Full Version: Getting a new sled for 2009?
skidoofans... Another woman here (I guess you could say hardcore, because I ride with all guys and I keep up and then some)... I did buy an '09 for next year. I went with the 600 Etec in the MXZ TNT package. Anyways, I have an '05 500SS MXZ. It is a huge step up from the ZX chassis, I don't think I would ever curse anyone to ride a ZX. Once you go to the Rev or the XP (which I have yet to try, but couldn't wait and just bought one for myself) you will never go back. I found with my '05 there was a lot of changing of ski pressures because of the precision skiis and other suspension adjustments (just kept the tools in my coat pocket), but once you get it right you can fly over moguls unless they are just ridiculous. If I were you, I would go with a new one, why not? I used to work at the dealership in Wallingford, CT (Hunter's) and from what my old boss told me, it's definitely worth it and the 600 ETec is pretty awesome. Well, that's just my opinion, good luck in whatever you decide, it's always nice to see other women out there kicking rear on the trails.
QUOTE(kimt711 @ Mar 28 2008, 08:13 PM) 
skidoofans... Another woman here (I guess you could say hardcore, because I ride with all guys and I keep up and then some)... I did buy an '09 for next year. I went with the 600 Etec in the MXZ TNT package. Anyways, I have an '05 500SS MXZ. It is a huge step up from the ZX chassis, I don't think I would ever curse anyone to ride a ZX. Once you go to the Rev or the XP (which I have yet to try, but couldn't wait and just bought one for myself) you will never go back. I found with my '05 there was a lot of changing of ski pressures because of the precision skiis and other suspension adjustments (just kept the tools in my coat pocket), but once you get it right you can fly over moguls unless they are just ridiculous. If I were you, I would go with a new one, why not? I used to work at the dealership in Wallingford, CT (Hunter's) and from what my old boss told me, it's definitely worth it and the 600 ETec is pretty awesome. Well, that's just my opinion, good luck in whatever you decide, it's always nice to see other women out there kicking rear on the trails.
Thanks! This is awesome. I don't know any other women who like ride as much as I do. I appreciate all your comments!
QUOTE(skidoofans @ Mar 28 2008, 07:19 PM)
Thanks! This is awesome. I don't know any other women who like ride as much as I do. I appreciate all your comments!
Same here... I am a school teacher, but snowmobile fanatic during the winter. I went at least every other weekend this winter and then some and put on about 1500 miles. Ride mostly around central VT and did a backpack trip up to Island Pond (Canaan, Derby, etc.) over Feb. vacation.
QUOTE(kimt711 @ Mar 28 2008, 08:29 PM)
Same here... I am a school teacher, but snowmobile fanatic during the winter. I went at least every other weekend this winter and then some and put on about 1500 miles. Ride mostly around central VT and did a backpack trip up to Island Pond (Canaan, Derby, etc.) over Feb. vacation.
Oh wow! My husband and I rode a mid January to Mid February. We were first introduced to NEK last year and we've been hooked ever since. We have a 3 yr old so sometimes we can only do short rides unless Grandma has a sleep over and its party time for the parents.
I read on another post that you ride in Buckaroos 302 territory. Is there a lot of trail to ride over there? We went to Chester a couple of weekends ago and I have to say I was not impressed. Its hard to beat DriftDusters trails.
I'm demo riding the '09 TNT E-Tec, so I'll see what I'm doing after tomorrow. I think I'm going with the MXZ X 600 E-tec.
QUOTE(skidoofans @ Mar 28 2008, 07:48 PM)
Thanks I appreciate the info on the 600. I'm very interested and since I have not ridden any of the new sleds, I like to hear what other people that own them think. I noticed you have a Gade and x package. What do you think of your sled? And be honest. You can see from my mileage I don't get to ride nearly as much as I would like. My husband and I had kids (we have a 3 year old)before we became snowmobile junkies. Thank God for Grandparents! I read in Amsnow this month they (the Gade 800R) still corners and handles as nice as a short track. My husband still thinks that I would like a long track better. x package or not.
Ahh yes we were there with a young chlid once to. They grow up to fast! Glad you can get out and doo some riding!
The MXZ Adrenaline X package is nice but it is probably something that doesn't really fit our riding style but my son likes it. We put a medium windshield on it and all the bells and whistles add on's. It is a nice sled but a little stiff for me personally.
