Viper ltx le - skis

[Tomaszrze]

Hey. I'm new to the forum and snowmobiling itself. Started last month.
So I was riding some trails and a lot of of trail and it seems I need to change some stuff to be more efficient on off trail.
I have 2016 Viper Ltx Le 137,
And want to get your opinion on which skis I should get.
It's kind of hard for me to decide on anything since I have no previous expiernce to snowmobiling.

So I'm looking for help to decide what skiss and carbides I should get
I will be mostly on off trail riding and trails to get to the places.
So something with good performance off trail and semi decent performance on trails.

Thanks

 

[Joseph Levandoski]

The Tuner Skis from Yamaha really mess with handling on everything but the FX Nytro and Phazer, so I would ditch those. I am REALLY happy with the stock skis on my 2014 Viper XTX. They're basically an Arctic Cat ski with a Yamaha-specific handle and they work really well for me in all conditions.

 

[AXR]

Curve XS Skis. Do a search for skis. You will find lots of topics.

 

[Tomaszrze]

Curve XS Skis. Do a search for skis. You will find lots of topics.

I did search before I posted. And results were dated year ild. Thought maybe something newer came up.

 

[Wannaviper]

I think OEM Arctic Cat single keel skis are under $150 a pair. I am using the Arctic Cat skis from my 2014 XTX on my 2015 LTX DX. I added semi-aggressive Snowtrackers ($175) and I am very happy with that combination. I don't think you can get Curves set up for anywhere near that price.

 

[Tomaszrze]

Alright thanks I ll get curve xs
How about carbides what should I get

 

[AXR]

Alright thanks I ll get curve xs
How about carbides what should I get

If no studs I think your would be fine with 4" If studded probably 6". I have heard positive results using slim jim doolies. Last year on my 129 viper no studs, the 4" that came with my Curves seemed fine. This year I have a 137" SideWinder with 144 studs. I am trying 8" bergstrom triple points. My dad with a SideWinder is trying 6". I have not ridden his yet to compare the length difference. However I have ridden a friends turbo cat with 9" shapers and it seemed fine to me. But he had 204 1.45" studs. If you get curves make sure you get the right mount kit p/n: XS30621 The taller part of the rubber goes to the back of the ski.

Here is a link to a poll of who's using what on the SideWinders. Should give you an indication of what to go with. http://ty4stroke.com/threads/poll-what-skis-are-you-running.146291/

 

[LM7800]

curves is the only way to go!!! had them on my 2014 and 2016 vipers. 4" carbides no studs, 6" w studs.

 

[rebmo]

Also check out Mohawks, great reviews. I'm considering.