I've recently upgraded from a 93 XLT to a 02 Summit. I haven't ridden the Summit many days, nor in great conditions, but I'm finding it tough to get used to the handling. I can carve circles in powder and even ride down a hardpack trail with a ski in the air on the XLT without a problem. When I try the same on the Summit I tip over very easily. I have had one fairly deep powder carving session where it felt pretty good, but in mixed conditions I just end up on my side.
I know some of this is just getting used to the sled, but the "balance" of it feels off. I have a bit of riser on each sleds handlebars, maybe 4" which I plan to extend on the summit in time. I'm also planning on swapping the ski stance to the wider option in hopes of greater stability. I really don't care about trail performance, but I do tandem a fair amount for ski access so I guess that could be a plus.
Advice? Just get used to it? widen ski stance? Adjust the suspension up front(think it is on the stiffest setting)?
Eventually I want to be able to carve in powder as well if not better than the old XLT, but I'm a bit confused at the moment.
I know some of this is just getting used to the sled, but the "balance" of it feels off. I have a bit of riser on each sleds handlebars, maybe 4" which I plan to extend on the summit in time. I'm also planning on swapping the ski stance to the wider option in hopes of greater stability. I really don't care about trail performance, but I do tandem a fair amount for ski access so I guess that could be a plus.
Advice? Just get used to it? widen ski stance? Adjust the suspension up front(think it is on the stiffest setting)?
Eventually I want to be able to carve in powder as well if not better than the old XLT, but I'm a bit confused at the moment.
