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I need new skis
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September 22nd 2009 at 5:46 PM
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MaineRenegade
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Member Since: September 22nd 2009
Current Sled: 2009 Renegade 600 E-Tec
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Hey everyone... I'm new to the forum and have a question regarding skis. First of all, I've done a search but not finding a whole lot of recent info on the skis I'm considering so here I go.
I do a fair amount of backcountry bushwhacking. Late last season I changed from a 550 Summit to a 600 Renegade. The thing I noticed most is my front end tends to bury itself when dropping down into a hole at low speeds. When climbing I have no problem cause the throttle's on. I'm considering changing to the Simmons Flex Ski Gen II. Does anyone have experience with these? Is there anything else I should consider?
Thanks in advance... THINK SNOW!
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September 22nd 2009 at 6:54 PM
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powdermadd440
guzzlin' gas and haulin ass
powdermadd440 wonders how long it will be before snowmobiles need to be inspected in Maine.
Updated Tuesday at 6:33 PM
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2695 Posts 
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Member Since: October 15th 2005
Location: Fairfield, ME, USA
Current Sled: 2001 edge x 600
2008-2009 Miles: 779
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For Maine, I wouldn't recommend gen II's. I would just go with gen I's. I have had two sets of gen I's and loved them both. They float amazingly! They handle wicked good on trails too. By far my favorite aftermarket ski's so far.
Where you from in Maine?
2001 edge x 600, Vforce 3 reeds, SLP boost bottle, SLP can, yellow primary spring, 4" RSI risers, RSI backcountry bars, RSI gel wraps, Acerbis hand guards, yellow skidplate, Simmons skis, 1 3/8" camoplast track, RSI ice scratchers
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September 22nd 2009 at 7:56 PM
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motodeficient
Waiting for more snow
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Member Since: July 21st 2007
Location: MAINE
Current Sled: 04 XC 660 SP
2008-2009 Miles: 800
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September 24th 2009 at 9:17 AM
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MaineRenegade
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Member Since: September 22nd 2009
Current Sled: 2009 Renegade 600 E-Tec
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Quote originally posted by powdermadd440
For Maine, I wouldn't recommend gen II's. I would just go with gen I's. I have had two sets of gen I's and loved them both. They float amazingly! They handle wicked good on trails too. By far my favorite aftermarket ski's so far.
Where you from in Maine?
PM440... how wide are the Gen I's? Are they a dual carbide ski like the II's? I'm just south of you... Sidney, got a place in Rangeley Plantation also...
Quote originally posted by motodeficient
Hey Mainer!
MD... you gotta get it right... it's Mainah, don't you know. Where are you located?
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September 24th 2009 at 10:54 AM
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motodeficient
Waiting for more snow
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1358 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: July 21st 2007
Location: MAINE
Current Sled: 04 XC 660 SP
2008-2009 Miles: 800
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September 24th 2009 at 4:45 PM
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powdermadd440
guzzlin' gas and haulin ass
powdermadd440 wonders how long it will be before snowmobiles need to be inspected in Maine.
Updated Tuesday at 6:33 PM
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2695 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: October 15th 2005
Location: Fairfield, ME, USA
Current Sled: 2001 edge x 600
2008-2009 Miles: 779
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Quote originally posted by MaineRenegade
Quote originally posted by powdermadd440
For Maine, I wouldn't recommend gen II's. I would just go with gen I's. I have had two sets of gen I's and loved them both. They float amazingly! They handle wicked good on trails too. By far my favorite aftermarket ski's so far.
Where you from in Maine?
PM440... how wide are the Gen I's? Are they a dual carbide ski like the II's? I'm just south of you... Sidney, got a place in Rangeley Plantation also...
Quote originally posted by motodeficient
Hey Mainer!
MD... you gotta get it right... it's Mainah, don't you know. Where are you located?
Yup they are dual carbide, I believe they are about 6" wide. I would measure to be exact but the sled is tucked away in the trailer which is in the woods. Here is a pic of my skis.
2001 edge x 600, Vforce 3 reeds, SLP boost bottle, SLP can, yellow primary spring, 4" RSI risers, RSI backcountry bars, RSI gel wraps, Acerbis hand guards, yellow skidplate, Simmons skis, 1 3/8" camoplast track, RSI ice scratchers
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September 24th 2009 at 5:15 PM
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powersledder
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Current Sled: 07 IQr
2008-2009 Miles: No Speedo
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I wouldn't recommend flexi skis to anyone doing backwoods riding. They sem to work great in powder, bu when they come into contact with anything hard, ie a fallen tree under the snow, the toe folds backwards and stops you.
