How should suspension be adjusted for powder

[SpencerA]

I've read several threads about how your suspension should be set up for powder. Some people say soft some say stiff, limiter strap in, some say out. As you can see I'm confused! So what is the best set up?

And also for these older sleds (XLT's) is their a better powder ski that works well or they all pretty close. I was thinking of getting the new Powder pros.

Also its probably hard to tell in this pic and considering its on dollys but how does my attack angle look. My limiter straps are pretty squashed down and could go out more.

Thanks guys

 

[sled_guy]

You want the front of the rear suspension as "soft" as possible for powder. That way it will move up easy and get up on top of the snow.

Static approach angle, sitting on your garage floor, matters very little. It's what happens when you put the power to it and how the front moves. A Holz coil over has terrible looking 'static' approach angle sitting on the trailer, but it gets up and going in the powder better than any other suspension.

I really like the SLP SLT ski on the old wedge chassis.

sled_guy

 

[SpencerA]

You want the front of the rear suspension as "soft" as possible for powder. That way it will move up easy and get up on top of the snow.

Static approach angle, sitting on your garage floor, matters very little. It's what happens when you put the power to it and how the front moves. A Holz coil over has terrible looking 'static' approach angle sitting on the trailer, but it gets up and going in the powder better than any other suspension.

I really like the SLP SLT ski on the old wedge chassis.

sled_guy

You like the SLT ski better then the Powder Pro?

 

[fordpickupman]

What tank and seat are you using on that sled? It looks sharp.

As far as the suspension, I agree with the other guy....Soft front spring rate to get on top of the snow.

 

[lshobie]

I put a set of polaris grippers on mine and love them. I have the rear suspension set up like this: Rear springs on highest (tightest) setting, front shock on softest setting. strap can be set so suspension is below skis when riding in powder - watch your front angle of attack on the track.

 

[SpencerA]

What tank and seat are you using on that sled? It looks sharp.

As far as the suspension, I agree with the other guy....Soft front spring rate to get on top of the snow.

Its a IQ seat and tank