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mnholt · 12-20-2005, 05:47 PM

Hi,

I would like to replace the skis that are original on my '97 grand touring 500. I just took a large chunk out of one of them as it is still early season riding in British Columbia.

Can anyone suggest a good replacement model for this sled, I would like to increase the floatation performance in deep snow. Are there any models that will help this heavy beast float better and fit that year.

Thanks,

MH

94zr580 · 12-20-2005, 05:50 PM

how much u lookin to spend?

mnholt · 12-20-2005, 05:55 PM

well,

if you can suggest a few types of skis I can try to find them used. so sky's the limit in that regards. Otherwise around $200.

MH

skidooguy700 · 12-20-2005, 07:01 PM

denniskirk.com has a pretty good selection of skis usually.

**smallengineguy** · 12-20-2005, 08:21 PM

www.shadetreepowersports.com

IndianRvrShiver · 12-20-2005, 11:04 PM

Look at the Simmons Flexi-Ski!! Good floatation in the deep stuff & also work great on the trail (no darting!!)

mnholt · 12-21-2005, 12:05 PM

Thanks, those flexi skis look good.

MH

sesnopro · 12-22-2005, 10:39 AM

There is a set of yellow C&As on ebay.

kdf baja · 12-22-2005, 03:48 PM

my friend races and he swears by c&a, and my other friend put SLP powder pros on his xlt and says he loves them, i think they were 250 with carbides and mounts, from dennis kirk i believe

snowgator · 12-26-2005, 10:47 PM

ive used simmons flexi skis on a 2001 xc 600 and the difference was like night and day.good floatation and less feedback in the bars from the stutter bumps,exspensive but you get what you pay for.good luck.