Skid Plate or Not

[MVincent!]

I just picked up a new 2024 Freeride 154. Trying to decide if I should install a BRP skid plate or not. They don't look like they cover much. I live in the Midwest and plan to take the sled out west and do the majority of the riding there but still do a handful of rides in the UP. Any thoughts on whether I should have it installed or not? Or....is there a better skid than the BRP?

 

[Ultrasauras]

I have never ran one in the mountains, but the new to me 2023 expert I bought has one so I will leave it on and give it a try

 

[revrider07]

I have been putting them on do they help may a small impact. But I don’t think it helped Christopher any.

 

[kittykitty_900]

I run a Remer's Renderings front bumper/skid plate combo. They make Really nice products

 

[High Voltage]

I just picked up a new 2024 Freeride 154. Trying to decide if I should install a BRP skid plate or not. They don't look like they cover much. I live in the Midwest and plan to take the sled out west and do the majority of the riding there but still do a handful of rides in the UP. Any thoughts on whether I should have it installed or not? Or....is there a better skid than the BRP?

Definitely get one. They help slide over a rock, instead of the rock stopping you in your tracks. They make a carbon fiber slide plate that would really add protection, but it’s pricey.

 

[go-on-two]

This is the perfect year to run one with the lower then normal snow everywhere...They are a breeze to install, the G5 is embossed on the under belly where you drill and install the riv-nuts, its like a 15 minute job and you don't need to remove anything but one torx screw to install. Find a matching bolt with a nut to install the riv-nuts, most people have one laying around in there garage.
Cheers, and merry xmas.

 

[snowpatrol]

This is the perfect year to run one with the lower then normal snow everywhere...They are a breeze to install, the G5 is embossed on the under belly where you drill and install the riv-nuts, its like a 15 minute job and you don't need to remove anything but one torx screw to install. Find a matching bolt with a nut to install the riv-nuts, most people have one laying around in there garage.
Cheers, and merry xmas.

holy crap that's a good idea to install the rivnuts. i've never heard of that. i have the tool and it works awsesome, but dam, that's a cool trick !!

 

[sledhead_24_7]

I recently got done installing my RPM Composites full skid plate.

Definitely worth it.

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[skank]

I live and ride in Wyoming and I highly suggest a skid plate. It is worth every cent! And the new ones don’t hold much snow or ice like the old. They don’t seem like much protection but they really do help! I will install it for nothing for you if it means saving a torn up sled. That’s how strongly I feel about it!


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[Driver]

It does help to slide over rocks and stumps. Good and easy addition, definitely would recommend it.

 

[MVincent!]

I recently got done installing my RPM Composites full skid plate.

Definitely worth it.

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That is one nice-looking skid. Hmmmm.....

 

[firstkitty]

What did that rpm skid plate cost

 

[sledhead_24_7]

If I remember correctly, in the $900 something range.


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[Frankthetank79]

holy crap that's a good idea to install the rivnuts. i've never heard of that. i have the tool and it works awsesome, but dam, that's a cool trick !!

I used a 90degree steel corner brace with a hole drilled through big enough for the M5 to pass through. M5x40 and a M5 nut is all you need.


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[snowpatrol]

very cool !!

 

[garciava]

A skid plate is the best money you can spend on a sled

 

[turboless terry]

A skid plate is the best money you can spend on a sled

Gas and oil are the best money you can spend.
I'm in the no category on skid plates.

 

[firstkitty]

Never need one until the one time you wish you had one .

 

[Frankthetank79]

Never need one until the one time you wish you had one .

For the 230$ and 20mins of my time least I can say I tried if I hit something and it does nothing haha


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[turboless terry]

Never need one until the one time you wish you had one .

Never wished i had one but snowmobilers would buy sand at the beach. To each their own