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Any one know the width of the new M9 ski they are suppose to offer this fall? When will it be available and how wide is it? Someone has to know this info so give us something....is it worth waiting for or not?
Yamaha new M9 ski...any info?
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been there done that
I read it but no one states the actual width and availability.........anyone else?
I read it but no one states the actual width and availability.........anyone else?
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I don't think you'll see a new ski this year
i remember reading an article about skis and why you dont see the new sleds get new skis very often. It comes down to patent rights, and since there isn't very many ways to build a ski, its rare that you'll see the big 4 change them very much.
Any pics, dimensions, experience with this new ski?
Supposedly some have been delivered.... anyone?
Supposedly some have been delivered.... anyone?
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A friend of mine is trying out a pair on his Nytro. So far he seems to like them. If I remember right when I measured them the front was 9" at the widest point, and the center section was 7". They are very light.
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9.5 at the widest 7.5 at the spindle. takes a special carbide, which is on back order.
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Pictures?
How about durability from anyone running them?
How about durability from anyone running them?
yah, that sounds like a yamaha part..
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You can build your own wear bar for them, if you prefer not to have carbides. I like just the bar because it is does not tear up the trailer or garage floor as much.
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this is a post by Roest Racing on TY 4-stroke this morning.
maxdlx wrote:
Man I gotta get a set of those
You might want to save your money. Pokerplayer1 and I have been testing these skis the last 2 rides we have been out. We are comparing them against the OEM Yamaha mountain ski. We have tested them both on groomed trail, set up snow, and deep powder. The test sleds were an 09 XTX and MTX. Testing was done with swaybars in and out, played with limiter straps, and shock settings, and spring preloads. The OEM mountain ski is by far the winner. The problems of the MT9 are as follows.
1. In loose snow and slow speeds the MT9 does not want to turn, it just pushes forward and plows.
2. In deep powder it is very hard to get the sled up on its side to carve, and once it's there it wants to go back down. It turned my MTX into an absolute bear to handle in the deep stuff. The ski IMO is just too large.
3. In wet snow the blow molded plastic did not slide as well. The resistance was noticeable.
4. On the groomed trail it feels good but lacks bite for the corners.
5. The only scenario where it might be superior is in deep powder going straight. Flotation is great then, but everything goes sideways from there if you try and turn or change direction.
It will be be interesting to see what other people think once they have actually tried them, but our conclusion is that they are a waste of time and money.
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Cool Parts for Nytros www.roestracing.com
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this is a post by Roest Racing on TY 4-stroke this morning.
maxdlx wrote:
Man I gotta get a set of those
You might want to save your money. Pokerplayer1 and I have been testing these skis the last 2 rides we have been out. We are comparing them against the OEM Yamaha mountain ski. We have tested them both on groomed trail, set up snow, and deep powder. The test sleds were an 09 XTX and MTX. Testing was done with swaybars in and out, played with limiter straps, and shock settings, and spring preloads. The OEM mountain ski is by far the winner. The problems of the MT9 are as follows.
1. In loose snow and slow speeds the MT9 does not want to turn, it just pushes forward and plows.
2. In deep powder it is very hard to get the sled up on its side to carve, and once it's there it wants to go back down. It turned my MTX into an absolute bear to handle in the deep stuff. The ski IMO is just too large.
3. In wet snow the blow molded plastic did not slide as well. The resistance was noticeable.
4. On the groomed trail it feels good but lacks bite for the corners.
5. The only scenario where it might be superior is in deep powder going straight. Flotation is great then, but everything goes sideways from there if you try and turn or change direction.
It will be be interesting to see what other people think once they have actually tried them, but our conclusion is that they are a waste of time and money.
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Cool Parts for Nytros www.roestracing.com
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