For those looking for extra stability...

[NyTrOMaNIaC]

You can adjust the width of your ski stance, probably an extra 2 inches wider or narrower overall to give you better feel in the turns. I received a pm from a guy who was asking about it, so I thought I might put up a post to inform those who might not be aware. If you want a wider stance, all you have to do is remove your skis, and place the stock spacers (that the bolts go through) on the outside of each spindle instead of one on each side, and reassemble. You'll know you got it right when the ski saddle is closer to the inside of the spindle. Just do the opposite for narrower positioning (spacers on the inside of the spindle). If anyone is still unsure of how it's done, I'll take some pics.

 

[lucky_7]

Has anybody tried this?

 

[Dano]

would that not throw your steering geometry off? Going wider at the base of the spindle would make it turn sharper then normal. I did this before on an old sled and threw the steering right out of wack. I was on a nitro yesterday and think upgraded skis would do wonders to the nitro.

Dan

 

[2008 Nytro RTX]

Could you take some pisc for me? I dont really understand.

 

[Mikey]

It wouldnt throw off the steering you are not changing the steering angle regardless of the width the steering angle dosent change at all it will only make the skis wider apart or if you are a mountain guy closer together depending on where you put the spacers.. They first did this on saddleless skis. Its only like 1/2 inch so I do not think it will make much difference either way. But It will make the ski stance 1" wider or vice versa depending on placement of the spacers.

 

[NyTrOMaNIaC]

I found it made a big difference on my girlfriend's Phazer FX last year, but I haven't done it on the FX Nytro yet because I find it's fine with the spindle in the center, not to mention I went with the wider 6" Slydog Race skis as well. No matter, it will not affect the geometry of the sled, it was designed to come with adjustable spacers for this very reason. Also, those spacers are the better part of an inch each, I measured them, so the difference in stance width will be close to 2 inches overall depending on which way you decide to place them inside the saddle of the ski (for trail or mountain). I'll post pics after tomorrow's ride, sled is loaded and ready for action !

 

[skyboz]

I changed mine today!! It adds about an inch, but we'll see if it improves anything!!! It just might!

Before:

After:

 

[BLUEBALLER]

Awesome idea!! The only thing I would question would be the longevity of the cross-shaft right at the spindle, espescially railing around corners, it may produce more force right at that point and prematurely wear it out. Check it out after a few rides and let us know if its all slopped out.

 

[Mr. Pump Gas]

How much toe-in or out with this setup?

I tried firecat ski's yesterday and they were horrible. How are you liking the slydog's?

 

[nate007]

It will definately change the geometry of the ski in a corner. By moving it outward, it will effectively rotate around the pivot instead of rotating on the pivot point. Whether or not you notice much would mainly depend on you trail conditions.

 

[NyTrOMaNIaC]

All it does it make the sled feel more stable, and offers less inside ski lift as well. Geometry issues are non existent as far as I could feel. I adjusted the skis wider on the Phazer FX early last year, and there were no issues at all, just improved handling. Our traill conditions require a lot of rider input too, you can't just sit there and expect the sled to ride by itself. Bumps are anywhere from 12 inches to 6 feet deep or more (some drifts are 20 feet or more), it's not your average high speed groomed trail conditions very often, that is if the groomer can even get through !

Also, someone asked about the Slydogs, I notice about an 80% improvement over the stock skis as far as handling and darting goes. Powder riding is much better !

 

[lucky_7]

All it does it make the sled feel more stable, and offers less inside ski lift as well. Geometry issues are non existent as far as I could feel. I adjusted the skis wider on the Phazer FX early last year, and there were no issues at all, just improved handling. Our traill conditions require a lot of rider input too, you can't just sit there and expect the sled to ride by itself. Bumps are anywhere from 12 inches to 6 feet deep or more (some drifts are 20 feet or more), it's not your average high speed groomed trail conditions very often, that is if the groomer can even get through !

Also, someone asked about the Slydogs, I notice about an 80% improvement over the stock skis as far as handling and darting goes. Powder riding is much better !

A 6ft bump on a trail? People would be downhill skiing on that thing here. LOL

 

[Mikey]

Sorry NyTrOMaNIaC I was going from my mountain skis I assumed they were the same the mountain skis only have half inch spacers. Didnt realize there were 1 inch ones on the FX.

 

[Bodacious]

You can split any of the bushings and achieve the off-set you want. Just remember to and a thin washer to make up for the saw cut that you made, or, I just shorten my ski inner bushing the .20 that the saw took-of. Havn't noticed any ill effects on geomety. It would be most noticable at full turn anyway, and that is usually done at dead slow speeds/

 

[nate007]

I hear ya on the 6 footers! We got a snowstorm with 30 mph winds, and 6' of snow, that turned into roads drifted shut, and all the ditches filled up. Best condintions we've had here in along time, but we'll see if it lasts. It's supposed to rain and be 40 this weekend.
I may try your ski adjustment. Just keep posting your results on carbide wear, I'm wondering if it will add any more stress tothe ski/carbide after setting them outboard of the spindle center.