Pro suspension setting for a 225lb rider?

[t30mg]

I just bought a 13 pro 155.
I'm heading out this weekend to try it out in some of the new mtn snow that is falling.
I have learned with my doo's that suspension settings makes a huge difference in maneuverability and overall performance in the snow.

So, I am 6'1" tall, and weigh in at 225lbs in my birthday suit. I suppose by the time I suit up, i'm in the 240ish range.

Just wondering if anybody similar in size has some tried and true suspension settings they would recommend for me?

 

[sepeterson]

I would say at least put all 4 Raptor springs on it. 10x the ride guaranteed!

 

[jdw1]

Put the "Big Boy" spring in the rear/rear. JMO

 

[rmk727]

Real life hear. Took our demo sled to Waldon on some very good snow. Hated it . Slept for 12 hrs, I was shot; planned on riding an hour or so the next day then going back. My son noticed that his 13 pro sat up higher so we tipped it and found that the previous rider had softned the rear spring a bunch so we turned it up to his stock setting then maybe 1 or 2 more, it sat just like the others. Rode all day had a blast, partied that night and rode the next day and felt so damb much better. Moral of story is that spring pressure in back is so criticle, IMO measure a stock one and start there but don't decrease the spring preasure for someone your size.

 

[o2bncamo]

I run mine about a 1/4" more preload on the rear track spring then recomended. Front springs loose as possible without worring about the spring falling out. Front track depends on snow conditions. Deep powder little preload (3-4) treads showing. Setup snow 10 threads showing about an inch of threads showing.

 

[Scott]

Everyone has their personal preferences. What works for one guy isn't always going to work for the next guy. And the proper combination of front track shock and back shock shock is critical.

Rule of thumb I've always had was a bit softer in the powder, more firm preload in the spring snow.

I run mine about a 1/4" more preload on the rear track spring then recomended. Front springs loose as possible without worring about the spring falling out. Front track depends on snow conditions. Deep powder little preload (3-4) treads showing. Setup snow 10 threads showing about an inch of threads showing.

What do you weigh?

 

[rmscustom]

I'm close to the same size. Stock I ran close to factory suggestions and it worked great in the deep but bottomed big time on whooped out trails. IMO a revalve is a must for us bigger guys. I had holz do mine and its a night and day difference, feels like a different skid.

 

[jdw1]

I'm close to the same size. Stock I ran close to factory suggestions and it worked great in the deep but bottomed big time on whooped out trails. IMO a revalve is a must for us bigger guys. I had holz do mine and its a night and day difference, feels like a different skid.

So did you just have the shocks revalved or did you buy the shock package with the reservoirs?


Thanks

 

[rmscustom]

I just did the revalve.

 

[akgiauque]

Put the "Big Boy" spring in the rear/rear. JMO

Did this on mine, I am the same weight as you. I liked the ride much better. 2500 miles on the spring and it is time for a revalve.