WOODYS NAVIGATOR! THE BEST ADDITION FOR YOUR SKIS TO HELP WITH DARTING AND PROTECTION!

These are seriously a great add on and highly recommend running these! Get the most out of your ski and your riding experience!
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[@gordonmckay914]

I have a 2022 650 VR1 with a Storm 150 track. It was very twitchy when I got it. I put navigators on first. They definitely helped. Then I put the Maverick 6in bars on it was better but still not settled. Then I put 230 igrip studs in. That settled it. I trail ride mostly. I think that storm track being two heights with about half of it touching in firm conditions is what was causing most of the unsettled movement. Being as its 1.5 in the middle and 1.25 on the edges. Now it's a different sled enjoyable to ride. Studs are more for lateral stability than traction for me.

[@christophergeorge6581]

Jesse I run these Navigator on my XCzr just love them not only protect CT the skies but really help with darting in cold weather. Christopher ottawa Canada

[@JESSEJAMES322]

everyone loves them that runs them

[@youareright5431]

I definitely can attest to these navigators I'm going on my 4th season 3 of which Ive had studboy 9 inch shapers with these navigators with close to 4000 miles on them!! All I did for this year was sharpen my carbides with that bite harder bit!! And they absolutely protect the front of the carbides and skis👍👍As far as darting if the trail is that iced and packed nothing is going to stop the darting!! 👍👍

[@JESSEJAMES322]

Thats amazing! Love to hear that!

[@martyhowes5574]

Really like your content, thank you! woodys has a good product but very popular. Sometimes so they are unavailable maybe a segment on other recommendation too I'd love to hear your thoughts. Recently, i was in this position and switched to Stud Boy, honestly I don't know if I'll ever go back to Woodys. Either way thanks for the great Vids!

[@giligan6534]

similar idea to the qualipiece cobra. had them a few years back and worked great.

[@JESSEJAMES322]

many love these and wont run without them

[@terrystanwicks2665]

Great video, thank you. I've been running Woody Slim Jims since 2019 on my Indy XCs. They definitely eliminate darting, however, it feels like there is more push with them. Any thoughts on how you would you compare the Navigators with a single runner vs the Slim Jims push wise? Thanks!

[@JESSEJAMES322]

you are getting push because of the slim jims. they are dividing the pressure per square inch. Go to a maverick or square bar and you will get rid of some of that!

[@bigmurph1447]

I just put a set of the dual wear bars on my sled I also shim my skis so they sit flater

[@JESSEJAMES322]

yes shimming is a big plus

[@Keith63060]

Been using them couple years with grippers on the xcr and the assualt

[@JESSEJAMES322]

love it!

[@paulmollise1856]

I ran woodys dualies, the bergstroms, now I’m running Snowtracker, all have their good and bad points but so far the Snowtrackers I like best, but 3:43 you have to be careful in low snow conditions cause they cut deep and catch objects, this maybe a nice compromise to calm the darting still have good steering and not cut as deep

[@JESSEJAMES322]

low snow youll catch a stiff with anything ski/carbide

[@brucestewart78]

Great video Jesse

[@JESSEJAMES322]

thank you!!

[@brucestewart78]

@@JESSEJAMES322 you going to the hill this coming week?

[@chuckdonal2759]

I love this knowledge... I blew off a set of slimjims in 15 miles.... Old forge trails with out snow

[@JESSEJAMES322]

these help!

[@chuckdonal2759]

@@JESSEJAMES322 Heck yeah been riding way to long to never have tried these... Getting them on the way up to New York... thank you for your knowledge I go through parts like no other!!! HA

[@justinfranks2103]

Woodys makes quality products no doubt but I really like Bergstrom triple points with the ski shims they have worked great and lasted a long time for me. I would like to hear your and Bruce’s opinion on ski shims they definitely work I’m just wondering why sleds come from the factory to where they wear the front of the skeg and not the whole skeg?

[@JESSEJAMES322]

shimming is a must for stock skis. we have no idea why they dont fix that but we do recommend doing it!

