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Plastic skis are usually equipped with ski loops that make their front end more rigid. To achieve better cornering and less steering efforts, it is recommended to install skis with a short keel. Note that this design is less suitable for snowmobile enthusiasts with an aggressive riding style. If you tend to ride on established trails, you’d better choose narrow skis with a long keel and straight edges. The wider the ski, the better your machine will perform in deep powder snow thanks to more even weight distribution.
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Depending on the terrain and your riding style, you can choose skis of different shape, width, and length to achieve better results.
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This problem can also be solved with the installation of modern aftermarket skis made from durable plastics. Skins are molded from thick polyethylene plastics to fit your stock skis perfectly and prevent ice and snow from freezing to them. Usually, they are wider than your stock skis and can create unbelievably smooth flotation on deep snow and allow for maintaining high speed on wet or sticky snow patches. These skins are offered in a variety of sizes and colors. To protect your original metal skis, you can use skins made from durable, impact-resistant plastic. Also, they may wear out fairly quickly when sliding on ice, hard-packed snow, or gravel. Older models use steel skis that are durable enough but slide worse than their modern plastic counterparts. Handlebars are connected to skis that allow for steering your machine.
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Unlike wheeled motor vehicles, snowmobiles run on tracks that have a large footprint and offer great grip even on deep powder. A snowmobile is an excellent machine that can get your adrenaline pumping the second you squeeze the throttle and let go of brakes.
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