Billy, I rode my F7 for 2 seasons with stock skis...put the C&As and did 2 minor suspension adjustments and it was a whole new sled...I sold it and bought the Nytro and put the skis right on it..never rode the stockers. The sled steers fine...the first season was a learning curve as I went from the awkward riding style of a firecat to the rider forward position...this season got better, did the ball joint mod this season and love this sled..My buddy rode it before the ball joint mod and said it worked great and steered as good as his XP which was perfectly set up...the skis make a big difference IMO...the bite hard, I dont gett any push on a trail unless it's really loose..and then it's just about body english. I would recommend the C&A trail Xs as they are cheap and have the same depth keel as the Razors ( which are $100 more ). Add some 7.5" shapers and you're good to go. My limiter is still at the stock position..I'm sure if I pulled it one hole this sled would be even better. The skis help but it's also a riders sled..so it likes to be man handled...saying that..I still have no issues cruising with it on any trail..Nytros are great on the big sweepers..I'd say better there than on a tight twisty trail