Tipped up or straight rails

[mrsnow]

Let's hear it, pros & cons of tipped up or straight rails. I personally think that tipped up has more advantages than straight, but let's hear some more.

 

[towny]

Rails

I totaled my 2012 Pro 163 last year which had straight rails. Bought a 2011 Pro 163 which has tipped rails. Was only off the snow for a week so I had a pretty good “Back to Back” compairsum.
I like the tipped rails a little better! Seems to lift the skies easier without the need to tighten the “rear skid” front shock or soften the rear shock. It doesn’t lift the skies wildly. I personally like a little ski lift some don’t! Haven’t noticed any downfall to the tipped rails. A bonus of the tipped rails is on trails it doesn’t push through the corners as bad. If that matters to you?
Personally, So far I prefer them to the straight rails. Not a lot of difference though!

 

[Jaynelson]

Have ridden both as well. Not a big difference. Tipped lift the front end easier for obstacles and generally make for a little less skis pressure. Straight are advantageous on really steep climbs, or if you make a good bit more power than stock. I imagine the straight would be slightly stronger as well? Not sure.

 

[mrsnow]

If you think about the angle of the skid most of the time ie. powder or climbing it would be high in the front low in back i think tipped up would keep more track on the snow, plus the fore mentioned advantages IMO.