Switchback or RMK for jumpin?

[mnsledcrazy]

I'm gonna get either a 03 rmk or a 04 switchback (both 800's) this fall and I'm wonderin which one will be able to take the better beating flyin off the drifts. I'm mainly a ditchbanger but I travel for powder so I'm goin with the 144 track. let me know what ya think!

 

[Oldtrick]

We have '03 RMK and '04 Switchback in the 600's. If you are mainly a ditchbanger, I would go with the Switchback. Little better set up in the suspension, clutch and gears for that type of riding. You can always switch weights and jets for the hills.
The RMP is ok for the ditches as well, but primarily set to go up hill. IMO
Good luck

 

[mnsledcrazy]

so the suspension on the switchback is gonna be able to handle the impact pretty well?

 

[powder junkie]

the suspensions are the same strength. prolly even the same parts. buddy had a 04 switchback. decent sled. the 04 will have a better secondary and reverse where as the 03 dosnt unless added on later. i had a 03 and loved it. i personally like the way the 03 looks over the 04. heres a pic of my 03. came wit a 144, i stuffed it to a 159. also a pic of buddies 04 switch.

 

[note]

dude the rmk is more durable, I jumped my 98 about 12 feet in the air and landed flat and didnt even bend anything.

 

[Oldtrick]

The Switchback has a differant shock, thats all.
RMK's are set up to go up hill, ie; comments about clutches and gears

 

[Summiteer]

Isn't that exactly what the assault is supposed to be designed for?

 

[OnlyPolaris]

switchback has a wider ski stance and better shocks.