Dooly Bar – used on a Yamaha Attak

Replacing the usual round host bar with 5” of flat steel will stop darting, but that’s only because there is no profile under the pressure point. (The 1994 Patented, Polaris E-Z Steer system demonstrated this.) The 5” of the flat steel does not help the sled turn or protect the turning carbide. Reduced turning and gas mileage are compromises you will have to live with. The skis tilt when turning snow packs between the dual bars and lifts the skis. Having 4 bars, instead of 2, starting at the pressure point creates more resistance to forward movement.

Cross-section of the same Dooly Bar, cut in the center. You can see how the flat plate has been dished out by the debris that got trapped between the bars. You can also see how the right side (inside) shows more wear.

Note that all the carbide is gone except the rear wear pad.

This rod demonstrates just what a sorry state of affairs exists when it comes to steering. This rod still did not dart but it did not help turn either.

Why we do not offer a dual runner rod

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