This season, Kimpex launched a new snowmobile ski onto the market that is designed to eliminate the ski darting effect, and its called the Stealth Ski.
If you’re a seasoned trail rider, you probably know what ski dart is; it usually occurs on hard-packed trails and when you’re following another rider. Having your skis jump all over the place while you are riding causes fatigue and irritation. It can be dangerous as well, if you’re zipping along the trail and your skis suddenly grab a rut.
The Stealth Ski features two ultra-thin blades, which penetrate deep into snow and ice to give the rider greater control with less input. By gliding through the snow rather than on top of it, the ski leaves no trace behind for the next rider.
Other features include light, indestructible UHMW plastic construction, possible three-inch width adjustment between skis and an elevated rear section that allows for easier reverse driving. The Stealth Ski is compatible with all snowmobile brands.
My riding partner and I tried out a set of Stealth Skis on one of our sleds and we were pleased by how well they worked on hard-packed trails. With these skis, it’s just point and go. They don’t perform as well when the snow on the trail is soft, though, but that’s understandable. Overall, they’re a good ski for riders who spend most of their time on groomed trails.
