Help me select new carbides.......

[Zack1978]

Hi everyone,
I want to put new carbides on my 2000 SRX and my 1991 Phazer this year. I was looking in the Dennis Kirk catalog and there are MANY different types/brands available. One of the most basic questions is how many inches should the carbide be for each sled? What are the pro's and con's to more or less carbide? How about brand quality? I want to avoid darting as much as possible, so how does the carbide factor into that? I would like to stay with the regular carbide, as opposed the the Dually. Any and all feedback would be great.

Thanks you,
Zack

 

[stein700sx]

Shimming the ski's helps to eliminate darting. What kind of driving do you do and where do yo drive? Do you have picks and how many?

 

[Zack1978]

Shimming the ski's helps to eliminate darting. What kind of driving do you do and where do yo drive? Do you have picks and how many?

My track is not studded at all, nor do I plan on doing that. As far as trails, I usually ride in Old Forge, NY. The darting is not that bad, but I would like to avoid it as much as possible. What are the basic differences in the amount of carbide, and how does that change the way the sled steers?

Thanks,
Zack

 

[stein700sx]

The more carbide gives you more front bite. The more front bite the more likely the back lose traction than the front in a corner. I run a 4" carbide on non studded tracks. A more aggressive rider will need more carbide for high speed cornering capabilities. More carbide also producing heavier steering. Think of carbides like tires, the wider the tire the more possibility of traction.
Dually's don't follow this tho. They will eliminate darting but kill your high speed cornering ability.

 

[A couple of bucks]

Shaper bars

Are they really worth the extra $. Rather pricey .

 

[SWEDE]

Are they really worth the extra $. Rather pricey .

I personally have not used 'em, but people I know have and they say that you'll get some extra bite in the corners on packed snow.

 

[02ViperMody44]

Definately shim the rear end of the ski perch. Helps eliminate the front bias of the way the ski's set on the ground. Really does make steering easier. I did mine mid season last year, whished I did it sooner. T/Webb-Old Forge Trails are usually very well kept, so you shouldn't have to worry about poor trail conditions or previous riders' ski ruts. As far as the carbide length, w/ no studs, I wouldn't go over 6".

 

[00SRXWHERRY]

I'v always ran 8" I ride extremly hard, the trails in my area always seem to be icy and I prefer a loose sled vs. a tight sled. As stated above the longer the carbide the better cornering but you get heavier steer. The shorter the carbide the less cornering you get but lighter steer. I have tried dullys they made my sled tight or the front end pushed in the corners but they did eliminate the darting. A non studded track I wouldnt go above 6" but it is personal prefrence. If you liked the 4" then get 4" if the steering wasen't good enough the go up an 1" and give them a try.