Sled Cover

[Rocky Mountain Rider]

I'm looking for suggestions for sled covers other than the OEM Polaris cover. I'd like one that comes down over the footboards a little better providing better protection while on the road. The Polaris cover lets too much road debris up under the cover.

 

[Superfly2011]

enclosed trailer

 

[Bull]

Sno-skinz make the best covers IMHO. Lifetime warranty. http://http://www.snoskinz.com/polaris.htm

Great company to deal with.

 

[Bigrock33]

Sno-skinz make the best covers IMHO. Lifetime warranty. http://http://www.snoskinz.com/polaris.htm

Great company to deal with.

Skinz makes a great cover but you need to be aware that it will not hold up if left out in the sun. After trailering, you need to remove it, clean it if needed and cover your sled with something else if you are leaving your sled/trailer outside. The warranty will not cover sun or salt exposure. Put it back on when ready to trailer, then repeat.

 

[Bull]

Skinz makes a great cover but you need to be aware that it will not hold up if left out in the sun. After trailering, you need to remove it, clean it if needed and cover your sled with something else if you are leaving your sled/trailer outside. The warranty will not cover sun or salt exposure. Put it back on when ready to trailer, then repeat.

Wow, don't know where that came from. I have owned a half dozen covers from them and never had this experience. I had a cover that was 7 yrs old and sun faded. Started to have an area that tore. Was repaired at no charge. ALL of the covers I have had have held up amazingly. No cleaning after use, and out in the sun. I live at 9000 feet. Pretty intense sun. Yep, I would rinse mine off if covered with a bunch of road crap but I consider that normal care. Other than that, nothing. I normally don't call somebody out on here, but this is a first class company with a first class product. I couldn't disagree more with your post.

after rereading your post Bigrock33, you are referring to skinz covers. different company, and yes i believe they have some limitations on theirs. the following is directly from the SNO-SKINZ website.

"The Best, Guaranteed Sno-Skinz stands behind its covers like no one else in the industry. Have you ever read the instructions and warranty that come with a factory cover? They recommend not to get it wet or dirty or even to take it outside in the sunlight! What do you buy a cover for? Sno-Skinz builds its covers to last, so we 100% guarantee satisfaction on delivery and guarantee against structural failure in materials and workmanship for as long as you own your snowmobile."

again, please be sure about posting information about a top quality company that is not accurate.

 

[KillerSBA]

Wow, don't know where that came from. I have owned a half dozen covers from them and never had this experience. I had a cover that was 7 yrs old and sun faded. Started to have an area that tore. Was repaired at no charge. ALL of the covers I have had have held up amazingly. No cleaning after use, and out in the sun. I live at 9000 feet. Pretty intense sun. Yep, I would rinse mine off if covered with a bunch of road crap but I consider that normal care. Other than that, nothing. I normally don't call somebody out on here, but this is a first class company with a first class product. I couldn't disagree more with your post.

you said "skinz" but the link you posted was sno-skinz. those are 2 very different company's.

Skinz does make the best trailerable cover IMO: http://skinzprotectivegear.com/snowmobileproductsz/snowmobilecovers.html

they are made of some kind of lycra or neoprene material and not designed as a storage cover outdoors. not to mention the panel behind the bars is breathable and not waterproof - great if you are trailering, but not as a storage cover.

 

[mnescape]

SPG (Skinz Protective Gear) is the best I've found. Definitely not the the cheapest, but you get what you pay for. Fits tight, covers ENTIRE sled (except skid), and the best part....it's WATERPROOF!!

http://www.skinzprotectivegear.com/snowmobileproductsz/snowmobilecovers.html

 

[friscospices.com]

skinz no doubt.

 

[jsandgren10]

I prefer sno skinz. They fit nice and snug, easy to wash off, quick to put on, and has a seperate soft cover over the front.

And a lot cheaper than skinz

 

[Bull]

you said "skinz" but the link you posted was sno-skinz. those are 2 very different company's.

Skinz does make the best trailerable cover IMO: http://skinzprotectivegear.com/snowmobileproductsz/snowmobilecovers.html

they are made of some kind of lycra or neoprene material and not designed as a storage cover outdoors. not to mention the panel behind the bars is breathable and not waterproof - great if you are trailering, but not as a storage cover.

go back and look at my original post. i said sno-skinz and provided a link to sno-skinz. you are correct, it is not the same company as skinz protective gear. sno-skinz has been around for a long time. the covers you are talking about are not the ones i described. sno-skinz are bulletproof and are made of very durable high grade super VI polyester.

