I dunno, ...not to many people can keep up to me in the twisty's with my 96'XT, ...I'm running the stock ski's with 8" carbides and a 1.5" track. My MSRX is a hoot to ride but when I get on the XT real low like with the peddle to the metal she flies, ...sure footed to the extreme.
those '97's have a wider ski stance, lower C.G., lower stance, and stiff sway bar. I never rode a pogo vmax that can keep the inside ski planted in the corners