Tipped Rails vs. Straight

[SpeedWobble]

Will a person notice much difference between the 163" tipped rails versus the 163" straight rails? I know in theory that it should help keep the front end down when climbing, but I kinda like the way the tipped railed sled handles and I'm looking at buying a 2012. Just looking for thoughts on the subject.

 

[JonezyBones]

I feel like its been said on snowest before, the tipped rails was just a market scheme back when people were scared of going to long tracks. I feel polaris did it just to make it seem you could have the best of both worlds. In reality I dont think the tipped rails did anything. Your track pivots where most of the weight is anyway and that isnt the back half. The back half kinda just gets dragged around. The only time i feel that isnt true is turning maybe on asphalt. The back half might give to much drag to make the track pivot like above but im not sure. Oh and dont quote me on any of this just my thoughts. (I dont really pay attention to what my track does when i turn)

 

[GMCRMK]

Just curious. Why would they change back to straight rails? Tipped rails are still a good marketing and possibly functionality arguement.

Was there a reason to go back to straight? Manufactoring costs?

 

[SSABMUD]

We switched our 163's to straight rails after a couple of trips and the difference is the front end is easier to keep down and an improvement in climbing ability. If you are not interested in highmarking or adding power, I would leave it alone.

 

[GMCRMK]

We switched our 163's to straight rails after a couple of trips and the difference is the front end is easier to keep down and an improvement in climbing ability. If you are not interested in highmarking or adding power, I would leave it alone.

Makes sense. I do find myself having to lean way forward on the steep stuff. Might of had to anyways but who knows?

 

[TOlsen]

We switched our 163's to straight rails after a couple of trips and the difference is the front end is easier to keep down and an improvement in climbing ability. If you are not interested in highmarking or adding power, I would leave it alone.

I will add that straight rails make the trip back down the hill more controllable, better slowing/stopping power, imo.