"Not to be a bummer, but this ain't ultralight. I hate looking at ad copy from a manufacturer, where everything references how light a product is, but they never get around to telling you what it actually weighs. Just an average will do, but we can't even get that. Anyway, I ordered the 161 as soon as I saw it available. I was downright giddy when I realized it was also on sale. The dream didn't last though. My Union binders are XL and hung over the edge. I didn't even bother putting boots in 'em, I knew there'd be heinous toe/heel drag. I was kicking myself for not comparing specs to my current Ride. Funny, I never really thought I needed a wide ride (US11) but apparently I do. I tried to be fair and rate it only in areas I could substantiate. I have no idea how it actually rides but I can tell you the top cloth (sure can't call it a top sheet) showed signs of wear when I received it. It wouldn't matter to me, after all it was just that a bit of the fabric was fuzzy around the T-nuts but do be advised— durable it ain't. The real drawback for me was, it ain't that light either. I weighed it before sending it back and it's 6lbs 5oz for the 161. Comparatively, my 07 Ride Yukon 159 (basically a wide Timeless) weighs 6lbs 13oz, so that's a whole half pound. Big deal. That's 31 bucks and change per ounce, here in the States. At any rate, I'd have kept it if I could ride it. BTW, just an fyi, I love my other Ride and generally like their design/tech but this missed the mark I think. It's not bad, it's just that I can't justify giving up durability and paying 50% more just to lose 8oz. I can't say for sure but this woven fabric top sheet seems like it'd be a snow magnet. How light would it be then? Hope this helps at least someone..."

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Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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