I snowchecked an Assault Switchback and i did not get the upgrade to the gripper skis. I am in the uppermidwest and do about 70% off trail riding and 30% trail riding. The sled came with a trail skis and I am going to get something different. The stock skis are 5.25" wide and the polaris gripper skis are i believe 6.75" wide. I have read alot of positive comments on the gripper skis on this site. Since I am going to have to buy different skis, Should I get the gripper skis, or something different? I tried the HCS forum, but did not get any results. The other options i am considering are SLP Powder Pros or C&A XTX. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance
Assault Switchback Skis
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Oregonsledder
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Grippers!
Assault SB Skis!
I did the same thing, Im from northern iowa, I traded my 11 in for a 12' because my dealer gave me a deal i couldnt turn down with the polaris satisfaction rebate...
I rode the 11 stock last year, made a few changes this year. One of them did include skis. I switched to the grippers. All things considered your dealer (if their like mine) should give you 10-15% off the grippers and the price comparison to the C&A's and other comparable ski's they come out to about half the price. havent had the chance to get them out on the snow yet, but if they live up to the hype they will be well worth it. I got one trip out west with it last year and that was one of my major complaints. Seemed like with the stock "rush" skis it dove a little in the soft snow. Anyway... my .02 on that. Have fun with it! Most fun and versatile sled i've ever owned!
I did the same thing, Im from northern iowa, I traded my 11 in for a 12' because my dealer gave me a deal i couldnt turn down with the polaris satisfaction rebate...
I rode the 11 stock last year, made a few changes this year. One of them did include skis. I switched to the grippers. All things considered your dealer (if their like mine) should give you 10-15% off the grippers and the price comparison to the C&A's and other comparable ski's they come out to about half the price. havent had the chance to get them out on the snow yet, but if they live up to the hype they will be well worth it. I got one trip out west with it last year and that was one of my major complaints. Seemed like with the stock "rush" skis it dove a little in the soft snow. Anyway... my .02 on that. Have fun with it! Most fun and versatile sled i've ever owned!
i believe the assault switchbacks with 2" tracks came with gripper skis.
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NewfieBullet1973
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Was offered as a snowcheck upgrade!
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enis750
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from my understanding there was an "international" model that came with the wide gripper skis, the 2" track and E/S - snowcheck only I think....
some dealers around here were selling the regular Assault w 2" tracks as an "upgrade", but still had the RUSH ski's
kinda why i went w the 600 RMK 144 instead
wanted the 144 track, 2" track, wide skis, but also didnt want to spend $13+k on a sled to get the international upgrades
I got a wicked deal on my RMK (under $10k CDN) so it really was a no brainer for me
I might have a lil less HP than the 800, but i have some goodies comin to help w that
overall tho, I have heard good things about the grippers, im sure you (OP) would be happy w them
im sure you could sell the RUSH skis for a bit as well, to offset the cost
some dealers around here were selling the regular Assault w 2" tracks as an "upgrade", but still had the RUSH ski's
kinda why i went w the 600 RMK 144 instead
wanted the 144 track, 2" track, wide skis, but also didnt want to spend $13+k on a sled to get the international upgrades
I got a wicked deal on my RMK (under $10k CDN) so it really was a no brainer for me
I might have a lil less HP than the 800, but i have some goodies comin to help w that
overall tho, I have heard good things about the grippers, im sure you (OP) would be happy w them
im sure you could sell the RUSH skis for a bit as well, to offset the cost
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My Canadian 2012 snowcheck SBA 144 2" E/S came with non-gripper skis and red star panels.
nope! mines was 2" snow check and came with FUgkadghahd'IN IQ skis...Polaris rep shrugged his shoulders when i asked why they did that at the snow show
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clamlake600
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I love my grippers, dealer swapped them out for free ! I have a great dealer though...
hmm thats wierd. seems all our switchbacks with the 2" track and grey side panels have the gripper ski's. will have to remember to check the rest we set up to see if i can spot a pattern.