What you should be looking for is a set of SLP powderpros or slydog powderhounds
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September 25th 2009 at 1:43 PM
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powdermadd440
guzzlin' gas and haulin ass
powdermadd440 wonders how long it will be before snowmobiles need to be inspected in Maine.
Updated Tuesday at 6:33 PM
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2695 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: October 15th 2005
Location: Fairfield, ME, USA
Current Sled: 2001 edge x 600
2008-2009 Miles: 779
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Quote originally posted by powersledder
I wouldn't recommend flexi skis to anyone doing backwoods riding. They sem to work great in powder, bu when they come into contact with anything hard, ie a fallen tree under the snow, the toe folds backwards and stops you.
What you should be looking for is a set of SLP powderpros or slydog powderhounds
Now that you mention that, they are quite flexible on the tips. Probably not the best for backwoods riding.
2001 edge x 600, Vforce 3 reeds, SLP boost bottle, SLP can, yellow primary spring, 4" RSI risers, RSI backcountry bars, RSI gel wraps, Acerbis hand guards, yellow skidplate, Simmons skis, 1 3/8" camoplast track, RSI ice scratchers
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October 5th 2009 at 5:13 PM
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MaineRenegade
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Current Sled: 2009 Renegade 600 E-Tec
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Next question... I've found Sly Dog, SLP Powder Pro, and Simmons Flex, all for powder, any others that anybody can tell me about that might help me out in the back country powder?
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October 5th 2009 at 5:40 PM
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Mad-Boondocker
Only way to take on FEAR is to take it head on
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Member Since: February 19th 2009
Location: East Otto, NY, USA
Current Sled: 98 Polaris Indy 500 Mod
2008-2009 Miles: 185
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U should try usi skis they have some great skis
1998 Polaris Indy 500 chassis with 98 Xc 600 motor
SLP ceramic coated pipe with SLP can
V-force reeds
4 inch pivot riser
Gutted Air Box
EPI clutch kit soon to be installed
Maybe some pro tapers
1998 XC 700 water-cross sled
SLP twin pipes
Some light weight parts
Water-cross mods include taking the parts u do not need
This includes removing the seat replacing gas tank and IFS bars.
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October 6th 2009 at 6:28 PM
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dragon600mod
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i like the c and a pro skis, you can get real wide skis from them
2006 fusion dragon
slp pipe
slp air box
v force three reeds
heavy hitter clutch kit
woodys gold digger studs
egt gauges
3 inch powermadd riser
sportech pad
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October 6th 2009 at 6:45 PM
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sledfreak139
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Member Since: March 12th 2009
Location: Derry, NH, USA
Current Sled: 05 Polaris Switchback 600
2008-2009 Miles: 400
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A bunch of guys on here recomended SlyDog powderhound skis to me. I bought them and just got them last week. Haven't used them yet but they look great. Having a few issues with the company right now though, not sure if I would recomend them yet, I guess we will see if they take care of my issues with them...
2005 Polaris Switchback 600: SlyDog PowderHound Ski's, SLP Air Box Mod, V-Force 3 Reeds, 144" track fully studded, Powermadd Pivot Riser and 4" block, Polaris Hand guards,
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October 6th 2009 at 6:56 PM
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xcr440
Sundowners Trail Coordinator
xcr440 icefish's because having feeling in your fingertips is overrated.
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Member Since: February 1st 2003
Location: St.Germain/Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 03prox700/97xcr440
2008-2009 Miles: 610
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I am real happy with my c&a's on my prox. Was almost like adding power steering. They really bite and no darting at all.
a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker
Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours!
"Steep ground is when your cutting a notch and notice a mountain goat looking at you like you are crazy." - Hexan
woodbooga: (WOOD-boog-ah), n. regional dialect, common to areas of New Hampshire and Maine including the towns of Ossipee, Alton, Farmington, Acton, and Lebanon; one who attempts to obtain free firewood to fuel woodburning appliances in an effort to mitigate expenses related to home heating with fossil fuels. Frequently used as a term of derision by non-woodburners who mock the presence of loose bark and other wood waste in the beds of their pickup trucks.
