yeah, the SP has the bargain shocks - but they are rebuildable.  

The xc comes with qs3 shocks. It is the sp that does not.

Aberfoyle has some 26 ZR600EPS that were corp demos for $16 and change with a 2 yr warranty.      That didnt seem like a terrible deal for a sled that is considered new by the factory   

Interesting , was that at the West Montrose location or Maryhill ?

Would be nice if you could see the maps online in the off season so we could plan routes.