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winter
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I used to build IQRs and XPRS racers into Mt. sleds.
My goal with those sleds was getting them set-up to handle really crappy snow conditions in very technical back country riding areas.
This is also my goal for the Pro chassis.
I am starting with the least expensive options then going on to more elaborate set-ups.
Last Friday I installed a Z-Broz spring kit on a 2013 600 Pro and took it up for a 4 hr test ride along with a stock 2013 600 Pro.
I switched back and forth between the two sleds through-out the ride.
Snow Conditions-- 6-8" new light snow over set-up hard pack.
1.Big improvement in the washboard trail heading to the high country.
2.Weight shift and set up between powder turns much smoother.
3 Required much less effort when holding a side hill in the hard set-up areas.
4 Down hill u-turns took much less effort, especially where the snow was uneven.
5.Rode single track home with big whoops, way more fun and less harsh landing then stock sled.
All in all it was a very good change, the spring kit made a really good sled feel much more alive and the cost was minimal, the sled no longer felt like a hay wagon.
This is the first and only spring kit I have tested, the test was a back to back test with an identical 600 pro in stock form.
I will be building one with a complete Timbersled and Z broz suspension next.
Will let you know how it goes.
My goal with those sleds was getting them set-up to handle really crappy snow conditions in very technical back country riding areas.
This is also my goal for the Pro chassis.
I am starting with the least expensive options then going on to more elaborate set-ups.
Last Friday I installed a Z-Broz spring kit on a 2013 600 Pro and took it up for a 4 hr test ride along with a stock 2013 600 Pro.
I switched back and forth between the two sleds through-out the ride.
Snow Conditions-- 6-8" new light snow over set-up hard pack.
1.Big improvement in the washboard trail heading to the high country.
2.Weight shift and set up between powder turns much smoother.
3 Required much less effort when holding a side hill in the hard set-up areas.
4 Down hill u-turns took much less effort, especially where the snow was uneven.
5.Rode single track home with big whoops, way more fun and less harsh landing then stock sled.
All in all it was a very good change, the spring kit made a really good sled feel much more alive and the cost was minimal, the sled no longer felt like a hay wagon.
This is the first and only spring kit I have tested, the test was a back to back test with an identical 600 pro in stock form.
I will be building one with a complete Timbersled and Z broz suspension next.
Will let you know how it goes.
