What are Hyfax runners?
Our Otter Shelter Hyfax Runner Kits are rugged, and dependable! They are the ideal choice for the high-miler who needs extreme durability for those long hauls! 5/8″ thick, high-density plastic runners bolt into the molded-in pockets on the bottom of your Otter Shelter Shelter.
What are Hyfax runners made of?
Technical Details
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 46.9 x 1.9 x 0.7 inches |
|---|---|
| Material | Polypropylene |
| Suggested Users | Unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Pelican Sport |
What are Hyfax on a snowmobile?
Hyfax are essentially hard plastic strips. These strips are attached to the bottom of the rails on your skid. The skid is made up of the rear track rails of your snowmobile as well as the suspension. The function of the hyfax is to protect the aluminium rails from wearing out in the track.
What is a Hyfax on a snowmobile?
When should you replace Hyfax on snowmobile?
As your hyfax wears out, you’ll notice the line getting closer. Always check the wear line if you snowmobile a lot. It’s time to change your hyfax when you reach or are very close to the wear line.
Are snowmobile Hyfax universal?
Are snowmobile slides the same as hyfax? Hyfaxes are hard plastics that lay along the bottom edge of snowmobiles. They decrease the friction between rails when people use them in the snow. And yes, snowmobile sliders/slides are the same as hyfaxes.
How long should Hyfax last?
Depends on how you ride, what the snow conditions are like. Do you ride down hardpack trails at 60, or do you ride slower or never on trails. It all makes a difference. I typically get between 1500 and 2000 miles out of my hyfax.
How long should skis be for Smitty sled?
The wider shovel on the tip of the dh ski and the wider waist helps float the sled really well. These skis are 185cm in length and the waist is 90mm and they have worked great.