toe holds

[mtn mike on boost]

anyone installed the fixed ones yet? I would love to see a pic of where it sits on your sled. a measurement from the top of the tunnel would be nice too. I like to pull with my opposite foot when carving, so I ordered the adjustable ones and just installed them. not crazy about how high they sit. their range from low to high is from 5.5"-6.5"
from the running boards.

 

[Snow4life]

So theres 2 different styles to choose from?

 

[Norona]

So theres 2 different styles to choose from?

Yes and my thoughts are as I tell guys at shows, ride it first and if you feel you need them then buy them, I thought I needed them the first time I spent time on the G4, then after a week I felt no need for them. There is no right or wrong, just what you want! But save some money and ride it first for a week then see if you want them.

 

[powdermuncher]

I rode the sled with them on and had them opened up as much as possible. I would have liked to remove them altogether, there is seriously no need for them -- they are a leftover from a gone by Era.

 

[Devilmanak]

The adjustables are expensive and poorly designed. There is the possibility that you could turn an ankle if you get your boot caught coming back down from the top. They are too far back, in all positions. The fixes ones are the ticket, they are in the right place. Like Skidoo should have had to begin with. I didn't realize that I was buying partial sleds when I checked them and that I would have to buy add-ons to make a whole rig.
Anyone that really rides needs a way to hook in, in certain situations.

 

[Norona]

The adjustables are expensive and poorly designed. There is the possibility that you could turn an ankle if you get your boot caught coming back down from the top. They are too far back, in all positions. The fixes ones are the ticket, they are in the right place. Like Skidoo should have had to begin with. I didn't realize that I was buying partial sleds when I checked them and that I would have to buy add-ons to make a whole rig.
Anyone that really rides needs a way to hook in, in certain situations.

We had a discussion on whether they should come on the sled or be an option...I initially said they should come with but I was one of the few. After spending a lot of time and days on this machine, I feel i did not need them. Accessories are add-ons to keep the price at the price point. Same reason the grill kit is, not everyone needs it, so instead of us all paying for them and then having them sit in the garage, only the ones who need them have to purchase them. I guess, Carl Kuster, Jay Mentaberry and Rob Alford don't really ride?!

 

[Reg2view]

Toe holds will become the next lefty throttle. Some will want them for awhile, then learn to ride without them. Just like lefty's, the sleds have changed. There will still be some value in point and shoot, but for boondocking and sidehilling, they are a liability and ankle/knee injury waiting to happen. Each time/first time you get blown off wrong foot forward you'll be glad they aren't there. More time to ride, less time checking to see if the leg is still attached...

 

[mtn mike on boost]

I cant see doing any serious jumping without something to keep your feet at least near the boards. I guess nobody else shares this concern.

 

[SidewaysInto3rd]

I used my toe holds all the time when downhill carving.. Kinda upset they don't come with it from the factory

But I'm willing to ride without them and see ... I'll probably adapt but it's one of those thins ...

 

[Norona]

I cant see doing any serious jumping without something to keep your feet at least near the boards. I guess nobody else shares this concern.

Hmmm, wonder how dirt bikers, and mountain bikers do it? If you have ever mountain biked with lipless pedals, then went to flats, it is weird for a day then you actually like it. Like I said there is no right or wrong, but try and see what you like.

 

[Norona]

I used my toe holds all the time when downhill carving.. Kinda upset they don't come with it from the factory

But I'm willing to ride without them and see ... I'll probably adapt but it's one of those thins ...

Actually they did it just to upset you... I know this for a fact! pow laps soon!

 

[MountainJunkie]

We ordered a couple sets of the fixed toe holds so that the sleds can hopefully be a little more enjoyable to a larger number of riders if they find themselves on our sleds.

To be honest, I don't see myself using them much but I don't think they will bother me by being there either.

 

[madmax]

I cant see doing any serious jumping without something to keep your feet at least near the boards. I guess nobody else shares this concern.

No toe-holds =superman

 

[mtn mike on boost]

No toe-holds =superman

that's what I am thinking
maybe not that extent but I guess I will know soon enough. guess ill do like Dave said and ride it first. idle hands u know....

 

[White Rad]

If your lifting up with your feet to the point where you need/want toe holds, especially to lay down hill carves, your trying too hard.....good technique will overcome the need/desire for toe holds and make you a better rider for it.

As far as jumping goes....if you need toe holds to keep yourself on the sled you should probably already be executing a mid air ejection because your flight path has probably gone horribly wrong and its going to be a rough landing lol

 

[Canadian sledhead]

As far as jumping goes....if you need toe holds to keep yourself on the sled you should probably already be executing a mid air ejection because your flight path has probably gone horribly wrong and its going to be a rough landing lol

That's what I was thinking ?

 

[waldito]

No toe-holds =superman

no toe holds = just fine for jumping

 

[powdermuncher]

I cant see doing any serious jumping without something to keep your feet at least near the boards. I guess nobody else shares this concern.

My dirt bike jumps plenty good without toe holds.

Ever watch super cross

 

[powdermuncher]

I cant see doing any serious jumping without something to keep your feet at least near the boards. I guess nobody else shares this concern.

My dirt bike jumps plenty good without toe holds.

Ever watch super cross

 

[drunkbilly]

pretty sure if you hit jumps with your feet crammed into the foot wells your doing it wrong lol.