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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 04:03 PM
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this vid was posted on the polaris forum i thought it should be shared http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-s8IFobzRz8
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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Doesnt prove a thing to me. Looked like a somewhat different approach, definitly different speeds and It wasnt even the same rider for god sakes
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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Plus, the first Honda made it up just as easily as the Polaris.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2008 | 12:57 AM
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Honda Foreman #1 [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

In my book at least! I am surprised the belt in the Polaris didn't go out crossing the creek! hehe! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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Just different riding technique.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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From what I seen is the lazy right front wheel of the Foreman was just shooting out a sand squirt every other millisecond when a True 4wd would thrown a constant rooster tail from both front wheels "at once".

The right front wheel was just along for the ride.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 09:57 PM
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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: TLC

From what I seen is the lazy right front wheel of the Foreman was just shooting out a sand squirt every other millisecond when a True 4wd would thrown a constant rooster tail from both front wheels "at once".



The right front wheel was just along for the ride.</end quote></div>

If that's the case, if the guy knew how to ride he would have just squeezed the front brake to get both wheels spinning at the same speed.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 01:13 AM
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the 680 sounded like it was in the wrong gear or not enough power to pull the weight. the Foreman was shameful just look at the guys face when he finally gets on top. if a rock was there for him to get under he would have
 
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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20% vehicle, 80% driver. This is the formula used when calculating the ability of a vehicle. You can win a drag race driving a lawn mower against a Viper if the Viper is being driven by a person who doesn't know how to drive a stick. I'm not saying that the Hondas are better or even as good as the Polaris, but this video proves absolutely, 100%, not a damn thing.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2008 | 07:21 PM
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Not drivers ability but more like "law of Physics", 4wd will have better traction than 3wd evey time.
 
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