Snowmobile vs. Side By Side

[CuzzinOlaf]

I've been into snowmobiling for over ten years and finally think I'm getting burnt out. I can't ride like I used to because I'm fat and old and riding offtrail isn't as fun anymore. I've been thinking more and more about selling the sled and getting a side by side. I was supposed to buy one a while ago but backed out of it and dumped the money into my bike instead. I dunno, I go through this every year more and more and it is now to the point I really am not even looking forward to this sled season. I mean I'll go and make the best of it if I keep it, the sled is paid off so that isn't an issue. Anyone have any thoughts on this or went through the same thing?

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[Chester Copperpot]

I've thought about a SxS also. Always a reoccurring thought but then realize I'd have to buy a trailer big enough for it and sink even more money into it. Then, depending on which model you get, you run into width restrictions on certain trails. Most trails have a 50" width restriction unless the trail is specifically noted for SxS.

The new 1000S is pretty legit. A guy in the Northern Riders group just picked one up and it's a 900S chassis with the 1000 motor.

 

[CuzzinOlaf]

What trails don't allow for SxSs? I didn't realize this and have a friend with a Can Am that never complains about trail restrictions. I guess the one reason sold my first RZR and backed out on the one last year was because I can't simply ride from my house.

 

[CuzzinOlaf]

Oh, and the side by side I was thinking about getting is the new Honda Pioneer 1000-5 if it matters.

 

[Yaj Yak]

woood.

 

[wolfe]

For what some of those side by sides cost I would buy a used built jeep.

 

[CuzzinOlaf]

Crystal Lake has one for sale right now LOL. I need to sell my sled first but might check it out this weekend.

Wolfie - those are definitely not allowed on any ATV trails up north.

 

[Yaj Yak]

link to the honduhhh?

i'd be looking at the manual trans yamaha's i think if i were lookin'... it'd be sweet to bang gears in a sxs.

 

[wolfe]

Crystal Lake has one for sale right now LOL. I need to sell my sled first but might check it out this weekend.

Wolfie - those are definitely not allowed on any ATV trails up north.

I wasn't thinking of trials up north. I was thinking more along places around here.

 

[CuzzinOlaf]

Yamaha has a manual trans side by side? I want a four or five seater....

2016 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe Red IN STOCK AND READY!

 

[Chester Copperpot]

Well, in WI an ATV is under 50" and a UTV is classified as an offroad vehicle between 900 and 2000 pounds and not more than 65" made by a manufacturer, not a homemade contraption. So, I think as long as the trail is marked for SxS usage, you're fine.

Obviously, every state varies so now that I read WI's laws again maybe I may just start looking into one.

WI ATV/UTV handbook for reference: http://dnr.wi.gov/files/PDF/pubs/le/LE0500.pdf

 

[Yaj Yak]

Yamaha has a manual trans side by side? I want a four or five seater....

2016 Honda Pioneer 1000-5 Deluxe Red IN STOCK AND READY!

yeah two person though



the viking 6 seater is fucking huge but awesome my buddy just gone one to drive around johnsburg

 

[CuzzinOlaf]

I wasn't thinking of trials up north. I was thinking more along places around here.

Jeeps are fun, had one back in the day, and could head out right from home, too. Hmmmmm, I just like getting out into the woods up north though.

 

[CuzzinOlaf]

yeah two person though



the viking 6 seater is fucking huge but awesome my buddy just gone one to drive around johnsburg

The Viking is a friggen bus and isn't it a one lunger?

 

[Yaj Yak]

yep one lung i think, but still does 60 mph

 

[GIMPY]

Sell the sled and buy a sxs. Year round entertainment. Sleds are awesome bit unless u own property up north there useless here.

 

[Rent Free]

Simple side-by-side ALL SEASON.

Snowmobile 1 season.

Side-by-side wins!

My mom and step day have a Polaris RZR and its a fucking blast to drive!

Yes I like snowmobiling too but if I was picking only 1 or the other Side-by-side easily gets my vote.

In case your not convinced.

http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/your-next-epic-off-road-video-turbocharged-atv-vs-ind-1737821473

 

[Anonymous]

https://rideayamaha.yamahamotorsports.com/YXZ1000R fuck yes

 

[chet3310]

Drag racing in summer, snowmobiling in winter... it's that eazy!

 

[Yaj Yak]

i was on my buddy's 6 passenger viking yesterday.

so fucking insane it's massive.

 

[PANDA]

Simple side-by-side ALL SEASON.

Snowmobile 1 season.

Side-by-side wins!

My mom and step day have a Polaris RZR and its a fucking blast to drive!

Yes I like snowmobiling too but if I was picking only 1 or the other Side-by-side easily gets my vote.

In case your not convinced.

Your Next Epic Off-Road Video: Turbocharged ATV Vs. Industrial Wasteland

The majority of snowmobile trails to not allow ATV's in the winter. At least in Wisconsin

 

[Rent Free]

well screw wi then.... yeah i get it atvs ruin trails because some people are dickholes.

North Dakota or parents farm land > everything else........

 

[Yaj Yak]

id bet more and more allow atv's and sxs's going forward though... they need to

 

[Rent Free]

cmon now what makes sense and what actually happens are 2 different things this is america!

 

[PANDA]

The ATV's ruin the trails. Snowmobiles are all about the smooth trails. A not completely frozen base will get ruts created as soon as a ATV #BRAAAP's by.