Danial Boondocker...
That is the idea behind this Performance Partner Sled. It's not only a test bed for new aftermarket parts but also a vehicle that premium customers of these product providing companies can actually sample in the field.
Carl's provides the vehicle and clutching kit, Snowmobile Better Boards takes care of traction, strength, and enhanced snow clearing, Fox did the shocks, FLY did the bars, HPS did the can, Power Addiction did the head, Holz did the front suspension, ArcticFX did the vinyl, and finally Edge Works did the rear bumper. I set it all up to my preferences and ride the heck out of it. Along the way about 30,000 trade show goers, a few expert internet jockeys
, and several hundred interested test riders get to try it out.
It usually takes me about a season to really nail one down for my own preference and to cover most of the bases. Based on the return reports from my other sled in this program the testers seem to appreciate it. Trust me you should ride my IQ RAW 09 with all of the candy and you'll see as it's just flat out sweet (that one took a plus year while I learned the Holz Alpha-X's multiple settings and a ton of motor stuff that we did). The second season on these after we've had an adequate opportunity to tweak and test is where the real fun is. I'd say I'm a few hundred miles/things from ideal on this PRO but it's already far superior to stock (as it should be).