SBA rear skid set up for powder?

[Dirty Steve]

Just on our way back now. The sled performed great in all conditions. The powder was not super deep but we did find some over the hood in places. We rode with locals and never saw any other sleds or tracks in the places we went. There were no places that the 163's went that I couldn't go.

I clutched the sled per the manual for 8000-10,000 feet and it pulled 8300 RPM all day.

Some of the pulls I watched veteran riders on 163's struggling and I was worried about not making it. I was really surprised by the capabilities of the SBA. The only thing I noticed a big difference was side hilling. I have the Pro RMK front end on and set narrow, but the bar height and position were a bit awkward for my height at 6'2".

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[MDEVO]

So what was the consensus?
How was the Skid with it in the top hole??

 

[Dirty Steve]

I think the top hole is the way to go. I ran the limiters full loose stock rear spring on the middle setting . I have my front track spring fairly soft, but have a dual rate spring on it and my shocks have been revolved.

In the deep powder in the meadows it was great no trenching at all.
On the trail there is hardly any ski lift.



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[MDEVO]

I think the top hole is the way to go. I ran the limiters full loose stock rear spring on the middle setting . I have my front track spring fairly soft, but have a dual rate spring on it and my shocks have been revolved.

In the deep powder in the meadows it was great no trenching at all.
On the trail there is hardly any ski lift.



Nice. Thanks for the info...
I will give this a try next time out.
Although I love the stock lower hole setting for playing and boondocking, I find the sled becomes unmanageable when side hilling and climbing.