2013 pro stiff steering

[bk720]

Hey guys.

I have been struggling with stiff steering on my pro for 2 winters now and i cant figure it out. I have adjusted preload on all 4 shocks numerous times with no luck. Basically after about a hour of riding i have ridiculous arm pump when riding packed snow. Power days or when the sled is in the air, steering is effortless. Am i missing anything or has anyone ever experienced this?

 

[TylerG]

Hey guys.

I have been struggling with stiff steering on my pro for 2 winters now and i cant figure it out. I have adjusted preload on all 4 shocks numerous times with no luck. Basically after about a hour of riding i have ridiculous arm pump when riding packed snow. Power days or when the sled is in the air, steering is effortless. Am i missing anything or has anyone ever experienced this?

limiter strap settings? change them to remove pressure from your ski's

 

[adamg]

The Pro definitely has stiff steering on hard pack. Hard to say what could be done, or if you sled is worse than other Pros.

 

[CatMan16]

Any chance your ski alignment is off a bit. That might be fighting you on hard pack.

 

[bk720]

i have re aligned the skis with no luck. It definitely requires more effort then when it was new. Its to the point that I am thinking of getting wider bars to help with the leverage. And I am not a small guy..215 and 6' tall. you would think i would have no issues turning on hard pack all day long lol.

 

[GRD]

Are your skegs/carbides bent?

 

[bk720]

That's a good question. I never checked those. I will take a look when i get home tonight.

 

[adamg]

As a general rule, more preload on the center shock and less on the front shocks will make steering a little easier on hardpack.