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Positive and negative camber
Imagine two fence posts standing side-by-side, set an equal distance apart and tipped slightly toward each other. This is positive camber- vertical tip in. Tip the poles away from each other and you have negative camber - vertical tip out. Neither are ideal. Zero ski camber is what we shoot for as we start tuning to keep a straight, predictable ski-bite on both sides of the machine. One to three degrees of camber forces the ski's inside edge down slightly, thus creating aggressive (depending on degree) right- and left-hand cornering or side-hilling capabilities.

4 easy steps to adjust ski camber
1. Place the snowmobile's front-end on a jack-stand (If possible, prop both ends).

2. Remove skis and pivot bushings (depending on brand).

3. Take a pipe with an outside diameter that's about the same as the inside diameter of the skis' mounting bracket. Push the pipe through each ski mount so the pipe rests in both mounting holes.

4. Lengthen or shorten the appropriate tie rods or radius rods until you reach your desired setting.

For the most part, camber adjustments are best handled by your dealer, who can make the adjustments to match your riding style. Additionally, dealers can measure the right amount of angle tip-in by compensating for suspension wear.