Derek, you are young. At 36. Try all this new stuff at 66 and them you'll realize how it is to get a little older.
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Do the carbon fiber rear bumpers on PRO RMK break?
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Lol yes I am fairly young but with a messed up back I sure don't feel it all the time.
I will be very happy if I am still able to sled in the mountains in my 60 ' s. My uncle is still going in his mid- 50's so I am hopeful
I will be very happy if I am still able to sled in the mountains in my 60 ' s. My uncle is still going in his mid- 50's so I am hopeful
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I snapped mine within a month of having my 13 pro. They are junk, been using that feethookers rear bumper ever since. Direct fit no rivets or modifications required and it has been holding up since december 2012 and my sled rides the bumper a lot lol
WTF are you guys doing with your rear bumpers? Who would hold a sled up in the air with a strap in the middle of the bumper? Two Pro's and I haven't destroyed mine yet. I think they are flimsy but they are intended to be used to get unstuck and be light weight. I use two hands and often pick the back of the sled up. I have NO DOUBT that they will break but I haven't seen it yet. I figure when they do I'll replace with one of the options like Meathooker or insert styles.
I have seen more rear bumpers broken from idiot friends crashing in from behind than should be allowed. It happens in all unthinkable ways lol.
I broke my 11 bumper on the first ride by tailwalking in too little of snow. Rocks equal broken bumper. I bought the holz aluminum bar and have yet to break it. I have gone through 4 of the stock cast aluminum brackets though. At $20 a pop its cheaper than a totaled sled because the tunnel bent.
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Ive seen that one broken on a SBA from tail walking breaks at the most rear triangle hole
Ya I have no doubt it can break, whether I will break it with my riding style is yet to be seen.
Also being full aluminum I can have it repaired easily enough, we have some good aluminum tig welders at work who are happy to make an extra buck.
Also being full aluminum I can have it repaired easily enough, we have some good aluminum tig welders at work who are happy to make an extra buck.
Mine has been sitting on the shelf in the shop for 3 years, no sign of breaking yet! I will keep an eye on it.
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Hey I can sit at the bottom of the hill and watch everyone get stuck while I drink Gatorade, and eat a baloney sandwich with the best of them.
Have had 4 Pro's. One out of four broke. The grip of the bumper is my biggest complaint. Slippery!
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It all comes down to staying busy, and having the right attitude.Lol yes I am fairly young but with a messed up back I sure don't feel it all the time.
I will be very happy if I am still able to sled in the mountains in my 60 ' s. My uncle is still going in his mid- 50's so I am hopeful
Hey I can sit at the bottom of the hill and watch everyone get stuck while I drink Gatorade, and eat a baloney sandwich with the best of them.
Have had 4 Pro's. One out of four broke. The grip of the bumper is my biggest complaint. Slippery!
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Yup, attitude can change the world lol (well my world anyways).
Maybe try some grip tape on the stock bumper like i did on the extreme?
I agree, That is a big part of the problem with the stock rear bumper besides breaking.
Maybe try some grip tape on the stock bumper like i did on the extreme?
I agree, That is a big part of the problem with the stock rear bumper besides breaking.
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Busted mine ... 1" hardwood dowel was a cheaper replacement ... works just as good too.
Broke one on a 11 pro first year it was out. Blew in the middle yanking on it during a stuck, very cold day. Must have been the operator. Maybe the skid was just full of snow . Could have been cracked first, of course. Replaced with aluminum (end caps are different, FYI, if you don't know, carbon caps don't like the aluminum tubes).
If you have carbon, run it till it breaks. Then don't replace it with carbon. Carbon shards can be sharp, FWIW. Don't litter...
. Could have been cracked first, of course. Replaced with aluminum (end caps are different, FYI, if you don't know, carbon caps don't like the aluminum tubes). If you have carbon, run it till it breaks. Then don't replace it with carbon. Carbon shards can be sharp, FWIW. Don't litter...
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The wife ran into mine and it's cracked but I still lift off of it. Use it till it breaks!
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Broke one on a 11 pro first year it was out. Blew in the middle yanking on it during a stuck, very cold day. Must have been the operator. Maybe the skid was just full of snow
If you have carbon, run it till it breaks. Then don't replace it with carbon. Carbon shards can be sharp, FWIW. Don't litter...
X'2 nothing worse than stopping where someone has blown a belt and then leaves the shredded remains behind ....
As for busting my cf bumper I have a clip in the end to hold the snow bungie and was riding in the trees when it got snagged and broke the cast aluminum bracket and cf tube.
