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simbatheking
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does anyone have any feedback one this kit? having a hard time finding reviews
skinz arc reviews?
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I don't think there are that many on the snow. I know there are a couple new installations I have seen on Snowest this fall. I've been looking for reviews also from anyone who is not a Skinz sponsored rider and have yet to really find anything.
I installed ARC and a 3" track on my 154. It was the end of the season. ARC only worked for the first day (The cable broke, probably my fault due to my over tightening the cable end) I found a steep, snow loaded narrow tree chute.
First I set ARC uncoupled, pinned it to the right of a tree in the middle of the narrow chute. Promptly dug a 3.5' trench, got stuck, dug a platform, pulled her around and went down.
Second try ARC coupled, pinned it to the left of the tree, snow is flying, the machine is moving past the tree, I hit a ledge of snow and I thought that was going to be it...blew over the ledge and went to the top
My buddy could only see snow flying and the hear the screaming Etec. The screaming was probably me
First I set ARC uncoupled, pinned it to the right of a tree in the middle of the narrow chute. Promptly dug a 3.5' trench, got stuck, dug a platform, pulled her around and went down.
Second try ARC coupled, pinned it to the left of the tree, snow is flying, the machine is moving past the tree, I hit a ledge of snow and I thought that was going to be it...blew over the ledge and went to the top
My buddy could only see snow flying and the hear the screaming Etec. The screaming was probably me
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Anybody else get some seat time now with the ARC system?
FWIW my little brother has a couple buddies that are using arc and they love them. Had them on all season no issues that I've heard of anyways. Ones a silber pro 155 and ones a tss 154 xm. I personally havent tried one but will be putting one on my aerodoo for next year cause it needs it and I havnt heard anything bad about them so far.
I told a buddy to buy one and put it on his 146 xm. I told him that I would bet it is a game changer and was probably the best thing he could do for the 146. He bought one and said I was right. He said he had no problem beating 154s. For the guys suckling up the limiters, I would leave them and go this route. My buddy said it was the bomb. When hitting, kind of a g out while climbing, it would fly up out of control. With it locked out it made it manageable and he can keep going now.
The few people I've ridden with that have them have had similar things to say, it let them set up the sled a bit more playful for boondocking, creek crossings, and just dorking around, but flip of the lever & it's a killer climber... hard to argue that. Wish it was cheaper.
The few people I've ridden with that have them have had similar things to say, it let them set up the sled a bit more playful for boondocking, creek crossings, and just dorking around, but flip of the lever & it's a killer climber... hard to argue that. Wish it was cheaper.
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If you think the ARC is expensive, wait till you check out the Electronic ARC...!!!! 
http://www.skinzprotectivegear.com/snowmobileproductad/arc.html
I am interested, but I think I will wait till next year when they release the Atomic ARC.
http://www.skinzprotectivegear.com/snowmobileproductad/arc.html
I am interested, but I think I will wait till next year when they release the Atomic ARC.
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Sounds like everyone that has the arc system likes it.
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http://www.dootalk.com/forums/topic/925809-stock-skid-rear-arm-relocate/page-5 Around page 5 the pics start
What I have heard is the following:
The cable will break. Parts will not be available, and you will need to be a second kit for spare parts for the first.
Local shop was not impressed that they took a $200 mountain bike shock, a cable and some hardware and charge a ridiculous amount of money.
The cable will break. Parts will not be available, and you will need to be a second kit for spare parts for the first.
Local shop was not impressed that they took a $200 mountain bike shock, a cable and some hardware and charge a ridiculous amount of money.
If set up properly there is no reason that cable should break. I have had the exact set up on multiple mountain bikes and many friends with it with no failures. The cable is simply turning a lever on the shock body. Very little resistance. I am guessing if people are breaking the cable it has more to do with poor routing or over tightening the cinch bolt rather than anything else.'
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Thus the reason I went my own route.....and the fact they do not make a kit for my skid, pieced my set-up together based on quality AND availability of parts. My lever is the Fox lever (same as SPG uses), cable is high quality and available everywhere. The shock, well take your pick of what brand you want.
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powdermuncher
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I second that the Front H arm is way weak for a coupled Suspension , just my guess looking at it.
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simbatheking
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i agree with the risk of possible damage with it coupled on a big hit. my plan is to leave it uncoupled when jumping. im not into huge hits anyway. i have a turbo sled and this is exactly what i need. i will be building one later next week. the shock i am using is a monarch xx. ill try post pics/results if i get a chance. imo all sleds will have this or something to this effect eventually.
