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Re-post (over in the SD forum)
3k cash to spend - want to get a sled before Xmas if possible!!
Looking for my first sled, and thought I'd have better luck here vs. looking just locally. I'm in Denver, CO and would consider driving a reasonable distance for the right sled (meet halfway to UT/WY/NM).
Open to suggestions / ideas since I'm new to this pending addiction . After researching online for a few weeks, I think I like either the SD Summit (800) or a RMK from Polaris. Also would consider a Yami.
I briefly thought about a 2 up / touring machine, b/c I want to take my 8 yr. old son out this winter to get him into it and have a hobby to share. However, the capabilities of those (limited off track riding) would force me to sell it and get 2 machines in a couple of years when he's ready for his own. SO, I'll be trail riding w/ the kid, maybe the wife and some mild off trail to figure things out. Also to take it out myself, but I'm not looking for crazy mountain climbing or $$$ mods, etc.
800 is probably the max (motor size wise) and i'd also consider 600-700s. best case is a sled I can keep for 3-4 yrs, and I'll get my son a smaller / starter machine when he's ready.
Budget: ideally 3k or less
If you have something your looking to sell within reach, or you're planning a trip to CO and might like to leave a sled behind in the next month or so, let me know what you've got. Shipping is also possible, but that's just going to add 3-400 to the budget (or take it out of the sled).
You can post here, or email to hamiltonevan @ hotmail.com (take out the spaces).
One curve ball is I'd consider trading my "old school" 16' wooden McKenzie (Greg Tatman) fly fishing drift boat w/ the trailer (Oars, seats, etc.). It's in good shape (could use a new bottom but floats fine), about 10 yrs. old and the combo is probably worth about $2500. It's been on the Roaring Fork, Colorado, Green, Grays Reef, and S. Fork of the Snake in the past few years. If fly fishing is your summertime addiction - maybe we should talk.
Thanks for looking - and also feel free to add any comments or advice.
hamiltonevan at hotmail.com
303.364.8830
720.434.2183
3k cash to spend - want to get a sled before Xmas if possible!!
Looking for my first sled, and thought I'd have better luck here vs. looking just locally. I'm in Denver, CO and would consider driving a reasonable distance for the right sled (meet halfway to UT/WY/NM).
Open to suggestions / ideas since I'm new to this pending addiction . After researching online for a few weeks, I think I like either the SD Summit (800) or a RMK from Polaris. Also would consider a Yami.
I briefly thought about a 2 up / touring machine, b/c I want to take my 8 yr. old son out this winter to get him into it and have a hobby to share. However, the capabilities of those (limited off track riding) would force me to sell it and get 2 machines in a couple of years when he's ready for his own. SO, I'll be trail riding w/ the kid, maybe the wife and some mild off trail to figure things out. Also to take it out myself, but I'm not looking for crazy mountain climbing or $$$ mods, etc.
800 is probably the max (motor size wise) and i'd also consider 600-700s. best case is a sled I can keep for 3-4 yrs, and I'll get my son a smaller / starter machine when he's ready.
Budget: ideally 3k or less
If you have something your looking to sell within reach, or you're planning a trip to CO and might like to leave a sled behind in the next month or so, let me know what you've got. Shipping is also possible, but that's just going to add 3-400 to the budget (or take it out of the sled).
You can post here, or email to hamiltonevan @ hotmail.com (take out the spaces).
One curve ball is I'd consider trading my "old school" 16' wooden McKenzie (Greg Tatman) fly fishing drift boat w/ the trailer (Oars, seats, etc.). It's in good shape (could use a new bottom but floats fine), about 10 yrs. old and the combo is probably worth about $2500. It's been on the Roaring Fork, Colorado, Green, Grays Reef, and S. Fork of the Snake in the past few years. If fly fishing is your summertime addiction - maybe we should talk.
Thanks for looking - and also feel free to add any comments or advice.
hamiltonevan at hotmail.com
303.364.8830
720.434.2183
