Broke Both USI Ski's, now what?

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So I've tried finding a thread I once did about what ski's fit what models. I went up to mercer for New years, rode new years eve well into the night. Parked the sled, went to lift the ski up Sunday morning after a good snowfall and the end of the ski snapped right off in my hand. Obviously the ski's were much more aged then I had expected. All was not lost as my friend had brought a spare sled with him just incase something like this happened. Anyhow what's the next step? Going back to the OEM steel ski's doesn't seem like a viable alternative given how closely a set of stock steel ski's + skins + carbides costs. I have USI mounts and brand new carbides but what ski's to get? Are there some OE Yamaha plastic ski's that are direct bolt on? My boss gave me a set of ski's of his 2011 sled to see if they would fit, short of carving out nearly all the bracing in the center and finding spacers to make it perfect that's a dead duck.

Could really use some help on this one, I am looking at just ordering another set of USI ski's tomorrow but does anyone have any reviews of the TS-201 AST for trail use? I just don't want to waste money on something that isn't going to fit my needs.

Thanks for all your help in advance, this forum has been a wealth of knowledge thus far! Hope in time I can contribute as much as some of you here already have.

Jeremy
 
I love my USI 301's have had two sets on two sleds. Buddy of mine swears by them too. Good trail ski and work really well off trail for how we use the sleds.
 
lowmilevmax said:
I have been there with USI
http://www.totallyamaha.net/forums/showthread.php?t=78244
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Boy does that look familiar

Sunday Morning
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Monday morning trying to get it back on the trailer
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So 301's are a go, what about Viper Ski's? Bolt on? Easy to source?

Keep it coming! Thanks for the replies!

Jeremy
 
I have the 301 USI ski's and love them.Those in your pic must be the older style because my ski loop is totally flexible and rubber..not solid.I caught a roll of fencing wire with my left ski last year..basically stopped my SXR instantly and spun the sled to 3 o'çlock position.My body got thrown against the handlebars and my wrist nearly broke from the jolt to the handlebars.The ski got bent back a little.Probably was doing around 20 to 30 mph when it happened..woke me up quick.The ski has slowly went back to its original shape..the ski didn't crack or break like yours..so I am happy with them.
 
Those skis which used to be Purple/magenta colored are somewhere near 20 years old. I bought a used set for my 96XT which had the purple/magenta in the decals. I remember years ago USI or someone(?) warning of breakage with certain colors if left in the sunlight. Any of the older USI skis models (except rockered) which use 4 bolt skegs will work. http://www.usi-skis.com/

http://www.bergstromskegs.com/wr/o_chart.htm
 
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I put Viper skis on mine and it was easy. You do have to cut a little of the saddle out though. There is a write up in the tech section about those skis.
 
Vmax540 said:
Those skis which used to be Purple/magenta colored are somewhere near 20 years old. I bought a used set for my 96XT which had the purple/magenta in the decals. I remember years ago USI or someone(?) warning of breakage with certain colors if left in the sunlight. Any of the older USI skis models (except rockered) which use 4 bolt skegs will work. http://www.usi-skis.com/

http://www.bergstromskegs.com/wr/o_chart.htm
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I actually called USI today and ordered a set of skis and just wanted to make sure my saddles would work. When I told her they were cast alumnium she confirmed my suspicions that they were ancient. She was pretty sure they hadn't made a cast saddle in over 10 years. Dunno how old they are or were, did order a new set of ski's though. By the time I'd get done buying Viper ski's, skegs, etc and waiting for them i'd be pretty closely closing in on my trip next week. USI will have the ski's at my door tomorrow afternoon which is a good thing since there's a chance of 5" of snow which would open the IL trails thursday!

Thanks for all the replies all, it's really good information to have.

Jeremy
 
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