2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains
1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 380 mains,T-flow
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October 6th 2009 at 7:36 PM
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powdermadd440
guzzlin' gas and haulin ass
powdermadd440 wonders how long it will be before snowmobiles need to be inspected in Maine.
Updated Tuesday at 6:33 PM
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2695 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: October 15th 2005
Location: Fairfield, ME, USA
Current Sled: 2001 edge x 600
2008-2009 Miles: 779
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Quote originally posted by xcr440
I am real happy with my c&a's on my prox. Was almost like adding power steering. They really bite and no darting at all.
How do they float? I've heard they are very hard to steer, dart a lot, and don't float for crap. But I was with someone last week at a snowmobile show and he said his were real nice, didn't dart or anything. And he told me that he had a pair of SLP skis before those and they were the hardest steering skis he's ever had.
What type of C&A's? I think he said he had the razors.
2001 edge x 600, Vforce 3 reeds, SLP boost bottle, SLP can, yellow primary spring, 4" RSI risers, RSI backcountry bars, RSI gel wraps, Acerbis hand guards, yellow skidplate, Simmons skis, 1 3/8" camoplast track, RSI ice scratchers
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October 6th 2009 at 8:09 PM
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xcr440
Sundowners Trail Coordinator
xcr440 icefish's because having feeling in your fingertips is overrated.
Updated Over an hour ago
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12582 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: February 1st 2003
Location: St.Germain/Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA
Current Sled: 03prox700/97xcr440
2008-2009 Miles: 610
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It runs fine, floats very well. no darting, very light steering. I had slp ultra lites on a 95' xcr 600. I like these better.
These are just the ultra pros. flat bottom with a keel.
a good beer drinker isnt a picky beer drinker
Loggers.... Working their ass off so you can wipe yours!
"Steep ground is when your cutting a notch and notice a mountain goat looking at you like you are crazy." - Hexan
woodbooga: (WOOD-boog-ah), n. regional dialect, common to areas of New Hampshire and Maine including the towns of Ossipee, Alton, Farmington, Acton, and Lebanon; one who attempts to obtain free firewood to fuel woodburning appliances in an effort to mitigate expenses related to home heating with fossil fuels. Frequently used as a term of derision by non-woodburners who mock the presence of loose bark and other wood waste in the beds of their pickup trucks.
2003 Pro x 700 almond/blue,10-66 black/red team 719 T-flow, 440 mains
1997 xcr440 my clutch kit, 380 mains,T-flow
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October 6th 2009 at 8:24 PM
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sledfreak139
Sled Junky
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368 Posts
Group: Members
Member Since: March 12th 2009
Location: Derry, NH, USA
Current Sled: 05 Polaris Switchback 600
2008-2009 Miles: 400
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the Slydogs are the cheapest of teh aftermarket skis, they looks awsome, but they are suposed to be great for the trails from what the guys on here have said and the info on the slydog site gives a pretty good expanation why.
Problem I'm having with my skis so far is I got them in the mail from SlyDog Direct and the holes for the carbides are 1/8" off to the left so the carbides dont sit in the grooves. They also took a knife to the burrs on the handle and its noticable. The mold looks cool but the actual craftsmanship seems shoddy. I guess we will see if they rectify it. Service seemed helpful but I want good skis more than a nice guy on the phone lol
2005 Polaris Switchback 600: SlyDog PowderHound Ski's, SLP Air Box Mod, V-Force 3 Reeds, 144" track fully studded, Powermadd Pivot Riser and 4" block, Polaris Hand guards,
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October 22nd 2009 at 11:46 AM
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Offshore24
Dismember
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Member Since: November 30th 2002
Location: NOYDB, Confusion, Azerbaijan
Current Sled: 05' Gade
2008-2009 Miles: 2999
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If you want to reduce or eliminate darting you need to put shims under the back edge of the rubber spindle bushing. That will push the rear of the carbide down and lessen the tendency for the front edge of the carbide to bite into other tracks. Talk to Scott Bergstrom at Bergstrom Skegs.
I had C&A's on my Polaris Gen II sled. They worked great on the trails. Sled was a pig offtrail so I really can't say how they would be there.
2005 Ski-Doo MXZ Renegade 600 SDI
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