i have the Assault with the powder track and never rode the Pro but i wanna hear is the Pro that much better in handling then the Assault?...The Assault is 1.5" wider but is it that noticeable?..If it is i might consider getting the Pro a-arms,so if anyone has a set of a-arms off the pro they wanna sell send me a PM,Thanks
Pro RMK vs RMK Assault handling only
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Yes its noticeable, i think the pro is better in handling. I have a switchback myself and i have been able to compare pro, rmk assault and swb. All of them is good, but in my opinion the pro is nr1 in the handling section.
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I've tried both and I can't tell a difference. But I do have my Assault's skis on the most narrow stance.
I own a 11 assault set on the narrowest setting and all so relocated the front bolt on the skid. I do believe the RMK does side hill better and handle a little better in the trees. You wouldn't think 3/4 of a inch make a difference.
Wouldn't u want the skid in the lower hole?Heard helps alot for trenching and wheeling?....At least I thought that's what I read on here somewhere..
no the lower hole is the stock Assault mounting location which is great for agressive rough riding, but the upper location reduces wheelies and helps with deep snow performance. Its the same as the Pro RMK location. You can move the Assault between the two locations easily, the Pro RMK would need a rail mod because the tips would likely stab the track if you mounted it in the Assault skid location...
I have a 12 Assault and have ridden the RMK and Assault back to back on several occasions.
You really have to get the Assault suspension dialed in for your liking then it handles great. Basically narrowest setting on the skis, front suspension bolt to the upper mounting hole and then play with your spring pre-loads on the front and rear suspension.
As far as the differences between the two, they both are great sleds and handle very similar. I can side hill with either one no problem but the RMK may have a very slight edge on this but really not that much especially once you get use to the Assault. Straight up climbing, and coming back down, they are really equal again with maybe a slight edge to the Assault. Any jumps or drops, hands down the Assault wins in the area.
I've dropped off some cornices without issue and I have a cousin that is about 50 lbs lighter then me and he'll bottom out the suspension on his RMK on the same drop.
The nice thing with the Assault is the endless amount of adjustment you have with the shocks. If you decide to change out A-arms which some guys do and then you have the RMK / Assualt hibrid, you also have to change out the front shocks or have them shortened.
I think it really comes down to what you expect or want out of the sled. If your strictly a technical rider and love the trees and deep deep powder, then the RMK may be a little better but not much. If you want a little more versatile sled for jumps, drops then the Assault probably has a little more of the edge.
Either way, they both will take you places sometimes that will make your belly quiver. But isn't that half the fun!!
You really have to get the Assault suspension dialed in for your liking then it handles great. Basically narrowest setting on the skis, front suspension bolt to the upper mounting hole and then play with your spring pre-loads on the front and rear suspension.
As far as the differences between the two, they both are great sleds and handle very similar. I can side hill with either one no problem but the RMK may have a very slight edge on this but really not that much especially once you get use to the Assault. Straight up climbing, and coming back down, they are really equal again with maybe a slight edge to the Assault. Any jumps or drops, hands down the Assault wins in the area.
I've dropped off some cornices without issue and I have a cousin that is about 50 lbs lighter then me and he'll bottom out the suspension on his RMK on the same drop.
The nice thing with the Assault is the endless amount of adjustment you have with the shocks. If you decide to change out A-arms which some guys do and then you have the RMK / Assualt hibrid, you also have to change out the front shocks or have them shortened.
I think it really comes down to what you expect or want out of the sled. If your strictly a technical rider and love the trees and deep deep powder, then the RMK may be a little better but not much. If you want a little more versatile sled for jumps, drops then the Assault probably has a little more of the edge.
Either way, they both will take you places sometimes that will make your belly quiver. But isn't that half the fun!!
Not trying to hijack but what are you looking for as far as dialing in the suspension. I know you do not want to bottom out so can you expain your set up ?
the set up on my sled is all stock rear on 6 and the fronts are 3-4 and my skid is in the lower hole....Personally i feel mine trenchs and doesn't get up on the snow that great.
As far as rear suspension it really comes down to "balance" between the front track shock and rear track shock. A lot of guys that want an aggressive set up tend to set both both shocks to stiff, thus taking away performance and actually minimizing the the capabilities of the suspension.
From what I've seen and read, for an Assault most guys will raise the front suspension mounting to the "upper" position, thus reducing the angle of attack on the track. Next adjust your rear track shock to your rider weight, per manual is a good starting point. Then loosen the front track shock up a a little. With changing the front mounting position and adjusting both track shocks, the Assault should get up on the snow faster and make deep snow handling closer to the RMK verses the "wheelie monster" the Assault usually is.
Don't be afraid to continually tweak the front track shock to make it handle the way you want. More spring pressure on the front shock will make the front wheelie more and less front spring pressure will add ski pressure (less wheelie effect)
The rear track shock is just the opposite, more spring pressure equals more ski pressure (less ski lift) and less spring pressure equals less ski pressure (more ski lift).
It's basically a balance and getting that set-up so the suspension works for your weight and riding preference.
Front suspension really comes down to personal preference, I found some guys like to run the front on the stiffer side and like it and others run it on the softer side.
I've messed around and just play with the clickers. Rough trails, higher on the clickers and powder, I've backed off a bit. Just make sure and don't run the front shocks to soft. Otherwise in a side hill you have the suspension compressed and when you hit a rough spot or something under the snow, the shock is unable to soak up the bump and it makes for a rough ride or you getting bucked off.
The beauty of the Assault is the endless ways to change the suspension for different terrain and different riding styles.
Damn, we need some snow, that was a little long winded, we all need to get out and RIDE!!!
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