i use to own a polaris and i loved it...i had the 700 sportsman. the belts are an issue BUT if you use your low range when pulling or when needed, you won't burn up the belt. i also had submerged it several times and water does not make the belt slip. the only time you have belt issues is if the belt slips (running in high when you should be in low). polaris is the only one i have ever owned so i can't compare it to anything else, i can only tell you about it.