Replacement Ice Scratchers

[Cardiac Kid]

So can I replace my Polaris ice scratchers with any brand of scratchers?

Since I only got about 200 miles on the sled and I have broken both, I guess the next question is are there better or more durable sets or are they all about the same?

I know all the tree crossings didn't help but still they didn't seem to hold up as well as I had expected.

 

[MORSNO]

Did you do a few reverse tests? They should last for years...5 seasons for me with Holz scratchers.

 

[Cardiac Kid]

no but like i said i don't know how may trees i crossed on my second ride, well over 50 thought. That was a busy day with a hand saw.

 

[whitefish]

Here's the solution. All new this year. Work so well you only need one.

http://www.mountainsledoutfitters.com/catalog/item/7885722/8473864.htm

 

[155Assault]

Here's the solution. All new this year. Work so well you only need one.

http://www.mountainsledoutfitters.com/catalog/item/7885722/8473864.htm

I put a set of these on my wifes 07 dragon last year to test as I am tired of replacing bent/broken scratchers. They work very well. They dont put up quite as much snow, and the only other draw back is at -20 they get stiff and may not hit the ground all the time. I liked them and plan on putting them on all my sleds this year. My Polaris dealer in boise sells them.

 

[Cardiac Kid]

I've ran the sidekicks with the standard tip and they are good up until about March when the trails get so hard here that they don't really work to well. Maybe the carbide tip helps but I will wait until someone else test them in my area before I spend money to change from something that works but breaks to something that works kind of. Makes it kind of a trade off, better durability vs better function.

 

[rmkboxer]

I've never had to replace holz/ polaris scratchers unless reverse is used

 

[MORSNO]

Someone also makes traditional spring style scratchers that had a pivot point that allowed reverse, but I can't remember the brand name or who made them? Never saw them in person, but the design looked like it would work.

 

[Summitseeker]

If you buy a set of my scratchers I will guarantee them for three months after your purchase and will send you out replacement springs at no charge (you just pay postage). Mine last! PM me for details.

Read some of my feedback!

• Summitseeker has some great ones--I put them down and usually run with them down all day. They are still in great shape, and bought a pair for my new sled from him this summer.

• I have 2 pr of scratchers from SummitSeeker,will order one more for the new sled, his scratchers are by far the BEST on the market, and I see alot of different kinds each season.....Keep up the excellent work SS

• Same here, I run Summitseekers and use them LOTS, I sled out west and they work and work very well!

• I only run mine on the trail but occasionally I forget to put them up before climbing or I'll hit a jump along side the trail. They've held up great, still look new after 1 year. These are summitseekers by the way.

• Don't need any because mine lasted all season!!!! Freakin' amazing. The other brand I had would last a 1/2 season. BTW I rode about 1500 miles last season and they were down probably 400 of that. VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER HERE!!!

• I run them on 2.4 and 2.25 lug tracks and they work awesome. Kept both sleds cool and I got an extra 500 miles on the sliders!! These ice scratchers are by FAR the best.

• Same price as last year Rod? Bought a new sled and need another set.----thanks! great product

Got a couple of sets from ya years ago and there still going strong got some new sleds and need a pair whats the cost on them now? thanks great product

 

[GMCRMK]

Someone also makes traditional spring style scratchers that had a pivot point that allowed reverse, but I can't remember the brand name or who made them? Never saw them in person, but the design looked like it would work.

In theory, you could take the stock scratchers and put the forward part that goes into the rail ABOVE the rail so the scratcher could flip backwards. Or, I suppose you could cut that part off altogether. That may prevent the occasional reverse scratcher mod.

I like the Slidekicks. Leave 'em down all the time. No worries until you load it on the trailer.

 

[whitefish]

In theory, you could take the stock scratchers and put the forward part that goes into the rail ABOVE the rail so the scratcher could flip backwards. Or, I suppose you could cut that part off altogether. That may prevent the occasional reverse scratcher mod.

I like the Slidekicks. Leave 'em down all the time. No worries until you load it on the trailer.

If you cut that piece off then there would be no downward pressure. Also, when the part is above the rail it helps but if the snow is hard it will still bend due to its length.

 

[GMCRMK]

If you cut that piece off then there would be no downward pressure. Also, when the part is above the rail it helps but if the snow is hard it will still bend due to its length.

But if you cut just the 90 degree tip that goes into the side rail you should still have downward pressure of the spring end since it still rests on the rail edge. Just looking at the design and thinking/typing out loud it seems like it could help in some conditions.

The SlideKicks do rule the reverse friendly category. When a break my OEMs I will install them.

 

[trikerider]

Here are some pics I have posted before. I make a bracket that lets the scratchers swivel around and it still doesn’t wear a groove in the top of the rail. Once the scratcher breaks I made a bracket and mounted them on the skis. With all four scratchers down I never worry about coolant temp or slides.