Coils or Air? - I can’t decide

[Polaris900RMK]

To simplify this.... I am going to buy Fox shocks. I am not interested in the other brands.

In the past I had air shocks and liked them. But seems like people really seem to like the coils.

I only really ride meadows, side hills and some climbs. No real big jumps or drops. I do them. But they aren’t big by any means.

Any input would be appreciated.

 

[kylant]

i prefer coils because if a shock fails, with a coil, you can at least get home with a relatively decent ride. if air fails, it just collapses and is useless (at least on mtn bike shocks. I assume sleds are similar)

 

[Polaris900RMK]

Yes. They would def be the same. I have heard the air can fail like anything. I had good luck last time. But it’s always a possibly for a shock failure

 

[ullose272]

I prefer coils, im more a set and forget type of guy

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[SidewaysInto3rd]

I dislike the feel of air.

Did not like my alpha with qs3 fox shocks at all
Disliked my ktm aer forks ....

Coils just feel more consistent and plush. As the air heats up through the day the psi increases .... probably not as big a deal in the snow ....


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[Rdeleers131]

I have ridden both the iQS fox shocks and the spring QS3 shocks, I have the QS3's on my 850 I just spent 4.5 days on them in a variety of snow coditions and for me they are the best I have ridden. Super plush firm when you need it and also a lot cheaper lol

I don't like the feel of air. I never really did. and the iQS shocks are the same for me. They are awesome though

I would go spring.

 

[Polaris900RMK]

That’s good info guys. Thank you. I appreciate the replies.

 

[akmclean]

Springs are also cheaper and easier to rebuild.