I thought you ran yours in the middle Dave?
Who's put some miles on their 14?
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Yes, meant that :crazy:
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Got about 35 miles on my 14' 153 last friday. It was more sluggish than i remember breaking in a new sled last year. Sure started to wake up around 25 miles and it'll get even better the next ride out. Just wish there was more snow.
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Got some off rode miles on my 153 sunday,although we were going slow due to the low snowoack. The sled feels lighter on the snow than my quite light M8 162. Gets on it's side effortlessly . Motor feels super strong. Lookin forward to really getting down in some deep. Did notice some ski lift that I'm not used to. My powder pros will go on next week,definatly a welcome change,dive-o-rama going down hill.
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Oh Boy . . . .
Let's just say that my "break in ride" ended up turning into a day that is no different then if was riding the second week in Jan. The snow was that good and the group of riders we meet up with didn't feel like letting down at all. Rode my 2014 M8 and it was sluggish the first 5 miles going up the trail, once we got off though she performed better then I could've asked! here is a short video of some ravine hopping.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYhNqjn3mw8&feature=youtu.be
Let's just say that my "break in ride" ended up turning into a day that is no different then if was riding the second week in Jan. The snow was that good and the group of riders we meet up with didn't feel like letting down at all. Rode my 2014 M8 and it was sluggish the first 5 miles going up the trail, once we got off though she performed better then I could've asked! here is a short video of some ravine hopping.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYhNqjn3mw8&feature=youtu.be
What did you do to your sled is that a yamablue wrap on it? Is that a poo that your heading to unstuck? Nice vid.
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Custom arctic FX wrap. Matches my racewerx bumper and other stuff quite nicely. One sled was a turbo ski doo areocharger, a boondocker pro built by Vohk, and a 2011 crossfire 800
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Forgot to mention the ride. Nothing short of spectacular! State line RD ID, Montana was nasty last weekend. This thing rides smoother than mt Timbersled skid. Hope my riding prtnr with his new pro's back is alright.:face-icon-small-hap
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I hate the new seat too. I am 6'1 and find it too short.
I had no idea that the ES models had the longer seat and would have ordered that just to get the seat.
My question is are guys paying to swap out the seat and tank. Or is cat doing this on their dime on new sleds
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Trade someone your tank and seat to someone with a 12 or 13 who wants the short seat
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Think that would be a mistake,give it some time and get used to it. I'm 6 2,had no prob so far,except just about fell off the back starting in while sitting down. Funny people were bitching about the 12 and 13 seat being to tall. Is that not the same seat that is on the ES?
The ride quality of the Proclimb is a big deal. The previous chassis was an awesome sled, but the worst of the 3 two stroke mountain sleds on rough trails. Now it's the best. We ride mostly steep and deep, but still spend significant time going in and out of the mountains. Sometimes the trail is smooth and sometimes it isn't. I am glad I am on a Proclimb when it's rough.
Woody
Good stuff!
Woody, I see you like the Proclimb when riding to and from the riding area.
My question is, do you miss the M series chassis once you get to the steep and deep?
"I am glad I am on a Proclimb when it's rough".
Woody
Woody, I see you like the Proclimb when riding to and from the riding area.
My question is, do you miss the M series chassis once you get to the steep and deep?
"I am glad I am on a Proclimb when it's rough".
Woody
I might think I miss the M about 2% of the year............but then I jump on a friends M and nope.......dont miss that at all:typing:
The M was and is a great machine. In the pre-owned market the 09-11 are some of the best you can buy. But to answer your question, NEVER would I want the M over the Proclimb. Most of the things I did not like on the PC have been addressed. And after building and servicing them for several years, the ease of working on them and over all design has become much more appealing.
Woody
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Dam Dave and Woody, thanks.
I have my M8 finally dialed in and you guys want me to get rid of it! It works so well with a 2.6" Powerclaw and the SLP stage III kit that I wet myself every time I ride. :face-icon-small-ton
Watching the movie "Schooled" shows just how agile of a platform the M series can be. I am still waiting for the movie featuring the Arctic Cat Proclimb.
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Seriously. I plan to ride a Snowbike, a XM, a Pro and a Proclimb this winter to help me decide my next machine. However, I will keep the M8 as the benchmark to measure the progress of the new sleds.
I have my M8 finally dialed in and you guys want me to get rid of it! It works so well with a 2.6" Powerclaw and the SLP stage III kit that I wet myself every time I ride. :face-icon-small-ton
Watching the movie "Schooled" shows just how agile of a platform the M series can be. I am still waiting for the movie featuring the Arctic Cat Proclimb.
opcorn:Seriously. I plan to ride a Snowbike, a XM, a Pro and a Proclimb this winter to help me decide my next machine. However, I will keep the M8 as the benchmark to measure the progress of the new sleds.
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Very good read guys.. I have yet to have mine on the snow, but Im looking forward to getting on it. My last sled was a 13 Polaris, this will be my first Cat ever. I have rode them some over the last couple seasons, so it should make for a good comparison. Hope to get on the snow next weekend!
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