Im snowchecking a new 13 pro and new to the sport some what, i just cant decide what track. Im 6"2' 200 pounds i love to jump, drops and do just about every style of riding in deep powder. I have an 09 M8 snow pro 153 and was not impressed at all with its overall performance. I have never jumped a 163" and was just wondering if it is a major difference from a 155"?. If you leap your 163" and do big drops please give me your input. Sorry about another track length question lol. Thank you for your time
163" question
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Your suspension setup will be much more important than track length. At your size, the jumping you are describing, I would highly recommend a better shock package at a bare minimum. For optimum jumping performance, a complete suspension upgrade on stronger rails along with tunnel reinforcements will be the best setup in my opinion.
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edavis0202
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There is only 3 ½” of track length difference in the 155” and 163” and the only time 3 1/2” matters is in the bedroom.
You’ll be fine with 155”
You’ll be fine with 155”
I like the the new belt drive system on the 13s and i have considered the new assault i just wanted to hear some input on guys jumping the 163s. I would love to own the 163 if they can take some abuse.
Unless you are already packing enough, then an extra 3.5" will just make them complain.
I'm not sure where you went to school but the math comes up 4". Not to quibble about 1/2".
I have three, a 144", 155", and 163". I take the sled best suited for that days ride. They all have there place. Every year I go a little longer with the new sled. It's either me getting old or enjoy not having to work it so hard to get where I want to go. I would lean towards the 163", just be aware of where your dropping and jumping. If it is indeed powder you will be fine, if your constantly slamming it on harder snow then rail upgrades as well as shocks and other components are a must.
I'll see your 1/2" and I'll call you a 1/2". Lol
It's been my experience that the 8" difference in track length doesn't equate to the rear axle actually 4" back.
On our 2001 GenII RMKs, my Dad and I had 144 and 151 (7" track difference). The 151'ss axle was just under 3" further back than the 144" sled.
I'll see your 1/2" and I'll call you a 1/2". Lol
It's been my experience that the 8" difference in track length doesn't equate to the rear axle actually 4" back.
On our 2001 GenII RMKs, my Dad and I had 144 and 151 (7" track difference). The 151'ss axle was just under 3" further back than the 144" sled.
You are correct, since the track is not a true equal lateral polygon there will be some subtle differences, rather than a true half of the difference in track length. They also round the track length to the nearest whole number which can account for more than a half inch of difference there as well. I was just being a SA anyway. LOL
Thanks you guys for your info, I appreciate your time on such a repeated subject. I would love the 163" for the deep powder days but my wife will kill me if im dumping another $2500 into a brand new sled for suspension and other goodies, over and above the stuff im already hiding from her. I hope that just switching from my 09 M8 to a new 155 pro is going to be a night and day difference, not hating on arctic cat but that sled felt so heavy.
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Brett Slagle
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155. Put the extra couple hundred saved towards shocks. 155 will be better for jumping and all around more fun. Plus, it will be more of a challenge... aka, make you a better rider.
On a side note, love when newer riders say a 09 M8 is heavy... should have seen the old iron my friend! Have fun ripping it up on your new rig.
On a side note, love when newer riders say a 09 M8 is heavy... should have seen the old iron my friend! Have fun ripping it up on your new rig.
haha I was watching some old slednecks vids.. I agree with ya, some of those sleds look like old boats with handle bars. Thats why some of the best riders out there are in there mid 40s and 50s i guess. Its very exciting to see how this sport will progress in the next 10 yrs. Thanks for the great info
163!
I like doing the same type of riding as you and I have the 163 and it is money! I came from a 155 dragon and the only time i notice the extra length is when i need it most, that thing floats and hooks up so well. thats my input
low numbers are only good in golf...
I like doing the same type of riding as you and I have the 163 and it is money! I came from a 155 dragon and the only time i notice the extra length is when i need it most, that thing floats and hooks up so well. thats my input
low numbers are only good in golf...
Funny how these threads go. This one is solid 155, the other one just above it is almost 100% 163.
