Toe Holds

REV2XHEART · Nov 11, 2020

Has anyone put the toe holds on their Gen 4?

I was thinking about them last night and how the old revs werent as open as they are now and how much of a better rider I used to be. Probably putting too much into that and I wonder if they would be ok and have any issues with trapping your foot when you dont want them to (falling off sled)

towerrigger · Nov 11, 2020

I’ve had the adjustable ones and the fixed ones. I like having the toe holds. The adjustable ones were nice but very pricey. The fixed ones are fine. I find them a little higher than I would like though.

NoBrakes! · Nov 12, 2020

I haven't tried them, one riding buddy says he wouldn't go back... but that's just one guy. He has the adjustable ones, he feels he can throw the machine on one side in the stirrups easier using the big leg muscles. Look at moto, some guys wear the decals right off their panels squeezing the tank with their legs and knees.

Bnorth · Nov 12, 2020

It's nice being able to hook a toe for sure. I have seen guys zap strap a chunk of old belt to the fixed ones so they fit a bit lower to your boot.

REV2XHEART · Nov 12, 2020

seems like the adjustable are the preferred ones. sucks they are triple the cost though. maybe i can find one to try before i commit. would rather use the 200 difference for other things

maxwell · Nov 12, 2020

My XRS came with them. Never used them at all and never felt like i needed too. I also never found them in the way so i never removed them. they were not a hindrance.

i am of the opinion that if you do not have your feet planted on the boards you are not in control of the sled, secondly these new machines are so nimble i sort of think toe holds are a thing of the past. That being said if it works for ya then that's great you have the option to bolt them onto the g4.

on a side note, my girlfriend doesnt need them. LOL

norona · Nov 14, 2020

REV2XHEART said:
Has anyone put the toe holds on their Gen 4?

I was thinking about them last night and how the old revs werent as open as they are now and how much of a better rider I used to be. Probably putting too much into that and I wonder if they would be ok and have any issues with trapping your foot when you dont want them to (falling off sled)

Every sled should have them on, they are out of the way and you wont ever notice them until you use them. And when you use them you will see how good they are. You can definitely ride without them but your just adapting to riding without them. I suggest always go with the rigid as they are inexpensive, and if you hate you can sell them and lose 30 bucks, if you love them, which you will, and need more adjust-ability then you can spring for the more expensive adjustable ones, however i find you dont need any adjust-ability and the rigid ones are the ideal. no messing around just put on and go.

Caper11 · Nov 14, 2020

Ive been trying to think of a situation where a person would use toe holds on a mountain sled. The only time I can think that I would use them is sitting down on the trail.
I feel having grip on the side of the tunnel when your feet are off the boards, would be more desirable.

snopro · Nov 14, 2020

I tried the fixed ones on my 2019 and didn’t like them. Got my foot caught once and decided against them. To each their own though. Cheers!

Shredder · Nov 17, 2020

I have the fixed ones on my sled. I like them; but I ride alot more in the neutral position and just lean over a bit than say a little 180 lb rider does. I can't really get the hang of all the front foot forward, bowtie, flip the sled upsidedown and backwards stuff all the young fellas are doing now.

bobsledder · Nov 17, 2020

I have a bucket of gadgets that fall off sleds that I have found on the trails over the years. There are some of those toe holds in that bucket.
The three inch paddles I left on the trail.

Bnorth · Nov 18, 2020

Caper11 said:
Ive been trying to think of a situation where a person would use toe holds on a mountain sled. The only time I can think that I would use them is sitting down on the trail.
I feel having grip on the side of the tunnel when your feet are off the boards, would be more desirable.

Think more moves from the neutral position. When you hook a toe you can really commit to neutral position donuts and downhill carves. If the sled starts to fall over and you are losing it having that high side toe hooked in adds a lot of control in bringing it back under control.

Shredder · Nov 18, 2020

Bnorth said:
Think more moves from the neutral position. When you hook a toe you can really commit to neutral position donuts and downhill carves. If the sled starts to fall over and you are losing it having that high side toe hooked in adds a lot of control in bringing it back under control.

Exactly what I have found as well.

Arma-Coat Finishes · Dec 14, 2020

I have a set of adjustable toe holds that I got for free off a previous sled I had.......they are ok ish but can painful. If u do any small or big jumps, drops ,fast downhill descents or even any accidental small drops with hard jarring while hitting a dip then hard drift let's say.... your feet will slam forward into footwells having the toe holds bruising the tops of your feet/upper ankle badly. After having one painful experience with them I raised them highest settings up and back to not have that happen again....once out of harm's way i only noticed them being used was on downhill turns but if they weren't there I would not notice them. So in the end I can honestly say save your money for more gas or an extra day in a hotel room.... they might be good for trail riding at mild speeds for the sitdown rider types.

Old mtn. man · Dec 14, 2020

I have had the fixed ones on my '19 Summit for 2 years now and I liked them but I wanted them to be a little lower so I bought the adjustable ones and just put them on. In the lowest and most forward position, they are the same measurements as the fixed ones, so unless you want them higher or farther back, save yourself some money and get the fixed ones.

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