Stupid Throttle Block Design
- Thread starter JH@CM
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I wonder if adding more vertical play to the lever would be helpful or just add more area for snow to pack in?
Just installed the MVM NXT LVL block... looking forward to testing.
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cortez
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It's a horrble design, ices up in powder even with the warmers off.. the lever packs the snow between the block and lever and keeps applying more throttle, I have to chip it out with a knife multiple times every ride..
I've gone to a munster throttle this year to get away from it, if you don't like it as a finger throttle just flip it around and use with the thumb ?
Can't agree more that an updated throttle block and lever is WAY overdue.
I've gone to a munster throttle this year to get away from it, if you don't like it as a finger throttle just flip it around and use with the thumb ?
Can't agree more that an updated throttle block and lever is WAY overdue.
Trigger throttle master race 
The finger throttle is very preferential. I think it's terrible for a novice/intermediate rider who might grip harder naturally with their index finger when panicked, which has been proven to cause really bad outcomes.
All I'm asking for is a stock throttle that's SAFE. Come on Polaris...
All I'm asking for is a stock throttle that's SAFE. Come on Polaris...
Jetskis have been running trigger finger throttles for more than 30 years. Time to get with the times.
Absolutely! Having ripped stand up jets skis for years, it was a natural change to run a finger throttle on sleds. Purists will always disagree that a flapper is superior.
End of the day, to each their own?
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if this is a known issue how come i haven't experienced it in the last 9 years for riding. is there something different in the throttle block that i am missing ?
It has happened to me for years. If 2' or more of blower pow and cold temps and Heated grips on = iced up throttle that needs constant vigilance to not stick open. I will turn off my heated grips, but then the fingers get cold.
I have to admit that Cat and Doo have upped their game in that dept while Polaris hasn't changed the block since about 2010. I expect we wil see a new design in 23 but thought it would have made it to the Matryx already. I think they should have left the brake alone and done a better throttle block. I have been testing a throttle block wrap that covers the flipper hinge area and so far it has been working great. As my group run the Phantom Teth-Airs, my wrap also wraps around it and is of clear vinyl so we can still see the LED. If it works out I may make them it 2 styles, one for guys with and guys without a Phantom. The idea is just to put snaps on them for quick install.
Sheeeeesh no one makes handguards and munster certainly does not make a guard specifically to guard from brush and tree impacts. Also, no one has a lanyard or anything. ??
You can dislike the trigger all you want. It gives 2x the steering control and grip strength of trying to use a thumb, and way more throttle input sensitivity.
Flapperfreeks is what i'll start calling yall.
Haha you were a cheatin hydrospace racer back in the day? Im still running sport spec on a wb1 and sxr for lites stock.
Lol yup raced all the brands and tried to hold out as long as I could then gave into the hydro . Back on all kawis again one 1500 and one smoker 800 stock lites boat . The finger threottle on the sled was no brainer . Huge improvement on grip and control
The standard flipper gives more grip strength obviously. If you consider hanging on under accelleration, up hill all the forces are throwing you backwards and 4 fingers to hold on are way stronger than a partially open hand with only 3 fingers. Comiing downhill I agree a closed thumb is stronger but honestly this is not near the forces as climbing.
