NOW...
Here is something that REALLY has caught my attention.
Skinz Protective Gear (SPG) has come up with a new running board system that allows you to adjust the height of the board AND allow the rider to move farther fwd on the sled.
Being a smaller rider, I've always been a bit envious of the taller guys that had more leverage over the sled and could put more "English" into it...
Being higher on the sled would allow me to have more leverage over the sled with the added benefit of not "high-siding" the running boards in the snow when it's deep..or on a good sidehill.
The AirLoc boards offer STOCK, +1" AND +2" running board height.
Polaris made a big stride forward in 2011 with the PRO-RMK when they narrowed up the front-cab of the sled... this narrower cab creates less resistance when driving through the snow.... and does not work against the rider, trying to pitch you downhill on a steep side hill... Known to many as "Panneling out"
These Boards would take that "Narrow-Cab" design evolution one step further...and leave less of the running board dragging in the snow on those sidehills... Plus give me more leverage to manipulate the sled with with less effort and and more endurance. (they really need to make these for the Yami Viper Riders too!!)
Yes it's expensive... and YES... I'm sure that we'll hear that some of you might be able to fab a copy of this in your garage using surplus metal for a $200 and sell them at a profit...:face-icon-small-dis
But the reality is that SPG spent a lot of time developing this... they have the intellectual strength to design it... the capital to put it into prototypes and test it with qualified riders like Dan and Chris and produce it for a distributor-level sales network. So...Hey... more power to them... they flat out make great products that continue to surprise and excite me... something not too common these days.
So to the the entire Hawksworth family and crew... my hat is off to you for this innovative product. :yo:
I'm confident that SPG will be selling lots of these.hone:
.
Here is something that REALLY has caught my attention.
Skinz Protective Gear (SPG) has come up with a new running board system that allows you to adjust the height of the board AND allow the rider to move farther fwd on the sled.
Being a smaller rider, I've always been a bit envious of the taller guys that had more leverage over the sled and could put more "English" into it...
Being higher on the sled would allow me to have more leverage over the sled with the added benefit of not "high-siding" the running boards in the snow when it's deep..or on a good sidehill.
The AirLoc boards offer STOCK, +1" AND +2" running board height.
Polaris made a big stride forward in 2011 with the PRO-RMK when they narrowed up the front-cab of the sled... this narrower cab creates less resistance when driving through the snow.... and does not work against the rider, trying to pitch you downhill on a steep side hill... Known to many as "Panneling out"
These Boards would take that "Narrow-Cab" design evolution one step further...and leave less of the running board dragging in the snow on those sidehills... Plus give me more leverage to manipulate the sled with with less effort and and more endurance. (they really need to make these for the Yami Viper Riders too!!)
Yes it's expensive... and YES... I'm sure that we'll hear that some of you might be able to fab a copy of this in your garage using surplus metal for a $200 and sell them at a profit...:face-icon-small-dis
But the reality is that SPG spent a lot of time developing this... they have the intellectual strength to design it... the capital to put it into prototypes and test it with qualified riders like Dan and Chris and produce it for a distributor-level sales network. So...Hey... more power to them... they flat out make great products that continue to surprise and excite me... something not too common these days.
So to the the entire Hawksworth family and crew... my hat is off to you for this innovative product. :yo:
I'm confident that SPG will be selling lots of these.hone:
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AirLoc Running Boards (Patent Pending)
AirLoc Running Boards (Patent Pending)
- Integrated tunnel reinforcement.
- Includes reinforcing plate in the toe hold where RMK’s are known for buckling.
- 2” of vertical adjustment to accommodate any rider and/or riding style.
- Vertical adjustment of running boards increases handling & control of machine.
- Running boards are removable. Can easily be replaced if damaged.
- Laminated tunnel wrap included to help reduce snow and ice buildup on sides of tunnel.
- Structural, integrated design increases strength of tunnel dramatically.
- Running boards are narrowed 1” to allow for technical riding styles.
- Running boards are constructed with the new “Pro Tube” outer tube for extra strength and weight reduction.
- New running board position allows additional 3-4” of forward movement in the foot well area.
- Plastic body protrusions under side panels are removed and narrowed to allow better deep snow performance and a higher degree of technical & steep terrain riding capability.
- Kits include everything needed for complete installation.
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