Curve XS Skis

[STAIN]

Most of the hype of these skis was generated by a few people who posted constantly how perfect they were and Sean and Nick who are great salesmen. They do have great customer service. For that kind of money for a ski that is that finicky, they better have customer service.
My daugthers SRX will be getting a ski that tracks straight, no matter the suspension settings, on all conditions, turns easy for less money . I wont care about the customer service because I wont need to call them.
I feel bad for people who bought the hype.

Can't agree here--had these Curves on my RX1 last year and that thing is on rails. Everyone who rides my RX comments on how well it handles and how flat it is.

 

[Curve Industries]

Hey IFlyEm! We're sorry to hear you are having some trouble with the handling of your XTX. Let me preface this discussion by mentioning that we spent nearly 800 miles getting our Nytro SE 'up to snuff' so to speak. Without a doubt, it is a difficult chassis to set straight but once you do, what an awesome ride! Having said that, SJ really has a nice step by step setup procedure developed for the XTX. One thing the sled needs to do is sit lower in the front as AKrider mentioned, in doing so, you'll be taking more weight up by the skid, and reducing that ski pressure which is causing the darting. If you take a close look, you probably aren't even picking up another track, the front is just hunting due to some funky weight distribution fighting the skis.

The Leading Edge was developed to be a 'solve all' product for the Nytro/Apex in particular. It plants your skis at any speed in any condition. It is completely transparent and offers no side affects in its use. I wish we could sell them for $25 but they are actually a machined part with carbide edges on both sides. I anticipate that once we settle our manufacturing difficulties, the price will drop. Paired with a 4" bar, they are still cheaper than a dual runner setup and offer as mentioned above, no drawbacks.

We knew the Nytro was a difficult chassis which is why we've gone full boar for it. We also knew that taking this approach along with our very present and active online participation would be met with criticism and adversity at times. That is the risk we take for stepping up to plate and holding ourselves accountable for everything we do and sell. This is why we are the ONLY ski company who will meet you on the trail to try our product, the ONLY company who will take your skis back any time and the ONLY company who is available 7 days a week, from dawn into the night.

Rest assured, we absolutely will be with you every step of the way until your XTX handles like you had planned prior to purchasing our skis.

Let us know how you make out with SJ's suggestions. I highly recommend you start there and possibly bring the toe in a bit... between .375" OUT and where you are now per ski.

- Sean

www.CurveIndustries.com
www.GoProSchools.com

 

[IFlyEm]

No worries Sean.

I am not giving up on the skis at all. Just getting them dialed in. I just want to get rid of the darting. Unfortunately the wife was not as understanding as I was about spending over $500 on skis. I may be sleeping in the basement for the foreseeable future if I have to spend another $100+ on them. I am hoping to get them dialed in without having to do that.

As always I appreciate any and all input for everyone. I will be working for the next few days so I wont get back out until next Tues.

I'll keep you guys posted!

Thanks!

Sean,

Right now I am am sitting had 5/8" TOTAL toe out. Are you saying to make it .375" per ski? What would be 3/4". So do you think I need more toe out?

 

[Curve Industries]

5/16" per ski is a little light for the Nytro. We like to see 3/8" to 1/2" per ski to help tame things down a bit. With that much toe out, make sure you adjust both tie rods evenly and measure off a straight edge on the track then off the ski mounting structure.

For example, you should measure 3/8" difference from the front of the ski mounting structure to the back of the mounting structure off the straight edge on each side of the machine, then measure a total difference of 3/4" front mounting structure to back mounting structure off ski to ski.

Safe travels. The snow will be waiting!

- Sean

www.CurveIndustries.com
www.GoProSchools.com

 

[IFlyEm]

OK I will increase that. I had a feeling the toe out needed some tweaking.

Thanks!

 

[sd5500]

Most of the hype of these skis was generated by a few people who posted constantly how perfect they were and Sean and Nick who are great salesmen. They do have great customer service. For that kind of money for a ski that is that finicky, they better have customer service.
My daugthers SRX will be getting a ski that tracks straight, no matter the suspension settings, on all conditions, turns easy for less money . I wont care about the customer service because I wont need to call them.
I feel bad for people who bought the hype.

and what would be the name of this mystery ski you speak of???