My Gade I really like. I doo think the 137" rides a little nicer than the 120" - having ridden both. I can't say I really tested the Gade in the deep stuff although there was plenty of that this year. I just had a to make a few rear and front suspension adjustments for my riding style and it grips pretty good now. I would definately get a Renegade again.
QUOTE(1madcat @ Mar 28 2008, 08:41 PM)
I'm demo riding the '09 TNT E-Tec, so I'll see what I'm doing after tomorrow. I think I'm going with the MXZ X 600 E-tec.
Good choice!
QUOTE(1madcat @ Mar 28 2008, 08:41 PM)
I'm demo riding the '09 TNT E-Tec, so I'll see what I'm doing after tomorrow. I think I'm going with the MXZ X 600 E-tec.
What is the TNT and is it a sled that you can only get until April?
QUOTE(skidoofans @ Mar 28 2008, 08:51 PM)
What is the TNT and is it a sled that you can only get until April?
The X models are spring models (usually just the X's). The TNT you can get anytime.
Here is a link to the TNT specs: http://www.ski-doo.com/en-US/Snowmobiles/M...htm?Sled=MXZTnt
Lacapra125 will bail me out if I mistated something here.
QUOTE(ct_skidoo2 @ Mar 28 2008, 08:43 PM)
Ahh yes we were there with a young chlid once to. They grow up to fast! Glad you can get out and doo some riding!
The MXZ Adrenaline X package is nice but it is probably something that doesn't really fit our riding style but my son likes it. We put a medium windshield on it and all the bells and whistles add on's. It is a nice sled but a little stiff for me personally.
My Gade I really like. I doo think the 137" rides a little nicer than the 120" - having ridden both. I can't say I really tested the Gade in the deep stuff although there was plenty of that this year. I just had a to make a few rear and front suspension adjustments for my riding style and it grips pretty good now. I would definately get a Renegade again.
The MXZ Adrenaline X package is nice but it is probably something that doesn't really fit our riding style but my son likes it. We put a medium windshield on it and all the bells and whistles add on's. It is a nice sled but a little stiff for me personally.
My Gade I really like. I doo think the 137" rides a little nicer than the 120" - having ridden both. I can't say I really tested the Gade in the deep stuff although there was plenty of that this year. I just had a to make a few rear and front suspension adjustments for my riding style and it grips pretty good now. I would definately get a Renegade again.
The x package sounds like it may be for the extremely young and nimble? I've still got the young part but maybe not so nimble. I think I need to take a field trip. Thanks CT SkiDoo
QUOTE(skidoofans @ Mar 28 2008, 08:59 PM)
The x package sounds like it may be for the extremely young and nimble?
Well maybe one way to look at it
- it is more for an aggressive rider than I.
QUOTE(skidoofans @ Mar 28 2008, 08:59 PM)
The x package sounds like it may be for the extremely young and nimble? I've still got the young part but maybe not so nimble. I think I need to take a field trip. Thanks CT SkiDoo
I say the X and TNT packages are for a rider with a steal ass! Anyone riding groomed trails 99% of the time does not need an X or TNT package. If you are riding groomed trails and competing in snow cross competitions get an X or TNT! If your riding back to your home base on a Saturday afternoon and there are three foot moguls and you want to ride above the bumps at stupid speed, get an X or TNT.
True story: anyone who rides 114 between Mings and downtown IP on a Saturday afternoon during vacation week knows how beat up the trail gets, right? We're talking 1 to 4 feet moguls, get the picture? We swapped and I took the TNT thru that hell one afternoon and bottom out ONCE! That is how damn stiff that sled is.
We have both a TNT and an Adrenaline. I like the Adrenaline WAY MORE and next season we will have two Adrenalines.
As far as long track vs. std. track, that is personal prefrence and the only way to find out for yourself is to try them both. I did 4500 miles this season in the NEK and northern NH on a short track. Several of those times were breaking trail almost all day. We got stuck once here and there but that was part of the fun!
That's funny. I just read a reply you gave someone else on the xp forum with the same question. I'm glad I asked because I would have made a HUGE mistake I am sure of it now. Road trip!! to Land n Sea I guess is the ideal place to go. Thanks for helping make up my mind.
By the way.......It's a long way until winter again. What do HCS snowmobilers do to pass the time during the summer months?
By the way.......It's a long way until winter again. What do HCS snowmobilers do to pass the time during the summer months?
