Does transfer rod effect ride quality?

[SledFreak]

Tork, it's getting INTO corners where I don't want the lift. The only way to stop that is more ski pressure. Power induced lift is very controllable. I actually don't mind the old point and shoot method where the skis are just ticking the snow. But when coming hard into a 50-70 MPH corner I really like both skis on the snow. Do you see my Avatar? You don't ride trails like that at 45 MPH.

Yep, thats an 80-100 mph trail. I love it.

 

[QCRider]

You get ski lift on a straight trail like in your av? That is whacked.

You don't think they are that straight all the time do you? The thing is, when the trail is that smooth (and they always are) you are flying and coming into corners fast and that's when the skis lift.

 

[SledFreak]

You get ski lift on a straight trail like in your av? That is whacked.

You don't think they are that straight all the time do you? The thing is, when the trail is that smooth (and they always are) you are flying and coming into corners fast and that's when the skis lift.

Also, that is the reason I only run 96 studs and don't go over the reccommeded length for that track profile. The issue is if you go over the profile height, then you have great traction in a straight line, but when it comes to a corner than you have too much side bite and the sled with be a hand full and high side on you all the time. You will be wrestling with the sled. You need to be able to slide that rear end around, which will help keep the ski-lift under control. loose is fast......

 

[NY_Nytro]

While on the subject of weight transfer I have a question.

Will a firm/stiff spring produce less, the same or more transfer. I notice that my Attak does transfer and hook up just great (middle setting, stock limiter, with the stiff spring) but will not wheelie like my RX-1 did. I wondering if its the spring or the 136" skid that is taking away from my Funny car type holeshots?

I would think a stiffer rear spring should give you less transfer, as you won't get that rear squat as easy.

 

[SledFreak]

yes......