Love the skid however its lacking in the Shock dept, Tom Dines @ toms snowmobile built a custom Evol R rear shock and it totally changed the habits on the trail in and in the deep,Able to set a plush ride with bottom resistance which fully extends back to full height.First 5 inches of travel are very plush and soaks up the bumps,perfect transfer on a climb.No more bucking ,What an improvement!