f7ben Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I've put pilots on most of my sleds.....they are excellent skis. I cant see any reason for any other ski. Get the 5.7 if you are a diamond pounder like broke back analer........or get the 6.9 if you need more flotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, Edmo said: Whatever you get, keep the stock ones to throw back on when you sell. 👍 Oh yeah i plan on keeping all of the stuff I put on it when I sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, f7ben said: I've put pilots on most of my sleds.....they are excellent skis. I cant see any reason for any other ski. Get the 5.7 if you are a diamond pounder like broke back analer........or get the 6.9 if you need more flotation. Do they still make the 6.9's? And the 5.7's werent that great, I switched those out mid season when i bought my first xp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 17 minutes ago, xtralettucetomatoe580 said: Slydoggs or sell your sled and bird watch. /thread I read that slydogs are for cat guys who dont ride that much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 What is this? An actual sled topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, Anler said: Do they still make the 6.9's? And the 5.7's werent that great, I switched those out mid season when i bought my first xp. Did you work with them a little and add the outer carbide? Thats what is on this 850 and aside from a little heavy steering they rail and zero darting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Just now, ArcticCrusher said: What is this? An actual sled topic. It might as well be an oil topic......you'll have the braap crew who dont ride over 50 mph raving about C&A's and then every other swinging dick calling whatever they just dumped $500 on the best ever. Tough to get real unbiased info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 Just now, f7ben said: Did you work with them a little and add the outer carbide? Thats what is on this 850 and aside from a little heavy steering they rail and zero darting Sure did, even got me some of those whiz bang triple points and shims. They pushed on the xp. The USI's were a vast improvement on that chassis. And they wear pretty fast too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Anler said: Sure did, even got me some of those whiz bang triple points and shims. They pushed on the xp. The USI's were a vast improvement on that chassis. And they wear pretty fast too. huh ....the only time I have ever found them to push was in loose snow and I dont want a ski with enough keel to carve there because they suck on hardpack then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, f7ben said: It might as well be an oil topic......you'll have the braap crew who dont ride over 50 mph raving about C&A's and then every other swinging dick calling whatever they just dumped $500 on the best ever. Tough to get real unbiased info Yeah I know every faggot says something different. And most of them say C&A's but im kinda leaning away from those. No rocker keel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Anler said: Yeah I know every faggot says something different. And most of them say C&A's but im kinda leaning away from those. No rocker keel. Their keel design is fucking dangerous in crusty unstable conditions......I have told people to be careful and I have watched them be tossed out from under their sleds like a ragdoll. I wouldnt ever run anything on any sled of mine again that says C&A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 Just now, f7ben said: huh ....the only time I have ever found them to push was in loose snow and I dont want a ski with enough keel to carve there because they suck on hardpack then Oh yeah and they were shitty in loose snow too. And I am a diamond pounder so carving is essential!!!!11 Seriously I didnt like them at all except they didnt dart. Ima keep the stock ones for shitty conditions but when we go to Canada i am going to want something more bad ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, Anler said: Oh yeah and they were shitty in loose snow too. And I am a diamond pounder so carving is essential!!!!11 Seriously I didnt like them at all except they didnt dart. Ima keep the stock ones for shitty conditions but when we go to Canada i am going to want something more bad ass. The 6.9's are better in loose snow and exhibit about the same trail manners. I would try those if I was you and loose snow matters to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted January 9, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Anler said: Seems alot of guys swear by those. I'll check them out. It is an incredible all around ski, on and off trail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 Just now, Rigid1 said: It is an incredible all around ski, on and off trail. Do you have them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reevester Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Quali peices cobra carbides. I'm getting a set. My buddy has always had them on the pro steers and they seem way better than shapers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted January 9, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Anler said: Do you have them? Yup, have had them on ever sled I have owned. The hour Glass shape rocks to get up on top the powdah for off trail the wider rear keeps you on top of once your there, and the narrower center carves the trail..it's a ski that does everything well Edited January 9, 2019 by Rigid1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 Just now, Rigid1 said: Yup, have had them on ever sled I have owned. The hour Glass shape rocks to get up on top the powdah for off trail the wider rear keeps you on top of me your there, and the narrower center carves the trail..it's a ski that does everything well How is the darting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted January 9, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, Anler said: So I'm thinking about getting some new skis for the assault. I'm not a fan of the pro steers. I just don't think they bite very well and with 144" of studded 1.6ness I need more bite so I don't end up in the cabbage. These are what I'm considering. I've only got experience with mohawks which I liked but not sure I want skis that wide. I'll be mostly trail riding with occasional off trail. Slp slt's Mohawks C&a xpt's C&a xcs Anybody have experience with these? No but think the 6.9 Pilot's or SLP power pro's are both awesome. In fact I won't use anything else. Edited January 9, 2019 by Highmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted January 9, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 9, 2019 Just now, Anler said: How is the darting? Almost non-existent, I run a 6" shaper bar on my non-studded 137" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, Rigid1 said: Almost non-existent, I run a 6" shaper bar on my non-studded 137" Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted January 9, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 9, 2019 Just now, Anler said: Thanks! No problem, it's a great ski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mileage Psycho Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Anler said: Do they still make the 6.9's? And the 5.7's werent that great, I switched those out mid season when i bought my first xp. I had 6.9's for several seasons, the Mohawks were an upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f7ben Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Mileage Psycho said: I had 6.9's for several seasons, the Mohawks were an upgrade. Really???? I may have to try a set of those Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, f7ben said: Really???? I may have to try a set of those The mohawks are really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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