QUOTE(skidoofans @ Mar 28 2008, 10:14 PM)
That's funny. I just read a reply you gave someone else on the xp forum with the same question. I'm glad I asked because I would have made a HUGE mistake I am sure of it now. Road trip!! to Land n Sea I guess is the ideal place to go. Thanks for helping make up my mind.
By the way.......It's a long way until winter again. What do HCS snowmobilers do to pass the time during the summer months?
By the way.......It's a long way until winter again. What do HCS snowmobilers do to pass the time during the summer months?
If you were in IP this weekend I would let you try them side by side if you give Land N Sea your business!
This is what we do during the summer!
Mrs. Crazed:
QUOTE(skidoofans @ Mar 28 2008, 09:14 PM)
That's funny. I just read a reply you gave someone else on the xp forum with the same question. I'm glad I asked because I would have made a HUGE mistake I am sure of it now. Road trip!! to Land n Sea I guess is the ideal place to go. Thanks for helping make up my mind.
By the way.......It's a long way until winter again. What do HCS snowmobilers do to pass the time during the summer months?
By the way.......It's a long way until winter again. What do HCS snowmobilers do to pass the time during the summer months?
Here's what gets me by until the real fun comes in the winter.......
We were going to take our last ride out of Derby this Sunday. But stomach viruses have plagued our household. I appreciate the offer to try the sleds out though. I will definately will give Land n Sea a try. They have a lot of loyal followers.
Oh boy! I don't know about the boat thing. I give your wife a lot of credit for being brave. That's some crazy sh_ _!
The bikes are very cool!
My husband and I will have to find our summer calling. I'm sure by July I will find him sleeping in the sled trailer on his Mach.
Oh boy! I don't know about the boat thing. I give your wife a lot of credit for being brave. That's some crazy sh_ _!
The bikes are very cool!
My husband and I will have to find our summer calling. I'm sure by July I will find him sleeping in the sled trailer on his Mach.
Skidoofans, if you want to check close® to home, check with green mountain power sports, friend of mine owns it. I tried out the E-Tec there, was very impressed, though the 800r was amazeing (considering the guy who rides it is a snow crosser and its set for him). I love the feel of the e-tec, and the tnt is so light, so nimble. I love my nytro, no doubt, but that e-tec is a winner if it stays healthy (hopefully) and there is always the 1200 4 stroke. Anyway, if you want to try closer to home, try gmps, good guys to deal with in any case.
QUOTE(SnowCrazed @ Mar 28 2008, 09:57 PM)
I say the X and TNT packages are for a rider with a steal ass! Anyone riding groomed trails 99% of the time does not need an X or TNT package. If you are riding groomed trails and competing in snow cross competitions get an X or TNT! If your riding back to your home base on a Saturday afternoon and there are three foot moguls and you want to ride above the bumps at stupid speed, get an X or TNT.
True story: anyone who rides 114 between Mings and downtown IP on a Saturday afternoon during vacation week knows how beat up the trail gets, right? We're talking 1 to 4 feet moguls, get the picture? We swapped and I took the TNT thru that hell one afternoon and bottom out ONCE! That is how damn stiff that sled is.
We have both a TNT and an Adrenaline. I like the Adrenaline WAY MORE and next season we will have two Adrenalines.
As far as long track vs. std. track, that is personal prefrence and the only way to find out for yourself is to try them both. I did 4500 miles this season in the NEK and northern NH on a short track. Several of those times were breaking trail almost all day. We got stuck once here and there but that was part of the fun!
Where do you have to break trail all day in the NEK????? I live here never had to do that.
True story: anyone who rides 114 between Mings and downtown IP on a Saturday afternoon during vacation week knows how beat up the trail gets, right? We're talking 1 to 4 feet moguls, get the picture? We swapped and I took the TNT thru that hell one afternoon and bottom out ONCE! That is how damn stiff that sled is.
We have both a TNT and an Adrenaline. I like the Adrenaline WAY MORE and next season we will have two Adrenalines.
As far as long track vs. std. track, that is personal prefrence and the only way to find out for yourself is to try them both. I did 4500 miles this season in the NEK and northern NH on a short track. Several of those times were breaking trail almost all day. We got stuck once here and there but that was part of the fun!
Where do you have to break trail all day in the NEK????? I live here never had to do that.
QUOTE(skidoofans @ Mar 28 2008, 10:14 PM)
By the way.......It's a long way until winter again. What do HCS snowmobilers do to pass the time during the summer months?
