aggressive skis?

[stingray719]

so you rank the SLP skis and the Curve skis the best on the Viper? im looking for the most aggresive ski possible. I would rather the sled have too much steering than not enough

I don't know about the Curve but I am taking the SLP Powder Pros off my 2014 M8 and putting stock back on. Powder pros are too aggressive for my liking and the sled wants to follow the ruts on trails or roads. Yes the PPs work better in powder but I want my power steering feel back...and road stability...lol.

Remember this chassis has the weight on the track unlike Yamaha chassis which have ALOT of weight on the skis.

 

[TJ-R]

bttt

 

[JTSKIR222]

anyone try the simmons flex skies? I have a old set i may try to hook up.
just looking to see what others thought of it.
I am running the 6.9 now. think they work great.
but they do push a bit. but consistent.
i'm also not running the sway bar.

 

[suprfst]

So would you say the curves are close to the stock ski as far as turning effort , I running powder pro now and its alittle more effort to turn was thinking about getting curves and trying them , there mountain ski is what I want to get

Yes curves aren't much different than stock as far as effort. Defiantly turn easier than powder pros. The slp mohawks are also an easy turning ski, since I already had mounts and carbides from powder pros I just ordered skis and loops.

 

[DigitalFusion]

IMO, the curves turn easier than stock in almost all conditions.

 

[Yamadog]

anyone try the simmons flex skies? I have a old set i may try to hook up.
just looking to see what others thought of it.
I am running the 6.9 now. think they work great.
but they do push a bit. but consistent.
i'm also not running the sway bar.

I am running the simmons flex's on the XTX with 2- 8" carbides on each. It is way hard to turn but i do have better bite and less push than I did with woody's dual 6" on the stock skis.

I ordered the saddles for the xf 7000 to put on them but had no luck with the stock ski rubbers. I ended up with rubbers off a Polari Fusion so no I have a Yama-Cat-Pole

 

[LM7800]

Put the curves on, No and day diff. this thing is on rails now, 60PSI in front shocks. great ride! turns a little harder but not bad, well worth it

 

[suprfst]

Don't be afraid to try more air pressure in floats. On mine 95 psi is the sweet spot. You would think that that much air would ride like crap but it doesn't at all. It just keeps the shocks from rolling in the corners so much. I have the float 2 but 3 are pretty much same shock with a better coating on them, they even have the same valving,at least on the Arctic cat models.


I set mine with skis off the ground and in a heated garage. All floats are supposed to be set with no load on them. Im sure out in the cold it drops a few psi but have never checked them cold.

 

[yamahabuyer]

digital how are the curves working out for you?

 

[sk-rx1]

I believe the guidelines for Floats 2&3 say 4 psi difference for every 10 degrees temp change.

 

[powerguy1]

Anyone trying different skis that have front spring shocks? Curious whether you are adjusting spring pressure.

 

[STENOD]

Curve skis show up today for me... i'll update once i get back from my ride later tonight!

excited to see if they make this sled turn better.

 

[09nytro]

So would you say the curves are close to the stock ski as far as turning effort , I running powder pro now and its alittle more effort to turn was thinking about getting curves and trying them , there mountain ski is what I want to get

Yes curves aren't much different than stock as far as effort. Defiantly turn easier than powder pros. The slp mohawks are also an easy turning ski, since I already had mounts and carbides from powder pros I just ordered skis and loops.

So they don't work well off trail you say ?

 

[DigitalFusion]

digital how are the curves working out for you?

absolutely love them. Im still in shock as to how dramatic of a difference a good set of skis and carbides can make. I almost had a tinge of buyers remorse after my first long ride on the viper with the stock skis. The suspension and ergos made up for it, but man did she dart all over the place and push through every corner I came into. I'll admit that it was icy conditions following a ski doo with dual carbide pilots, but still. Normally you get faster as you get seat time, but I started slowing down because with every turn I would push and loose the confidence that the sled would actually go where I needed it to.

I havent tried any other skis, so I cant comment on other brands. However, the curves made my sled rail the the corners. I have 100% confidence every time I come into a twisty section of trail through the trees that no matter where I point the sled, she will go. Just like on the apex, they rail, but have the tiniest bit of dart to them if in just the right conditions, but NOTHING like the stock skis. Its barely worth mentioning, and I bet most wouldnt notice it, but Im picky!

If I can scrape together enough $ for an ice ripper track I'll be the happiest I have ever been with a sled. Off trail and appearance-wise, Im sure there are better skis, but for the trail ripping we like to do, I'd bet the curves are in the top of the list for best skis out there! That may not be fair to say without trying other brands, but Im in love with these skis! Not to mention they are a site sponsor and help keep TY running, but they also have excellent customer service. The regional rep is somewhat local and he even offered to come out and help me dial in suspension and toe on his own time!

 

[09nytro]

What is everyone running there toe at ?


I'm at a 1/2 right now but I'm going to adjust to a 1/4 and try that !