I have an '06 Switchback that I finally got to but a few miles on this weekend. I have been reading posts about the '06 having a fair amount stearing effort. I did not get to excited about that, because each person sets up a sled differently. After riding the ditches thsi weekend, I am pretty confident that thsi is not a sled that I would like to trail ride.

There are lots of posts about people looking at the Holz spindles, different skis, and re-drilling the stock skis, but I do not see much information coming back on what they tried and what the final results are. I have check my sag, it is right for my weight, the front limiter strap is all the way out.

If you could. please let me know what has worked. Did the Holz spindles really reduce stearing effort by 30%, as claimed?

I like the sled, but I know I would not be happy running it on the trails. My 04 SB never took this much effort.

Thanks for the read and looking forward to useful information, or maybe it's time to sell.

I have an 06' fuse 600 and changed over to the 07' ski's and it made a huge difference. New ski's , skags and rubber and you will like it. There is a thread under fuse tab.

I put Slydog Powderhounds on mine and the steering is lighter than the REV's I rode with. I am very impressed with these skis on the IQ.

I put the Holz spindles on last week. Wow. An amazing difference in the steering and overall handling of the sled. For me, they were definitely worth the money.



It should be noted that I have stretched my FST Switchback from the 144 to a 159. I have the rear springs on max preload (I weigh 270) and the front limiter straps in the bottom position (RMK postion). The Fox ski shocks are still at the preload setting from the factory. The front rear shock preload is still in the factory position, but I will be changing the front rear shock spring to the optional 225# spring this weekend. With the FST, I know that I have a little more weight on the nose than other Switches, but my excess weight on the back ought to balance that out. I currently have some bad trenching issues in the powder (bad for those following me, I get around fine) so I am going to lighten up on the rear preload to see if I can get the sled to plane out faster in the powder. Need to try to appease the masses or I won't have anyone to ride with.

With the limiter strap extended all the way (bottom position) you will get much improved weight transfer; pulling the skis at almost any speed isn't a problem, if you can get traction. I would think that pulling the limiter strap up would put a little more pressure on the skis. This will enhance the cornering of the sled at the expense of steering effort. Which I guess is the point of this thread. How to improve the steering without screwing up the trail manners.

In the end, I love the spindle change. I am sure that the ski change works very well too. The stock ski does not have much for a keel compared to almost any aftermarket ski (or even the older Polaris Sidehiller skis). For best results, do both mods. I will be doing both skis and Holz a-arms later in the year. If I win the lottery, Fox Floats all the way around also.

I rode my buddies 06 600 and found it hard to steer but I just bought a 06 FST switchback and put the 07 gripper skis on and what a difference in steering.

Just my .02 cents

Those are the skis I am waiting for. I know a couple of people with '07 RMKs that can't leave well enough alone. One of 'em will buy new skis shortly, and then I can get a "hand-me-down" set for cheap. I did enough standing on my skis last weekend to really want that gripper top on the new RMK skis.

I talked with another member on here (mnskibb) that has went from the '04 to the '06 to the '07 SB. He may have had a '05, but we didn't cover that. Based upon what I have seen here and his comments, I put a set of '07 Polaris skis on order. Should have them by the weekend and will be out testing them. May have to bring some tools to change the limiter strap also. One thing at a time. Should of maybe tried that first.

If this does not work, it's down the road for the SB. Anyone need a nice SB ? Trade for a '07 600 CFI and $???

Then I can go back to coupled suspension life. My riding style maybe best suited for a 121.

Maybe you could just slap an M-10 with some rail extensions under your Switch? If you are happy with everything else about the sled that may be an option. Just a thought anyway...

I feel the opposite way as you. When I get on a coupled suspension the world just doesn't seem right to me. Guess that is what I get for always having mountain sleds.

Let us know how the new skis work!!!

80% of our riding is beating down the ditch or taking the tight twisties on the trail. I took my '01 Edge and turned it into a 136, thought that was the greatest, still do, still have it. I thought the SB would be just as much fun, so I bought a '04 SB. It took some time getting used to the un-coupled suspension and only rarely did I feel the length on it. I got an opportunity to pick up the '06 for a fair price, and everyone said the ride was a tremendous improvement from the '04. I believe it will be a great sled once I get some of the weight off the steering.

I know of alot of people waiting to hear what the results will be. My dealer is really interested in a fairly inexpensive solution for thier clients. I can't wait to see the effect.

Is it Saturday yet?

At first, sorry my bad english. I have also-06 600ho Switchback which had too hard weight of steering. I boughted Slp Powder Pro skis with >02 Yamaha saddles because they are shorter than polaris saddles are. I also cutted original skirubbers about 1,5 cm and made new hole in limiter starps to get so light steering as possible. Now the sled feels very good and is easy to steer. Slp Powder Pro are great in the trails and in powder. Because they are wider than original ones sled won´t dive anymore in powder.

just picked up a new 06 switcher 600 and at low speeds the steering seems heavy but a regular trail speed I thought it was a great sled!aside from the over long rear tunnel i am very impressed with the switchback,I am enjoying the riding postion and flexibility of movement on the sled much more than my REV