Trainman Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 After my experience today (see other post), I was wondering if skid plates would help in deep snow (less drag) or hinder (more floatation, not allowing the vehicle to sink down therefore losing traction earlier)? Anyone with skid plates have experiences they could share? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 i don't think it makes any difference.. the truck is heavy regardless so i doubt you got any "floatation" unless you're talking liquid, then maybe some.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Geologist Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Good question. I would imagine it would depend to a great extent on snow conditions... But my guess is that you would start to "float" at about the same depth, with or without the skidplates. And you would certainly slip across deeper sections without needing as much traction, because the your entry speed would carry your further. You should bust out a can of rub on snowboard wax and wax it up before you go out again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 wax on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Wax off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mws Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Good question.I would imagine it would depend to a great extent on snow conditions... But my guess is that you would start to "float" at about the same depth, with or without the skidplates. And you would certainly slip across deeper sections without needing as much traction, because the your entry speed would carry your further. You should bust out a can of rub on snowboard wax and wax it up before you go out again. I agree! I think the reduction in drag would more than offset the slight loss in ground clearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deej Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Skidplates + Pathy + snow = Just f%^% give 'er!!!!! If you are moving fast enough, the "floatation" will not matter, but protection will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted January 12, 2006 Author Share Posted January 12, 2006 Thanks everyone, I appreciate the responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffman Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 4000lbs < snow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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