help with sled decision

[ddc]

so I have a 2000 sx 600 and my wife has a 2005 rage. going from the sx to the rage for me is like driving a dump truck. pushes hard into corners, lifts the skis and is a dog to handle on the twisties even with duallies. it is time to upgrade the sx but if all 4 strokes handle corners like the 05, im not sure what to do. i love how flat the sx corners and goes where you point it. what newer 2008-2013 yamahas handle as well as my sx?

 

[Sevey]

I would say definitely a Viper. Its a really balanced chasis.
The Nytro is capable with a little fiddling with skis and suspension.
MS

 

[steiner]

Came from a flat cornering, back bustin' 97 700sx t0 a 02 Viper and then to a 07 Attak. Snowtrackers, 12mm sway bar, A-arms flat, shocks revalved and I would say this 4 stroke handles better over all in the tight trails.
You won't get that "slot car" feel that the SX has but your back will sure thank you with double the suspension travel that these 4 strokes have over the no-action pro action chassis.

 

[rangermike14]

I came off of a 1998 SRX 700 with viper rear suspension and Ohlins in the front and now ride a 2006 Apex stretched to 136" with GYTR piggybacks and big boy spring and I love the Apex. It handles great and the suspension is flat out awesome! The seating position is much better than the chassis you are riding and with a little work on the seat is even better. Not to mention the motor and fuel injection! No reason to not upgrade. It really depends what you are looking to spend though. Apex can be had for pretty good price now but your gonna pay big money for a Viper still. Good luck with your search!

 

[maxdlx]

Once you figure out the engine braking you can work a 4 stroke just like a 2 stroke..

 

[rangermike14]

Agreed. Once you use the engine braking to your benefit it's awesome! U almost don't need brakes. It really takes a few rides to start to really enjoy. About the 3rd ride for me I really started liking it.

 

[kinger]

There is no comparison, that rage is set up all wrong and I can imagine its a bear to drive. Read on here what people do to get their sleds to rail. They are all better then the, hunchback, back crusher sleds we all grew up on. The key to enjoying mine was the seat, the GT seat was too soft, the RTX at the same height but with the stiffer foam in the bottom was night and day. I could never go back to a normal sled again. Definitely never boost a apex. Good god now I am spoiled as everything else feels like a 440 now. After I jumped on a Doo 800 with lightweight 160+ hp and came back from a ride and said this thing is a pooch I knew I had a sickness! Growing up that sled was rocket ship speed, now boreville. Definitely do not boost a apex! haha

 

[thor452]

There is no comparison, that rage is set up all wrong and I can imagine its a bear to drive. Read on here what people do to get their sleds to rail. They are all better then the, hunchback, back crusher sleds we all grew up on. The key to enjoying mine was the seat, the GT seat was too soft, the RTX at the same height but with the stiffer foam in the bottom was night and day. I could never go back to a normal sled again. Definitely never boost a apex. Good god now I am spoiled as everything else feels like a 440 now. After I jumped on a Doo 800 with lightweight 160+ hp and came back from a ride and said this thing is a pooch I knew I had a sickness! Growing up that sled was rocket ship speed, now boreville. Definitely do not boost a apex! haha

now you got me worried Kinger Im about to leave for muni for the first real ride on this monster.

 

[journeyman]

I came off a 2002 Viper that was dialed for slot car trails and clutched and tracked for hard acceleration. I bought a clean Attak GT, freshened up shocks, Ripsaw II and clutched it. I can rail this sled as good as my old one now I am used to it. Like this machine better now! Stock skis for now but probably something different in the future.

 

[kinger]

now you got me worried Kinger Im about to leave for muni for the first real ride on this monster.

Have fun and hold on. Your shoulders will burn the next day but it goes away by day 3 haha!