2016 axys RMK... beginning to see some details.

[sledheader]

assume the back end of a 2003 is 150 lbs and a new pro is 130 lbs. that's a huge discrepancy. assume for comparison sake that you have 77.5 inches of track on the ground that is 13 inches wide. That is 1007.5 in^2

Add a 220 lb rider

Sled A: 370 lbs

Sled B: 350 lbs

Pressure on Sled A is 0.367246 psi

Pressure on sled B is 0.347395 psi

Which is a reduction of 2 hundredths of a psi, or 5.41%. That is MINIMAL, as I stated.

So please, tell my why my opinion is poor. That is assuming a 20 lb difference on JUST the back end of the sled, which is more than I believe the actual discrepancy would be.

 

[sledheader]

And for the record, I'm not saying it would trench AS bad as the firecat, but my argument is it would still trench.

For comparison the pressure on the same length track with the same weight, but 15 inches wide would be

Sled A: 0.31828, Reduction of 15.385% from a 13" wide track

Sled B: 0.301075, a Reduction of 13.333% from a 13" wide track

 

[snowdog484]

I'm actually super stoked for the release of this sled!!

Plus, didn't Poo dabble with a narrower track with the '04 800 pro XR...14" i believe?? Yes it was a flatlander and so was cats attempt. They were fast across a lake(maybe fast track speed up the hill)?

I say a 14" could work if the suspension truly is different and we have about the same footprint.

I'll gladly be the guinea pig!

 

[snowmobiler]

they have a caution sticker....no fatty riders over 200#s.

 

[snopromod]

Because your fancy figures are only one factor of the equation. It's about getting that weight up on top of the snow. More efficient shocks, again better attack angles. I'm not saying your completely incorrect but definitely wrong in theory.

 

[sledneck_03]

they have a caution sticker....no fatty riders over 200#s.

So just child like frail men?

 

[sledheader]

Because your fancy figures are only one factor of the equation. It's about getting that weight up on top of the snow. More efficient shocks, again better attack angles. I'm not saying your completely incorrect but definitely wrong in theory.

Actually, I'm correct in theory and possibly wrong in practice as the theory is the pressure of the track on the snow and the practice is where other factors may offset the theory. I know I could be wrong in practice which is why I qualified my previous statement with "just my opinion" which you stated was piss poor. I based my statement off of something that made sense. So don't tell me my opinion is poor.

Sorry to kill the mood in here, just don't like someone coming on and telling me my opinion is **** when you have nothing to qualify it as so

 

[goridedoo]

Yes, you killed the mood. Thanks.

 

[snopromod]

Actually, I'm correct in theory and possibly wrong in practice as the theory is the pressure of the track on the snow and the practice is where other factors may offset the theory. I know I could be wrong in practice which is why I qualified my previous statement with "just my opinion" which you stated was piss poor. I based my statement off of something that made sense. So don't tell me my opinion is poor.

Sorry to kill the mood in here, just don't like someone coming on and telling me my opinion is **** when you have nothing to qualify it as so

No doubt, go get a tissue and chill.. it's ok to be wrong.

 

[sledheader]

No doubt, go get a tissue and chill.. it's ok to be wrong.

Where was I wrong?

 

[snowmobiler]

im going bed.gramma is calling me.

 

[icr]

And for the record, I'm not saying it would trench AS bad as the firecat, but my argument is it would still trench.

For comparison the pressure on the same length track with the same weight, but 15 inches wide would be

Sled A: 0.31828, Reduction of 15.385% from a 13" wide track

Sled B: 0.301075, a Reduction of 13.333% from a 13" wide track

Does the pro trench with its 15" wide track compared to an xm with a 16" wide?

Would an axys with a 14" wide trench compared to a pro with a 15" wide.

 

[sledneck_03]

Loud noises

 

[snopromod]

Does the pro trench with its 15" wide track compared to an xm with a 16" wide?

Would an axys with a 14" wide trench compared to a pro with a 15" wide.

Don't bother I tried to explain it to him to but was just a waist of time, he doesn't get it.

 

[sledheader]

Lol yep, I don't get it. That's why I'm an engineer and you aren't lol

Moving on...big day tomorrow!

 

[catmann]

Did any really look the at the RMK's in the FOX booth at Haydays? Everyone of them had the running boards raised 2"+ and the tunnel was cut in an arch between the suspension bolts to help with snow clean out/running board drag. Looked a lot like the blurry picture shows.

They also ALL had the skins aluminum front ends.

 

[snopromod]

Lol yep, I don't get it. That's why I'm an engineer and you aren't lol

Moving on...big day tomorrow!

No I'm not an engineer, but I do deal with them daily. All I will say is they are not always right. Goodnight sledheader, can't wait to see our 14" track tomorrow!

 

[goridedoo]

Did any really look the at the RMK's in the FOX booth at Haydays? Everyone of them had the running boards raised 2"+ and the tunnel was cut in an arch between the suspension bolts to help with snow clean out/running board drag. Looked a lot like the blurry picture shows.

They also ALL had the skins aluminum front ends.

All those sleds belong to riders who are sponsored by skinz

 

[sledheader]

No I'm not an engineer, but I do deal with them daily. All I will say is they are not always right. Goodnight sledheader, can't wait to see our 14" track tomorrow!

You are right, some engineers are idiots. I've been on both sides. Goodnight man. For the record I'll probably snowcheck either way! Happy riding!

 

[Scott]

Each year, this whole process is usually interesting with all of the speculation.

I have my suspicions of what we'll see tomorrow as well, but I'm LMAO at some of this thread.