I thought a few months ago, we pretty much decided that atv magazine review writers are not to be trused. If they brag about a honda or a polaris or
ds650 xt, or artic cat 500 we should listen with the same grain of salt. right?

I think that some people bought what they hoped was the best atv ever, and if a review comes along that says some other atv is better. Do you want to sell your atv? Is that what some are worried about? To be riding what must be the best atv?

I own the 2000 aka model polaris xpedition 425 cc 5-speed. I already know that I do not own the top atv, so I am not intimidated. I know that when I am in the deep woods and some times off the trail,
my atv performs for me pretty well. I call my atv a mini-tank. I can drive over some rough stuff and
push over logs, etc. the 4-stroke is my favorite.

My atv is not irs and is bumpy and not as stable as the sp500. I know because One time when I was riding with Jaime and the yellow sp 500 2000 + model; I tested the sp500. I thought the irs was pretty special. I would say much smother ride and better handling. I
still love my machine and Consider my atv meaner in the woods if you know what I mean. The sp 500 had better clearance for going through deep mud.

What will get me jealous is if polaris does make a
xpedition 625 cc or something like that. I would/will want it. I will admit that. I am not jealous because I do not own the sp500, even after seeing for myself what it can do. In the deep woods, I like my tank. If you own atv xyz and your company makes a much improved
xyz atv, Isn't it natural to want the better of your favorite brand and or style?

I have noticed lately, that I am buying fewer atv magazines these days. rangerchet

 

ranger;I agree why can't we just ride no matter what,just be glad you get to ride what ever.Who gives a ratsazz,what brand you ride I don't have to ride it.I'm happy with what I have,I have sat up high in the moutains many times lookin at something beautiful and feel sorry for the people that miss out on the things that we have seen.CM

 

Rangerchet,

Nice post! & I agree. I also know that my Rancher is not the top of the line. I knew that when it was purchased.

 

That was a nice Post Ranger, I just wish more people would think like that before they talk,
(like myself). Some people are just so narrow minded that you just can't help yourself sometimes. I just really get burned when people that don't have anything to do with polaris come here and try to start trouble. Thanks for the reality check!!
Bosty22

 

I tend to agree with the original comments of this post. I read the article and it was a bit biased.
Being in buisness for myself I know the facts about pushing a product. If one of my suppliers is giving me amazing deals to push his product...of coarse I would! Thats life... The magazines are the same...and again I began reading them from a buisness standpoint.
Some companies and aftermarket companies must put more money into the mags...its as simple as that. The point of any magazine, be it fashion or cars or quads is the same...push a product and an image!
I would love to see a Rubicon on the trails up here...
The funny thing about comparing quads and brands is the following: In general most of us ride with only a few other quads and never have "showdowns" with all the others! Yep...my Scrambler is fast... as fast as a Banshee??? Who cares...I will never be able to race one anyways! (as long as I can whip my father-in-law's SP500!)

Ride on...

 

I wonder if Alaskaweasel is really sledder with a new name...
Later,

 

LONG LIVE SLEDDER!!!!! I don't think we'll ever see the end of the SLEDDER.