![]() ![]() This can have a negative effect on the steering feel to the rider. The stronger rods which vary in bend shape may cause the ski to bend to fit the runner when installed. Usually these are the easiest steering runners you can buy and may be what fits your riding style best.Īftermarket High Performance runners are usually 1/2” rounded or aggressively shaped steel rods that are 5/8” below ski or depth into the snow at the sharp carbide sections. Experienced Factory test riders decide what runners best fit the needs of beginner or average snowmobile riders on their brand of machines without studs in the track. Sharp angle carbide sections in the runner improve the steering control on an icy surface when they are new & sharp but are also the primary wear surface which dulls the sharp edge very quickly. Usually there are 3” to 4” of sharp carbide which is about 1/2” below the ski or depth into the snow at the carbide sections. The runner normally bends to match the shape of the ski when it’s installed. ![]() Typical factory runners are made with 3/8” square or rounded shape steel rods bent to fit the ski. Second are Aftermarket High Performance runners which are designed for experienced riders who want more steering control or ski grip for more aggressive riding style and who are able to muscle up the extra steering effort to steer the sled. Also they are the least expensive to build. First is Factory installed runners which are best suited to beginner or less aggressive riders that want very easy steering. There are two basic types of ski runners. Since many snowmobilers have no idea what a ski runner is we also call them “carbides” for some of our sales information but we call them “runners” at the shop. While typical snowmobiler’s call them “carbides” that is not the proper name and not what they are called by the snowmobile manufacturers, they are called ski runners. The carbide section is primarily a more durable wear surface plus the sharp edge which is occasionally helpful on an icy surface when they are new. Actually the length & depth of the runner are what steers the machine in most trail conditions we ride in. Snowmobile ski runners, wear bars, skegs are commonly overlooked by snowmobiler’s that think “CARBIDES” are what steers the sled. ![]()
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