Looking for a pair of LH4000's or Wipair 3600's for a 180K - if you have a pair that never get used anymore, drop a line!

chugachman wrote:Looking for a pair of LH4000's or Wipair 3600's for a 180K - if you have a pair that never get used anymore, drop a line!

Also consider the Fluidyne 3200s. They were approved on earlier 180s anyway, not sure about K model. The bottoms are very near the size of the 3600s. GW is restricted for the 3200s, but that really only applies to the 185, I think.

Anyway, do some research…..you may run across a set.

The Fli Lite skis are by far the best if you can find a set. I’ve been so stuck on Fluidyne 3600s……

MTV

I'll "open" by saying I don't claim any great knowledge of 180/185 accessories. I will add that I'm a fan of fixed penetration wheel skis, all the fun at a lot less weight and complexity.

Mapleflt wrote:I'll "open" by saying I don't claim any great knowledge of 180/185 accessories. I will add that I'm a fan of fixed penetration wheel skis, all the fun at a lot less weight and complexity.

Kinda true. But not nearly as much h floatation and in the wrong conditions can make your day much much worse then retractables...

A1Skinner wrote:

Mapleflt wrote:I'll "open" by saying I don't claim any great knowledge of 180/185 accessories. I will add that I'm a fan of fixed penetration wheel skis, all the fun at a lot less weight and complexity.

Kinda true. But not nearly as much h floatation and in the wrong conditions can make your day much much worse then retractables...

Again well above my pay grade but could you conceivable go "oversize" and thereby increase the flotation. The hydraulics are great for getting unstuck but that said there are a few trick that can be employed to resolve the "adhesion" issue with penetration skis as well.

There’s a set of Fly-Lite 3000’s that where just listed on Barnstomers

Mapleflt wrote:There’s a set of Fly-Lite 3000’s that where just listed on Barnstomers

Too small for a late 180. Work great on a 170, though…..

The biggest issue with penetration skis is drag from the wheels. And, it’s not just the main tires. Most if not all also have “tailwheels” to keep the heels of the skis from dragging on hard surface. Those things can make almost as much drag as the mains.

BUT, it really all depends on what snow conditions, including depth, consistency, temperature and about ten other factors, you’re operating in.

I’d take retractables any day, but they’re not cheap, and some are heavy.

MTV

I'm planning to upgrade my LH4000 airglass to the newest model and using my wip pump on my 185 vs. airglass setup next season. Mine are mint and work excellent, great floatation.. I wouldn't consider any other hyd skis for a skywagon. Make me a fair offer, list price new is $22k without the pump