Does anyone have any time or feedback on the Mohawk ski? I ordered a set and was just looking for some reviews while I waited for them to get here.
Slp mohawk skis
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I wish you wouldn't have ordered them. I would have traded them to you for that cmx front end.
I ran them on an xm. Never tried them on the pro. I took them off and put c&a boondockers on it and like them better for the xm. I only had them on there for one ride before I blew my sled up. I bought a mounting kit for the c&a to try on my wife's pro but have't tried them yet. I liked the mowhawks but I do think they changed the handling a little because they don't let the front dip. It kind of seems like a win lose deal. You can definately rail corners and they float better but the pro never had a floating problem. The xm is a little divey and once in a while, on the trail, the stock skis would get a little funky and whip the front end back and fourth and feel like you were going to yard sale it. They definately fixed that. You should be happy as long as you don't think they float too much. They are a little aggressive and steer harder but you have the cmx front so that should help.
On a side note, did you have to get different length shocks for your 13 when you went with the cmx front end. I thought it was set up for the 11-12. I called Mark yesterday and he was plowing snow. Today those losers were going sledding. I had to work. It is the steering effort that appeals to me with a grumpy shoulder or two. Any downfall to it? I only rode his cmx once.
I ran them on an xm. Never tried them on the pro. I took them off and put c&a boondockers on it and like them better for the xm. I only had them on there for one ride before I blew my sled up. I bought a mounting kit for the c&a to try on my wife's pro but have't tried them yet. I liked the mowhawks but I do think they changed the handling a little because they don't let the front dip. It kind of seems like a win lose deal. You can definately rail corners and they float better but the pro never had a floating problem. The xm is a little divey and once in a while, on the trail, the stock skis would get a little funky and whip the front end back and fourth and feel like you were going to yard sale it. They definately fixed that. You should be happy as long as you don't think they float too much. They are a little aggressive and steer harder but you have the cmx front so that should help.On a side note, did you have to get different length shocks for your 13 when you went with the cmx front end. I thought it was set up for the 11-12. I called Mark yesterday and he was plowing snow. Today those losers were going sledding. I had to work. It is the steering effort that appeals to me with a grumpy shoulder or two. Any downfall to it? I only rode his cmx once.
I have a new set of mohawks for sale, have 75 miles on them. They are more for aggressive riders and very responsive.$375 shipped
Mohawk Skis
I have a the Mohawk ski and think it is great.
Steers really well on hard stuff and floats really well in the powder. No darting like some other skis I have tried. Definitely aggressive. The sled goes where you steer it. In deep and on the hard pack. But still easy to steer. Well balanced ski.
I have a the Mohawk ski and think it is great.
Steers really well on hard stuff and floats really well in the powder. No darting like some other skis I have tried. Definitely aggressive. The sled goes where you steer it. In deep and on the hard pack. But still easy to steer. Well balanced ski.
Turboless,
Dang we should of made that trade
. I really really like my cmx front end. It's makes steering much much easier. I not sure on the length of shocks I have I
Ordered raptors with it and Mark just sent me the ones he uses on his cmx's. The front end is quite strong I hit a rock earlier this year and it all but through me over the front of my sled. I though for sure the a arm or spindle would be bent when I turned around. Only think that happened was it spindle was gouged pretty well and the side of my ski had a chunk missing.
I am running the powder pro s right now and really like them. I am just a tinker kind of guy and now that the 910 is dialed in amd suspension is working great thought I would try some new skis. They should be here today and I will put them on my sled and hopefully get out tomorrow and give an update.
Dang we should of made that trade
. I really really like my cmx front end. It's makes steering much much easier. I not sure on the length of shocks I have IOrdered raptors with it and Mark just sent me the ones he uses on his cmx's. The front end is quite strong I hit a rock earlier this year and it all but through me over the front of my sled. I though for sure the a arm or spindle would be bent when I turned around. Only think that happened was it spindle was gouged pretty well and the side of my ski had a chunk missing.
I am running the powder pro s right now and really like them. I am just a tinker kind of guy and now that the 910 is dialed in amd suspension is working great thought I would try some new skis
. They should be here today and I will put them on my sled and hopefully get out tomorrow and give an update.
Phatty,
That's for posting that link. I am glad you liked them. I got them mounted on my sled tonight. Thought I could get out tomorrow but that's not going to work probably Saturday. Thanks again
That's for posting that link. I am glad you liked them. I got them mounted on my sled tonight. Thought I could get out tomorrow but that's not going to work probably Saturday. Thanks again
Update on the mohawk ski's.
The first trip out I hated them snow conditions were rock hard in the morning and slushy in the afternoon. I had way to much ski pressure and it was pretty ridiculous to get the skis to turn. In the afternoon you could not turn them if you were stopped with the handlebars. It felt like you would snap the bars off before there would turn. I was pretty bummed after that ride. Was puttingy powder pros back on.
I decided to try them once more. This time I took alone my shock spring adjuster so I could take away ski pressure a little at a time from my track shock as well a little from my ski shocks. After a little ridding and better conditions 6" of new stuff, I was quite pleased with the skis. They seem to keep the sled planted a little better while cornering on trails and they are as good if not a little better than the powder pro at holding a line on a side hill. They do float extremely well, especially when you are at WOT going through a meadow. I am glad I have them a second ride. I am very please with them. I hope we get one more good snow storm and can try them in a little deeper snow.
Only critisim is they are a little soft, they are great for soaking up bumps, but I noticed when we were river jumping and crossing ditches they would tend to bend back a little much almost looked like they would fold in half. I would like them a little more rigid, but just personal preference.
Very good ski all in all!
