I'm a BRP guy so I will always insult the Polaris sled. Decent reliability, but the geometry is junk compared to the new XM platforms. A 2009 dragon feels like a boat with a sail compared to the new Bombardier equipment.
There is a rear shock, as well as 2 on the front (one on each ski) which are all adjustable. You can play with the dampening and rebound, depending on where you ride and how much you weigh. This will help you climb (sorta) and help you from getting stuck (sorta). Every bit counts until you get confidence hammering the throttle everywhere you go.
Electric start adds a couple lbs, but I always made a point of calling my pals over as they were pulling away on their cords on a cold day, and hitting a button to fire mine up. I think I did that every time I started my sled the first year I had it.
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