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In the patent filing , it looks like there are some notes pointing to the brake lever side of the handle bars. I keep wondering if there will be some sort of"lockout" function of this mono rail, if indeed it is coming?
 

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Not to mention a much stronger single rail won't bend anywhere near as easy as the flimsy dual ones they have now :)
 
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I don’t want to complain on something that might move the sport forward. But I do t see how a single rail would be beneficial? I could be wrong but wouldn’t the track fold around the rail and the wheel in deep snow? Wouldn’t it feel very unsure on side hills?
I dunno could be wrong maybe it’ll be the next best things
 

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I don’t want to complain on something that might move the sport forward. But I do t see how a single rail would be beneficial? I could be wrong but wouldn’t the track fold around the rail and the wheel in deep snow? Wouldn’t it feel very unsure on side hills?
I dunno could be wrong maybe it’ll be the next best things
Pretty tough to make any sort of assumptions on something we know nothing about. I bet if it is something we see there will be benefits, just a guess :face-icon-small-win
 

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I don’t want to complain on something that might move the sport forward. But I do t see how a single rail would be beneficial? I could be wrong but wouldn’t the track fold around the rail and the wheel in deep snow? Wouldn’t it feel very unsure on side hills?
I dunno could be wrong maybe it’ll be the next best things

I am sure there were people that didn't want independent front suspension because the trailing arms were more stable on the trail... I think after riding them we can all agree the IFS was a huge step towards the modern sleds.

If cat releases a mono rail this may be the same type of thing in the future. I personally hope they do and I get to ride one and it is awesome. Because I love seeing the sport be pushed forward. Im also with you in that I hate the flex and unpredictability of the Doo track. But so do most of the cat engineers and test riders I have been around so I wouldn't expect it to perform in a similar manner. Hopefully we will know in 20 days if they are in fact using it and will get to start seeing them on the snow.
 

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The monorail has been on the snow for a year and a half already, albeit in a snowbike kit.
I have not read any negatives.

Alpha Cat......
 

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I want a green and blue Alpha Cat....
If Purple is indeed the only option.... then i guess im ridin a purple sled.

Alpha Cat......
 

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If it's purple it better come with a Leopard print seat!

Seriously, metal flake purple with a leopard print seat a la 70s panther........I would buy that, even with a monorail. It may ride like **** but it'll make up for it in the parking lot.

I'm not even kidding. The retro Polaris pro graphics look badass IMO.
 
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It would be cool to bring back the old purple.
But honestly I just want pictures to know what’s coming lol to know if the gf is selling her 6000 and getting my mountain cat?
 

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I don’t want to complain on something that might move the sport forward. But I do t see how a single rail would be beneficial? I could be wrong but wouldn’t the track fold around the rail and the wheel in deep snow? Wouldn’t it feel very unsure on side hills?
I dunno could be wrong maybe it’ll be the next best things

I agree with you. If its out there....it must work. I'm guessing it would be more beneficial to the agile rider who can really get after it in the back country. I would think riding it 20 miles to get to that untouched powder...not so much fun.

Time will tell. Anticipation is fun!
 
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