ATV's up north.
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I used to ride a Yamaha FJR1300 but sold that. Sold the boat.... Humm I need to find something again too.
QUOTE(ct_skidoo2 @ Mar 29 2008, 05:04 AM)
ATV's up north.
I used to ride a Yamaha FJR1300 but sold that. Sold the boat.... Humm I need to find something again too.
I used to ride a Yamaha FJR1300 but sold that. Sold the boat.... Humm I need to find something again too.
Hey CT...what are you doin' up at 3am???? Don't you sleep??? JK.
I know why I am up this early---I have been working all night...ready to go to bed!
QUOTE
Where do you have to break trail all day in the NEK????? I live here never had to do that.
VT-
Right place, right time. Maybe I used 'break' too liberaly and should have said we've ridden 1/2 a dozen times this season with a fresh 6 to 12 inches on top of the groomed stuff making first tracks. Though I would say Good Friday we were breaking trail a lot of miles due to the drifts!
QUOTE(holdin' it to the grip @ Mar 29 2008, 06:52 AM)
Hey CT...what are you doin' up at 3am???? Don't you sleep??? JK.
I know why I am up this early---I have been working all night...ready to go to bed!
I know why I am up this early---I have been working all night...ready to go to bed!
Damn cats decided to play tag this morning - running around the house like nuts. Now they will sleep all day long on the couches.
Snowcrazed: I like looking at those pictures you took from Good Friday. The snow is unbelievable.
QUOTE(ct_skidoo2 @ Mar 29 2008, 04:04 AM)
ATV's up north.
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I used to ride a Yamaha FJR1300 but sold that. Sold the boat.... Humm I need to find something again too.
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I used to ride a Yamaha FJR1300 but sold that. Sold the boat.... Humm I need to find something again too.
Hey Ctskidoo,
Just curious, do you live in Bristol because I think I saw you at the intersection on 229 & Pine st. Thursday or Friday morning. Looked like same truck and trailer, I gave a wave just in case you were a HCSer. By the way, love the cabin in the pic!
QUOTE(SnowCrazed @ Mar 28 2008, 09:25 PM)
If you were in IP this weekend I would let you try them side by side if you give Land N Sea your business!
This is what we do during the summer!
Mrs. Crazed:
This is what we do during the summer!
Mrs. Crazed:
Hey Mrs. Crazed,
Just curious, why are you upside down and what's that contraption attatched to your
? And when the heck can I try that?!!!
QUOTE(DAMATS @ Mar 29 2008, 09:19 AM)
Hey Mrs. Crazed,
Just curious, why are you upside down and what's that contraption attatched to your ? And when the heck can I try that?!!!
Just curious, why are you upside down and what's that contraption attatched to your
? And when the heck can I try that?!!!It is called a Sky Ski. After talking to them, I am jonesin' to try this thing too! This is what people with too much money do during the summer!!!
QUOTE(DAMATS @ Mar 29 2008, 09:04 AM)
Hey Ctskidoo,
Just curious, do you live in Bristol because I think I saw you at the intersection on 229 & Pine st. Thursday or Friday morning. Looked like same truck and trailer, I gave a wave just in case you were a HCSer. By the way, love the cabin in the pic!
Just curious, do you live in Bristol because I think I saw you at the intersection on 229 & Pine st. Thursday or Friday morning. Looked like same truck and trailer, I gave a wave just in case you were a HCSer. By the way, love the cabin in the pic!
Wasn't me. I used to be in Bristol, actually Forestville, quite a bit when I was dating a particular young lady long ago. I live on the other side of the CT river now
I don't see too many around like mine - hopefully they were going riding!QUOTE(DAMATS @ Mar 29 2008, 09:19 AM)
Hey Mrs. Crazed,
Just curious, why are you upside down and what's that contraption attatched to your ? And when the heck can I try that?!!!
Just curious, why are you upside down and what's that contraption attatched to your
? And when the heck can I try that?!!!You can try it any time, just bring gas or cash!
Mrs. Crazed had been working on gainers for years. Here is the first two she rode away with the rope! She's automatic now and has done over 20 in a row. Video!
That is the coolest thing I have seen on water.
QUOTE(ct_skidoo2 @ Mar 29 2008, 09:16 PM)
That is the coolest thing I have seen on water.
It is for sure! Those gainers are frustrating though! Some of my past attempts!
