Product Test—Sly Dog Skis

Sly Dog Design

Sly Dog Skis have a unique footprint that reduces the sled’s tendency to “track” in previous ski/carbide lines in the trail which can cause darting. This makes the ski more predictable in tracked conditions.

The combination of a reverse angle keel and a narrowing channel on the bottom of the ski is designed to create floatation by compressing the snow to create a solid base. This also reduces the ski wash while cornering.

The process relies on for basic principles—intake scoop, channel, reverse angle keel and platform. The intake is a lip on the edges of the ski that pulls more snow into the channel. The channel then narrows as it runs the length of the keel, thus compacting the snow to create a better base for flotation. The reverse angle keel is designed to cut its own footprint, thus minimizing the tendency for darting (adopting previous ski tracks) while serving as a wall to build the base.

The Attack ski is seven inches wide and bridges the gap between a trail ski and a deep powder ski. It basically has taken the best features from the 8-inch Sly Dog Powder Hound but made it more versatile for riding conditions.

Each Sly Dog ski kit comes with two skis, two ski loops, two four-inch round bar carbides and all necessary mounting hardware.

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