king cat too big for the girlfriend, best move?

[tantrumpipeline]

The girlfriend was really interested in trying sledding last year and the 900 was a bit too much sled, they're heavy and the power was too much for her. I had planned on keeping it as a back up and a tow sled as personally I really like it but due to a slow year at work it's going to either get traded or sold to buy a smaller more suitable sled for her. She rode an M6 and had fun, not partial to any brand, just looking for opinions on some sleds and years that would be good for a 5'2" girl that's just a hair over 100lbs, figure my 900 is worth about $4000 and don't really want to spend more than a grand. Let me hear some opinions and personal experiences

 

[BDF#900]

Should be able to find her a M7 for that money, she would probably enjoy it alot more. A few friends have their gals on them and they all seem to like better than what they had previously.

 

[b_doornenbal]

I second that on the m7 bought one last year for the girlfriend, put a 2 inch riser and that was it. It was her first year of sledding and she loves that sled, she throws it around no issues...... Till she gets stuck

 

[MOMMA]

x3 on the M7. Easy sled to ride. You may be able to find an M8 for that price as well. Some 08 M8s have gone for around 5000.00. Reverse is a very nice feature to have.

 

[b_doornenbal]

I second the reverse is nice..... especially when your the one pulling it off the trailer!

 

[Snow Bunny]

I ride a 2005 Ski Doo 600 SDI. I have no previous experience in riding before, I have been riding now for just one year. I havn't had any real issues with the sled, with no previous experience I did not feel I needed the power of the 800, I think I still might be a little afraid to use the gas when I should be, but that is coming with more and more riding. My fiance did not make it easy on me either. I had to learn to start my own sled, load and unload my own sled, learn basic maintenance and had to be involved in all digging and rescues of my sled as well. Because of all of this I have a greater appreciation for my sled, oh and I bought it myself. The reason I say this is because I've seen girls who's boyfriends went out and bought their sleds, did everything for them and these women have no appreciation for the sled itself. I've seen one chick dump her sled into a tree smashing the front end in and blew it off saying, oh well not my problem. Not cool in my opinion if I was the boyfriend. Just my two cents.

 

[glengine]

I dont know if it is in your budget range but we do have an '09 M8 153 for sale at the shop here askin 6500.00 obo. The m-series is way easier to manuever than the old kingcat chasis.

 

[SledMamma]

Glen is right-- as a smaller framed gal, I can attest to the fact that the M series is definitely the way to go for handling and learning. I've seen some girls rock the M6 and it seems like a good starting point, but if you think she is going to learn quickly and be an avid rider, you will get more longevity out of an M8. My first mountain sled was a turboed Yamaha Phazer that was heavy and hard to handle. My first REAL sled was a 2009 M8 and it changed everything about my riding from the moment I pulled it out of the trail and accidentally whipped a big donut. You couldn't wipe the smile off my face! The most important thing it changed was my LOVE of the sport... Can't go wrong, and $6500 is a really good price... IMHO!!

 

[tantrumpipeline]

Definitely a good price on an M8, but outta my range this year, maybe she can upgrade herself once she gets used to a 6 or 7, lots of great comments so far, and the loading, unloading, digging yourself is along the lines she'll be experiencing, only fair as I see it. As for the accidental nut, that's priceless, kind of how the bug bites everyone, like turning out vertical on a crazy incline or popping over the crest for the first time, instant addiction. I guess either a 7 or 8 if it costs me a bit more would also work as a good backup for me still as well though. Thanks for the input, I'll probably wait a bit til the winters on the brain and the 900 is worth selling and go from there

 

[Luke The Drifter]

I'll probably have my M7 for sale later this fall/early winter. PM me if you want more info.

 

[tantrumpipeline]

will do thanks

 

[E to the v]

Rev 600

 

[E to the v]

Actually, you ll probably find an 8 for same kinda $

 

[Snow Bunny]

Yes very true, but this accidental nut was riding the trail back to the hotel back from boulder and was going to fast without knowing where the trail goes. Not too smart, I will never forget it though, I was laughing my ass off though for the first few minutes. I have a weird feeling that she hasn't learnt her lesson yet.

 

[BDF#900]

5 M7&8s on Kijiji alberta under $5G today.

 

[deaner]

How attached are you to this girlfriend?? You could always trade her in on a bigger model and keep the kingcat. Just start dating some big old doozer and she'll be able to throw that king cat around like nothing. Just an idea.

 

[underdog]

How attached are you to this girlfriend?? You could always trade her in on a bigger model and keep the kingcat. Just start dating some big old doozer and she'll be able to throw that king cat around like nothing. Just an idea.

I was going to say that, but didn't want to be the azzhat Hahaha

Sent from my Desire HD

 

[tantrumpipeline]

hahaha, I'm good, sleds an easier trade

 

[tex78]

hahaha, I'm good, sleds an easier trade

don't cha mean cheaper?

 

[tantrumpipeline]

I dont know if it is in your budget range but we do have an '09 M8 153 for sale at the shop here askin 6500.00 obo. The m-series is way easier to manuever than the old kingcat chasis.

My cousin is interested in this sled, any pics details?