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Description
7/16 " square preformed material swedged at each end to better fit ski contour.
4" of 60° turning carbide provide positive cornering control.
Note: The use of aggressive skis, ski carbide runners or studs will alter the handling of your snowmobile, particularly in terms of maneuverability, acceleration and braking.
Please refer to your Operator's Guide for more details.
7/16 " square preformed material swedged at each end to better fit ski contour.
4" of 60° turning carbide provide positive cornering control.
Note: The use of aggressive skis, ski carbide runners or studs will alter the handling of your snowmobile, particularly in terms of maneuverability, acceleration and braking.
Please refer to your Operator's Guide for more details.
Fits: REV-XP, REV-XR.
Detail: Pilot Ski.
Comes in: Pack of
2.
My Impressions:
Pros:
7/16" diameter runners.
4" of 60° turning carbide.
Cons:
None yet.
Bottom Line.
I put the new carbides on the outside of each ski. Both carbides are 4", so I now have 8" of carbide on each ski.
You really don't need more length to your carbides, unless your track is studded. Or unless you want the rear of the machine to skate around the front, which is not good.
If there is to much carbide in the front, the ski's will turn, and the rear of the machine goes around the front because the machine does not push in the corner.
It took a little fine tuning with my suspension, but the sled corners better now with my new skegs installed. It is amazing how much you can control the cornering with the addition of 4" of skegs on each ski.
I look at the length of the skeg performing like the center board on a sail boat, not enough center board and you could have adverse handling, too much and you can loose speed & control. Knowing just how much center board to have down is the key to proper turning performance. It appears to work similar with snowmobiles.
Bottom Line is, talk to someone that has prior knowledge about skegs and studs before you start to experiment. Dave at U.P. Cycle & Sport runs a similar sled as I do, but with a studded track. He is very familiar with what skegs, or studs you need to make your sled perform properly. If you don't have a dealer like mine, Woody's has an excellent tech line and can assist you to make the correct choice for your riding style.
Pros:
7/16" diameter runners.
4" of 60° turning carbide.
Cons:
None yet.
Bottom Line.
I put the new carbides on the outside of each ski. Both carbides are 4", so I now have 8" of carbide on each ski.
You really don't need more length to your carbides, unless your track is studded. Or unless you want the rear of the machine to skate around the front, which is not good.
If there is to much carbide in the front, the ski's will turn, and the rear of the machine goes around the front because the machine does not push in the corner.
It took a little fine tuning with my suspension, but the sled corners better now with my new skegs installed. It is amazing how much you can control the cornering with the addition of 4" of skegs on each ski.
I look at the length of the skeg performing like the center board on a sail boat, not enough center board and you could have adverse handling, too much and you can loose speed & control. Knowing just how much center board to have down is the key to proper turning performance. It appears to work similar with snowmobiles.
Bottom Line is, talk to someone that has prior knowledge about skegs and studs before you start to experiment. Dave at U.P. Cycle & Sport runs a similar sled as I do, but with a studded track. He is very familiar with what skegs, or studs you need to make your sled perform properly. If you don't have a dealer like mine, Woody's has an excellent tech line and can assist you to make the correct choice for your riding style.
Ski-Doo Contact Info:
Web Site:
Ski-Doo Parts & Accessories:
Dealer Locator:
Phone:
1-800-3-SKI-DOO
(1-800-375-4366)
Service and Mechanical Work provided by
U.P Cycle & Sport
Contact Info:
http://www.atvpt.com/upcycleandsport.htm
U.P Cycle & Sport
Contact Info:
http://www.atvpt.com/upcycleandsport.htm
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