thanks johnmaster, similar conditions here I guess, that's why the bx appealed to me as to the mtx, like to share your thoughts since your in the ski business?I just bought the sled and it had them installed. I sell skis as part of my business and I am just biased against them. I would rather have a 6" wide ski than an 8". Coming off a Cat with 6" skis and see no reason for the surfboards where we ride (late season).