Thanks good advice ...the more I learn about the poo ski the more I like
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Thanks good advice ...the more I learn about the poo ski the more I like
Sorry was wrong on that price. Must have changed on their site. I payed $140 per ski plus carbides and spindle bolts. I think I was around $340 for everything a couple months ago. If you can find used sets in good condition $200 is worth the purchase, but I see used sets going for $250 or more. Too much IMO for something that wears like skis do. I found a new set for sale last year that I picked up for $275 so I was happy with that. But since they are now wanted by proclimb and XM guys, I don't see those kind of deals anymore. Michelle at Oregon Trail Sports can probably get the best price for them new with everything needed.
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Don't these Mohawks look like Grippers ?
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They are night a day difference. I have both. Mohawks are really grabby in anything except powder, Allot of arm pressure compared to Grippers, Look and how far back the Poo bolt is, That allows more ski in front which takes away are pressure and steer like a feather. Mohawks have different bottom shape and are stiffer as well.
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Hmmm my SLP ski mount kit has 2 ski positions to address what your talking about ...I looked at both and I might be just a little blind but the gripper and mohawk look awfully close IMO. My Mohawks slightly flex as well I'm sure with some adjustment to the front ski pressure they will do the job...my biggest concern will be side hilling and how the Mohawks steer while slicing across a mountain side in the deep.
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The bottom outer edges of the Mohawks look like the slt slp skis. The slt, like the powder pros, work good in some snow conditions and bad in others. I like a traditional bottom profile. The grippers also get wider on the upswing in front where those Mohawks look like they don't do the same. Haven't tried the Mohawks but they look to have similar traits to the other slp skis.
Hmmm my SLP ski mount kit has 2 ski positions to address what your talking about ...I looked at both and I might be just a little blind but the gripper and mohawk look awfully close IMO. My Mohawks slightly flex as well I'm sure with some adjustment to the front ski pressure they will do the job...my biggest concern will be side hilling and how the Mohawks steer while slicing across a mountain side in the deep.
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Mohawks are a very aggressive keel , In the lite powder they worked well however with heavier arm pressure than grippers. I run in both positions, The downside is that keel creates allot of bar feedback and when crusty hang on.. The grippers dont get bar feedback much at all , they almost turn them-self and the complaint if any is they want to turn before you actually put bar pressure on them. It take a few days to get use to the super lite feeling.The forward XM weight really take advantage of the wide shovel. The mohawks feel similar in arm pressure to my PP,s. Maybe a tad lighter.but the same in set crusty conditions.Mohawks will hang the corners on the trail in better than any mountain ski. FYI I,m not trashin your ski . I bought them as we,,ll LOL.. Just the facts.You will have good days on them as well! They do sidehill very well and hold a line
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Very Accurate!
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Yeah, I weighed them. I can't remember for certain but the grippers were like 7oz/ski lighter than a proclimb ski. Almost a pound total, I ended up 1lb 5oz lighter than stock with carl modded grippers.
the SLP ski is 7oz heavier than the Poo. however then you have to bolt on the steel saddles. I really wish SLP wood offer an aluminum saddle. If i choose to keep running them i was going to make a set. , I did see a one off carbon SLP saddle that was very cool.
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Found the original thread from back in the day.
http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=324489&highlight=gripper+skis
Looks like 6oz lighter per ski, it was an honest to goodness difference everything being equal. Also I put the carbides from the my proclimb skis on without a ton of hassle, money saved there too if yours are still good.
Hmm I hung both from digital scale and had 7 oz less [Poo,s ] without the saddles. I have the saddle weight as well somewhere.the Mohawk is a much beefier ski so you saying the mohawks plastics are much lighter than the Poo,s . Somebodys not providing accurate info in that old post. The steel saddles are very heavy
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idk about all that, I was just pointing out the polaris gripper ski is an honest 6oz lighter than a proclimb ski.
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SLP & Poo have been partners in ski development for years.
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They sure look a lot alike .
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Wow,I forgot about the steel saddle in the SLP.....pro grippers almost a pound lighter than the proclimb !...hmmm!!!
I'm really leaning toward the grippers !!
Off to see local Poo dealer ...see how much for how much !!
I'm really leaning toward the grippers !!
Off to see local Poo dealer ...see how much for how much !!
I've also had issues with SLP ski saddle rubber in the past. They wear out quick and get the ski real floppy when they do. So your ski will dive into stuff more. The 14/15 Cat ski rubber works great IMO. When combined with the gripper, the ski stays tight and non floppy, even over time. The Cat ski rubber works a lot better than the rubber the Poo guys have to deal with stock on those skis as well.
I watched my riding buddy Tom get hosed a number of times last year with powder pros on his M cause the skis were so floppy.
I watched my riding buddy Tom get hosed a number of times last year with powder pros on his M cause the skis were so floppy.
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Saddles & Bolt weigh 3.6# each.
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