I took some photos of the snowhawk ski and twin axis system so those unfamiliar with it will know what people are talking about. The Snowhawk ski is a 6" wide concave ski with 2 carbides similar to the Gen 1/Gen 2; however, it has a curved profile (tip to tail). It also runs snowtrackers which compliment the agressive carbides. The Snowhawk ski also has a twin axis system which allows the ski to remain flat to the snow while the bike leans to the side. Depending on how tight you crank down the elastomers in the twin axis determines how 'stiff' the ski lean is and how far the bike can lean over before tipping up the ski. You can typically lean the bike about 30' before the ski starts to lift up, less so if you crank down the elastomers. Some of us have also widened the ski with a TKLDProd plastic outsert that bolts to the ski making it about 10.5" wide. This outsert also exagerates the concave nature of the ski. Some of us have also added a TKLDProd sliding plate that can lock out the twin axis, so we ride the twin axis flexible on the trail, then lock it out when we hit the powder. The twin axis is the secret when it comes to riding hardpack as the ski can flex sideways without throwing the bike sideways. This becomes apparent when you're riding a nasty single-track whooped out trail or cornering in similar situation. In powder, the twin axis isn't quite as good as locked out ski, because the ski can flex sideways a little instead of gripping when sidehilling. This is more apparent in a heavier Snowhawk than on a lighter snowbike. The twin axis lockout is the solution to powder conditions. IMO, this is the best all around snowbike ski out there right now, as it is fantastic on the hardpack and is also good in the powder (it's fantastic in powder with the plastic outsert and lockout). I'm not saying that someone can't come out with something better, just right now this is it IMO.
