I had the exact same opinion about them back when I had never driven one and owned other brands,...my "opinions" were based merely on heresay. That all changed when I had a chance to drive one myself....I could NOT believe how nice it was. I will say that my 901 was a drier ride for sure...my 520 does throw a lot of spray..but I can deal with that,...the SRS seats and the overall comfort in 2-3 footers more than makes up for that!! (I've heard the 521's are even wetter,..don't know though,..I've never driven a 521) But all this talk about Ranger's being heavier and slower than 929's is total BS!! My 520's lighter than a 929 and it's just as fast....and at 20'9"...it's in the same length class as a 929.
Carlos sure fell in love with mine when he drove it....but then again,..there's even a BIGGER difference between an 896 and a 520. He thought he died and went to heaven!!..LOL
He'll be ridin' and stylin' like a big dog next year...that's for sure,...I'm delivering it to him in 2 weeks,...minus the salt!! LOL!!!
BTW...if you think their ride is good,...wait'll you experience their CS!! 'Nuff said...
Mac