jordandakota

I figured it wouldn't work very well, but wasn't sure. I thought maybe the texture of it would allow you to keep traction even if it were slippery.

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gbousum

Christmas eve I got to try the better boards out for the first time. They worked pretty well, snow still piles up on the backs of the running boards (as you would expect) and some still piles up at the very front of the boards (where the better boards stop). Overall they worked well enough to let the snow through where your feet stand, plus the added traction is a huge help. I'm pretty happy with them, 4 out of 5 stars. The pictures show my sled after about 2 hours of solid powder riding.

So I'm wondering though.....

On the 2007 Arctic cat frame there are two large holes up front sitting side by side with a 3/4" strip of aluminum between them. The strip of aluminum not allowing the snow to fall through the two large holes, so I am wondering if I can cut the aluminum strip out. My 2 concerns are that it may weaken the running board and that the hole might then be so larger that my toe of my boots may fall through and or get stuck in the hole. Anyone have any input?

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BC_Dan

Getting your foot caught is not a fun experience. I would keep it as is and scoop the snow out once in a while while riding. JMHO.

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gbousum

Yeah, BC Dan you are probably right. It did only take a few kicks every now and then to get the snow out of the front area. The better boards keep the bulk of the snow off the main part of the running boards so it's easy to clean out the front.

I will say, I don't understand why these sled companies don't build the sleds with this design (or didn't do it sooner), especially for mountain sleds. I know some brands do have the design now, but even looking at the 2013 Cats , the boards look like they will still pile up with snow.

DanM675

Well if you look at the 2013 skidoo summits the running boards on those sleds look pretty awesome.