Powder pros to grippers?

bopper · Feb 1, 2015

Hey guys I've had powder pros on my sled since new but hate the steering effort at slow speeds. Has anyone gone from powder pros to the grippers? If so was the steering effort relieved?

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Snopro_69 · Feb 1, 2015

Bin doing a lot of reading on them lately. I'm same boat as you and think I might pull the trigger on grippers this week. Be nice to hear from guys that did the change not from stock.

ArcticKing · Feb 1, 2015

I went from powder pros to the grippers and I am not going back. I just enjoy the feel of the grippers much better, especially when riding in powder.

BBP · Feb 1, 2015

Yes, night & day difference.

bopper · Feb 1, 2015

so in hearing the info I wanted to hear, what all needs to be done to install? ive read a longer spindle bolt? anyone know which bolt to get? and do we use cat or poo rubbers

gjp · Feb 1, 2015

I had PP last season - hated heavy steering effort with KMOD. Grippers this season. Best ski for the Proclimb hands down!!! Use the stock A/C rubbers but you need the longer bolts. The Polaris nut/bolt/washers are not cheap - $30CDN. Dealer said they were super strong, super light. I'm a sucker.

I have a 2012 cat rubber and a 2013 rubber on my sled. The 2012 went straight on. The 2013 required removing one row of nubs to fit the Gripper ski. Use a dremel grinding wheel to remove in seconds.

tar · Feb 1, 2015

bopper said:
so in hearing the info I wanted to hear, what all needs to be done to install? ive read a longer spindle bolt? anyone know which bolt to get? and do we use cat or poo rubbers

I used the polaris rubber and bolt no cutting required fit right on.
Tar

High Country · Feb 1, 2015

http://www.snowest.com/forum/showthread.php?t=324489

bopper · Feb 1, 2015

Guess I should of just texted you high country!

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1rarel78 · Feb 1, 2015

So I'm assuming my Powder pros off my Proclimb will fit right on my Pro then?? I'll just steal them off the wifes sled!!! I'll convince her she is getting the better side of the deal.:face-icon-small-hap

Chewy22 · Feb 1, 2015

I made the switch, big difference in steering effort. All around I prefer the Grippers. Have no intentions of ever putting the PPs back on.

Snopro_69 · Feb 1, 2015

Now if a guy could jus find some cheap grippers!!

Cat man doo · Feb 1, 2015

Also changed to Grippers. First ride this weekend and there's a huge difference in steering effort. Love them. PP 's for sale !

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gjp · Feb 1, 2015

Snopro_69 said:
Now if a guy could jus find some cheap grippers!!

snowandmud classified good place to start for Canada but they go fast. I bought new from Polaris dealer for $320CDN, Skags were $50. I sold year old PP's on kijiji for $400.

slyrydr · Feb 1, 2015

i also switched out of my pp, but went with the mohawks instead...very much like the improvement....grippers are probably cheaper, but the mohawks were sitting in the dealship, so i went with them, no regrets..:face-icon-small-ton

High Country · Feb 2, 2015

bopper said:
Guess I should of just texted you high country!

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Absolutely Bro !!

Chewy22 said:
I made the switch, big difference in steering effort. All around I prefer the Grippers. Have no intentions of ever putting the PPs back on.

Me too ...love these grippers

gjp said:
snowandmud classified good place to start for Canada but they go fast. I bought new from Polaris dealer for $320CDN, Skags were $50. I sold year old PP's on kijiji for $400.

Yup that's what I paid ....solid deal !!!
Will never go back

F_ast · Feb 2, 2015

I really like my PPs but they are vicious to try to walk on. The grippers are not as aggressive so better for trail riding but seam to offer better floatation with the wide tip and slightly less weight than the PPs.

I am going to make the switch soon too.

dgibbons · Feb 2, 2015

Got mine on a couple weeks ago and rode West Yellowstone this past weekend for the forum ride. Liked them a lot, but the snow wasn't great. I'm excited to test them out in fresh snow soon.

Found them on a craigslist global search for $235 shipped from halfway across the country. Mint condition with carbides. Only had to buy bolts and fabricated the bumpers as mentioned in the linked thread. Very easy to do. (I have the '14 bumpers).

1rarel78 · Feb 2, 2015

There is a pair of grippers for sale on Spokane Wa Craigslist. It's under a 2011 pro for sale in Deer park,he's parting it out. 200.00.

Snopro_69 · Feb 2, 2015

gjp said:
snowandmud classified good place to start for Canada but they go fast. I bought new from Polaris dealer for $320CDN, Skags were $50. I sold year old PP's on kijiji for $400.

Where at?? They list on polaris for like 229 a ski or something crazy!

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