Bringing up an old post… Has anyone ran this hood yet? Thoughts?
Matryx weight loss
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Polaris Matryx Lightweight Hood
Manufacturer of lightweight performance snowmobile hoods, headlight delete kits, intake vents, as well as polaris general bump seats.
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Who made the wrap cut to fit?
Deviant Ink already had the template for this hood when I ordered the wrap
I have the Carabou hood with a 6000lumen headlamp from M Tigersports as headlight (Both hood and headlight is Swedish made). The headlamp is a 12V version, so I run it without a battery, just right of the factory headlight power.
The light with harness is about 200grams, so the hood with light sheds off close to 3kg.
And the light from this headlamp is way superior to the factory light. It is just so much better then the factory headlight.
Its so good, makes me feel like a genius everytime I night ride.
About the Carabou hood. It is a 100% fit. It fits so snug, Brp could not done it better.
And the storage option is superb, keeping the stuff dry and warm underhood.
Also rocking a Diamond S, and all rotational stuff from Zrp.
Imo, the reduction in rotational mass is undercomunicated. The snappines you get from it is next level.
The light with harness is about 200grams, so the hood with light sheds off close to 3kg.
And the light from this headlamp is way superior to the factory light. It is just so much better then the factory headlight.
Its so good, makes me feel like a genius everytime I night ride.
About the Carabou hood. It is a 100% fit. It fits so snug, Brp could not done it better.
And the storage option is superb, keeping the stuff dry and warm underhood.
Also rocking a Diamond S, and all rotational stuff from Zrp.
Imo, the reduction in rotational mass is undercomunicated. The snappines you get from it is next level.
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I'm just curious, has anyone done any mathematical estimations if saving weight actually makes a difference? My noob assumption is that skill is more important.
I'm completely aware that power to weight is a real thing. On average though how much weight can a sled lose with normal mods without going crazy? I.e. hood, can and anything else I'm forgetting?
I'm guessing you can easily shed 20lb without going crazy. But let's say an average RMK weighs 500lb with a full tank and tunnel pack. 20lb is a 4% loss in overall weight. Is it common thought that 4% will get you to the top when a stock sled wouldn't?
I don't personally lake race or partake in revy chute outs. Will that 4% make me a better rider? Can someone please explain the real world benefits of shedding weight? Not interested in theoretical or wives tales. Enlighten this noob to the world of caring about what a sled weighs. Thanks!
I'm completely aware that power to weight is a real thing. On average though how much weight can a sled lose with normal mods without going crazy? I.e. hood, can and anything else I'm forgetting?
I'm guessing you can easily shed 20lb without going crazy. But let's say an average RMK weighs 500lb with a full tank and tunnel pack. 20lb is a 4% loss in overall weight. Is it common thought that 4% will get you to the top when a stock sled wouldn't?
I don't personally lake race or partake in revy chute outs. Will that 4% make me a better rider? Can someone please explain the real world benefits of shedding weight? Not interested in theoretical or wives tales. Enlighten this noob to the world of caring about what a sled weighs. Thanks!
Nothing will make you better than building skills and fitness.
Weight savings is nice but spending that money on gas/oil to build skills is a far better investment.
Playing legos is a fun part of "building sleds" when it's not snowing, but weight savings gains are minimal compared to things like clutching, intake, and other small yet important performance enhancing mods.
For me the 20# is worth it, it's 20# you don't have to throw around all day,, so it helps with fatigue. Even if you exercise. A hard day of riding still takes its toll at the end of the day. For me weight, rotating weight and clutch balancing is worth every penny. Patrick clutch balancing and lightening is a great place to start. Along with trs alignment. Diamond s can, shocks then hood. Alternative impact light weight ski kit. Just my 2 cents
I agree, and have shocks, can, clutching on my sleds. Point being if you have limited resources spending the money on a great sled first, then on fuel/oil is #1.
Cerakoted pipe saves 4lb for $350. Similar to carbon pursuit but for $100 more. Carbon pursuit obviously removes weight from a better place but not sure it's noticeable.
Diamond S, Cerakoted Pipe, headlight delete gets you pretty dang close to 20 lb weight savings.
If I recall correctly, it starts getting real expensive after that. I think the next best bang for your buck was the ti ski hardware when I was looking
Diamond S, Cerakoted Pipe, headlight delete gets you pretty dang close to 20 lb weight savings.
If I recall correctly, it starts getting real expensive after that. I think the next best bang for your buck was the ti ski hardware when I was looking
That sounds about right.
i weighed it. the headlight weighs a ton!
Yes the 22-24 Boost/ 9R headlight is a boat anchor. Its a bummer as it looks cool in the way in lights up but jeez is it heavy. I will probably do a Carbonpursuit head light delete at some point or get the 25 headlight.
I’m giving her a try!
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