track of an XF and the coupled slide action skid on the F. i'm looking for some feedback from anyone who has actually ridden BOTH on the trails and can give me an honest comparison between the 2. on the trail ride and handling is really my only concern here.

[gwilburn]

I was in the same boat last year this time. I told myself that my next sled was a crossover. At the last minute I changed my mind and ordered the F. Now, I haven't ridden the XF so I can't give a comparison. All I can say is that I wish i would have stuck to the XF

[jimi 580]

I have the 2012 XF 1100 T and I am wanting better trail performance, so I might look into retrofitting the slide action skid and couplers to my skid. Check out the 2013 crosstour, pretty much exactly what I want, XF with the F skid.

That being said, I've made some adjsutments to the sled and its getting pretty damn close to what I want. Hate to say it, but the best upgrade was the ski poo pilot 5.7x race sled skis I just put on...

I drove the 1200 xr and a 600 xp etec and I couldn't stand the way they rode and handled, especially the 1200. It was so nervous and darty, front end is real heavy. Rode very nice though, but I'll get there with the XF.

[Super 8]

Originally Posted by jimi 580

I have the 2012 XF 1100 T and I am wanting better trail performance, so I might look into retrofitting the slide action skid and couplers to my skid. Check out the 2013 crosstour, pretty much exactly what I want, XF with the F skid.

All the 2013 XF's have the slide action rear suspension.

[tommcat]

Originally Posted by Super 8

All the 2013 XF's have the slide action rear suspension.

i'm not sure if that's right or not. they all say fastrac suspension but not fastrac slide action like it does in the F spec sheets.

[tommcat]

those of you with the XF, do you find yourself wishing it was coupled? are the skis in the air a lot? any other downsides to it?

[dt6957]

I have an F and ride with 2- XF's and we swapped to see the difference. For strictly trail riding I prefer the F. It is a lighter feeling/ less bulky sled because it is shorter. It corners a little better. Ride is actually pretty close as the F does have the better suspension but with the length of the XF it helps bridge some of the bumps so I would say ride is a wash. The XF locks up better on the trail and that is even with my 1-1/2 ripsaw I put on mine. Top end on the F is a nice bit faster than the XF, 5-8 MPH on the same stretch.

They are both excellent sleds, can't go wrong either way, I just feel on the trail the F is the superior sled.

[Bfluery]

Originally Posted by tommcat

those of you with the XF, do you find yourself wishing it was coupled? are the skis in the air a lot? any other downsides to it?

Pulled limiter in one hole and now it handles awesome, but I also have pilot 5.7 skis which make all the difference.

[tommcat]

Originally Posted by dt6957

I have an F and ride with 2- XF's and we swapped to see the difference. For strictly trail riding I prefer the F. It is a lighter feeling/ less bulky sled because it is shorter. It corners a little better. Ride is actually pretty close as the F does have the better suspension but with the length of the XF it helps bridge some of the bumps so I would say ride is a wash. The XF locks up better on the trail and that is even with my 1-1/2 ripsaw I put on mine. Top end on the F is a nice bit faster than the XF, 5-8 MPH on the same stretch.

They are both excellent sleds, can't go wrong either way, I just feel on the trail the F is the superior sled.

that's the kind of info i'm looking for, thank you

[crowne]

If trail riding is your concern, I would go with the F. If you go off trail and deep snow, that"s where the XF will shine.