 

[**sj**]

my guess kimpex arrows

 

[MrSled]

With these skis you will adjust the suspension components so much to dial out the darting that when your done you will hate the way your sled rides and handles. This was the case with my 09xtx, I always had to adjust back to get my sled to handle like normal but then the darting would return as well as some front end push. Sold them on ebay.

I have to disagree.... I had some set up issue at 1st then had the Curve guys adjust them as well as found out the ball joints where shot and the sled handles like a slot car.... if anyone would like to ride my Nytro XTX with these skis on be my guest... it will be at all the TY rides that I set up....

 

[Daranello]

With these skis you will adjust the suspension components so much to dial out the darting that when your done you will hate the way your sled rides and handles. This was the case with my 09xtx, I always had to adjust back to get my sled to handle like normal but then the darting would return as well as some front end push. Sold them on ebay.

I have to disagree.... I had some set up issue at 1st then had the Curve guys adjust them as well as found out the ball joints where shot and the sled handles like a slot car.... if anyone would like to ride my Nytro XTX with these skis on be my guest... it will be at all the TY rides that I set up....

What set up are you running?

 

[Curve Industries]

Sounds good Tom! Hey, what's up with the NY TY ride? Will you be there?

- Sean

www.CurveIndustries.com
www.GoProSchools.com

 

[MrSled]

With these skis you will adjust the suspension components so much to dial out the darting that when your done you will hate the way your sled rides and handles. This was the case with my 09xtx, I always had to adjust back to get my sled to handle like normal but then the darting would return as well as some front end push. Sold them on ebay.

I have to disagree.... I had some set up issue at 1st then had the Curve guys adjust them as well as found out the ball joints where shot and the sled handles like a slot car.... if anyone would like to ride my Nytro XTX with these skis on be my guest... it will be at all the TY rides that I set up....

What set up are you running?

Set up?? Carbides?? I run the 6 or 6.5" carbides with the new harder rubbers... the XTX requires quite a bit more toe out to work well ... but my 14 year old son love the new skis on the XTX and I feel its a new sled with them.

 

[Daranello]

With these skis you will adjust the suspension components so much to dial out the darting that when your done you will hate the way your sled rides and handles. This was the case with my 09xtx, I always had to adjust back to get my sled to handle like normal but then the darting would return as well as some front end push. Sold them on ebay.

I have to disagree.... I had some set up issue at 1st then had the Curve guys adjust them as well as found out the ball joints where shot and the sled handles like a slot car.... if anyone would like to ride my Nytro XTX with these skis on be my guest... it will be at all the TY rides that I set up....

What set up are you running?

Set up?? Carbides?? I run the 6 or 6.5" carbides with the new harder rubbers... the XTX requires quite a bit more toe out to work well ... but my 14 year old son love the new skis on the XTX and I feel its a new sled with them.

new rubbers, how do I know if I have the old or new rubbers

 

[IFlyEm]

Mr. Sled:

Can you give me a summary of the suspension settings you are running and what you are using for toe out?

Thanks!

 

[MrSled]

Mr. Sled:

Can you give me a summary of the suspension settings you are running and what you are using for toe out?

Thanks!

The toe measured at the tip of the carbide if I am not mistaken is about 1/2 out... Sean would need to clarify for sure...I can also check after this weekend as I am loaded and ready to hit the road... I can check shock setting, springs and toe and get back to you..... I also run my rear on the highest rear spring tension... I would have to measure center shock....

I have to add 1 thing.... when the sleds starts to dart all over... your ball joints are shot... thats the one thing I found!! Once fixed she is perfect again.

 

[IFlyEm]

Any info would he greatly appreciated. It could at least get in the ballpark.

Thanks!

I also live in Wausau so if you want to drive up some weekend, I can help you set up your sled!!