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I need some new sliders for the upcoming Tony's days. I know some of you race and most do track days so since I'm a noob when it comes to them, I'll ask you.
The pair that came with the suit -spidi-, are ground down to the point that i'll be hitting leather if i keep going. They lasted 2 days (after flipping them around and switching legs to find more plastic), or about 10 passes on T**. I would really like to find some that last a long time, or just longer than a day at the track.
From briefly talking with Doc, I'm a planter not a skimmer.
What kind do you use?
What kinds last the longest?
What ones give the best feel?
Where did you get them?
Thanks.
I'd learn to be a skimmer, as no peg will last very long if you drive them into the ground constantly.
I really like the ones that came with my Technics suit....I think they're some kind of ceramic. Just ordered a new set...first set got flipped over at Calabooge and will likely last to the end of this season. I got probably 30 track days and 3 races on 'em.
I plant in some corners and skim in others. Even when planting, its pretty short in duration...
"A man who views the world the same at 50 as he did at 20 has wasted 30 years of his life.”
Muhammad Ali.
Do not buy leather pucks if you're a planter.
Learn to be a skimmer.
Joe Rocket "ceramic" pucks have lasted way longer than any other puck I've used and I've tried most of them.
I haven't tried the Klucky's but they're next on my list.
Jake
2006 ZX-10R
1999 Kawasaki ZRX1100
Klucky pucks made/sold by Woodcraft
1) Voted best knee puck during Roadracing World's comprehensive puck shootout
2) Designed originally by former Loudon racer John Klucky
3) Now made and sold by current Loudon racer and all-around awesome guy Eric Wood
I've used them for years. Rock!
Woodcraft-CFM :: Knee Pucks
Boston --> San Diego
I asked the same question a couple of months back. Check the thread out:
http://www.nestreetriders.com/forum/...nee-pucks.html
WIZ SPARKIES!!! to bad you can't run them on the track.
WIZ Sparky Knee Slider Pucks
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Boston Moto will be carrying the complete line of Chicken Hawk Racing products, which includes knee sliders at all LRRS and Tony's TD events. Check them out here: Chicken Hawk Racing
Mr. Bread we'll have those sets of knee sliders and tires waiting for you on Sunday when you come up for Tony's! Looking forward to put a face with the name.
Thanks again
Boston Moto
My A* pucks didn't last very long. I put a set of Dainese pucks from the P103 pants on my suit and they seem to last longer. I am also skimming more then planting. These pucks don't seem to blister like the A* ones I had. This is only my second set, and I have another new set laying around, so it will be a while before I will have to buy more.
I've been happy witht eh Vanson pucks. But, I'd like to try something different.
The Vansons have lasted me almost two seasons. I'm a skimmer.
Klucky Pucks.
Street and Comp has them.
I was a knee-planter until I figured out skimming. Klucky Pucks can certainly handle planting, if that's your thing.
Here's some more Motrax
YouTube - Yamaha R1 Clover Leaf knee dragging
00 SV650, 01SV650S, 02SV650S, 01 TLR Fighter, 05 BMW R1100S BCR, 87 BMW K75, 69 BMW R60US
T- Rd. Run http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JQfnf9JmFw
+1. For me, it just started to happen naturally after I stopped "trying". Working on proper body positioning on my TTR helped (not to mention that it is a pretty scary feeling the first time you touch down).I wouldnt worry about getting your knee down. Took me a year before I did.