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It’s not the best looking snowmobile out there, but some of you may find it cute. The truth is the Freestyle is not getting perfect scoring for its parameters. Actually form most of the riders reviews you’re left with the impression that the Freestyle is nothing but a big disappointment. Let’s try and prove that. Many people buy this sled for their kids, because it has smaller engine and is slower – just what a beginner needs. Yet, this proves to be a mistake. The machine is so narrow that even with it slow speed it tips pretty easy on corners. I consider it dangerous and won’t recommend it for kids (if all). Anyways check the features:

MODEL    Freestyle (2006)
M.S.R.P. *    $5,199.00
ENGINE    Rotax 300
SUSPENSION    Front: RF
Rear: SC-4
BRAKES    Hydraulic
SKIS    New Plastic
TRACK LXWXH    121 in. (3074 mm) x 15 in. (381 mm) x .73 in. (18.4 mm)
SKI STANCE    32 in. (812 mm)
DRY WEIGHT    370 lbs. (167 kg)
OIL CAPACITY    3.7 qt. (3.5 l)
FUEL CAPACITY    9 gal. (34 l)

Tipping is not the only problem with this snowmobile – as I said earlier the engine’s pretty small so you can figure the sled’s not that powerful, but what you’re really getting is a sled that barely has enough power to do 45mph even on super hard packed snow. As to the price – $5199 is way higher than what I would pay for the quality and performance of the Freestyle. Add up the lack of durability and looks and just go on a search for another sled.