Skies for 2016 Polaris SBA TD

[Yoop720]

Hey everyone I'm a new member here and I'm also new to Polaris snowmobiles. I just purchased a new SBA 800 with a 2" track. I will be using this sled to ride mostly backcountry here in the U.P. The only time we ride on groomed trails is to get to our next unplowed Forrest Service road.
I'm wondering what you guys think of the stock skies on this sled and how they do in the powder? I would also like any info on what type of ski you guys like to use on this type of sled and riding mostly in powder. Thanks for any info.

 

[olymon]

Look at the number of people running the polaris gripper skis on there other brand sled. That done tells the story on if those skis are good. Stick with them and spend your money somewhere else.

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[Yoop720]

Thanks Olymon. I was planning on running them for a while to see how they were anyway. Just figured seeing I don't know a lot about different skies I would ask.

 

[olymon]

I ride in the lower and come to the UP some times. Grew up in Ishpeming. Love those logging roads and woods.

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[Yoop720]

Nice...yeah we have endless Unplowed roads and 2 track roads to ride at our camp up toward Kenton. We have a blast doing it.

 

[tuneman]

I assume your TD came with the gripper skis and not the Pro Steer skis that come on the standard SBA? The Gripper skis have the tiny nubs all over the top to keep you from slipping on them (thus the reason for the name, Gripper, in case you didn't know).

If you have the Grippers, keep them, but upgrade the carbide to a 6". Either Shapers or Woody's.

 

[Yoop720]

I will take a look at that Tuneman. The sled is arriving at the dealership today and I can pick it up on Tuesaday so I'm not 100% positive what skies are on there.

 

[tuneman]

I will take a look at that Tuneman. The sled is arriving at the dealership today and I can pick it up on Tuesaday so I'm not 100% positive what skies are on there.

I just took a look on the Polaris site and it appears that the Gripper skis are an option and not standard. Pic below is the TD with Pro Steer skis. The close up pic is of a Gripper ski. Definitely have them put Grippers on.

 

[Yoop720]

Appreciate the info. I will give my dealer a buzz and see what he says.

 

[joel t]

I have a snow check 15 SBA and I was able to find gripper Skis for a reasonable price on here that's what I would recommend also I only ride the u.p never done much trail riding with them but off trail they are worth the switch

 

[fuledya]

Your sled comes stock with the pro steer ski, it is a trail ski. Buy some grippers, those are the best option IMHO.

 

[Yoop720]

Thanks for the info guys. I will find some grippers and throw them on. Now if we would just get more snow.

 

[Yoop720]

Any of you guys use the c&a crossover skies?? The only reason I'm asking is because that's what I had on my last sled and thought they were ok. I have no experience with Polaris or the gripper skies so I have no idea which ski is better.

 

[edgexcsp]

Grippers are a great ski, personally I run Slydog Powder Hounds on my SBA. They are good on/off trail and float nice. I ran C&A BX skis and the keel was too aggressive for the amount of trail riding I do in NY. I would think that the crossover skis would be fine. The stock skis don't float great so anything wider will help.

 

[Yoop720]

Thanks for the info edge.

 

[Polaris Pilot]

Grippers!

I have a 2014 SBA with 2" track and ride mainly in Idaho. I rode with the Pro-Steer skis for a while and upgraded to Grippers. It was totally worth it. Light, better floatation, and cheaper than other options. Any negatives on the trail are small and don't matter to me. Don't forget that you need new ski dampers if you go with Grippers. Other than that they bolt right on. If I had piles of money I would try the SLP Mohawk skis. Next best upgrade for the SBA in the mountains is to remove the sway bar and that is free.

 

[Yoop720]

Great info. I really don't care about the trail riding so that won't influence my decision that much. Looking for something with more float for sure. Also hoping for a ski that can counter steer with and side hill. Some of my honey holes have some huge hills that are a blast to play on.

 

[Polaris Pilot]

You can definantly side hill the SBA with gripper skis, but it is a challenge (at least for me it is). It takes counter steer and a lot of body english. The biggest drag (literally) on side hilling are the running boards. IMO they act like giant wings in the snow slowing you down and taking you off line. The second obstacle is the ski stance, but I don't think it is as big a deal as the boards. The SBA does it all, but there are trade offs.

 

[Iowa_assault]

Do you guys know if the grippers will fit on a 2009 rmk? Asking for a buddy, thanks in advance.

 

[Mark Wirth]

I have a 2011 sba. Love it. I did extend to a 151 with 2" paddles. I also have Simons 8"dual keal skis they work great in deep and on trail as well.