It seem to me I see more 155 turbos is there a reason? I see Burandt went back to a 155. I have never owned a 155 so I have no experience on one. Going to either put a boondocker on my pro 163 or buy a sled with one on.
163 or 155 turbo?
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A bit more responsive and slightly higher track speeds in a pull.
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sledneck_03
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you changing the skid? cause you might as well take off your skis.
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St0rm77
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i feel the 155 is a nice balance between a 140 something and a 160 something; higher track speeds, and better float depending on what you're used too. easier to break the track and set it while boondocking, but floats better when hitting the deep.
and as far as lifting the skis..... well, that's mostly always a hoot!
and as far as lifting the skis..... well, that's mostly always a hoot!
So what is the answer for those of us that love the 155 and want to keep it while adding a turbo without spending 2000 on a upgraded skid? Maybe there isn't one?!
I have a 163 and wish it was only 155....I should have listened to Shane Kineston...he told me 163 was long.
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Spaarky
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How big are most of you guys? I am 230 or so with gear on. It seems to me the 63 is nice for floatation bombing the trees and dockin. The other issue as mentioned is ski lift. Wheelie's are fun, but usually not efficient. It seems to me up to say 10lbs or so of boost, I can have a more stock set up on the skid and still keep the front in check.
I am a larger guy also 260 geared up. Been on a 163 for a while never regretted going longer. But sometimes think more track speed would with the 155 would be better.
I strive to be around the 210 mark geared up but may at times reach 230. With my fear of avy's and the ease of finding snow I find myself spending most of my time in the trees. I don't want to sacrifice handling tight lines in the trees by a so so rider just to keep my front end down and run a 163. I miss and want the power of boost again but not at the sacrifice of handling. Where there's a will there's a way. Haha!
I had a boosted 155 assault and now have a 163 pro boosted. I don't have enough time on the 163 yet, but I will say I was plenty happy with what a 155 did. I personally like a playful sled and will sacrifice king of the mtn highmark to allow it to boondock well and pull the skis at will. So far the 163 seems to be still playful enough, but allows me to float well and pull a little more technical lines because of the extra floatation. So once I have more time on the 163 in different snow conditions, I will give more feedback. But I think the 155 will be fine if you are on the fence. It easier to go longer, but not so much the other way around. And the new ARC rear suspension may be the answer for those guys wanting a coupled and uncoupled skid at the same time.
Im 300# geared up, and I rode a 163 turbo pro for 2 yrs and now I have a 155 turbo pro. I would never go back to the 163 I love the 155 for the reasons I stated above. You wont be unhappy with the 155, and I wasnt unhappy with my 163 until I built my 155, hands down way more fun.
I had my boosted pro 155 for about one trip....Maybe with a skid it would be a different story but that much jam sidehilling is a lot of work aka washouts! It all depends on the snow, the sugar pow up here makes the 163" the way to go. That being said, even a 163" needs a skid.
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Mr. Redrock
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I'm thinking about going back to a 155 also. I have 163 turbo pro now and just don't find it playfully enough. It dose have Timbersled skid, I think that's part of the problem. I'm thinking just good shocks on the 163 might be the way to go.
I think you would need a skid on a 155 though and proboly work as good as a 163 without a skid in the deep snow.
Can't help thinking a 155 turbo would be a blast!
I think you would need a skid on a 155 though and proboly work as good as a 163 without a skid in the deep snow.
Can't help thinking a 155 turbo would be a blast!
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One thing to think of is what goes up must come down, I like the control the 63 gives me on the decent. My 54 was fun in all areas but this one, no brainier for boondocking, trees, jumping, 54 hands down, big nasty stuff 63....
One thing to think of is what goes up must come down, I like the control the 63 gives me on the decent. My 54 was fun in all areas but this one, no brainier for boondocking, trees, jumping, 54 hands down, big nasty stuff 63....
Disagree, I see no downfall other that drops and jumps, 163 is twice as good in the trees and the tight stuff, on a stocker or a turbo.
I (190lbs) run a 153 with a turbo and love it cant bring myself to going longer.
I feel the 153 is more fun 99% of the time. The only time I wish I had a longer track is that epic storm with a fresh 3+' and poking thru some thick trees. Now one of my buddies (230lb) has a little slower pace than I and he hates the 155 because he likes crawling around instead of boosting 10 psi with the skis 2 ft in the air. Just depends what you want it to do IMO.
I feel the 153 is more fun 99% of the time. The only time I wish I had a longer track is that epic storm with a fresh 3+' and poking thru some thick trees. Now one of my buddies (230lb) has a little slower pace than I and he hates the 155 because he likes crawling around instead of boosting 10 psi with the skis 2 ft in the air. Just depends what you want it to do IMO.
Having spent more time on your 163 what's your opinion now?
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littleredstroker
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this is a good thread to read for once, I have been thinking of turboing mine, been concerned about it being a 155. i also am close to 300# loaded and ready to go
I prefer the 155. They are all fun to ride and you can have a bunch of fun on either, but for me the 155 just seems more playful. I ride to have fun, so that is my goal every time out and the 155 delivers. The longer track tends to hold a steep side hill a little better and may crawl around a little better, but when you are on the boost they will both go places we probably shouldn't be going.
