I agree, the Polaris sportsman seems to be the most popular, at least up here in maine. I've heard the same thing, they give the most comfortable ride, plus they seem to be quieter than most other atv's, which makes them better for hunting. As for me, I don't hunt, and I would have to say that my foreman is quite comfortable. plus it's a honda (best on earth)
I've heard greenville has tons of trails. It would be fun to check them out sometime. I like to ride where there is mud. nothing better than making it through a hole you never thought you would get through. Even better, when I make it and my brother gets stuck with his ultra modified Grizzly.
Where downeast do you live and ride? I ride the Topsham trails quite a bit. Here are some pics of me and my brother in Topsham. notice the grizzly stuck in the mud. I'm on the other side already through. It was a work out though.