[@justinfranks2103]

@@JESSEJAMES322 Thanks are you saying shimming is not necessary on aftermarket ski’s?

[@larrydew1517]

Great Vids!!! I have a 2022 VRI 850 137- what skies do I have? I would like to order the Navigator but it lists 2 different Polaris skies. Pro-steer or Polaris Gripper? Are all the Navigators for Polaris the same? Thanks,

[@JESSEJAMES322]

i do not believe if they are the same. The pro-steer and Gripper are for sure different. if you have a trail sled you have a pro-steer

[@JESSEJAMES322]

Have you get entered in the channel giveaway? you could win a set of C&A skis, Woodys carbides, Woodys studs, Rox Speed FX hand guards and a $200 gift card to Southside!! anything purchased off 322threads.com gets you entered!

[@brandonminick9310]

What do you think of bergstrom shims? Can navigators be used in conjunction?

[@JESSEJAMES322]

shims are great. and yes shims and the Navigators can be used together.

[@miketeeter6628]

Do they work on c&a’s? I taco’d my 2 left a-arms last year at 1 mph on a steel plated railroad crossing with how the carbide is so sharp edged on the c&a’s

[@JESSEJAMES322]

they do not but we are working on soemthing

[@stevestickler8961]

Keep us posted JJ...lots of C&A converts out there cuz of you ;-)

[@pro_polarisrob8245]

Love ‘em 👍🏻🇨🇦

[@JESSEJAMES322]

seems everyone does!

[@duanesnow424]

Reduce ski pressure by lengthening the front track limiter strap and adding some tension on the front track shock spring. This will lighten ski pressure. Works well. If that doesn’t work, then try these gizmos

[@JESSEJAMES322]

yea but then you have no ski pressure to turn and will push through every corner

[@JESSEJAMES322]

Have you get entered in the channel giveaway? you could win a set of C&A skis, Woodys carbides, Woodys studs, Rox Speed FX hand guards and a $200 gift card to Southside!! anything purchased off 322threads.com gets you entered!

[@jackoko3457]

Because these are lower to the ground than the ski, do they cause carbides to not cut as deep?

[@JESSEJAMES322]

nope the carbides are still same depth. just the front wont be as deep but that will not effect performance

[@donknicker8110]

I shim my skis and put those navigators on...big difference

[@JESSEJAMES322]

absolutely!

[@Georgebd2]

Can you put those on CNA skis?

[@JESSEJAMES322]

they do not but we are working on something for them!

[@tonys1641]

So will that replace the dulley?

[@JESSEJAMES322]

no this will be an addition to the dually. This is not a carbide

[@tonys1641]

Yep. I know it's not a carbide. Just wondering if it acts like a dully going down a trail. Helps with not darting. :)

[@Josh9079]

Do they work on C&A?

[@JESSEJAMES322]

not yet but we are working on something!

[@shperax]

Snow Trackers or nothing at all.

[@JESSEJAMES322]

That’s one hell of an opinion snd I’d you’re happy with It then I’m happy for you. Definitely do not agree but that’s ok.

[@shperax]

​@@JESSEJAMES322 Most people like some kind of balanced steering. I don't care how fast I'm going, when I turn I want the sled to turn. If it flips me off from the G force. I don't care. I want it to turn. Snow Trackers are by far the most aggressive steering solution on the market. Not for everyone. But definitely my cup of tea.

[@JESSEJAMES322]

Idk if they’re the most aggressive. You have your woodys big square bar and the mavericks that’s a insane aggressive which is what I run. Some don’t like that, just like you I went It to turn when I turn, which is why I run big C&A’s and big carbides along with tons of ski oressure

[@larryw5429]

You don't need these gismos.. Shim your skis and your darting will be 80% eliminated. KZbin shimming your skis and save your money..

[@JESSEJAMES322]

thanks for the input but these also help with protecting your skis as we stated and help in a few other wats

[@TheJrschaefer]

False Larry. I have Bergstrum shims and the navigators for sure help with darting.

[@newpylong]

The shims just level your skegs out which definitely helps but the Navigator's flatten the snow out, shimming AND Navigators are a great combo.