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NEW for 2024 all Pro-File Runners have 2” of flat protective carbide in the front to reduce wear. Testing in poor conditions showed a big difference, LESS WEAR from last year.
Dec 1 Check out NEW runners for Polaris Gripper, Arctic Cat Pro-Climb, LYNX Blade XC+ and Yamaha Stryke skis. All runners are in stock this month……….. Think SNOW……………..
Please remember Pro-File runners are designed to improve steering in all conditions. They will also last longer than stock runners in normal snow conditions but there is no guarantee on mileage or warranty on runners ridden in the dirt.
Pro-File TR “Tunable Runner” The Next Evolution in Snowmobile Ski Runner Performance. For Arctic Cat, Polaris and Ski-Doo models only.
Pro-File TR “Tunable Runner” Snowmobile Ski Carbide Runners are the next evolution for improved steering control on today’s high performance trail sleds. Our unique arched profile of the runner which is deeper into the snow results in better ski grip for improved cornering ability. The addition of the Tunable Fin plate significantly reduces the muscle effort to turn the handlebars plus allows the rider to easily tune the steering feel in the handlebars and reduce darting. This means guys & gals will ride more confidently and comfortably leaving you ready for the same riding fun again tomorrow.
The idea for Pro-File runners started in 2012 when we started riding a new Ski-Doo Renegade 1200. The sled was great and the steering was easy but it had poor ski grip especially in loose snow. This is common with the factory ski runners. Our goal was to develop a ski runner that improves steering grip especially in loose snow, requires less effort to turn the handlebars and is easily tunable allowing rider to change the amount of ski grip and what the rider feels in the handlebars including reducing darting. No other aftermarket runners can offer all three of these features in one set of runners.
After 40 years of experience building carbides for racing we set out to improve on what was currently available in the trail rider market. The first step was to understand the difference between racing on ice and riding on groomed snow. The conditions are totally different and require a different approach to really improve the all around drivability of a trail snowmobile. Next we applied our experience building high tech parts with state of the art techniques and many test & tune hours to build a totally different ski runner product.
After eight years of development Pro-File TR “Tunable Runner” is the culmination of three different designs plus thousands of snowmobile miles trying to make ski runners that improve steering and are rider friendly. Our test riding was done in Michigan and Wisconsin so we are sure riders in the Midwest will be very happy with our new products. We plan to expand our riding experience into the NE and Western US as time allows to see if riders in these areas need something different.
Update January 2017: Check out the Pro-File Carbide Runners article in the January/February 2017 issue of Snow Tech Magazine. You can also read more online on Snow Tech Magazines website here ---> https://www.snowtechmagazine.com/profile-carbide-runners-hulings-racing-products/.
Hope to do another test article on our NEW Pro-File TR runners this season.
This picture shows the difference between an OEM Factory Runner top , Shorty Runner and new profile tuneable runner & fin plate bottom
The picture on the left compares a factory runner (top) to our Pro-File Shorty Runner (center) and Pro-File TR “Tunable Runner” (bottom). You can see they are dramatically different in size. The pictures of the TR Runner Vs. Red Factory Runner on the ski below show the difference in the length & depth of runner in the snow. More runner in the snow is what improves the ski grip and steering control on groomed trail & loose snow conditions. Pro-File TR runners use the deeper steel runner body as the primary steering component which turns the sled on the trail. The 6” carbide section is mostly a more durable wear surface. This means Pro-File runner’s steer the sled well even after the sharp carbide edge is dull. Adding the TR Fin Plate allows rider to tune the depth the runners are in the snow for more or less steering grip plus different shapes effect the effort & feel in the steering. Watch the instruction video for more detailed information.
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Typical High Performance Bent Rod Runners increase the length of the sharp carbide sections to improve the steering. The sharp carbide section is only helpful on ice and only if it’s sharp. Unfortunately, the carbide section is also the primary wear surface and the sharp edge is the first thing that wears out causing the skis to loose grip & steering control. Also making the runners longer by adding length to the carbide section makes them more difficult to steer requiring the rider to work harder. This tires out the rider leaving hands, arms and shoulders sore & feeling like you need a day off to recover. If you’re looking for better steering with less work and more fun, try our Pro-File TR runners.
Learn much from Brad Hulings in Snowmobile Runners 101 <<< Click Here >>>
If you ever wondered why the original set of runners that came on your new snowmobile wore out so fast here’s a picture for you. These skis are from a brand new 2015 Yamaha Viper and ridden 58 miles on the first snow in Michigan's U.P. This is a perfect example of what happens when a snowmobile is ridden in 6” of fresh snow with no base. The runners go all the way through the snow into the dirt. There is nothing wrong with the machine or the setup, it is simply what happens when the runners are driven in the dirt. Ride your sled down the trail then stop and look at the ski tracks, if you see brown grooves in the ski tracks your runners are in dirt and this is the result. If you ride early season before the groomers are out the runners on your sled probably look the same. Click Here to shop for Pro-File TR Runners.
HRP Motorsports Inc.
HRP Motorsports Inc. Releases New Pro-File Runner Product and many more.
HRP Motorsports Inc. is primarily a snowmobile performance shop. HRP is the first company in snowmobiling to use "State of the Art" design and manufacturing in the early 80's. Starting with Billet Aluminum helix cams in 1984 and Billet Aluminum Snowmobile drive clutch's in 1990 to the high performance snowmobile market. Black Ice helix cams & Quad Cam clutches continue to be very well known throughout the snowmobile industry.
Brad Hulings
A personal bio from Brad Hulings - Designer of Pro-File Runners and Owner of HRP Motorsports Inc.
I have been snowmobiling over 50 years and still trail ride a couple thousand miles a year. Started racing in 1970 and raced for Mercury, Polaris, Scorpion/Arctic Cat and Ski Doo as a factory driver. Recently, in 2014, was voted "Best Sno Pro Oval Racer of all time" in a pole done by Snow Tech magazine & Jim Bielke. Most notable wins include two Eagle River World Championships & five season points championships. Won my one & only Pro SnoX race at Alexandria, MN in 1981 on a Karpick Ski Doo. Have made a living in the snowmobile business since 1975 and HRP Motorsports Inc. since 1984. Currently single with two children Stacey & Aaron and three grandchildren.