Poll, Best mountain ski's for XP.

[Idaho Slim]

Slim, did you or your buddies find the Slydogs to feel "darty"? We ran them on the shop XP last year and found we had to go with close to 1" toe-out to help with the darting/"twitchy" feel. They were fine in deeper snow but I didn't like the twitchy feel in the heavier spring snow or hard snow. These were the wider version-

The Trail versions we run don't dart, I got the (6" I think) wide ones , as I recall there is a wider version. Havent tried them, but I would guess exactly as you say, probably "twitchy". Maybe its my set up, I run the XP/Rev's front shocks as firm as they will go and remove all sway bars, obviously not as good trail manners as Simmons and the sway bar connected, but I "setup" for off trail riding, and what it gives me on-trail is acceptable. And not to pizz on someone else's choice, I can't stand the heavy feeling and the difficulty of handling on Simmons. ( I have had 2 sets and ridden countless other sled with them)

 

[tncinc]

simmons!

 

[Midstates]

I haved tried all, and Powder Pros rule on Cats and XPs.

 

[gman086]

I haved tried all, and Powder Pros rule on Cats and XPs.

Then you haven't tried Mods... be honest now! The Mods don't have the problem in crusty spring snow that the PP's have with difficult steering (otherwise yes, they come in second in my book).

Have FUN!

G MAN

 

[byeatts]

Then you haven't tried Mods... be honest now! The Mods don't have the problem in crusty spring snow that the PP's have with difficult steering (otherwise yes, they come in second in my book).

Have FUN!

G MAN

Absolutely Mods. They rock on the hill.I need new wear rods/carbides and recall someone indicating that theres another option off an older ski.What fits it?

 

[gman086]

Absolutely Mods. They rock on the hill.I need new wear rods/carbides and recall someone indicating that theres another option off an older ski.What fits it?

The old Exciter II 87-90 or so.

Cheers,

G

 

[byeatts]

The old Exciter II 87-90 or so.

Cheers,

G

Do they have larger carbides than stock.Hard facing? and direct bolt on or a bit of modifications?

 

[gman086]

Do they have larger carbides than stock.Hard facing? and direct bolt on or a bit of modifications?

Depends on what you can find at places like Dennis Kirk. I think just average carbide with pads front and back as I recall. Direct bolt-ons - no mods required.

Cheers,

G

 

[byeatts]

Depends on what you can find at places like Dennis Kirk. I think just average carbide with pads front and back as I recall. Direct bolt-ons - no mods required.

Cheers,

G

Thanks 4 the tip.

 

[portgrinder]

C&A's are the best i've found.

they are the ultimate in control, for any snow condition. just be sure thats what you want, because thats what you get.

if you ride around like you're on the flimsy stockers, you will likely find yourself infront of your sled from time to time.

 

[gsled04]

Wish I could get all the money back I've spent on stupid stuff over the years like ski's and can's and blonds, then I would go buy a Mountian Horse !. I went back to the stock Pilots they work as good as anything else, and I've still got them all.

 

[jacmmaxwell]

Powder pros with carls cut ... unbeatable