 

[Avi8tormd]

FYI

Be careful with your new cover on your new sled. I have seen those new little traction cleats (2012 sleds) on the running boards wear right thru the cover. Those foam covers that come on the sleds running boards will help prevent this. Or you can just buy an enclosed trailer.

 

[Bull]

yep, for sure. the sno-skinz covers have an extra very durable material used on those high wear points...bar ends, spindle tops, boards....

 

[Bagger]

Skinz Protective Gear for me. Hands down the best cover I've ever owned. Period.
Not had the pleasure of trying a Sno-Skinz, but they sound great!

By the way, a couple pieces of foam pipe insulation will take care of the running boards chaffing any cover. (and walking too close in summer in shorts) Get the 1" pipe size.

Bag

 

[sleddin pete]

Snoskinz for me also.

Had one on my 02 RMK and still going strong when I sold it(08).

Put one on my 08 Dragon and still looks good,sun faded but functional.6 months of outdoor storage at 10,000 feet will do that.

Wife's 07 RMK 600(bought used 4 months old) had a factory cover on it and it 3 years it was ripping and shot.

My 2011 has a Snoskinz and the sun faded it a little,but I'd recommend them.

S/P

 

[Bigrock33]

Wow, don't know where that came from. I normally don't call somebody out on here, but this is a first class company with a first class product. I couldn't disagree more with your post.


This came from the owner of Skinz Protective Gear as I have had a "lively" discussion in regards to this. They have agreed to put the disclaimer on the website that these covers should not be left outside and used for storage, just use for trailering. They asked me to go ahead and post this on Snowest. In all honesty, with the price point that these covers are at, that is information that should have been included to help consumers make an informed decision. I love the cover for trailering - top of the line, but not sure that I would have purchased one just for trailering and then not keeping my sled covered between trips and having to have a seperate cover when not trailering.

 

[RMKRAZIE]

I will not cover my sled if it goes on an open trailer, the wind makes the cover rub on the paint work AND IT WILL RUB THROUGH im less worried about road grime, its on there for maybe a days worth of driving and it gets washed off at our destination, id much rather do that then have to repaint the sled....

 

[Bull]

This came from the owner of Skinz Protective Gear as I have had a "lively" discussion in regards to this. They have agreed to put the disclaimer on the website that these covers should not be left outside and used for storage, just use for trailering. They asked me to go ahead and post this on Snowest. In all honesty, with the price point that these covers are at, that is information that should have been included to help consumers make an informed decision. I love the cover for trailering - top of the line, but not sure that I would have purchased one just for trailering and then not keeping my sled covered between trips and having to have a seperate cover when not trailering.

totally agree.....
but your reply and comments were inaccurate since i was not/did not refer to
a skinz protective gear item. i talked about and linked to a SNO-SKINZ cover, TOTALLY different company and cover. sooo....i suggested to be careful posting info about a company or product that is not accurate. the SNO-SKINZ cover is an incredibly durable, use anytime/anywhere cover with a lifetime warranty. i was trying to answer the original post....what is the best cover?

 

[Bull]

I will not cover my sled if it goes on an open trailer, the wind makes the cover rub on the paint work AND IT WILL RUB THROUGH im less worried about road grime, its on there for maybe a days worth of driving and it gets washed off at our destination, id much rather do that then have to repaint the sled....

i know two people that have ruined motors because road grime (i.e. sand type material) got into the intakes and ingested. the sno-skinz cover is very custom fit and also comes with an inner cover that just goes over the hood area, made of a soft material that protects the paint. NEVER had the slightest area of paint affected. however a few hours of rocks and sand blasting the hood might...
no way i pay 12 grand for something and then let it get covered in 5 inches of brown muck without protection.

 

[jsandgren10]

I guarantee you wont have any issue with a snoskinz rubbing paint. I had an 04 summit with one and never had a mark on it. Even my dealer only stocked the snoskinz because they were way better than oem.

I got a Polaris cover for now but if I need another it will be a snoskinz

 

[Murph]

I'm thinking of going this route.....

http://www.empirecovers.com/detail.aspx?p=EMPSM&source=search

Anybody have any experience with them? $51.00 for a trailerable cover with a two year warranty sounds a lot better to me than $180-300. I've had the $200 factory covers and they are nice....for awhile.

Anybody ever tried one of these? And what size did you use?

Thanks,
Murph