Have used Woody's Duallys sense 2002. Pricy but well worth it for the longevity and resistance to darting.

 

I would not say that picture is representative for Woody’s carbides, but rather for an owner that does not understand the expression ”preventive maintenance”…

 

I used Woodys for 11 years on my REV here in Ontario. Never had an issue & kept an eye on them.

I wouldnt hesitate to use them in the future. BRP carries their product. Yes, price plays into it, but quality would as well.

The guy that spoke up at the watering hole probably is an SME (subject matter expert).

That reminds me of pics posted on DooTalk by another member. A pair of Pilot TS blades that were destroyed. He was trying to blame the BRP. The biggest shock was that the rider said that the RH blade was the worse for wear. That makes no sense what so ever.

 

Shim the ski's, so the fronts don't wear out way before the rest of it.
Usually get 5000 km on a set.

 

Unless your in europe?

 

Been running their trail blazers for years, usually getting 5000km/s out of them a season on average. Tried the mavericks this year and got 500 kms on them before they were ruined. Trying the ace series now.

 

I’ve ran a few different styles of Woodys through the years. As of late I’m running Navigators with Mavericks carbides. To me, I’m pretty satisfied with the combo. My first set of Mavericks time of death this year was after 800 miles, but they saw lots of stones. Hopefully I get a better run out of my 2nd set, obviously conditions matter.

 

I’ve ran a few different styles of Woodys through the years. As of late I’m running Navigators with Mavericks carbides. To me, I’m pretty satisfied with the combo. My first set of Mavericks time of death this year was after 800 miles, but they saw lots of stones. Hopefully I get a better run out of my 2nd set, obviously conditions matter.

Exactly. Not to mention how much road running you have to do.

 

I'm a big fan of their products. Navigators and dooly's. No durability issues for us, at all.

 

Snowstuds outlasted my woody's and the snowstuds were cheaper. Neither by a large amount, but if I were outfitting multiple sleds the savings would matter.

 

I've never heard of that brand in Ontario. ACS is an aftermarket brand here, likely unknown to US sledders.

 

So, given the obvious lack of maintenance to the runners, what did the rest of the sled look like?

 

That was really nice you gave the guy a hand. Do you always carry carbides and tools with you? There needs to be more people like you in this world.

 

Agreed!

 

Years ago I rode with a couple of guys who always had to buy skis and carbides at the same time, still dont know how they stayed on the trails?

 

I wonder what the clutches and slides looked like!

 

I haven’t run woodys but I do run stud boy shapers with navigators. I’ve usually able to get 2500-3000 miles out of set. At that point the get saved to go on the outside edge, depending on their condition when I replace them

 

When I was running the Pilot 5.7s, that's what I did as well.

 

Woody’s are fine, just expensive. Snowstuds makes the same quality for a lot less, been running them for years now.

 

help those carbides get even wear with some ski shims. Here are sets for different doo skis"

Pilot RX

Pilot X

Pilot 5.7

 

I have had good luck with woodys and stud boy. Sounds like snow studs are worth a shot also.

 

Everlaster carbides are awsome. Last forever and are self sharpening.