I found a set of gripper rmk skis, from a 2009 dragon rmk. These look very similar but show a different part number. Would these work or do i need to go with a 2011+ pro ski?
Polaris gripper skis, what years?
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that will work
they like to spend more money than is needed. the gripper work better than the rest on the pc.
Reeb you have time on the pC?
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Ya, I've worked at the Cat shop for the past two winters. We ran Simmons, Mohawks, Powder Pro's, Slydogs, BX's, and Grippers.
While I do like the Gripper more than the stock ski, more than a Simmons ski, and I can't find a sled that I like the Slydogs on, I didn't think they worked as well as either SLP ski or the BX(Although the BX did have a lot more input when going down a trail)
We ride all along the BC/AB border from Kakwa to Revelstoke and maybe it's our snow? but I didn't think the Grippers were everything everyone seems to think they are. A few customers have them and the #1 reason for them is pricepoint. A set of used or take-off Grippers are half price or less of what a set of new SLP or C&A's are worth. If you look at it that way I don't think the aftermarket ski is the best bang for your buck, the title goes to the Gripper for sure. But for all around better performance, price withstanding, I'll take a set of Mohawks all day long over a Gripper ski.
(The BX works flawless on my old Rev and my buddies XM's, much better than our one buddy with his Grippers IMO)
Meanwhile I'd rate the BX about equal to the Gripper on the PC.
We liked the SLP's so much that we put them on every single one of our 8 demo's by the end of the season. Just couldn't find a reason not to.
I just don't know, I'm torn by seeing all these threads praising the Grippers while my own experience tells me otherwise. And now with a Axys coming this fall I thought that was one thing I wouldn't have to change and everyone that rides them is telling me to swap them out for BX's. Am I doing something wrong set-up wise or are we riding that different of snow where the benefits of the Grippers are magnified in different conditions?
Like I said, I'm really torn seeing how everyone here and on DT seem to think they are the greatest ski ever. Have I not given them enough time? Should I be running carbides?(I've only ever run hardweld runners on everyone of my mountain sleds. I have a hard time thinking that'll change either)
I even have a set on a '09 Dragon parts sled I have in my yard right now. I could easily bolt them back onto my Rev, M-Series or the PC. I guess I should just try again. I wanna say I have about 500 miles on Grippers overall in the past two years. Maybe I need to give them another try?
While I do like the Gripper more than the stock ski, more than a Simmons ski, and I can't find a sled that I like the Slydogs on, I didn't think they worked as well as either SLP ski or the BX(Although the BX did have a lot more input when going down a trail)
We ride all along the BC/AB border from Kakwa to Revelstoke and maybe it's our snow? but I didn't think the Grippers were everything everyone seems to think they are. A few customers have them and the #1 reason for them is pricepoint. A set of used or take-off Grippers are half price or less of what a set of new SLP or C&A's are worth. If you look at it that way I don't think the aftermarket ski is the best bang for your buck, the title goes to the Gripper for sure. But for all around better performance, price withstanding, I'll take a set of Mohawks all day long over a Gripper ski.
(The BX works flawless on my old Rev and my buddies XM's, much better than our one buddy with his Grippers IMO)
Meanwhile I'd rate the BX about equal to the Gripper on the PC.
We liked the SLP's so much that we put them on every single one of our 8 demo's by the end of the season. Just couldn't find a reason not to.
I just don't know, I'm torn by seeing all these threads praising the Grippers while my own experience tells me otherwise. And now with a Axys coming this fall I thought that was one thing I wouldn't have to change and everyone that rides them is telling me to swap them out for BX's. Am I doing something wrong set-up wise or are we riding that different of snow where the benefits of the Grippers are magnified in different conditions?
Like I said, I'm really torn seeing how everyone here and on DT seem to think they are the greatest ski ever. Have I not given them enough time? Should I be running carbides?(I've only ever run hardweld runners on everyone of my mountain sleds. I have a hard time thinking that'll change either)
I even have a set on a '09 Dragon parts sled I have in my yard right now. I could easily bolt them back onto my Rev, M-Series or the PC. I guess I should just try again. I wanna say I have about 500 miles on Grippers overall in the past two years. Maybe I need to give them another try?
Meanwhile I don't mind them at all on the PC. 10x better than the stockers but don't hold a candle to a Mohawk. Is it cuz our snow isn't as heavy and wet as coastal snow maybe? (wouldn't make sense for the Idaho crowd but....)
The Grippers are light. I'll give them that.
I appreciate the input, the dragon skis I found where just a little too beat up for the price. So I'm back to looking for a set.
Gripper with shaper bars 4.5 carbides turn the ski to a super responsive aggressive turning ski.Best setup Ive run , I have owned every aftermarket and compared. As mentioned many aftermarkets are heavy tanks, and feel dead on the snow
I know, I've heard you say the same on DT. I don't run carbides. Is this your trail set-up preference or powder set-up? Or just all around best setup going? I know you liked them on the Rev but I can't bring myself to think that they perform better than my old SLT's or the BX(hardweld runners only) in my type of snow.
Personally, I'll sacrifice trail performance for not catching my front end on logs, rocks, and my deck. Hence why I mentioned that I probably wouldn't even run carbides. Nor do I on any ski I try.
I would like you hear your feedback on the Grippers on your PRO tho. A lot of guys are switching for BX's on their Polaris' and I was actually wondering what you would end up doing.
You wanna sell those grippers Reeb?
Gripper info.
For what it is worth the grippers up to 2010 used a 3/8" spindle bolt, the 2011's to current use a 10mm bolt. Hence the different part numbers.
If you really want to shave weight; I had Dan Alt of Alt Impact make Titanium ski bolt bushings that are the new 10mm size and sell cheaper than the heavy stock steel ones from Polaris.
I'm guessing the Cats have gone metric as well?
The grippers are hard to beat on any brand of sled. A good value, handle well, flex when they need to (which protects more expensive parts from catastrophic failure) and are not too heavy.
For what it is worth the grippers up to 2010 used a 3/8" spindle bolt, the 2011's to current use a 10mm bolt. Hence the different part numbers.
If you really want to shave weight; I had Dan Alt of Alt Impact make Titanium ski bolt bushings that are the new 10mm size and sell cheaper than the heavy stock steel ones from Polaris.
I'm guessing the Cats have gone metric as well?
The grippers are hard to beat on any brand of sled. A good value, handle well, flex when they need to (which protects more expensive parts from catastrophic failure) and are not too heavy.
yep the cat is metric from 12 up as well, you can by just the spindle inserts for the cat and they are ALU and just the ski inserts from poo to go from std to metric. or the other way just pick the years. 13 and back are std and the 14 up are metric i believe. also to convert the 16 cat to grippers you need the 12-15 spindle insert and rubbers and a trip to the hardware store for a 5.75-6' metric bolt.
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Thanks bud. I found a set after