The first trip out I hated them snow conditions were rock hard in the morning and slushy in the afternoon. I had way to much ski pressure and it was pretty ridiculous to get the skis to turn. In the afternoon you could not turn them if you were stopped with the handlebars. It felt like you would snap the bars off before there would turn. I was pretty bummed after that ride. Was puttingy powder pros back on.
I decided to try them once more. This time I took alone my shock spring adjuster so I could take away ski pressure a little at a time from my track shock as well a little from my ski shocks. After a little ridding and better conditions 6" of new stuff, I was quite pleased with the skis. They seem to keep the sled planted a little better while cornering on trails and they are as good if not a little better than the powder pro at holding a line on a side hill. They do float extremely well, especially when you are at WOT going through a meadow. I am glad I have them a second ride. I am very please with them. I hope we get one more good snow storm and can try them in a little deeper snow.
Only critisim is they are a little soft, they are great for soaking up bumps, but I noticed when we were river jumping and crossing ditches they would tend to bend back a little much almost looked like they would fold in half. I would like them a little more rigid, but just personal preference.
Very good ski all in all!
Have you ever run Powder Pros because these are supposed to have a profile somewhere between the more aggressive Powder Pro and the less aggressive SLT. Also, the overall softness or flimsyness shouldn't be much different than a Powder Pro or SLT.
Coming off 2 years on the SLT i can tell you that the mohawk is a much more flexible ski than the PP or SLT. That is my 1 complaint as well with the mohawk, it could be just a little bit more rigid.
KC, back that ski pressure off and get that sled into wheelie mode!!! much more fun!!!
I put a set on my Pro. I also have an X3 track (162"). I have had mixed results with the Mohawk. They seemed to work great in deep snow. However, in spring snow conditions with a crust, it was much harder to do a counter steer snap to put the sled on its side for a quick turn. I was disappointed about this because it took some of the fun out of what I like about riding the Pro. Maybe shock adjustments will help with this problem. I will try it. I think that most of the problem that I had has to do with the deeper center keel and, even more to do with the additional keels on the sides of the skis. I wish that the side keels did not go so far up the ski and as far back. It is the keels on the back of the ski that cause more of the problem that I had in my opinion. I am curious about doing some adjustment by removing part of the keels on the sides of the skis. Unfortunately, I don't have the equipment to do a precision job of it and I don't want to ruin the skis in the process. It might help though. The modified Powder Pros worked markedly better than the stock ones did, again in my opinion. I don't plan to go back to the Grippers yet but I might if I can't figure out the problem that I am having.
Great info guys. Thanks.
The other thing I did was put my old skags off my powder pros (2 seasons on them) on my Mohawks. So it's pretty much just the cold roll and not any carbide. That also might of helped with the crusty hard snow. I don't thing the skis need the extra carbide to help with steering. They are aggressive enough alone.
I would play with your suspension set up a little bit. It made a huge difference on how the skis worked in all conditions.
I would play with your suspension set up a little bit. It made a huge difference on how the skis worked in all conditions.
I had some discussion with my dealer about the problem that I described above. They attribute much of the issue to the greater width of the ski at the rear. I am leaning toward being a guinea pig and having them cut the outside edge on both skis off much like they have done with the Powder Pros with the exception of not having the cut go as far toward the spindle as they do on the Powder Pros. We will see what happens with that modification. I will also do some shock tinkering as suggested by KC. I will either end up with something that works or some butchered skis.
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SWITCHMAN
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In my short experience(500 miles) with the Mohawks, only about 40 miles off trail. They were less aggressive than my PP's. Had to crank some more ski pressure to keep up with my buddies riding trails in the UP. Off trail they floated nicely but seemed less predictable or precise. I need to put some more time on them before I could say anything about powder riding. On the trail they were good with less steering effort even with increased ski pressure. Sorry this review probably doesn't help many of you out west.
Can you take some pictures
Modified Mohawk Ski Photograph
As you can see, the cut is not the same as the cut on the Powder Pros. This modification makes the ski much easier to handle in marginal snow conditions (crust, heavy snow, etc.). Several people tried them in those conditions and they all thought that they worked great. These riders included one who had stock Mohawks, two had cut Powder Pros and two who had stock Gripper skis. All thought that they were an improvement over what they were running. You don't lose any of the attributes of the Mohawk skis and you get a ski that is easier to ride without any suspension modifications at all. I am running a 162" X3 track as well. The Mohawks are aggressive enough to keep the track from pushing and, with the modification, they are very easy to ride in marginal snow too. Much less work and more smiles.
As you can see, the cut is not the same as the cut on the Powder Pros. This modification makes the ski much easier to handle in marginal snow conditions (crust, heavy snow, etc.). Several people tried them in those conditions and they all thought that they worked great. These riders included one who had stock Mohawks, two had cut Powder Pros and two who had stock Gripper skis. All thought that they were an improvement over what they were running. You don't lose any of the attributes of the Mohawk skis and you get a ski that is easier to ride without any suspension modifications at all. I am running a 162" X3 track as well. The Mohawks are aggressive enough to keep the track from pushing and, with the modification, they are very easy to ride in marginal snow too. Much less work and more smiles.
just picked up a pro and i really do not like the grippers
i have had both Powder Pros and Mohawks on my Proclimb. I still have the mohawks and want to move them to the Pro. but then i have to put another set of skis on the Proclimb. I actually like how both skis perform, if memory serves me right the powder pros take less steering effort
So the question is, should i get another set of Mohawks or Powder Pros for the Pro?
thx
i have had both Powder Pros and Mohawks on my Proclimb. I still have the mohawks and want to move them to the Pro. but then i have to put another set of skis on the Proclimb. I actually like how both skis perform, if memory serves me right the powder pros take less steering effort
So the question is, should i get another set of Mohawks or Powder Pros for the Pro?
thx
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