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I rode an xp this weekend. I sure don't get it. How come everyone says these are the best sleds? In the deep snow when you let off of the throttle it dives like a lead ball in water. I thought that only happened with the early model four stroke yamaha's. I hit a bump with the front end and thought it was all over. It throw me around like I was on a bull. I have never been so nervous riding a machine in my life. My throttle hand hurt so much after the first couple miles I was trying to think of a way to tie the throttle back to give my hand a rest. The bars are too big of a diameter also. I was actually looking forward to riding it to see what they handled like with the steering post. The steering post on that thing was the least of my worries. Wish I was on my cat at this point. Oh ya they are good on gas because it is to scary to rip on the throttle because you might hit a bump or go into the deep snow. I feel sorry for any body who bought one of these for there wife. I also drove a nytro that was way better than the xp in every way. Drove an Apex with power steering nice for the trail. Obviously the Apex stayed on the trail. Can't wait to ride my new m1100 t next year. I hope the nightmares from riding the doo go away over the summer. Don't rag on me doo guys, these where my observations after riding the doo one full day.
HAHA I don't think a guy from the praries should be taken too seriously when talking about mountain sleds. Clearly the guy could'nt ride a greased stick up a pigs a$$. I have seen 130 pound guys carve, sidehill and stick lines in the trees with eas. I have ridden m's, iq's, revs, xps and I have to say the xp takes more rider input than the rest that is without a doubt. I personally don't dislike that, I can carve a tight nut dragging my shoulder in the snow and the thing does'nt over carve. I found on the m series I had a tough time finding my balance point and overall I found I could do better on a xp. Maybe with some more seat time it would be better, however overall I find the xp to fit me a lot better. Each to there own I guess. If finances permit I will be riding a 163 800 e tec next year. I wish kruchy the best of luck with his m11 turbo. Keep in mind kruchy this sled is rider forward like the xp and has probably around 70 more hp than someone from the praries would need..... so be carefull. That beast should be able to climb every meadow you point it at.