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Thinking about upgrading my 15 TS ST with a new ski. Is it worth doing?
Is a new TS ski worth the $500?
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Yes it is.
Just for the weight saving and on top of it flotation and not washing out as easy.
Do they still do spindle and ski for $500 Both ski and spindle are much lighter.
Just for the weight saving and on top of it flotation and not washing out as easy.
Do they still do spindle and ski for $500 Both ski and spindle are much lighter.
I would just add that the aro spindle is not too hard to bend/break. ripped mine clean in half a few weeks ago catching a rock. on the bright side it didnt bend the forks. Happy with the ski performance though!
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I upgraded from the Timbersled MH ski to the ARO last year and it was a very good decision. It handled better everywhere.
I will add that I was able to use the spindle from my 2015 ski and just mount the ski. I had to modify it a bit by reaming it out, but it fit.
I will add that I was able to use the spindle from my 2015 ski and just mount the ski. I had to modify it a bit by reaming it out, but it fit.
I got to ride an ARO and my 17 ST LE side by side for the day. Spoiler, Im buying the new ski.
On the very icy and rutted trail the old ski was better, but after a little but i built up the confidence to go flat out on the ARO. Went probably 5 miles? It took more arm strength but was manageable.
In the powder the ARO really shined. We had 8-10" of fluff on top of a great base. The old ski washed out a lot and would "skid" a little on the turns. I never once had the ski wash out on the ARO. (the track did once). It was truly confidence inspiring in the trees. Very much a go where its pointed all the time.
It is also more stable. I thought the ARO track would be more tippy but it wasn't at all. I was on a kick start bike and didn't have problems. Maybe in part because of the ski is more planted? idk
I should note that both skis have stock skags. Nothing ground off either.
On the very icy and rutted trail the old ski was better, but after a little but i built up the confidence to go flat out on the ARO. Went probably 5 miles? It took more arm strength but was manageable.
In the powder the ARO really shined. We had 8-10" of fluff on top of a great base. The old ski washed out a lot and would "skid" a little on the turns. I never once had the ski wash out on the ARO. (the track did once). It was truly confidence inspiring in the trees. Very much a go where its pointed all the time.
It is also more stable. I thought the ARO track would be more tippy but it wasn't at all. I was on a kick start bike and didn't have problems. Maybe in part because of the ski is more planted? idk
I should note that both skis have stock skags. Nothing ground off either.
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While I agree with what you are saying, do keep in mind that your fork height setup can make a big difference in the feel of both environments.
What you are describing is a bike set up with a lot of ski pressure. So it darts around a lot on the hardpack and has more bite in the powder. If you push your forks down in the triple clamps you will increase ski pressure, and you can get effects like what you are describing.
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You have to grind the Center skag A lot front and back that reduces steering effort and allows it to slide over land mines instead of wrecking forks — or go straight to a triple carbide or duelly runner. I did a bit on the outside ones as well but not much — the rest is set up.
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Aro ski is WAY WAY BETTER !
TO THE POINT it is funny to hear other riders complaining about riding conditions or the three miles of bumpy trail, I say, hey you need to step up to a better ski.
Aro ski is WAY WAY BETTER !
TO THE POINT it is funny to hear other riders complaining about riding conditions or the three miles of bumpy trail, I say, hey you need to step up to a better ski.
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Has anyone tried flipping the side runners so the lip was to the center?
Also, has anyone ever sharpened them to dig more like carbides?
Also, has anyone ever sharpened them to dig more like carbides?
aro iron
Last year I posted a picture of the 5 or 6 different center skags we built and tested on the ARO ski.
After three months of riding were went back to the stock skag with smoother profile on the front to minimize drag on downed trees etc.
WE liked the Gold Bar center skag on the old ski, new ski ? not so much, was ok but not better than stock.
Last year I posted a picture of the 5 or 6 different center skags we built and tested on the ARO ski.
After three months of riding were went back to the stock skag with smoother profile on the front to minimize drag on downed trees etc.
WE liked the Gold Bar center skag on the old ski, new ski ? not so much, was ok but not better than stock.
Oh, That makes sense. I never checked the outsides. I will do that when I get home tonight. I have both of them sitting in my garage.
