Apex RTX steering effort....

[IFlyEm]

Hey Guys,

I am shopping for a sled for my wife and was pretty much sold on getting her an 09 MXZ Renegade. However, I just found a heck of a deal on an 07 RTX. My question is how does the Apex steering effort compare to say the Nytro (what I have) or the Vector LTX? She drove my XTX for 20 miles and liked it. But I think a full day of riding will cause her arms to fall off.

Thanks!

 

[APEX 06]

Not bad under speed but slow twisty trails its a work out.

 

[IFlyEm]

Sounds like the Nytro.

 

[HighSpeedLowDrag]

An Apex has a lighter steering effort than a Nytro.

 

[IFlyEm]

I agree. But I am leery about getting he a trail cruiser that can be associated at all with the word "workout."

The more she likes it the larger my sled fund becomes.

 

[actionjack]

07 RTX is a Proaction skid. Not the cushy mono.

 

[IFlyEm]

Yeah it's definitively firm. But if she likes the steering ok than I'll probably put an XTX skid on it.

 

[steiner]

Put some Snowtrackers on and the sled will feel like it has power steering.

 

[IFlyEm]

I will do what ever I need to. I bought it tonight. Will pick up in a week or two. TIme to start researching!

 

[Teamblue4]

My wife has been riding a RTX for 4 years now, we do on the avg. 120 miles a day. No complaints from her.

 

[yamahinn03]

Tuner skis may help too. They are pretty cheap too. Im gambling the same as you , bought the wife an 06 GT, she is comn off a viper. She does good on my Nytro so she should be ok.

 

[Teamblue4]

Toe out, Bergstrom triple points, 60psi in the front shocks. Just have to try different setting with the limitor strap, and life will be good for you.

 

[number1kyster]

I run pilot skis on mine. One of the easiest sleds to turn with those skis.

 

[Frozenstiff]

Tuner skis may help too. They are pretty cheap too. Im gambling the same as you , bought the wife an 06 GT, she is comn off a viper. She does good on my Nytro so she should be ok.

How did you manage to reduce the steering effort for your wife ?
I,m 65 years old, weight 175, and after a days riding, my arms are sore from riding my 07 RTX.
Can I put a heavier spring in the front skid shock ? If so, any recommendations on which spring to get ? I love the sled, my only complaint is the heavy steering.

 

[thor452]

Put some Snowtrackers on and the sled will feel like it has power steering.

X 2 I couldnt agree more awsome upgrade. for wife go semi agressive