Scratchers? What type is your favorite?

[FrozenTows4]

I've always run the "coat hanger" type scratchers in the past.

I'll be installing some scratchers on my 14 XF7000ltd this season.

I can't decide whether to stick with the "coat hanger" style. Or go with the Dura Flex cable type.

What type do you prefer?

 

[InRBigness]

Duraflex so that you don't mangle them when you back up by mistake with them out.

 

[stingray719]

Yep destroyed several sets on wire ones backing up. Now I use the cable type.

 

[Dirtbikekid1998]

The Duraflexs are awesome i will never go back to the other style.

 

[fiddlersgreen]

The dura flex type are good for backing up. God knows I've destroyed a few of the wire type but I don't think you can beat the wire ones for actual down pressure and "scratching ability"

Went on long cross country ride with a group once and got on some pretty hard and icy conditions..
Those of us with the wire scratchers were fine but 2 in the group with the dura flex type were overheating bad.
I had a spare set of the wire scratchers with me as I had the tallest lug at 2.25 and new if I lost a scratcher I would be in trouble.
We put 1 scratcher on each of the sleds with the dura flex type and they were fine for the rest of the day.
In saying all that I have a set of blizzards (dura flex type) to go on my sled now. I have the wire ones on my sled now and plan to use them for back up if the new type don't do the job.

 

[hibshman25]

I tested the duraflex scratchers on my xtx viper last season and they worked really well. I sell them for $75 a set.

 

[stingray719]

I tested the duraflex scratchers on my xtx viper last season and they worked really well. I sell them for $75 a set.

YEP! Buy those they are very durable.

 

[FrozenTows4]

I tested the duraflex scratchers on my xtx viper last season and they worked really well. I sell them for $75 a set.

Thanks. I'll be in touch shortly.

This variation is interesting too.

 

[stingray719]

Thanks. I'll be in touch shortly.

This variation is interesting too.

The duraflex have replaceable ends which is handy if you forget to put them up when loading sleds on a sled deck..........................

 

[stingray719]

OH! Forgot to mention I have several come loose so locktite is a must when installing scratchers.

 

[yamahaguy]

My favorite stretchers are the ones that never need to be deployed I do run the coat hanger type and they made it through last season but I don't use them often either. I think the duraflex are the best.

 

[stingray719]

My favorite stretchers are the ones that never need to be deployed I do run the coat hanger type and they made it through last season but I don't use them often either. I think the duraflex are the best.

I deleted my radiator so I need the scratchers.

 

[InRBigness]

Better on the ski's or on the rails? I am going to get a set of Duraflex ones.

 

[Agman 57]

The cable type for sure, have several sleds with them and would recommend. The more forward the better. I like them on the ski's

 

[birkebeiner]

I have the cable style on my Nytro, mounted to the sway bar. Works awesome
I have them mainly to prevent hyfax wear as I don't usually have overheating issues. It's cold enough in Norway


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