Aftermarket ski runners - any improvement?

[snomofo]

Mac is right, Bergstrom are the best I have run them on different machines over the years and they hold up well.There triple points are awsome, but initially expensive though still worth it.

I looked at Bergstrom's website and it appears they're claim to fame is the harder host bar. I agree with their claim that a harder host bar doesn't loose carbide as quickly. From what I gathered reading their comparision drag testing, Woody's seemed to be a close second with the others (sno-stuff, etc) much further behind.

I can see the triple points costing a whole bunch more but what about say 8" vs. 8" of 90 degree? Are they compairable in price with Woody's?

My primary goal with runners/skegs is durability and Bergstrom's seem to be right up there if not the best. Guess I'll have to take a second look.

 

[edster747]

bergstorm

i just switched from shaper bars to bergstorm what a difference there is no darting at all and no pushing in the corners and Scott is fantastic too deal with

 

[SWEDE]

I looked at Bergstrom's website and it appears they're claim to fame is the harder host bar. I agree with their claim that a harder host bar doesn't loose carbide as quickly. From what I gathered reading their comparision drag testing, Woody's seemed to be a close second with the others (sno-stuff, etc) much further behind.

I can see the triple points costing a whole bunch more but what about say 8" vs. 8" of 90 degree? Are they compairable in price with Woody's?

My primary goal with runners/skegs is durability and Bergstrom's seem to be right up there if not the best. Guess I'll have to take a second look.

When it comes to standard carbides there right there with everybody else price wise and sometimes a little less.The last runners a bought which were 6" 90 degree carbide were about 60 bucks.

 

[snomofo]

When it comes to standard carbides there right there with everybody else price wise and sometimes a little less.The last runners a bought which were 6" 90 degree carbide were about 60 bucks.

Thanks Swede. That seems to be around the same or cheaper as you said.

 

[SWEDE]

Your welcome, warning though Scott can talk your ear off, lol.In all seriousness he's a great guy and eager to help, also tell him your a ty member and you'll get a discount

 

[horkn]

I have used all the brands, and since I found shaper bars several seasons ago, I have not bought anything else. They are by far the best. I don't use dually type ones as those add steering resistance and IME slow the sled down.