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Yes.Is the keel different?
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I did and did not notice a difference.Has anyone ridden both? I have a new set of ds3 skis to try out next weekend and will see what the differences are.
If I get nudged up to a tree and I want to back up I find the DS4 ski digs into the snow on the backend and points the front of the ski to the air. This is my only gripe with the new ski. Other than that I think it works better in all other areas. Would like to try the DS3 ski on the G5 just to see the difference
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You can run any DS ski on any of the Summits/Freerides, and most all the other sleds for that matter. It's not going to save any of the rubbers more that what you have as the ski leg is still raked too far forward, the ski to leg interface is too loose, and the ski still plows instead of lifts because the interface is too loose. The DS4's don't plow as hard but are more forward of the bolt so still plow, not as bad as DS 1-3 versions. A shim and a 1/4-20 bolt will help keep your rubbers in if still using a DS ski....Can you run DS4s on a 21 Expert? Save ski rubbers?
Can you run DS4s on a 21 Expert? Save ski rubbers?
Still want to sell the skis? Where located and how much you want for themI just put ds 3's on my expert. Rode powder, some single track and some groomed trail. On the groomed trail the ds 3 darts around a little, like we are all familiar with from past model ski doos. The ds 4 tracks straighter and wants to stay centered (stay straight). Heading up the single track, off trail but packed, the ds 4 definitely takes more input, steers harder and gives you shoulders a bit more of a workout, yet is very precise and goes exactly where you steer it. Sidehilling, the counter steer on the ds 3 is more forgiving and the transition to tip the sled is smoother than the ds 4. If sitting in my garage on concrete you can feel that the DS 3 has more of a rocker shape. Turn the bars to the right and pull it to the left. It tips easier with the ds 3. I think that transfers a bit on the mountain depending on the snow conditions. I think the keel extending a couple inches further out the back and the flare for the last couple inches is why the DS 4 steer harder and feels a little more temperamental when sidehilling. Just my theory.. I wouldn’t say either is better, just different. If was entered in a hill climb I would run the DS 4 because they are so precise and get a better bite in the snow. For overall mountain riding, boondocking, and ease of steering, I prefer the DS 3. That being said, I have a green set of ds 4s for sale.