Polaris Gripper Ski or C&A?

b_sandgren · Dec 10, 2015

Seems like a lot of people like the gripper skis on the viper. What all is involved to make them fit on the 2016 spindle? I currently have the XTX skis on a 2014 Viper. Do we use the Polaris mounting hardware (rubber saddle, bolt, collars etc) and is any modification required to make them fit?

Trying to decide this route or go with some C&A skis that has their own mounting hardware.

Or the new 2016 proclimb ski may not be a bad option either, Thanks

powdermuncher · Dec 13, 2015

For sure would look at the pro climb ski.

Sly dog 8" have been my go to ski for several seasons now.

fishstick · Dec 13, 2015

powdermuncher said:
For sure would look at the pro climb ski.

Sly dog 8" have been my go to ski for several seasons now.

X2 in the same mind frame.
Really like the New 2016 ski. Just not sure Im willing to give up the 8" width.

Motorbreath_ · Dec 13, 2015

We have low snow conditions here right now.. Keep that in mind. I really didn't like how the Powderhounds fought me on a side hill. I'm not sure if its just the extra width or the square edge. Either way, they are on my wife's XTX now and I'm trying to find a decent price on Powder Pros or Grippers.. Would love to hear some reviews on the 16 ski. I like how it has the really wide saddle and can be set up so much more narrow than most other skis.

The stock 15 skis were terrible at just about everything, but oddly enough I found them better than the sly dogs in a side hill.. With low snow!..I might have a different opinion once we get a few feet to play in.

powdermuncher · Dec 13, 2015

Heavy spring in the frond shock of the skid and the 36'' frond end may change your thinking on the hounds. Wide frond end and wide skis may be a bit to much.

caproskis · Dec 14, 2015

If you have any questions about our skis, please feel free to give us a call and we can help you out.

thamax · Dec 14, 2015

the grippers bolt right on only minor trimming to the rubber pad that the spindles rest against

Motorbreath_ · Dec 14, 2015

powdermuncher said:
Heavy spring in the frond shock of the skid and the 36'' frond end may change your thinking on the hounds. Wide frond end and wide skis may be a bit to much.

Not saying you are wrong, but I have the heavy spring and I have the zbroz 38 inch kit with the new spindle. I'm trying to decide what 36 inch front end i'm going to purchase.. but I'm not too convinced it was will be that big of a difference. I hope I'm wrong though.

Either way, I bought some lightly used grippers last night for $100 Canadian ($73 USD).. everything included. I was pretty stoked to say the least. I'll give them a shot and get back to you.

b_sandgren · Dec 14, 2015

caproskis said:
If you have any questions about our skis, please feel free to give us a call and we can help you out.

Thanks for replying. What ski would you recommend for the viper? I ride in California snow which is usually set up the majority of the time. Pretty rare we get a deep powder day. Im worried that your 8" ski may not be the best for this snow? I do boon docking 75% of the time and the other 25% would be the trail in and out to the hills. Thanks

powdermuncher · Dec 15, 2015

Motorbreath_ said:
Not saying you are wrong, but I have the heavy spring and I have the zbroz 38 inch kit with the new spindle. I'm trying to decide what 36 inch front end i'm going to purchase.. but I'm not too convinced it was will be that big of a difference. I hope I'm wrong though.

Either way, I bought some lightly used grippers last night for $100 Canadian ($73 USD).. everything included. I was pretty stoked to say the least. I'll give them a shot and get back to you.

Most guys here buy frond end stuff direct from cat check into it was told the price difference is significant. Can't beat $100 skis.

Motorbreath_ · Dec 15, 2015

powdermuncher said:
Most guys here buy frond end stuff direct from cat check into it was told the price difference is significant. Can't beat $100 skis.

I really like the Alternative Impact kit as well. But they use the old spindle.. so I'll probably end up buying the factory 36 kit from cat..

Motorbreath_ · Dec 15, 2015

b_sandgren said:
Thanks for replying. What ski would you recommend for the viper? I ride in California snow which is usually set up the majority of the time. Pretty rare we get a deep powder day. Im worried that your 8" ski may not be the best for this snow? I do boon docking 75% of the time and the other 25% would be the trail in and out to the hills. Thanks

My friend really likes the BX ski on his Freeride. I kno a lot of guys liked the xtx ski on their nytros.

mark · Dec 15, 2015

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I put grippers on my Nytro and I really like them. On hard park the machine turns much easier than stock skis, I'm sure you would have the same luck on the Viper.

caproskis · Dec 17, 2015

b_sandgren said:
Thanks for replying. What ski would you recommend for the viper? I ride in California snow which is usually set up the majority of the time. Pretty rare we get a deep powder day. Im worried that your 8" ski may not be the best for this snow? I do boon docking 75% of the time and the other 25% would be the trail in and out to the hills. Thanks

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