ATV vs Snowmachine? (double posted in Nonfishing)

[joco]

hi all

there no perfect vehicule,,,,,in winter,,,,,

in big snow,,,a skidoo is the way to go

on ice,,,even up to 6 inch off snow,,,,,a atv,,,,

if you have to go on the road before going onto the ice,,atv is better,,

there always good old reliable skidoo 4 sale,,,,that would be good anaught to go ice fishing,,,,,

but a atv will go around all year long,,,,and you can work wit it,,,,trailer,,snow plow,,,,,

joco

[bottom feeder]

see my post in non fishing. Drove a 2005 yamaha 450 w/independent suspension for a week this summer and let me tell you what a sweet ride, Once I got in deep in a blueberry bog, a winch is a must. There were no trees so winch your self to the other machine and out you go,.
You can buy tracks for the winter but I beleive this would slow the machine down.
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[muskymuskymusky]

Thanxs all that posted. I think i have decide on the polaris sportsman500. Anyone have one of these or driven one?

[bucketmouth]

M3, an friend of mine has one and he really likes it. I drove it for an afternoon a couple of autumns ago and found it to be a comfortable ride with lots of power. We tore thru mud and creeks no prob and the only place I got it stuck was going up a steep sandy hill. No winch so we had to dig it out and descend backwards (which sucks).

If you do go with a new one, let me know how it performs for you. The girlfriend and I are shopping for one right now and I'm still torn between brands. I own a Polaris sled but I'm actually leaning towards Arctic Cat or Zuki atvs... decisions, decisions...

bucket

[muskymuskymusky]

paper work done waiting on final financing approval. Polaris Sportman500 is what i have decide on.Should hear back today sometime.