Wasn’t comparing any sleds in that post, just saying that there are places that weight could be easily cut.
And to say that Cat is the only sled to consider this spring is pretty stupid.
Then what are you doing? This is a sled forum and we are comparing/discussing the new sleds...
They ALL have places where weight could be easily cut, just look at the exhaust cans.
The Cat is now among the lightest so why sacrifice durability further? The Doo and the Poo have the less durable front ends still, you can keep that and the savings.
Pretty stupid not to acknowledge Poo's abysmal engine program, but I am SURE they got it right this time. Never before but, surely this time. Go ahead check one...
I have ridden the G4 in 165 and 175. I hate the way these things handle. Couldn't ride a Doo since my demo ride on a '14 when that "improvement" came along. Nice to see they stick with torsion sprung skids still too. I just cant Doo it. Too bad because the local Doo dealer stands head and shoulders above the others here.
So for ME, with a list of valid experiences on all the sleds but the Alpha. It would be STUPID to choose anything but Cat.
I love the hype behind the 850s though, 50 more cc and the game has changed? The Poo needed it, but if it doesn't last more than a season like most Poo motors, you can have it. The guys at Doo had good reliable power, they need to go back to the drawing board and design a mountain sled with proper steering geometry, a modern skid and, fix the clutching. I do not see how it competes at all frankly.