Nowadays, it’s almost impossible to find a sled deck, new or used, that doesn’t already have Super-Glides on it. Why? Because they’re that good. And it’s not just decks either—trailers, including ours at SnoRiders, wouldn’t be the same without the glides.
Super-Glides originally came out six years ago, so this isn’t the first time we’ve written about them but we wanted to tell you how they’ve improved and how they take the stress out of loading and unloading your sleds.
First, let’s talk about the inventors, Randall and Don Bowman. They’re snowmobilers, just like us; only when these guys see something they don’t like, they make it better. Traction grips on running boards and the mountain bar—both of which now come standard from the OEMs—were inventions that originally came from the Bowmans. Needless to say, these brothers know what they’re doing, and one of them has an engineering degree to prove it.
Like all their products, Super-Glides are 100 per cent Canadian made—in Langley, B.C., to be exact—and only the best materials are used in the making. Super-Glides come from a highly engineered plastic resin that, through a special machine, gets superheated and injected into a mould. When they’re done, out they come with all the great features we love about them.
Probably the most prominent feature on the glides are the knobs. These are designed to give your boots some traction so that you won’t fall on your butt when the surface of your deck and ramp gets icy. They also help guide your sled’s carbides into the channels so they can slide with ease onto your trailer. The newest version of the glides, Super-Glides II Pro, have double step knobs for even better traction than their predecessor.
They also have new channel slots and custom designed shoulder screws, which allow the glide to expand and contract when the temperature changes. Basically, what this means is the glides won’t buckle and break. They’ll always stay flat on the surface of your deck, giving you years of trouble-free use.
Flip them over and you’ll see the Super-Glides II Pro have exclusive venting. This is to prevent the snow and ice from building up and eventually causing premature wood rot. It’s also to prevent dirt, sand and rocks from getting trapped underneath the glides. Yep, they’re great for loading ATVs and UTVs as well.
Overall, the glides are an excellent invention and they are here to stay. We know that because it’s been more than a year and the Super-Glides II Pro are still protecting SnoRiders’ trailer from the wear and tear of regular use.
For more information, go to the Super-Clamp website or call 403.203.2210.
