stud pattern

[swmichvector]

for those with a studded 136. which stud pattern did you use?? i have 108 studs on the way and have not desided which pattern to go with.

 

[Gone Blue]

I used 108 in my 136" with all double backers up the middle. I figured it would better support the longer studs. G.B.

 

[maxdlx]

I like a 2-4-2-4 pattern in a 136 but thats more than 108 its more like 162. Thats a lot of hp for 108 studs

 

[swmichvector]

I like a 2-4-2-4 pattern in a 136 but thats more than 108 its more like 162. Thats a lot of hp for 108 studs

maybe, maybe not. several people have told me they have 108 and they were glad they did not put in more. we will see. not sure if i am going to use the v pattern or the x pattern .

 

[Gone Blue]

The Woody's 108 all double pattern is shaped in a "V" down the center of the track for what it is worth. 108 studs is more than enough in these 3 cylinder sleds. G.B.

 

[swmichvector]

studs came today!!!!!!! im going with 108 in a V . now my other dilemma, which carbides to get?

 

[maxdlx]

cb performance carbides would be my choice then tripple point bergstroms

 

[swmichvector]

going with the stud boy shaper bars. was going to get the bergstroms but that is stretching the budget a lil too far this year. i want a skid plate and the diff in the bars gets me a skid plate.

 

[maxdlx]

I have sharper bars on mine, they work awesome, and last decent. The CB just last longer IMO. Which skis are you putting them on. Maxdlx

 

[thrasher]

Go with some type of at least 8" 60 deg carbide with Bergstrom ski savers, as the ski savers really do help prevent ski wear.

 

[twomorestrokes]

I'd go with an 8" carbide also. I'd use more studs for a shorty but it seems like 108 would be good for a 136". Let us know how it works. I agree that double backers keep thing much more rigid.

 

[Gone Blue]

I would go with either 7.5" Shaper Bars or 8" round bar carbides like mentioned above.

Oh, and be sure to rivet on pieces of old hyfax on the rear cooler protectors if your sled has a rear cooler. The stock rear cooler protectors are not tall enough to prevent 1.325" or taller studs from damaging your cooler.

G.B.

 

[swmichvector]

thanks for the tip. mine has a rear cooler and i do not want to damage it.