Snow trackers Vs curves

[WINDER1987]

Hey guys right now I'm running the tuners on my 13 Nytro xtx. I've been reading a lot of threads on snow trackers but no reviews recent in thr last season. Should I keep my tuners and add the snow trackers, or just purchase a set of curves with leading edge?
The snow trackers sound great but idk if there worth the hassle with loading and unloading, railroads, road riding and there unpredictability
What do u guys think?

 

[steiner]

The snow trackers sound great but idk if there worth the hassle with loading and unloading, railroads, road riding and there unpredictability

I have over 10k miles on three different machines that have been equipped with Trackers. Not sure why you would have the hassles that you mentioned above.
If you want unpredictability go to the stock ski and a round wear bar.

 

[SteelerJim]

I just got the MTX ski's with the agressive Snowtrackers for this season for my 11' XTX. I just need to install them now.

 

[R00STER]

After two rides with the curves I gave my tuners away.

 

[WINDER1987]

I was stating the unpredictability just from what I have read in several threads on here the worste is the mention of loading and unloading on the trailer. I also query how it does on steel Deck bridges?

 

[WINDER1987]

After two rides with the curves I gave my tuners away.

What carbide setup are you using?

 

[steiner]

I was stating the unpredictability just from what I have read in several threads on here the worste is the mention of loading and unloading on the trailer. I also query how it does on steel Deck bridges?

They will perform like any other carbide will on a steel surface.
The only negative about a Snowtracker that I have found is that when backing off a trailer that does not have ski guides they will dig deeper into the wood surface as than a regular carbide would.
As far as this unpredictability goes well depends what you call unpredictable. When driving on hard pack or ice and you turn the bars on a sled equipped with Trackers the sled turns. Plain and simple. It does not push and that catches the inexperience off guard as they are used to the push with regular type carbides.
The only thing that the Trackers do not fix is the how the stock ski design handles loose snow. Here I think aftermarket skis will a difference on handling.,
Other than that they eliminate darting, give a positive feel/bite in the corners and make the non equipped PS sleds feel like they have PS. imo

 

[thrasher]

I'm on my third set of SnowTrackers and they are worth every cent. They are great on hard pack snow conditions, and I never had a problem crossing railroad tracks, road riding, trailering or steel deck bridges. They are predictable. My only negative would be with off trail riding in powder, as said before, a different ski would be best for that.

 

[hibshman25]

We've had very positive results with the snotrackers when we tested them on an 11 apex. Fantastic cornering ability and no darting. Plan to test a set on the Nytro this season. From feedback I have gotten the trackers really lighten up the steering effort on a nytro too. I sell the semi aggressive for 200 and the aggressive for 215.

While we never personally tested a set of curves yet, I've talked to alot of people that really like them. We plan to test some curves this season as well. For $300 we can get you a set of brand new all black curve xs skis with 4" runners. I see you run an xtx, so the nice thing about curves is you will get much better flotation in off trail riding versus the stock skis with trackers.

Have had several customers that run the tuners and were not happy with them. Displacing weight on two keels versus one is going to reduce sleds ability to hold a line in corners. Most guys that are happy with tuners are not real aggressive riders.

 

[Teamblue4]

everybody has different opinions, spend your money how you want.

 

[whitedust1]

seamless purchase here...http://www.tirewiz.com/store/pc/Yamaha-Snow-Tracker-Carbide-Runners-c265.htm

 

[WINDER1987]

Thanks guys for the response I'm leaning toward the curves a little so I can do some off trail and some Hill climbing as well

 

[RIGIDONE]

CURVES

 

[WINDER1987]

Those with curves what carbide works the best on an xtx I'm an aggressive rider.

 

[R00STER]

What carbide setup are you using?

I'm running the 4" leading edge and a 6" carbide. When these carbides wear out I might try some 4 inchers the next time around. Just to lighten the steering a hair at slow speeds.
When I bought my curves I was also thinking about the Yamaha mountain ski with aggressive snow trackers. It came down to money being the issue. I could get a complete set of curves for half the price of the other setup, and if your trackers wear out they are a lot of money for another set. But I do like how they wear, and yes they will last a long time.