I am getting rid of my most unreliable sled an 05' Mach Z and getting a 09 MXZ Trail 500ss. The TNT seat is too hard. I hope this sled works better for me.
QUOTE(McRev VT @ Mar 30 2008, 08:41 AM)
I am getting rid of my most unreliable sled an 05' Mach Z and getting a 09 MXZ Trail 500ss. The TNT seat is too hard. I hope this sled works better for me.
Yahoo! Someone else gettin' an '09!!!
QUOTE(SnowCrazed @ Mar 29 2008, 08:10 PM)
You can try it any time, just bring gas or cash!
Mrs. Crazed had been working on gainers for years. Here is the first two she rode away with the rope! She's automatic now and has done over 20 in a row. Video!
Mrs. Crazed had been working on gainers for years. Here is the first two she rode away with the rope! She's automatic now and has done over 20 in a row. Video!
I'll bring the cash, if you bring the paramedics! That's gonna leave a mark if you don't stick the landing so to speak! What speeds are involved?
QUOTE(DAMATS @ Mar 31 2008, 04:05 PM)
I'll bring the cash, if you bring the paramedics! That's gonna leave a mark if you don't stick the landing so to speak! What speeds are involved?
and the ibuprofen!
2010 Doo comes out with a E-tec 800. You can say you heard it here first. That will be my next sled.
QUOTE(ct_skidoo2 @ Mar 31 2008, 05:36 PM)
2010 Doo comes out with a E-tec 800. You can say you heard it here first. That will be my next sled.
If its ever true i will be buying one next year. Allthough i rode a 600sdi all weekend at it hauled my big ass around just fine.QUOTE(JOEZREVIT @ Mar 31 2008, 05:43 PM)
If its ever true i will be buying one next year. Allthough i rode a 600sdi all weekend at it hauled my big ass around just fine.
Dom, looks like you'll have the first 2 spring orders for 2010
jumping ship off of doo to yamaha. getting a 2009 nytro rtx se. tried of driving 50 plus miles to a doo dealership plus it hasnt been that reliable either. only 2 miles to my yamaha dealer with great service.
QUOTE(diesel kid @ Mar 31 2008, 06:51 PM)
jumping ship off of doo to yamaha. getting a 2009 nytro rtx se. tried of driving 50 plus miles to a doo dealership plus it hasnt been that reliable either. only 2 miles to my yamaha dealer with great service.
Friends of ours has a Nytro. He really likes it.
QUOTE(ct_skidoo2 @ Mar 31 2008, 05:52 PM)
Dom, looks like you'll have the first 2 spring orders for 2010
Dom will love hear that since i havent bought a new sled in 4 years. It would be nice to drive some new iron.QUOTE(ct_skidoo2 @ Mar 31 2008, 05:36 PM)
2010 Doo comes out with a E-tec 800. You can say you heard it here first. That will be my next sled.
Doo made an 800SDI in the ZX but never put it in the REV because of "alleged" cooling issues. Maybe 800 e-tec is dooable in the XR?
Ordered an 09 MXZ Etec X package...all black...time to relace the 05 MXZ SDI...time to take the cover off the Harley and the Boat.....
QUOTE(qwick68 @ Apr 1 2008, 03:07 PM)
Ordered an 09 MXZ Etec X package...all black...time to relace the 05 MXZ SDI...time to take the cover off the Harley and the Boat.....
i'am interested in the same sled,who did you order from,and how much?if you do mind me asking?
-sea
QUOTE(seasled @ Apr 1 2008, 03:29 PM)
i'am interested in the same sled,who did you order from,and how much?if you do mind me asking?
-sea
-sea
Call Land N Sea in Waterbury
QUOTE(holdin' it to the grip @ Apr 1 2008, 07:11 PM)
Call Land N Sea in Waterbury
actually i need to replace two sleds,i need prices on an etech gade with e/s,and tnt 500ss w/ es,so if your husband would like to pm me with a price ,that would be fine.
-sea
I'm in!
QUOTE(weather4connecticut.com @ Apr 1 2008, 08:37 PM)
I'm in!
Gil, what ya getting?
QUOTE(weather4connecticut.com @ Apr 1 2008, 08:37 PM)
I'm in!
in for what????
QUOTE(seasled @ Apr 1 2008, 03:29 PM)
i'am interested in the same sled,who did you order from,and how much?if you do mind me asking?
-sea
-sea
Garganos in East Haven...they always hook me up.....price was well below msrp....
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