paddles vs. non paddles or stock tires

[Vinny3299]

if you ride the dunes do you really think its necessary for paddles, what about dragging etc...

[racer_ryan247]

In the sand dunes you should defenatly have paddle tires if you dont you will hardly move at all or maybe even get stuck in it

[rsheppick]

sounds like fun to get stuck in it

[ktyfz]

Paddles are a must in the sand. I actually have two sets of paddles, 1 for duning and 1 for dragging.

[quadfather03]

Yeah i grew up in the dunes if you want to win the race better have paddles even larger bikes without paddles are easy to beat. Id give skat trax a look they have some really nice paddles and if you often run into hard packed surfaces while duning they have a paddle with nobbies in the center which make them stronger.

[*cly.sp*]

I took my YFZ to the dunes without paddles, its not that big of a deal, yeah if your doing serious drag races you'll want them. you wont get stuck unless your trying to. If you are going to rides dunes alot you might as well get them, but if not I wouldnt worry about.

[ktyfz]

Originally Posted by *cly.sp*

I took my YFZ to the dunes without paddles, its not that big of a deal, yeah if your doing serious drag races you'll want them. you wont get stuck unless your trying to. If you are going to rides dunes alot you might as well get them, but if not I wouldnt worry about.

You won't be climbing many hills at our dunes without paddles.

[Vinny3299]

yeah i hear ya just curious is all seeing what people think or have doen if they didnt have them ill soon get them especially before next trip to pismo...

[Woody_YZF]

I think they're necessary, however they are not critical. I have ridden many times in the dunes without paddles and you can still climb most everything, but your friends with paddles will be roosting all over you, then they have to wait while you catch up. Just get them if you ride dunes a couple times a year. I can get you a good deal on some ITP Sandstars if you're interested.

[ktyfz]

Those ITPs are pretty good all around dunning tires. Do okay when dragging too.

[207racerface]

u definately have to have paddles cuz in the summer time wen the sand is dry u will hella get stuk.. and that is terrible..

[ktyfz]

Originally Posted by Brian Jennings

u definately have to have paddles cuz in the summer time wen the sand is dry u will hella get stuk.. and that is terrible..

What's wrong with your spelling? Is that what they're teaching you kids in school now days?

[Vinny3299]

lol i had use paddles but sand sharks were nice as well i used the sand geckos and man those weren't very fun at all... bumpy and not really good personally

[ktyfz]

Originally Posted by Vinny3299

lol i had use paddles but sand sharks were nice as well i used the sand geckos and man those weren't very fun at all... bumpy and not really good personally

Personally I prefer a set of straight blades. Haulers or Extremes for me.

[Vinny3299]

whats the difference on sizes like 8" 10" 11" any performance difference i have a guy wanting to sell some haulers for cheap barely used but they are like 8" rim but dunno

[ktyfz]

Originally Posted by Vinny3299

whats the difference on sizes like 8" 10" 11" any performance difference i have a guy wanting to sell some haulers for cheap barely used but they are like 8" rim but dunno

I run 20" paddles on 8" rims and it works great. Ricky4fingers has the same set on 10" paddles . Both of ours look nearly the same as far as rollout, but mine obvisouly have a bit more air space and may tend to be a bit more bounce. On the flip side the smaller rim is less prone to dents from rocks. I also run 21"s on 8"s and like that too. I guess I would say I prefer 8" over 10"s, but 10"s look nicer.

[Vinny3299]

well he only wants like 100 bucks for the pair of haulers on 8" rims...
i have pics of them lmk what you think possibly

[Vinny3299]

heres the pics and sizes
21x11x8 10 paddle haulers

[sjd78]

Dude Vinny, Its not a must to have paddles, especially at pismo. I have seen many people get around just fine without them but on the same note you are not maximizing your fun without them! You will enjoy it alot more with the paddles then without them! I have sandstars and they are a great all around paddle that hook up good and also let ya play around and stuff! My friends have sand sharks and they dont hook up as good but for the price they are plent fun! Hope this helps bro, later!

[Vinny3299]