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[Longhairfreak]

 

[maxwell]

Very cool but looks less impressive than the boost. Cant beat a turbo with a BB. Not sure why he didnt do that with a boost model now that would have been wild

 

[mclean]

I dunno max. Every 20 pounds is like 10hp. Won't have all the hp at altitude but I think he said that sled was 40lbs lighter or something

 

[Longhairfreak]

49 lbs lighter.

I dunno max. Every 20 pounds is like 10hp. Won't have all the hp at altitude but I think he said that sled was 40lbs lighter or something

 

[snopro]

The only guy that could afford to build one of those other than Burandt is LHF. When do you pick up yours? Lol

 

[maxwell]

The only guy that could afford to build one of those other than Burandt is LHF. When do you pick up yours? Lol

maybe thats his. Then he will ride it for the next 35 years and claim its the fastest thing on snow

 

[maxwell]

I dunno max. Every 20 pounds is like 10hp. Won't have all the hp at altitude but I think he said that sled was 40lbs lighter or something

for sure weight is a huge factor. But that constant HP at elevation is proving to be just as good. No more lightweight mod sleds on the snow anymore.

 

[06yamahaapex]

Burandt rides the big bore more that turbod sleds. Always has. That tells you something.

 

[snopro]

There is no doubt that lighter is better. It’s easier to ride and more maneuverable. Burandt rides some pretty good elevation so without boost he is losing tons of HP

 

[Longhairfreak]

My Wedge was 430 lbs but still had 155 hp at elevation.

 

[maxwell]

Burandt rides the big bore more that turbod sleds. Always has. That tells you something.

tells me he hasnt been on a turbo skidoo

 

[oler1234]

its a lightweight build, not a turbo deal.

turbo model would be heavier, so somewhat counter productive to the whole "lightweight" theme.

 

[Modman]

for sure weight is a huge factor. But that constant HP at elevation is proving to be just as good. No more lightweight mod sleds on the snow anymore.

I believe you own the Yamaha guys an apology then, since they said that 15 years ago and you just laughed. Ski Doo's not the lightest anymore so now all of a sudden its OK to be fat? Riding a heavy pig is still tiring, with boost or without and digging out 50 lbs less at 10,000 ft would be a huge difference. Lightweight sleds still work as good as they ever have, they are easier to manoeuver and they don't burn as much fuel. And honestly, you can buy a base model, put a few grand into it for some big weight savings, and still be cheaper than a boosted sled.

Just sayin'.....