zedosix
Extreme
Put the simmons on my sled. Coming from a guy who has had 3 yammi 4 strokes, his reasoning is the stock ones don't stay afloat. They measure about 1" in diameter wider than stock or about 20%.
redneck
Newbie
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that's kind of a pu$$y attitude. most people don't think twice about stuffing their new carbides and studs across roads, gravel, and all kinds of crap and then complain about skis? i've had times where one weekend destroyed my carbides, a set of ski, even when put thru ever-loving he11 they still hold up for seasons on end. so what is the bottom of them isn't "pretty". i'd think that maximum control and performance would outweigh a little wear and tear.Rage2005Yamaha said:
Yama-Crazy
VIP Member
I will only use 1/2 Rod only with a 6" Bergstrom I've had problems using smaller 3/8 rod woody's the bolts break and the rod BENDS!!! had this happen to both sides from hitting rocks or frozen dirt under the snow...never had a problem with 1/2 Bergstroms!!! 
LazyBastard
TY 4 Stroke God
The simmons skis seem really durable when running on garbage. Nothing like the stock skis. I ran the stock skis for one season then switched. When I pulled them off, they looked toasted - didn't even finish off the stock wearbars yet. Two seasons on the simmons and they're still practically new.
Yama-Crazy
VIP Member
maybe next year I'm going to use Simmons or slydogs or maybe that new ski-dud ski?LazyBastard said:
LazyBastard
TY 4 Stroke God
The story of the ski-dud ski is that it is NOT an improvement over the last ski. It is just a way of distracting everybody from the fact that they were given a court order to stop producing "precision" because it violated the patents held by simmons. If they went back to a conventional ski, it would be like admitting that they did something wrong, so they're making it look like they're dropping precision for something new and improved.
apex yooper
Expert
Mighty is absolutely right. The Simmons skis are the ones I would select if I needed floatation. They don't have a keel, and have the carbides on the edges. I was kidding about Yamaha skis being junk. They are good skis for most conditions. I ride trails, and they are fine for that. The Simmons might not be as safe on a curve while trail riding, because they dont penatrate, and stay on top. I'll trust the judgement of the Yami engineers on this one.
Yama-Crazy
VIP Member
yeah but doesn't the new ski-dud ski seem to be onto something with a larger inside or deeper inside carbide so when your cornering the camber of your ski will dig in better ?LazyBastard said:
LazyBastard
TY 4 Stroke God
Not really. A conventional ski has a deep center, which digs in deeply in the center.
ccso85frigu
Veteran
I have had simmons for a couple of years on my sleds and I love them. They eliminate darting and I have never had a problem on the trails, they stick just fine. I have them again on my new attak.
Has anyone used the Sly Dog Skis yet? looking for input! Thanks
Starry Knight
Extreme
I pretty much stick to the trails on trips, but I ride a lot of lakes near my house (only place to ride in south Michigan). I've never gone through the 'crust', but I can see how it could happen.
A couple years ago about 8 sleds in my group were crossing a lake about 3 miles across. about half way across, we hit a long stretch (a mile or so) that was about a foot deep of slush. All of us were going about 80mph and were fine except for one person riding an older 97 VMax who was getting thrown around like he was riding a bull. Maybe he wasn't riding on top of the slush like the rest of us.
A couple years ago about 8 sleds in my group were crossing a lake about 3 miles across. about half way across, we hit a long stretch (a mile or so) that was about a foot deep of slush. All of us were going about 80mph and were fine except for one person riding an older 97 VMax who was getting thrown around like he was riding a bull. Maybe he wasn't riding on top of the slush like the rest of us.
welterracer
TY 4 Stroke God
I used C@A pro skis on my warrior last year... i cant even begin to explain how much better they were.... They hold a line thew the corners.. were others would push or slide... they are just a far suppior ski!!
I also have noticed that most moutain people use the SIMONS skis... which are great for that application,,, but on groomed trails ive heard they are not as good as a single kneel ski
I also have noticed that most moutain people use the SIMONS skis... which are great for that application,,, but on groomed trails ive heard they are not as good as a single kneel ski
Rash
Expert
I heard the Simmons skis are heavy to turn... but can be very aggressive with 6 inch carbide... and are good flottation for the ATTAK... but i do more trails than powder
RASH
RASH
Swiss Sledder
TY 4 Stroke God
The Simmons skis are heavier to turn, but that is because you have so much better grip. Now that doesn't mean it is too heavy or hard to turn, just more than the stock ski.
A group of us rode across a lake with 2 feet of powder two seasons ago. The guys that had Simmons on the RX models, the skis stayed right on top of the snow while the guys that had stock skis, sank in the snow.
The other big reason that so many people switched to wider skis was to add stability to the front end. Simmons, C&A Pro's, and SlyDog's are all wider than stock skis.
A group of us rode across a lake with 2 feet of powder two seasons ago. The guys that had Simmons on the RX models, the skis stayed right on top of the snow while the guys that had stock skis, sank in the snow.
The other big reason that so many people switched to wider skis was to add stability to the front end. Simmons, C&A Pro's, and SlyDog's are all wider than stock skis.
