Best Ski Poll for M sleds with more options

[Conorg]

MODS for sure when i had my m7 i put them on and wow. they side hill like none other and on the trail work great also. I still have them and they are for sale i took them off when i sold the sled because i was going to get a m8 but got a doo . Mods skis black with green loops for sale 200.00

How beat up are they? I think i might want them. Email me at conor@synhorst.com

 

[heathkiks]

I have tried a number of the above skis. My favorite are the the stockers. The least favorite, Slydog's. I ride trail to most every one of my favorite spots. Once there, the skis do not matter.

 

[M7DingBat]

I love my SlyDog Powder Hounds....best ski I've ever had on my M7, it cuts like a knife in the steep n' deep, decent on trails, but mainly built for the fluffy stuff.

 

[sledchick]

Ski selection is very much influenced by the way the sled is set-up suspension wise. Couple turns of a shock collar , a couple pumps of air , a adjustment here and there all influence selection.Rider style and rider body size make a difference.
If you ever see the pimple faced kid who sets up your new sled at most A/C dealers. If you have the first thing that pops into your head is ---When I get home I'am checking the Ski- Toe alignment.

We have a rider in the family who has tryed simmons and slp. She has gone back to stock skis with ohlins shocks all around. So many variables and combinations, sadly it costs alot of money to find your personel sweet spot.

agreed with Sami here. Maybe getting new skis isn't gonna solve the problem..
But to answer your question slydogs were my choice for all around ski..Brandon I think his name is, is a good guy to deal with. Ski-doo Junkie (might still be on here) also sells skis, MODS..have yet to try em, but heard good things!

 

[Dogmeat]

Well ... I guess I'll have to let you all know if the Simmons Gen II skis work with a stock M8 very well.

I debated on the PP's, but I thought "nah I'll give these a try" ..

Suffice to say, they are HEAVY. They weigh as much as two stock skis a peice i think

 

[ndC7M8]

I run C&As on both of my sleds. I have the most basic pair, and a pair of ADX's I believe is what they are. I had a pair of XD's and they were impossible to steer with on my M, but were pretty nice on my Crossfire the first year I had them. If you get them, make sure they are C&A's that have little or no outer keel.....just based on my experiences

 

[PGTDragon]

I pulled my Carl's cut Powder Pros off the M1000 and stuck them on my Dragon so it would be less twitchy , and stuck the Poo Grippers on the M and they work really well on that sled, it comes over on its side easier, and faster and are wide enough that they float. I just hope it does not realize that it has Poo skis on it and burn down.

 

[208_RMK]

I tried both powder pro and simmons flex but went back to the stock skis. I like the stock the best so far on my 08' M8 153.

 

[dre]

Slp

I have the same sled. Prefer Powder Pros over the stock skis. Trail manners aren't improved much but in deeper snow they feel better to me. I also thing the sled keeps it's line better turning off camber & sidehilling.
I have heard that the SLT skis are good too but never tried them

 

[hatchers]

Simmons - dangerous!, and push in the POW
SLP - dart on the trails
SlyDogs - dont steer for crap in the POW


USI Triple Threat - Best ski for me, but you need to get both the stage 1 and stage 3 fins, the stage 3 will be hard to steer when the snow is setup and a dream to steer in the deep POW....use the stage 1 fins when the snow sucks

things change, got 300ish miles on my SLPs and nothing comes close, best ski ever!!!!!!

 

[grizbacker]

I have the simmons flex skis and love them.

 

[caproskis]

I would recommend CA Pros RZ (Razors) or XTX Crossover. The Razors are an excellent trail ski with minimal darting and transition well into deeper powder. The XTX is a little easier to steer with 1" keel compared to the XTs 1.5" keel if you are riding on trails as much as in the boondocks or mountains. Here is our guide to check out the option that fits best for you.

 

[TRIPLESWILLNEVERDIE!]

Not looking for any opinions on other sleds. M-SERIES ONLY! I have had different sleds with different skis. I bought a 09 M8 this year and after my first big trip with it I decided I hate the skis. Since I live in MN I ride about 50/50 trails and boondocking, so I need a ski that can do both. If you guys are running something not listed let me know.

07-09's work very well with the Slydog Powderhounds. Steering effort is reduce and they still go where you point them with little darting. I found the SLP Powder Pro's to be too agressive and dart bad. PP's worked great on the 05-06 M-chassis but not so well on the 07-09's.

 

[WYsteph]

Powder pros on my 05 and my hubby's '10.

 

[dougr1]

WHAT SKIS TO BUY 2010 SNO PRO

QUESTION: WHAT SKIS ARE WORKING BEST FOR YOU FOLKS? 2010, 800,SNO PRO.

 

[backcountryislife]

From 7 threads down...


http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=214350


Is it absolutely, completely impossible to make one of these threads a sticky so we don't have to see this same question 4 times a week? (or to improve the search so people can find what they're looking for)

If you use the search box & type in "best skis M series" you get the poll thread right on top (as would make sense) then when you click on it you get this

http://www.snowestonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=135244

so it's not exactly a surprise that we see the same stinking thread about every 3 days. (and it's not dougr1's fault, well not completely anyhow, looking down the page isn't that hard)

 

[KAWGRN]

I had some take off polaris dragon skis ,,works great some where between Powder pros and stock ,,I have seen take offs for $100 a set LOL

 

[av8er]

09 m1000-162 SP

running simmons flexi skis gen 1's and love them

 

[GoHiSK1]

love my Simmons Gen II's keeps the front end high in all snow conditions. Less or no snow in the face .

Would highly recommend this style of ski over most others. Have tried many brands, always go back to the Simmons

 

[roost]

Skis

Hey there,

I have a 2010 HCR and am not crazy about the skis.(dive in the powder and under-steer/plow in the corners) Has anyone changed their skis out? and if so what do you recommend.?

Thanks.