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Something cool we are testing for the Pro

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We are running this proto-type a-arm kit from Skinz this season. Thought some of you may like to see them.

Top Arms - Aircraft Aluminum
Lower Arms - Chromoly

Stronger and lighter than stock. Can't wait to see how they hold up over the season.

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Those look absolutely amazing...

The chromoly just made me think about having my stock arms cryo froze, but if these aren't to pricy I would just buy them instead.
 

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Clearly, you'll need the Alaska seal of approval for your marketing.

Now, ordinarily, I get the big bucks for crash testing sleds and sled parts but I will waive my fee in this case.

Just send up a set (black please) and I'll put at least 1,200 miles on them and provide you with post-ride performance summaries throughout the season.

You're welcome.
 
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Clearly, you'll need the Alaska seal of approval for your marketing.

Now, ordinarily, I get the big bucks for crash testing sleds and sled parts but I will waive my fee in this case.

Just send up a set (black please) and I'll put at least 1,200 miles on them and provide you with post-ride performance summaries throughout the season.

You're welcome.

LMAO. That's good stuff
 

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I like those.

Would like to see some side by side pictures.
 

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How much money?

Don't know this was the first pair made, cost won't come into play until they proved them and go into production.

So is this the same concept as the skinz concept front end for the nytro?

Similar but the Pro doesn't need to be "fixed" as much as the others so there is only a minor adjustment in ski position.

Clearly, you'll need the Alaska seal of approval for your marketing.

Now, ordinarily, I get the big bucks for crash testing sleds and sled parts but I will waive my fee in this case.

Just send up a set (black please) and I'll put at least 1,200 miles on them and provide you with post-ride performance summaries throughout the season.

You're welcome.

WOW, sounds like we overlooked you......sorry I thought we sent a set out to you. Oh that's right we didn't because I have the only set in existence.:face-icon-small-hap Love the post though. :rockon:

werry good looking :)

I love the look!

I hope they earned a lesson with the Nytro IFS and put 5/8" or larger heim joint in the bottom A-arm instead of the cheap 1/2" that they used on the Nytro.

The 1/2" would have been fine since it was supplier issue.


TBD

Cool stuff Paul.......nice sled.

Thanks D!

I like those.

Would like to see some side by side pictures.

Sleds back in the trailer but I'll snap one when it comes out next time.
 
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Clearly, you'll need the Alaska seal of approval for your marketing.

Now, ordinarily, I get the big bucks for crash testing sleds and sled parts but I will waive my fee in this case.

Just send up a set (black please) and I'll put at least 1,200 miles on them and provide you with post-ride performance summaries throughout the season.

You're welcome.

To save on Shipping send a second set and I will put them through the fat boy test. My current arms are customized with these specific dents in them just for me. I also put 1200 to 1600 miles on per season and am happy to crash through trees & rocks for your needs.
 
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Why do these aftermarket A-arm builders insist on using a hiem joint designed to be strong in tension in a place (lower A-arm) with high shear forces? It makes no sense. It is not lighter, just weak and cheaper to produce. Make a set with a spherical bearing pressed into the lower arm itself and I would by a set.
 

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To save on Shipping send a second set and I will put them through the fat boy test. My current arms are customized with these specific dents in them just for me. I also put 1200 to 1600 miles on per season and am happy to crash through trees & rocks for your needs.

Will do, I'll send it out last Monday. :face-icon-small-win
 
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Why do these aftermarket A-arm builders insist on using a hiem joint designed to be strong in tension in a place (lower A-arm) with high shear forces? It makes no sense. It is not lighter, just weak and cheaper to produce. Make a set with a spherical bearing pressed into the lower arm itself and I would by a set.

That's how holtz are
 
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milo303

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Saw these at the snow show yesterday.

Absolutely disgusting looking!

I hope they perform as good as they look
 
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