Anyone hate their 163"??

[Scott]

Lighter guys won't need a 163 for hillclimbing.

 

[tylbz]

163 for sure, hands down! i ride super tight trees, this chassy turns on a dime. no black flips form me tho!

 

[theultrarider]

163 for boonbocking all the way. You can slow down so much more and not gets stuck. Still extremely nimble as well.

 

[hyperduc]

So..... if you're 20 something, consider yourself a "pro" rider (no pun intended), or you wear some form of neon camo riding gear you should go with the 155. Everyone else should go with the 163.

 

[sledwolf]

Looking for someone who is hating their 163". I have a '12 Pro with a 155" 210 miles, no torn or missing lugs....wanting to find someone to trade me rails and track....Just wanting the extra flotation and climbing ability....Thanks guys

Um no!! but i hear you, once you go long youl never be happy with anything less again. Id buy a 174 if they offered it. Love mine. 163 with the Bd kit and i couldnt be happier.

 

[Hairy Mark]

Um no!! but i hear you, once you go long youl never be happy with anything less again. Id buy a 174 if they offered it. Love mine. 163 with the Bd kit and i couldnt be happier.

yes you could. you could be on a bd with a 174 that would make you happier. lol.

 

[vdog0531]

i'm sure those few extra paddles on the snow between a 155 and 163 really make all the difference!!

 

[440dart]

It dont get any better then a 174 boondocking tighter the more the 174 shines i ride with a 155pro he slows down at all hes stuck. For those of you that have not ridden a 174 in some tight trees dont knock it till you try it.

 

[beefspots]

I hate the FACT I can't ride it every day!

 

[sledneck_03]

im ripping the 155 with clipped nubs, im 260 lbs and im thinking of going 163 clipped number with rail extensions. **** the tunnel extension....

 

[sledwolf]

yes you could. you could be on a bd with a 174 that would make you happier. lol.

I conceed, you got me there.

 

[Snow Trooper]

I don't know if this makes a difference but the 163" tunnel is approximately 4" longer than the 155" tunnel.

4.75"

 

[mrquick68]

for those of you that think a 163's extra little bit of track doesn't make a difference climbing or riding in the deep, clearly you've not ridden in bottomless powder. Of course it helps, is the difference HUGE, not always, but most of the time its undeniable. Here's my thoughts:

Get a 155" if you like to jump, ride setup snow more often than the DEEP or perhaps you are a lighter guy (170lbs or less), or perhaps you prefer the slightly weight advantage and the challenge of getting around in deep with a little shorter track.

Get a 163" if you ride in the DEEP a lot, jump and do drops that the average 30+ year old guy does, and generally like tighter tree riding more than faster open stuff (the floataion really helps in the trees!).

If i jumped a lot and was doing tail whips and nose stabs of wind lips i'd get a 155" again. But i'm a little older now, don't jump as much, but still ride very aggressively and the 163" has been nothing but positive for me (that's coming off (5) 151" to 156" sleds in a row!).

 

[FatDogX]

Great analogy and good advice.

for those of you that think a 163's extra little bit of track doesn't make a difference climbing or riding in the deep, clearly you've not ridden in bottomless powder. Of course it helps, is the difference HUGE, not always, but most of the time its undeniable. Here's my thoughts:

Get a 155" if you like to jump, ride setup snow more often than the DEEP or perhaps you are a lighter guy (170lbs or less), or perhaps you prefer the slightly weight advantage and the challenge of getting around in deep with a little shorter track.

Get a 163" if you ride in the DEEP a lot, jump and do drops that the average 30+ year old guy does, and generally like tighter tree riding more than faster open stuff (the floataion really helps in the trees!).

If i jumped a lot and was doing tail whips and nose stabs of wind lips i'd get a 155" again. But i'm a little older now, don't jump as much, but still ride very aggressively and the 163" has been nothing but positive for me (that's coming off (5) 151" to 156" sleds in a row!).